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Should I buy a Mac or not?
Written By cadudecastroalves on Nov. 13, 2007.
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Hi people.
I work as web and graphic designer and web developer. Since I was 10, I use Windows as my OS. I have some experience with Linux (Ubuntu, Slackware and Gentoo).
I need to buy a new computer, because my current equipment isn't working very well. It has around 3 years old.
I'd like to switch from Windows to Linux, but I can't, because I use some softwares, like Photoshop, Illustrator and Corel Draw. It don't have support on Linux.
Using Linux, I tried learning similar softwares (Gimp and Inkscape) but I didn't. And, sincerely, I prefer Photoshop, Illustrator and/or Corel Draw.
On Linux, I like the facility of the development tools, the security and the system stability.
Recently, a friend asked me why I don't use an Apple computer. He told me that it would be the perfect equipment for a professional like me. It has a OS similar to Linux (both are Unix based OS) and support to all softwares that I use on Windows.
I thought that him could be right. But, I'm very confused.
Could an Apple computer give me the better features that Linux and Windows give to me? Definitely, would be a Mac computer the perfect equipment to me?
I'd like to get your opinion.
stormyone
Written Nov. 13, 2007 / Report /
Someone posted something about why you should buy a Mac here. Check it out. =]
montoya
Written Nov. 13, 2007 / Report /
The short answer is, yes, if you can afford it, and you wouldn't mind learning the OSX interface, buy a mac.
alisdee
Written Nov. 13, 2007 / Report /
I have a PC desktop and a old PowerBook laptop and I love them both.
That being said, there are only two reasons I'd buy a PC over a Mac nowadays; they're cheaper (here they are, anyway) and they're a better gaming platform. If neither of those two things are an issue, then go for it.
There's a learning curve in OS X, sure, but once you've figured it out you'll be loathe to go back to ugly, unfriendly Windows. :P
reconfigure
Written Nov. 13, 2007 / Report /
If you design, you will absolutely love Mac and appreciate it's design and simplicity. If you're a Windows power user, you'll find the learning curve minimal and it'll be much worth it. I purchased my first Mac last year and am wanting to move fully to a mac dev environment and will as soon as I can afford new Adobe licenses.
Cheers.
wrttnwrd
Written Nov. 13, 2007 / Report /
Buy a Mac. As a designer/geek/developer/hack around with stuff-er, I've found it to be a great change.
dotcommakers
Written Nov. 14, 2007 / Report /
Well after reading lots about Apple products in many forums. I was inspired to buy it! But when I start thinking about what I am using/ How I am working with windows! I was little worried.
[1] I love the user friendly user interface of Windows!
[2] I dont have to buy a Apple product to show that I am a Geek!!!
[3] I can get as many as softwares Which I want for PC
[4] I think there will be just few thing like object bar and top menu etc.. things.. nothing speical than why should I purchase.. Apple will not increase your computer speed!
[5] It's costly
[6] Not much techs and support in my area..
[7] Dont have easy installation of OS installation and easy setup of hardware..
Just my frank opinion...
In short, Don't go crazy by just reading about Apple.. First think Will be you comfortable with Apple as you are now with Windows!
Cheers
Nils
Written Nov. 14, 2007 / Report /
I think a Mac is like a pet. Most people here summed things up great already: don't get one unless:
If you just need to get some work done and get online, Windows isn't that bad, it's just that there's not much to be in love with.
ErinR
Written Nov. 14, 2007 / Report /
@dotcommakers: If you think Windows is user-friendly, then the only comparable sentence would be that OS X is cat-friendly. Trust me, it's loads easier and more intuitive than Windows!
I say to get a Mac. Yes, there is a learning curve, but it's small. Coming from Windows, I almost had a panic attack (sweaty all over, elevated temperature, etc.) when I bought my Mac, thinking of all the work and learning and trial & error I was about to undertake. None. Seriously. It was a dream.
As a designer, you'll love the Mac. Not only does it have everything you need, but it also has most things you could want. Plus, the interface is so smooth and lovely that you'll be inspired by just looking at the machine.
davidhayes
Written Nov. 14, 2007 / Report /
I think that the learning curve of OS X is shallower than the Windows curve. Yes, if you're used to Windows and have never seen OS X you'll have to get used to a few things, but compared with learning how to use Window, it's cake. And especially since you've used Linux, I doubt there would be anything too troublesome or jarring in the transition to a Mac--well with the possible exception of the command key...
Ozone42
Written Nov. 14, 2007 / Report /
When I switched to the mac, I had to unlearn a few windows things. The long and short of it was that I was trying to make things too complicated, and it was slowing me down. Once I shook myself off and stopped thinking so hard about it, everything became ridiculously obvious. I began to wonder what I'd been doing all those years previous.