El Sitherino Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by TiE 23 Wow, what are you? An attorney? One of my best friends got an Ipod, I don't hate her because of that. What does that have to do with anything? We're talking about computers here, not HD mp3 players. your MAC = AOL comparison is crap and faulty. AOL is a business that cheats people out of their money for sub-par software and services. Macintosh offers superb machines with very good service, they charge a lot but they charge what they must to survive. Blame their hardware and software suppliers for the prices. Plus some of that cost goes to the people that test out these computers, the software, and the hardware before the setup is shipped out to make sure you have a fine working machine fit for your home or business. Originally posted by TiE 23 Apple upgrades (if any) are more expensive: 9800 Pro (Mac) Its $370! Yes, they are overpriced, but that's not really the fault of mac, but the fault of the suppliers. More PC's are bought annually than macs, so to balance out their monetary intake, they have to charge more to mac customers. Busniess 101 my friend. Also, they deal directly from ATi and NVidia, not secondary suppliers like PNY or the like. Thus the secondary explanation of the price. Compare a ATi direct card to one from a secondary department like PNY, notice the difference? Originally posted by TiE 23 He's a graphic designer adaware developement would be wasted on mac's, thus it's not made. Originally posted by TiE 23 Okay, how about you tell us why we should get macs if you are so sure about yourself. I don't want you to feel like you should have to get a mac, I just want you to quit BSing and actually come up with reasonable arguments if you're going to be against something instead of just laying out bullcrap and flame bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by KBell Calling people idiots for their opinion isn't very reasonable IS I called them idiots because they had no logical argument for their opinion, they just spoke it sucks, without any base for that reasoning. How about this, Your penguin sig sucks cuz penguins are small and stuff. I hate how they make that funny wobble. not very reasonable argument is it? no, infact it's more along the lines of flamebaiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by InsaneSith That's fine, but coming in here slandering things isn't very reasonable. To those that don't like mac's or pretty much don't agree with others opinions, make reasonable posts. You're entitled to your opinion and tastes, but coming in here and shouting "omg *whatever* sux" is not a valuable post and we all know your goal is to just incite argument. Alright, thank you for your time. Say what? All of your arguments have been showing that Macs are as good, and not any better than PCs. Originally posted by InsaneSith In the end, Macs are designed for business and developement, not games. PC's are designed for the average person, thus games and other crap. Wow, and I always thought that Macs were for techicly challenged people. Door #1 Everyone says that Apples are great for video editing, that may be so. But PCs can do that, too. Door #2 "Oo, Macs are just so much easier." Door #3 They are supposed to be more advanced, right? Not for the average Joe or Jane out there like the PCs are? BTW, I would like to point out you have been calling me names thru-out this thread. TiE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBell Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by InsaneSith I called them idiots because they had no logical argument for their opinion, they just spoke it sucks, without any base for that reasoning. How about this, Your penguin sig sucks cuz penguins are small and stuff. I hate how they make that funny wobble. not very reasonable argument is it? no, infact it's more along the lines of flamebaiting. LEAVE THE PENGUINS OUT OF THIS! Isn't calling people idiots flamebaiting aswell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Not really since it -can- be a legit point. >> << Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBell Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by Anthony Not really since it -can- be a legit point. >> << Yes, sometimes the truth can hurt, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 So, by your superior standards, "I have no use for one," is not a valid reason? Neither is the fact that it can't run my PC software? I really don't think anything is wrong with Macs (except iMacs) except for the limited software compatibility (cough games). But if you're going to play games, you would stick with a PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I have called no specific person an idiot. TiE my point was what macs were designed for. And you kept bringing up lies. And nowhere did I call you any names or insulted you. If you feel ashamed about your ignorance on a subject, that's not my problem.(The truth can often times hurt) The point of mine was that macs can do anything a PC can do and (98% of the time) better. Macs not your taste? Fine, but don't come to me with faulty arguments like you gave. Especially when it's something as simple as just saying they don't suit you. They don't suit you? Fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by StarWarsPhreak So, by your superior standards, "I have no use for one," is not a valid reason? Neither is the fact that it can't run my PC software? I said they were. I attacked your mouse complaint. Originally posted by StarWarsPhreak I really don't think anything is wrong with Macs (except iMacs) except for the limited software compatibility (cough games). But if you're going to play games, you would stick with a PC. exactly. My only problem was the "they suck, they can't do anything." style posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 But Macs can't do everything a PC can (games). If they could, there wouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legameboy Posted January 16, 2005 Author Share Posted January 16, 2005 Wow, look what I've started. I've been looking forward to Mike posting about his Mac. I wonder if this thread repelled him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBell Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 So wait, lemme get all this straight. PC's can do everything a Mac can, but Mac's can't do everything a PC can? A legitamate question, not meant to be insulting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by InsaneSith I have called no specific person an idiot. TiE my point was what macs were designed for. And you kept bringing up lies. And nowhere did I call you any names or insulted you. If you feel ashamed about your ignorance on a subject, that's not my problem.(The truth can often times hurt) No offense, but your uncle is probably very slow at computers and as an excuse just says that. Insult my unlce. You should learn to stop BSing, it's not polite and it makes you look stupid. Called me stupid. Wow, more crappy false generalizing. So I guess you hate pixar, dreamworks cgi department, and pretty much every company that does special effects for movies, and even Lucasfilms ltd. You say I hate Pixars movies? You say I hate Dreamworks? And you say I hate Star Wars? Suck facts evildoer! Now thats just stupid. Also, unlike you most people that actually have jobs in image design spend their time doing one project at a time, plus they're good at it. Now you say Im not good at PhotoShop. Please IS, tell me why I should switch, if you don't say somthing, Im just going to assume I am right. Im waiting. TiE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by StarWarsPhreak But Macs can't do everything a PC can (games). If they could, there wouldn't be a problem. They can play games, the only problem is game publishing companies rarely cart their games over to Mac. Originally posted by TiE 23 Insult my unlce. Hardly, I suggested that might be it, as that usually is the case with older people. Originally posted by TiE 23 Called me stupid. wrong, I said your "arguments" make you look stupid, no where did I say you are stupid. Originally posted by TiE 23 You say I hate Pixars movies? You say I hate Dreamworks? And you say I hate Star Wars? ... this is insulting how? Perhaps you should re-read the circumstances in which I posted that. Originally posted by TiE 23 Now thats just stupid. meh. Originally posted by TiE 23 Now you say Im not good at PhotoShop. I'm not going to lie. If my five year old made a crap finger painting I'm not going to tell him/her they should major in art. Originally posted by TiE 23 Please IS, tell me why I should switch, if you don't say somthing, Im just going to assume I am right. Im waiting. I don't think you should switch, my point was never to make you switch. I just wanted to correct your ill-informed lists and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBell Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Soooooo leggy..................................................how's that Mac treating you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Its not a question of what macs and pcs can and can't do, really. its who software companies want to design products for. Some games do come out for Mac, and they've been ported from PC (NWN is one.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlib Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Ahh... Watching folks discuss thier hardware/ OS choices with a fervor normally reserved for religious extremists is always entertaining. I can't wait until it comes to violence. I'm surprised the open source afficinados haven't arrived in force to tell us that we are all stupid whoring slaves to an evil corperate pimp machine. Although the "Penguin" comment a while back could be seen as a throwing down the gauntlet. Ford vs. Chevy, anyone? (A: Volkwagen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I'm a PC guy, I just didn't like lies being thrown around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlib Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I use them all, depending on what I want to do. If I had to choose only one I would go with PC most likely, it's still what I know best... but at the moment I own 2 PCs with XP Pro installed, and one with Linux. Like I said earlier I'm really considering getting one of the really small, cheap Mini-Macs that just came out... not as a replacement but as an addition and a compliment. At work we have 2 Macs, 1 desktop PC (Win98), and 2 laptops/ tablet PCs (Win2K, XP Pro) They're all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legameboy Posted January 16, 2005 Author Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by KBell Soooooo leggy..................................................how's that Mac treating you? It's like I bought a little piece of heaven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-- Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 The top three reasons that Macs (and Linux PCs) suck: Spyware Virii Worms There were like, a whole 2 virii for Mac OS X last year! 2! Thousands plagued Windows PCs, but still, those 2 did some real (minor) damage! In conclusion (well, not really), Gentoo Linux is the best OS out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by matt-windu Gentoo Linux is the best OS out there. Very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by edlib Ford vs. Chevy, anyone? (A: Volkwagen) CHEVY! *sacrifices edlib to the GM gods* 0_o TiE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I don't have a floppy drive... does that make me maccish? Oh, and linux owns above all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Originally posted by TiE 23 CHEVY! *sacrifices edlib to the GM gods* 0_o TiE *sacrifices GM to hell* >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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