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Senna4ever · 12-08-2009, 01:39 AM

The bottom line is: GET THE SYSTEM THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU. Who the fuck cares if people tell you not to get a Mac or PC? Your needs are unique...you may be happy with a $400 notebook, a $1000 17" PC laptop, a $2000 Dell Adamo XPS or you may need a $8000 Mac Pro monster. Just get the one that's right for your needs and fits your budget, not other people's needs or budgets. I'm personally getting tired of this Mac vs. PC shit, because they both have their good points and bad points, and fanboys on both sides voice their opinions and ridicule people who just happen to buy something that they personally have no use for.

My reasons for getting a 3.06 Ghz 17" Macbook Pro were:
- fucking kick ass high resolution, non-glossy screen with a wide colour gamut. As a photographer, this is invaluable for image processing and showing clients my portfolio or finished images.
- small form factor relative to other 17" laptops.
- light, again relative to other 17" laptops.
- quiet.
- ability to switch between integrated & discrete GPU's. Yes, I am aware some Win7 PC laptops have this feature, and switching can be done on the fly, unlike the Macs, but I don't think any PC laptops I looked at had it when I was doing my research.
- in the $3000 range, which admittedly not too many people will go, it was the CHEAPEST compared to HP, Dell, Alienware, Eurocom & Lenovo laptops with the same/similar specs by at least $500. Every one of those PC laptops have much shorter battery lives and would have been heavier & thicker.

I was a Mac hater for over 15 years, and after using OSX Snow Leopard, I really don't miss Windows - much to my own surprise. I bought the MBP fully intending to install Windows, but now I don't feel the need to do so. Yes, it took a few days to get used to the OS, but once you do, it's fine.

If you're looking for a laptop that is in the $1000 range, then no, a Macbook may not be the most economical, but you may like how it looks, or whatever the reason may be. An HP Envy comes closest to the Macbook if you compare form factors, but the Envy does not have an internal DVD drive - it does have an amazing screen which the Macbook most certainly does not have. The lord giveth and taketh away.

I'm tired.... rant over.

12-08-2009, 01:39 AM	#25
Senna4ever VLS Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 16,351 Thanked 2,591 Times in 832 Posts Failed 61 Times in 19 Posts	The bottom line is: GET THE SYSTEM THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU. Who the fuck cares if people tell you not to get a Mac or PC? Your needs are unique...you may be happy with a $400 notebook, a $1000 17" PC laptop, a $2000 Dell Adamo XPS or you may need a $8000 Mac Pro monster. Just get the one that's right for your needs and fits your budget, not other people's needs or budgets. I'm personally getting tired of this Mac vs. PC shit, because they both have their good points and bad points, and fanboys on both sides voice their opinions and ridicule people who just happen to buy something that they personally have no use for. My reasons for getting a 3.06 Ghz 17" Macbook Pro were: - fucking kick ass high resolution, non-glossy screen with a wide colour gamut. As a photographer, this is invaluable for image processing and showing clients my portfolio or finished images. - small form factor relative to other 17" laptops. - light, again relative to other 17" laptops. - quiet. - ability to switch between integrated & discrete GPU's. Yes, I am aware some Win7 PC laptops have this feature, and switching can be done on the fly, unlike the Macs, but I don't think any PC laptops I looked at had it when I was doing my research. - in the $3000 range, which admittedly not too many people will go, it was the CHEAPEST compared to HP, Dell, Alienware, Eurocom & Lenovo laptops with the same/similar specs by at least $500. Every one of those PC laptops have much shorter battery lives and would have been heavier & thicker. I was a Mac hater for over 15 years, and after using OSX Snow Leopard, I really don't miss Windows - much to my own surprise. I bought the MBP fully intending to install Windows, but now I don't feel the need to do so. Yes, it took a few days to get used to the OS, but once you do, it's fine. If you're looking for a laptop that is in the $1000 range, then no, a Macbook may not be the most economical, but you may like how it looks, or whatever the reason may be. An HP Envy comes closest to the Macbook if you compare form factors, but the Envy does not have an internal DVD drive - it does have an amazing screen which the Macbook most certainly does not have. The lord giveth and taketh away. I'm tired.... rant over. __________________ 2007 Volvo V50 Taken by ex: 2005 Toyota Prius. R.I.P. 1997 Lexus ES300. R.I.P. 1989 Acura Legend Coupe LS.