PC or MAC ?

[Austin8]

I recently got a new notebook computer, (MAC) and it got me to wondering how many of us are PC and how many are MAC? Do writers prefer one type of word processing software more than another? Personally I like the fact that Apple computers and the associated software are proprietary. So which are you, and why.

 

[_Lynn_]

I use the PC on a daily basis, but I have a Mac laptop as well. Both have Microsoft Word 2007 installed on them. Yet, the Mac sits most of the time because I have everything set up at my desk, so it's more comfortable to use the PC. The larger screen is a huge factor for me as well. During any given month, I might use the Mac three or four times total.

 

[Belegon]

PC, largely due to pricing considerations. Nothing against Macs... but when I first got started buying, my major focus was gaming. And games came out on PC first and for half the price.

 

[daintyfemme]

I am hybrid user between Mac and PC.
I have Mac mini at home, but since my work requires high mobility, I bring my Acer aptop to work.

But if I have to chose, I will go for Mac

 

[Austin8]

I use the PC on a daily basis, but I have a Mac laptop as well. Both have Microsoft Word 2007 installed on them. Yet, the Mac sits most of the time because I have everything set up at my desk, so it's more comfortable to use the PC. The larger screen is a huge factor for me as well. During any given month, I might use the Mac three or four times total.

I too have one of each, although I really like the mac, I find it difficult to communicate with other pc's, sending files etc I like the i work but I'm really used to writing in word. Morning!

 

[Stella_Omega]

Macbook. I chose it because it's so easy to upgrade. I bought used/rebuilt, almost a year ago, for about the price of a new Dell. I've had two repair issues, both of which I could do myself, and one that I've been putting off with no ill effects... My ancient G3 tower is catching dust under the table, and I picked up an adaptor so that I can use my big screen with the laptop when I need to...

I love my book, it's my little pony!

 

[DesertPirate]

I learned on PC's. I build and repair them. Never have been inside a Mac but I have used a few.
A couple of friends that are into graphics wouldn't trade their Mac's for anything.

 

[jomar]

I would have bought mac this last laptop go round, except for software issues and that the computer at work is pc.

 

[Zeb_Carter]

I have, since getting into the computer field, used PC's. Although, in the beginning they were not as easy to use, the software for the MAC just wasn't there. Most software has been written for the PC first, MAC second.

Right now I have two Dell towers that I use...one for gaming and one for other things, such as writing and surfing the web. I also have a laptop - Gateway/Acer. At work it's a PC world and the company gave me a HP laptop to work from home on.

So I am a PC person.

 

[shereads]

I'm loyal to Mac because the interface is intuitive and the products are typically of high quality.

 

[OhMissScarlett]

I've always had a PC, mainly due to price issues. For what I do on my computer, it seems a bit crazy to spend twice as much. I write, surf the internet, look at porn...that's about it. I have a Dell Dimension desktop, which I love and a Sony Vaio VGN laptop. I prefer to write at the desktop, but only because it's part of my ritual. Oddly, sometimes I'm writing on the desktop and researching on my laptop right next to it. Weird, I know.

 

[Austin8]

I like the interface as well, my Dell, just tired of all the problems with it and I think the Unix framework far superior to Microsoft ( my opinion ) My son however says PC for gaming, I can see his point.

 

[Austin8]

Not weird I do the same thing Miss through some paper in there and a fountain pen as well.

 

[honeybites]

Mac hands down. It's just better.

 

[OhMissScarlett]

Not weird I do the same thing Miss through some paper in there and a fountain pen as well.

LOL. I do my best work with Post-it notes and Sharpies.

 

[Austin8]

LOL. I do my best work with Post-it notes and Sharpies.

Donut sack, and #2 pencil, chewed heavily

 

[DeeZire]

Mac for music - a stock feature of the towers lets you plug in two screens so you can spread out your windows. I use Nisus Writer for wp, which came with Macs years ago. It will open MS Word files, which makes having MS Word a non-issue. Anything I can do to avoid giving money to Bill Gates is a priority in my book.

I do have a couple of PCs, but they're still running 98SE, doing specific music-related tasks that don't require updating to Vista or whatever. In fact, I can't wait for them to die so I can rid my workspace of anything Windows related.

I'm surprised no one has done a cost benefit analysis on the lost productivity due to Windows non-functionality back in the days of Windows 3.1 and 95, when it took hours to install a scanner or troubleshoot a "device not found". These days, Windows is at least functional, but still a cluster-fuck compared to the Mac OS.

 

[Austin8]

How many hours have I spent with that damn 'device not found'.

 

[bb_peaks]

The first computers I used were macs so I'm pretty loyal to them. I had to teach myself to use a PC. I prefer mac because of its code—it's not windows with all its hassles. Hubby would prefer a PC running Linux.

Oh and the mac minis are fairly cheap and are decent on speed. That's what I bought for the house. Just got a nice iMac upgrade at work with the CS4 suite.

 

[Austin8]

Many years ago I used a mac, they sure have changed!

 

[Austin8]

In comparison, my old Dell fat and wobbly my new mac sleek and sexy.

 

[sophia jane]

Macbook. I love it, and when I replace it, I'll get another Mac without question.

 

[Austin8]

Macbook. I love it, and when I replace it, I'll get another Mac without question.

My mac reminds me of sophia's av

 

[Liar]

PC out of nessecity. My music writing/production software does not support Mac, and I would be miserable if I had to learn a new tool from scratch just to have a creative outlet. Also, the web content management program I use at work is Windows only. (But not for long, the new version we are implementing is web based. Finally.)

PC out of choice. Windows is a very forgiving OS. You can fuck with it, and it still runs. Slower and slower the more unsigned software you run and the more conflicting drivers you install, but it chugs on. Whereas MacOS is more strict. It either works perfectly, or it doesn't work at all. Also, my PC hardware is controlled by me, not Steve Jobs. Which means I have a cornucopia of components and third party manufacturers to choose from when it comes to maintenance and upgrading, making it cost effective if you know what to do.

But that's cause my inner geek is strong, and I can fiddle around inside a computer with a screwdriver without beaking anything. If I couldn't, I'd buy an iMac and run Windows and MacOS on dual boot. Best of both worlds, baby.

 

[sophia jane]

My mac reminds me of sophia's av

It's wearing a red dress and its boobs are hanging out?