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

 

It's really not that hard.

 

I guess it's not the difficulty, its the laziness that Blue Magic touched upon. Simple things like struggling to find Copy and Paste (as well as the whole right-click thing) aren't worth it to someone like me who uses the computer so little.

^ 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.

 

You can be virus free on a PC, after paying money to protect your computer.

 

And I've never heard of getting a virus on a mac just browsing the internet. I've heard of getting them (very rare) through downloading bit torrents, but never through browsing.

I guess it's not the difficulty, its the laziness that Blue Magic touched upon. Simple things like struggling to find Copy and Paste (as well as the whole right-click thing) aren't worth it to someone like me who uses the computer so little.

 

You can set your mouse up to have a right click. There are no buttons or a wheel on my mouse, but I can scroll up and down, right click, copy and paste, etc. Just like any PC.

You can be virus free on a PC, after paying money to protect your computer.

 

And I've never heard of getting a virus on a mac just browsing the internet. I've heard of getting them (very rare) through downloading bit torrents, but never through browsing.

 

I have never needed more than free tools. It is not brain surgery. Don't go where you're not supposed to go. Don't click on what you're not supposed to click on. Use a more secure browser (like Firefox or Safari).

 

My favorite tool against spyware is SuperAntiSpyware or Spybot S&D. Both very much free and very easy to use.

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

I don't know what to tell you HB. I have spent most of my life with Macs in my face and a PC at home. I simply don't see this difference you describe. Our school system is ultra Mac oriented. I used them every day at school, worked on the guts of them (and for a product that has "no problems", our computer repair class was always plenty busy on them), etc. I have a huge amount of experience with these computers. It's great that your experience has been great, and honest to God I don't know what hole some of you guys find these computers in, but I have never had the experiences that are described here or have seen the performance differences. That may be because of my profession and amount of experience.

 

I can tell you one of my buddies (one of only two that own a Mac) has had an iMac and a Macbook that have come and gone in the amount of time I've used my desktop and work laptop. The other one just bought his laptop, so we'll see how that one goes.

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.

 

Because they don't want to learn to use a completely new system like CCH said. My mom has enough trouble using a PC that it would make her head explode to start all over with a new system, even if it is easier.

What makes the Mac so much different to use?

Just please stay away from Dell. I've worked on hundreds and hundreds of computers now for almost 2 decades and in my experience Dells have been expensive paperweights. I've worked on far more Dells than any other brand.

 

Imagine the irony now...Alienware is owned by Dell!

I've used both and hate Macs...They cost way too much and the differences between them and PCs are miniscule. I'll stick with my laptop.

I've used both and hate Macs...They cost way too much and the differences between them and PCs are miniscule. I'll stick with my laptop.

 

Other then the price, what about the MACs do you hate?

Other then the price, what about the MACs do you hate?

 

I've ran into many more problems with Macs than I have with PCs...Couple that with the ungodly prices and the minimal differences (you may call them advantages), and they're not worth it.

I'm planning on getting a MacBook if I buy a new computer. But, I always thought it was interesting that people compare all computers to Macs. Like DF pointed out, I think it would be more applicable to compare PC's of a similar price. Nobody compares cheap Fender acoustic guitars to Martin D-28's.

 

My wife has an HP laptop, not sure of the cost, but it's been pretty good and it's probably 5-6 years old at least.

 

BTW, thanks hb for the beard. You guys can be a little confusing.

For those with MacBooks...how is the 13" screen? I don't think I've used a screen that small before and I was afraid I wouldn't like it. But, I also don't want to pay $600 for a screen that's 2" bigger and a backlit keyboard.

If what you plan to do is what we are doing right now get an iPad. I'm hooked.

I don't know if this has already been answered or not... But how are Macbooks with gaming? Are they powerful enough to handle higher level games? What are the graphics cards?