forever4
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At first I didn't really like getting one but I got one anyway cuz it was a good deal. And now, after using it for so many things, I can tell you it's worth that 1k.
Is a Macbook worth it?
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At first I didn't really like getting one but I got one anyway cuz it was a good deal. And now, after using it for so many things, I can tell you it's worth that 1k.
Kijana
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Tbh, that is every apple fan's best and sometimes only argument. They never even mention the specs.[DOUBLEPOST=1430505386,1430505036][/DOUBLEPOST]To put it into perspective, no one on this thread that "loves mac so much" and thinks it's the "best" has mentioned processing power, ram, GB of storage, any tangible, quantitative information. They've just been saying things like "It's so beautiful", "I like the features" or "I have one and it's so much better than PC." How is it better than PC, though? Your opinions are immeasurable.
Everything is set up and ready to go with a Mac. I think it's a whole lot harder to "mess your computer up" in Apple iOS, than Windows, which might be part of the reason why so many people love apple products so much. Macs even auto-default hide the Library directory, which would kind of be like hiding your C: drive in Windows... I find it annoying, but others might like it better that way. ^^
WolfWraith
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Ironically it's the same reply PC elitists come up with when comparing consoles to PC xD It's like spending an unnecessary amount of money on something makes them smarter or better. If I spend an unnecessary amount of money on something you know what I call it? An impulse buy.
Patrick3331
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I switched to Apple late 2012 and will never go back.
The system is just more stable and doesn't get screwed up after a few weeks. Takes like 3-4 weeks to get used to the OS but after that it's a joy.
And the bigegst YES you can get is resale value, yeah, you might be thinking why selling, but an Apple laptop or iMac you can sell after 3-5 years and still get money for it.
Who will buy a used 6 -12 months old Dell, Toshiba or else?
The system is just more stable and doesn't get screwed up after a few weeks. Takes like 3-4 weeks to get used to the OS but after that it's a joy.
And the bigegst YES you can get is resale value, yeah, you might be thinking why selling, but an Apple laptop or iMac you can sell after 3-5 years and still get money for it.
Who will buy a used 6 -12 months old Dell, Toshiba or else?
Adam_Fitz
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I upgraded to a macbook pro recently
I did it because for the price of a new faster windows laptop and the price of premier pro
It just seemed a lot easier to go with a mac with not that big a price difference[DOUBLEPOST=1430821168,1430820500][/DOUBLEPOST]I upgraded to a macbook pro recently
I did it because for the price of a new faster windows laptop and the price of premier pro
It just seemed a lot easier to go with a mac with not that big a price difference
I did it because for the price of a new faster windows laptop and the price of premier pro
It just seemed a lot easier to go with a mac with not that big a price difference[DOUBLEPOST=1430821168,1430820500][/DOUBLEPOST]I upgraded to a macbook pro recently
I did it because for the price of a new faster windows laptop and the price of premier pro
It just seemed a lot easier to go with a mac with not that big a price difference
Marion Talavera
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Highly agree with you! Once you go mac, you never go back. Haha
GamesLTD
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Simple answer: No.
Long answer:
I have owned both a Mac and a PC, not only do macs cost more but I find they do not have a very good layout with regards to file organization. You can spend $2000 on a mac and get a decent computer. You can spend $2000 on a PC and get a KICK a** computer. Only thing you cannot get on PC is final Cut pro, but there is still other programs like Avid, Adobe CC, or even moviemaker if you are low on funds
Long answer:
I have owned both a Mac and a PC, not only do macs cost more but I find they do not have a very good layout with regards to file organization. You can spend $2000 on a mac and get a decent computer. You can spend $2000 on a PC and get a KICK a** computer. Only thing you cannot get on PC is final Cut pro, but there is still other programs like Avid, Adobe CC, or even moviemaker if you are low on funds
echoraven
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True enough.
When I purchased my mac mini in 2012 I ordered Viking memory for it at about 25% of the apple store price and it's still in my mini today. The nice thing about upgrading mac hardware is it's no longer propriety. Pretty much any hard drive or RAM that meets specs works.
That mac mini replaced a G4 Tower that I had for 10 years.
That being said; if your primary purpose is creative then mac is the way to go. I do my video editing and create music on my mac.
For me the biggest negative about buying a mac is the first thing you need to do is buy more memory. When you buy a PC you buy virus protection, when you buy a mac you buy memory.
The advantage of mac is it's eco system. Apple controls all hardware so it can code the OS for a far more narrow range of hardware variations than Microsoft. Give your mac enough memory and it will hum happily along, trouble free.
LightFeather
I've Got It
I personally own a macbook pro 15 inch and I am really happy with it. Programs load fast, the rendering doesn't really take long and sfx programs like after effects run quite smoothly. The only downside is of course the price. I got it for my education but you should only do it if you really want to or if it benefits you in your school or field of work! Hope that helped