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hi shane.., i’ve been using Mac for quite sometime now. The industry i’m working through much prefer to use a high end one, in order to produce quality performance. Since i do a lot of graphic design and multiple applications, MAC doesn’t give much problem in terms of speed, virus checker, easy and friendly to use, just a click and drag away. Hope to have a new mac book pro soon, i’ll saving my money for it. God Bless!

i’ve an assembled pc with windows running on it

Hi, Shane. I work on both PC and Mac. Shane, I’m jealous of you. I would like to purchase a Mac like you have. I used to open pc file in my macintosh I used to own and print the file on a Linotype. PC always had problems with drivers. You can depend on a Mac.

I’m a PC user too. The first computer I bought was a PC and since I like PC, never have been interested in the Mac. Anyway, I’m too old to learn something new, especially when I don’t need it.

I use a PC, but with all the issues, viruses, etc., I’ve determined that my next computer will be a MAC

I’ve been using a Mac since 1984. Even though Apple has made some radical changes every now and again, I would recommend the Mac to everyone. It has one of the most reliable and sound designs ever. And to some of the PC-whiners, YES, quality is something you pay for…

So Shane, I’m glad that you went back to Mac…
Once you go Mac, you never go back

We are strickly pc users with XP Pro in the machines. It’s a good system.

PC is the way to go here. But Ive seen Macs somewhere and they are really sexy!

What gives with you MAC users..RUDE The Mac is OK the PC is OK. I use both and actually like the PC better as I can do so much more with it…. I just visited a service provider security team this past week.. They commented on one of the reasons PC get a bad rap is because of the virus attacts they get which cause problems for the user… They also commented that the MAC system is now starting to see more… So watch out Mac users here they come.

MAC IS NOT AFFORDABLE.
PC IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD.
I LIKE 2 HAVE TUTOS IN PC.
THANK U.

I started my computer life with an Apple ][ clone and then moved on to Macs of which I have had four. I much prefer them over PCs which seem rather clumsy when using Windows software.
Not that the Mac is perfect: it could stand some tweaking but it’s a nice machine for working with photos, video and graphics. Its ease of operation is great.

I use both just to be awkward. I even dont mind Vista but Macs are the best by far.

Somehow the same software seems easier to use when sitting in front of a mac…

Hi Shane – When I went to design school we used Mac’s but in my studio I’ve always used PC’s that I have built for me by “my goto guy.” I keep updated with plenty of memory/ram and so far, for about 20 yrs., had only minor problems. As long as I can remember I’ve heard about designers only using Mac’s, well this designer is doing just fine. Thanks for asking!

I’ve used computers since 1986…all Mac’s. Too expensive? Not if they do what you need them to do, and doesn’t get in the way of doing those things. The price, is simply what I have to pay for something that satisfies me. And, when it amazes me…I’m even more satisfied.

I’m an artist and photographer, and have always felt that Apple products, and software developed for them are more in tune with my reasons for using a computer. The operating system doesn’t “get in the way”, the hardware is “complete”, well designed and “holds up”, software installs easily…I do the art and take the pictures, the computer takes care of itself.

I’ve always felt that software developed for the Mac (while there may not be as many programs) are the most innovative, reliable, working seamlessly with each other and with new technologies and devices as well.

MAC, MAC, MAC! Ditto to all the positive statements above. Easy, allows for more creativity, no viruses. Yes, it’s more expensive, but you get what you pay for. Put a little aside each paycheck and when you’re ready to buy, you’ll have the money.
Yes, there are downsides, if MACs are all you own, including compatibility issues if some of your business includes PC-only owners or websites, (but it does get me out of some work… gee, I’m sorry, I can’t do that, as your PC couldn’t read it… ). I’d also like to be able to go to anywhere and have additional programs available, instead of having to buy them through the Mac Store. However the troubles are minor compared to the PC problems, and yes, I’ve worked with both.
Let’s face it, we’re never going to convince the other side, and PCs are improving daily. Best to all, no matter which you choose!

Macs Rule!! I would never use a PC for design work. Been a Mac user ever since 128K Mac. Glad to have you a board. PC are way too quirky, the mouse is way too unstable for me, no matter the adjustment. I’m a Computer geek, so I have MACs and two PCs around, I use PCs for compatibility issues, internet connection, to see how web sites I design look etc. No real design work, Dealing with fonts on the PC level is well way too messy. A long with all the trouble shooting you have to do to get stuff to work. No thanks.

I’ve always owned PC’s. I have 5 of them running right now in my home network, so getting a MAC is a non-issue. I’ve used MAC’s at school for Photoshop training and have not been impressed at all. I always end up bringing my work home to finish up on my PC. I get frustrated with the MAC interface. It would also be very expensive to switch at this point with all the software I have loaded. I so hate PC’s antivirus software programs and have had numerous problems with them, but I guess it comes down to whatever you’re comfortable with. I know my way around a PC. With MAC, I’m a stranger in a strange land.

Hey guys, let’s drop the Mac elite symdrum! What really counts are the “creative programs“ (and I do not mean all those almost, but not quite there MS Windows). What it is really needed is a cross over program for those few running on Mac and the many on PCs!
The bunk is over! If you are really creative it makes no difference if you are using a PC or Mac. And I do not mean “CREATIVE” by program dexterity… if you cannot handle it, leave the arena and stop complaining!!!!

I use pc.
have my computer for about a year and a half and I’ve enver had a virus so it’s in pretty good shape.
I don’t have a virus scanner lol.

I owned a PC for years until four years ago when my wife bought me an iMac G5. I will never go back to a PC. My machine is still running great and it is so much easier to use than a PC. I used to get so frustrated with my Dell PC freezing up, crashing, getting slower and slower. That has not happened with my Mac and it is 4 years old. It really is true, once you have tried Mac, there is no going back.

Well looks like everyone likes MAC never used one so cant say but I have a new amd/64 at 3 g with 4 g memory and its fast. runs programs real good. I think all the hoopala abt a mac is it WAS the best computer for graphics way back but NOW I don’t think so,but then also im using ubuntu 8.10 wich is a very good OS biggest prob is some programs, but there are a LOT for it. Also in a pc as long as u have a good router ur safe tho a virus program is a good idea in any computer. Unless u dont go anywhere or open anything in email! so thats my rant!

I’ve been using an HP laptop for my design work for the last 6 years. It has been ok at best. However, when my current desktop machine goes…it will be a Mac.

Have never even tried Mac. PC always.