For Homeslice: Mac people and PC people

[Apoc]

Originally Posted by Avatard

I do my graphics on a PC too. I use an old PC product called Picture Publisher that is 1000% easier to use than Pshop.

But then again, the default boot on my Mac is Windows XP.

I really don't fit the stereotypes.

I get it. You like to spend more money to run the same software, on subpar electronics, for twice the price.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I'm as white as a ghost

Racist

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by Apoc

I get it. You like to spend more money to run the same software, on subpar electronics, for twice the price.

No, I like speed, compatibility, simplicity, and low cost. Mac minis are fucking cheap, and are fast as all fucking shit running XP.

They are tiny (about the size of a half dozen CD jewel boxes), come with killer optical drives, are nearly dead silent, and throttle down to 13 watts on standby.

Pair it with a TV, and a nice Logitech Key/Mouse wireless desktop (or the apple ones) and you have Mac/PC/TV for under $1300 a seat.

It even has an infrared remote, making it a killer little media PC.

What's not to love?



Maybe if you're a child, and you want to play a bunch of games, you need something as big as a fucking BBQ grill, that throws almost as much heat, and has 5 fans and water cooling (but isn't that what game consoles are for?), but if you're an adult, and you just need a medium-duty PC that's cheap, compatible, super-simple, and fast, there's NOTHING better than a Mac Mini.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Avatard

I do my graphics on a PC too. I use an old PC product called Picture Publisher that is 1000% easier to use than Pshop.

But then again, the default boot on my Mac is Windows XP.

I really don't fit the stereotypes.

Paint Shop Pro X2. Far cheaper and easier to use than Photoshop, for 95% of anything that I'd ever want to do with it. I just don't do the other 5%.

Oh, and they're Canadian

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Avatard

And what can you do with it? Play games?

Video is done on a Mac.

Graphics are done on Macs.

Music is done on Macs.

Most leading edge scientific and research software is written first for Mac.

In a big company, the pleebs have PCs, and the Execs have Macs.

Hating on one or the other is fucking retarded.

If you're a serious business person, you probably need both.

Incidentally, the only option that lets you boot both Windows and Mac is, well...a Mac.

Why would a serious business person need a Mac?

James

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Flexin

Why would a serious business person need a Mac?

James

Because, when you get to a certain level, status is more important than function. Many of the higher-ups where I work have tablet PCs, Macs, etc. They use them on a daily basis, but they could very easily be replaced by more run-of-the-mill PCs.

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by Flexin

Why would a serious business person need a Mac?

James

Compatibility, the ability to dual boot.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Flexin

Why would a serious business person need a Mac?

James

Perhaps they are in a business like advertising or publishing, where almost everyone uses Macs. It doesn't mean they're "posing" or trying to be cool, it's just what all their employees & clients probably use.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Compatibility, the ability to dual boot.

Dual boot for what? You can run 95% of the businesses out there without a mac. You can run some companies with a piece of paper, pen and a calculator. My last two businesses did not need a Mac.

James

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Perhaps they are in a business like advertising or publishing, where almost everyone uses Macs. It doesn't mean they're "posing" or trying to be cool, it's just what all their employees & clients probably use.

Are you saying you can't be a serious business person unless you are in advertising? They would be in the 5% that need them for business. Part of that 5% would include Apple who needs the product to sell.

James