Not if you know what the heck you're doing.

 

Most casual home users don't. I had to fix a guys laptop, who bought almost the same laptop I have and bought it about 4 months after I bought mine, who has had problem after problem why I have none. His problems have almost all had to do with typical laptop abuse. IE picking it up by the monitor, holding on the edge to carry it while open (put your hand under it like a tray otherwise the case will bend and could potentially crack the motherboard), etc. Most people are hard on stuff. The Macbooks have aluminum cases, and will scratch, but they won't break. Kind of like a much lighter, thinner, and faster Panasonic Toughbook.

^ Like I said, Macs probably have longevity for casual users. They're more expensive to get into because of how well made they are and how powerful they start out. That's why you don't see low end Macs. But I don't see that as Mac being better, I see that as people buying these cheap $400 computers and then asking "why oh why is this slow?" Macs don't really let you have that option.

 

It's the same with viruses. They exist for Macs, they're only not near as widespread because many see no reason at all to create viruses to attack them. And yet if you know what you're doing, you can be virus free on a PC very easily. So again, for a casual user, I see the appeal. For someone in my position, it's just not something I'm in awe of.

If price is no object -- once you own a Mac, you'll never go back. Best thing I ever did was change from a PC, got my daughter an IMac for college and she has converted several of dorm mates.

My employer supplies me with a Lenovo laptop. It is absolute junk. Constantly have to reboot it because it locks up.

 

My personal iMac on the other hand is an absolute joy to use, so I'm sure a Macbook would be no different and is what I would purchase if in the market for a laptop.

I've never owned & operated a Toshiba so I can't say for sure. Just having a little fun with Blue Magic.

 

:irked: Your fun's been had.

 

 

Anyone who won't admit that Macs are better computers than PCs have to be too lazy to learn to use a Mac.

 

Proof...talk to my mom. :taz:

Anyone who won't admit that Macs are better computers than PCs have to be too lazy to learn to use a Mac.

 

Proof...talk to my mom. :taz:

 

Isn't the whole point that a Mac is easier to use than a PC? How would one be too lazy to learn it?

 

I spent my whole life with Macs at school and have worked with them inside and out. I simply prefer PCs.

Anyone who won't admit that Macs are better computers than PCs have to be too lazy to learn to use a Mac.

 

Proof...talk to my mom. :taz:

I guess part of my "problem" with Macs is just that. I'm only on the computer for a small number of tasks- email, internet, and note-taking in class...I don't want to have to learn a whole new system.

I'm game to become a Mac user, but someone is going to have to buy that. For a lot of people, ~$999 simply isn't an option for a computer.

I guess part of my "problem" with Macs is just that. I'm only on the computer for a small number of tasks- email, internet, and note-taking in class...I don't want to have to learn a whole new system.

 

It is really not very difficult at all. I had no problems when I switched.

My Son is a Happy Camper/Gamer...He just got in a few days ago...

Alienware M 15 X

 

He likes it alot...Not Cheap Though...With Shipping it came to a little over $1600...

 

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/notebooks/alienware-m15x/pd.aspx?refid=alienware-m15x&cs=19&s=dhs

I'm game to become a Mac user, but someone is going to have to buy that. For a lot of people, ~$999 simply isn't an option for a computer.

 

It is if you save up and look at it in perspective.

 

In 2 and a half years I spent over $1500 on PC laptops. I finally bit the bullet and dropped $999 for a Macbook and 2 years later, it's running just as good as it did on day one. So if I had kept on the PC bandwagon, I would have essentially lost $500.

 

I have owned 4 PC laptops previously and not one of them lasted longer than 2 years. They either became wretchedly overrun by viruses or crapped out on me. Had one that the battery connector, that connects the power cord to the laptop, started sparking and went out. It was in 4 different shops for 6 months+ and not a single person could fix it. So even though the computer itself was fine, I could no longer charge it to use it and no one could fix it.

 

Interestingly enough, Macs found away around that problem. They have magnetic power cords, that fall away without hurting the computer should someone trip over them, etc.

Not if you know what the heck you're doing. I will admit that Mac's probably have longevity for casual users, but if you know what you're doing, you can get long life out of whatever unit you're using. Macs are a powerful, powerful bunch, so you're not buying a bargain bin laptop when you get one. People who buy $400 laptops are getting what they paid for, hence a high amount of turnover. I've had my work laptop three years, and it doesn't miss a beat.

 

I agree with your Alienware statement as well. My video work finally grew too demanding for it, but I had an Alienware for 6 years that I finally downgraded to a storage server and burning unit this summer. It did all I ever asked of it.

 

I've used some really good PC's and I have never used a PC that compares to my iMac.

I guess part of my "problem" with Macs is just that. I'm only on the computer for a small number of tasks- email, internet, and note-taking in class...I don't want to have to learn a whole new system.

 

It's really not that hard.

I'm game to become a Mac user, but someone is going to have to buy that. For a lot of people, ~$999 simply isn't an option for a computer.

 

Trust me, it's worth the extra $$. Spend now so you don't have to spend again in a year or two.

 

Plus my iMac takes up very little room since there is no tower...just the monitor, a small keyboard and a mouse.