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A Mac is a good choice. You can get a pretty damn good on for $2k and you can install Windows on it for games so it's basically a win win. No viruses and games. Who wouldn't want that?

I've used PC's for 15 years and mac since one. If you're somewhat technical I don't think it matters much. If you're afraid of computers get a mac

Go for Ubuntu - Cheap hardware + Free OS, best of both worlds!

Little known fact: Apple introduced the Macintosh PC in 1984. That's right, Macs ARE PCs. Windows and MacOS are Operating Systems that run on PCs. Don't fall into the Mac Walled-garden. If anything, use Ubuntu if you have the choice.

Wait for Windows7 and then get a Dell :)

Better user interface. Easier to use.

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mac is good. but it's got its own hiccups, thus making totally not worth its current pricing. and charging money for a service pack (snow leopard) is ridiculous. it's their fault that leopard was big and slow. and the video card will blow ur mbp away... literally. again, good but not that good.

macs are better there

It works really well ;) I've Windows & Mac; and Mac's just faster then windows and also silencer then windows, if you wanna make a ms pc silence you have to buy liquidcooling which is expensive ;)

I have both and unless you need some "windows only or pirate" software in which case I wouldnt rely on "virtual windows"... the MAC is way better, faster, nicer, cooler and no viruses to worry about.

I have to laugh at people who think Macs are more secure than Windows.

Read up about the Pwn2Own hacking competition -- Macs fall first EVERY YEAR. They are only secure because there's no profit to hack them -- because nobody uses them for business.

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M$ Is bloody hell awful. How dare you! Macs are horrifically overpriced. M$ are a bunch of liars. they clame linux in terms of viruses to win7 is worse. What the hell?

Buy Mac, be happy!

Mac is best with both hardware and software. Plus, you can install windows on it too. So, its a Win-Win situation. Go for Apple. Go for Mac.

This is #Microsoft http://bit.ly/4pSCN and this is #Apple http://bit.ly/m9Z8M Any questions?

And yeah, windows 7 is simply XP redefined with better graphics, integrated with .Net CLR.

Well, after xp's release, 7 was to come out. but microsoft gave out an "unfinished" OS, called Vista, for fillers. I laugh at those who say they are satisfied by their $200 copy of a "filler" OS.

If you go the PC route - wait until they start releasing them with Windows 7 installed! This will save you the trouble of reformatting and installing a fresh OS.

And not to mention the amount of money you have to spend every year on those "Security Software". Without which the windows OS crashes in an hour. I wonder how people can be tormented so easily.

Question: What is the faster laptop running Vista? The answer may surprise you .... it's an Apple! http://www.labnol.org/gadgets/computers/the-fastest-windows-vista-notebook-computer/1687/

The MAC is great for graphics, music and video work but over rated and overpriced for the rest.

…and never look back. Although if you feel a need to, you can always install windows on it.

MAC is nice is you do not "need" to run Windows Software. Not worth the trouble if you do.

Love this option!

I use both platforms, but have chosen Mac as my personal system for almost 20 years now. Fewer hardware problems, although PC's crash constantly and are full of bugs. Macs just work so intuitively, and help to keep your blood pressure down. LOL! Get a Mac.

I bought my first Mac many years ago, and have never looked back. I use Windows at both of my jobs and at school, and that is why I have Macs at home. Also, when you buy a mac, you can put windows on it and have the best of both worlds! Also, my Macbook Pro seamlessly integrates with every Windows network and Windows applications I have ever had to interact with. Also, iLife, iWork, and MobileMe have been integral to my professional life, and I use them daily. Want a awesome presentation that is quick and simple to create? Keynote is AMAZING. I have had professors from my college ask me to design new presentations for them because of how bland and difficult Powerpoint is.

When my iBook's hard drive died and it wasn't under warranty, Apple fixed it for free! With my MacBook Pro, I had some issues with the screen, Apple fixed it without a problem. Whenever I had software issues, Apple support was always there, and the genius bar works miracles. There was never any read tape of having to be transfe

Macs are amazing! I can't wait to get for Christmas.

Apple and Microsoft are awesome but when it comes to large support it's Microsoft

I am PC.

It's just more fun!

Deinately a Mac.
Had not had a Mac until last friday and would not go back for anything!
It's a far better machine and system

Get a Mac! They have Boot Camp, which allows you to install Windows on it. :) So you could have the best (Mac) and better (Windows) OS's in one gorgeous machinery.

Your poll question says it all. And it will turn you into a better human being.

Because it's easier to use and less frustration.

If you appreciate elegance of customer focused design, support experiences that are actually pleasant and want to work with your computer rather than on it, choose Apple. I use Mac OS X, Windows and Linux daily and the former is the easiest and most productive for me.

I thing you should choose Mac because of its features

I work at Apple and I can tell you that in my past when I used Windows, it was horrible. Mac are the best thing to happen to me. So I would go with a Mac, but you have to have the money, they don't come cheap! ;)

windows 7 and the ZuneHD are great improvements in Microsoft world

I Like Them both equaly in different ways if you want a good pc that could take a couple games problobly go with hp povillion with at least 3-4 gigs of ram, not matter what mac you buy it will run great with some games for a way higher price range but the mojority of programs will not run on mac, most programs are made or pc or both companies, if you just want it to use for basic use like, words documents and twitter and maybe itunes then a dell inspiron would be a good choice, so over all, mac great performance but less programs, hp (pc), good performance with 3-4 gigs of ram and could take a game or two, or dell its performance is good for maybe a game with added ram but if you want to use a dell out of the box it's good for, documents, pictures, twitter, myspace, ect. MACS DO, have viruses but very little protection is recomended, and PC HAVE, many viruses but you should be fine with kyspersky running.

You get best of both worlds this way without spending too much (though the only reason I'm on MS these days is to play video games). I do everything else on Ubuntu.

Fanboys of either side will riotously defend their OS of choice, but the truth is they both have lots of good points and bad points.

It depends on what you want the computer for. If you want a gaming machine or an optimal development environment, go Windows. If you want an OS whose entire selling point (practically) is ease of use, go Mac.

Personally I'm more of a Windows guy, but I don't hate Mac in and of itself. Just differet technologies.

You get what you pay for and no amount of money can make Windows not suck.

A Mac a day, keeps the PC away!!!

by a mac for security , speeed dependability , nice colours , easy unintsallations ,( dont try to make a video on mac too cmplicated)
by a windows pc for ease of use software's , games , home use ,( stay off the web with pc it attracts viruses and scammers )

I have a mac, and I love it!!

Here is a fact: I can run my ubuntu (with compiz fusion, 4 virtual desktops.), and 2 additional virtual XP SP3 (each running Vuze), each with 192mb Ram and 16mb vRam. Still, the entire thing uses up only 50% of my ram. Whereas, Vista, after bootup, occupies 50%. And more if i run any kind of software. This is the difference between memory management. I would say XP is nice, but its old. Only comparing the new, Ubuntu beats crap out of Windows every second.

All hail iGod! =S

Go for Mac.
OSX 10.6 atm is the best OS around.
I'm coming from more than 15 years Windows, and since 3 years I'm totally jumped on the other side... and trust me there is no way back.
Good luck in your choice.
Max

As an Apple Distinguished Educator I work very closely with schools and colleges and the Mac is a wonderful tool and platform for pupils to create work on

Hate microsoft except for office 2007.. haven't owned mac but tried it.. don't know if it justifies the cost though.. UBUNTU is obviously the bet

Mac, Windows... proprietary software. No difference.

I was a Windows user for 15 years, Linux user for 10 and although the Mac took a bit of getting used to, once I'd done that it really is the best computer I've ever used.

I learned MAC's in high school (20 years ago) and just a year ago went back. Honestly I miss some of the control I had on my Windows machine. I have to sort of Trust some things are working on the mac. iPhoto for example.

What about trying linux...? ;-)

Only been using a Mac for about 6 months but it is sooo much faster than Windows. I hate it when I have to go back.

If you're a gamer, get a console! If you want to use a computer and get stuff done, get a Mac. If you miss Windows, you can install that with Boot Camp or use a virtual machine. But, you probably won't miss Windows once you get comfy with Mac OS X.

I have used both and there are things I like in each and hate in each so the Mac vs PC drama is so over-rated. It all depends on what you want to run, Mac users make it seem like using a Mac is the epitome of all things computing because it can also run Windows but what they wont tell you is that you need a license for Windows and all the Windows software you need to run as well as paying for the Mac, the Mac OS and any software you use on the Mac that you have to buy. So it's not that straightforward, I'm a Mac user too by the way so there is no Windows bias because I use both.

Mac and MS are different systems, different visions. Could'nt compare in that simple way.

Win7 is the best thing ever happened to computers.. Mac is okay but is very overpriced. I have been using Mac since last 3 years and Win7 since last 8 months, Win7 is much better, lighter and faster.. I would say you wait for it..

i don't know if macs are lightyears ahead, but they work great and don't get viruses. i used PC's all my life until four years ago when i tried a Mac. i've never looked back & now i have three between my business and home.

My last Mac laptop lasted four years with no maintenance requirements at all, and I used it 10-12 hours a day. My wife has it now, and it's still going strong. My PC before that was substantially cheaper, but lasted only about 6 months before things started going haywire, costing me time and money. You do the math...

Truth is, I've used a Mac since before Windows 3.1 hit the market. I drifted to Linux until Mac OS X was released. Haven't looked back.

I think the mac as more of a toy than a computer. For me it is there for creating some wonderful pieces and also having fun (ahem iphone) but other than that just go with what is in your budget!

If you're rich, have money to blow and like making music, go Mac. If you fall into any other category, go Windows 7.

Mac's do have some very elegant things about them. BUt if you think they don't suffer from some of the same problems a a Windows PC then you'd be mistaken. I get quite a lot of hangs, slowness, spinning beachballs etc. But, overall, I prefer OSX to Windows.

Its like choosing between a Mercedes or a Ford.

Why don't you wait till windows 7 release?. You'll be surprise!!

I don't hate anyone, I like Macs, I use with satisfation WinXP and Office products but at home I have Ubuntu

macs are really cool, but windows is highly versatile
95, 98, ME, XP, are still kicking it with great performance and reliability results .
VISTA stills needs to prove itself though.

it depends on your needs. If you need raw power and features, go with a pc. They are far more affordable for the hardware performance you get, plus Windows Seven is coming soon, and as a beta tester I can tell you it is very nice is pretty easy to use. It's a BIG improvement over XP and Vista, as it is now stable and now so demanding. But if you need a computer or laptop that just works all the time and you have no idea how to fix minor problems then definitely go with a mac. Just be aware that when you buy a pc you are paying for the hardware, when you get a mac you are paying for the ease of use.

Yeah, a bit more expensive, but you're paying for the peace of mind thy comes with having a machine that's easy, intuitive, secure (ie, no viruses) and most imprtantly, that simply WORKS without crashing all the time. Switched over in 2000 and hve never looked back since.

I switched to mac two years ago. Second best decision of my life.

Expensive, but worth it. I swear to GOD! My Macbook Pro is my baby. Just over 1 year and never a virus, frozen screen, error message or anything annoying. = )

For the love of God buy Mac, no viruses, all in one box solution and it could run the evil that is Windows if need be.

Use waht you are comfortable with, While I am genrally in the Mac-overrated crowd, if that is what you want than get it. However if you want versatiliy and pure Software choice PC's can't be beat.

If you choose mac you will never say that you regret your decision. Apple makes the computer fun and the seamless integration of all its products is unmatched by any corporation. Definitely go with an Apple.

Macs are nice bits of hardware, but im not a fan of the whole apple cult and much prefer either nice compatible windows or totally hackable gnu/linux

If you can afford it you have to go mac just for the beauty, bugger the practicality!

Apple Mac... Always Apple Mac!

Ask if anyone who has a Mac ever got a keylogger, i have many friends who have had there wow accounts hacked, all on windows. Ive used mac since.... along time ago, never had any problems with spyware, virus .... and all that shit. On my windows pcs its allways problem with that, u can wonder why soo many ppl want a Hackintosh, u install MacOS X on a regular PC

Macs don't have spywares or trojans or viruses. It's better plus you CAN play games on a Mac without being slowed down.

wait for Win 7 release on Oct 22, if you purchase any pc with vista now t you will be eligible for free upgrade to win 7 when it release's, or you can buy a mac and dual boot with win 7 in bootcamp,

Once you go Mac, you never go back!

IF u hav 2 pik only 1, ask urself how much u want to spend. Fast PC costs less, but likely lower quality hardware ergo shorter lifespan. OTOH, if u don't need MS software, go for the apple. I have both and love them as if they were my kids.

A mac will make you a better person only if you use it to bludgeon self righteous evangelists from BOTH sides of this debate to death, because PC/Mac holy wars are probably the most tiresome creation of humanity. That said, definitely go with a mac if you plan to do this, the aluminum cases on the macbook pros will stand up to the punishment of forcibly removing derps from the genepool a lot better than a plastic cased PC laptop.

macs are trash for anything that isnt media they dont get as many viruses cuz nobody cares enough to make one for mac...

One you go mac, you don't go back..

I would so use windows, why more applications, Macs are nice but they come with a Hugh price tag also. I just got a Compaq so far so good. Windows Vista and available for Win 7 Upgrade

Have used both - no contest - Macs are the best and worth every penny! I will never go back. Try both and see what you decide.

It depends on how you want to use and get out of your technology. for me the choice was easy because I wanted the Media Center + Zune + Xbox 360 experience. Both platforms have come a long way but will provide different experiences and levels of integration with others.

buy applecare and they will fix it every time it breaks, but lets not kid ourselves here, they break.

Mac is the only system that runs all software and can run OSX, Windows and Linux all at same. Search "Windows 7 vs Snow Leopard review" and let the computer experts tell you, it is always Mac. It's more secure, more reliable, and costs less in the long run as it is so stable. Often the software in the short-term costs less too thanks the software bundles that Mac users get.

A mac is cheaper, greener and much nicer to use.

Apple states that their Macs do not get viruses and that is true a bit but if anyone with a mac has ever gotten a virus their computer is obsolete and needs to be serviced by mac not to include the lack of software. PC's on the other hand do get viruses but with a good firewall and anti-virus ( I suggest Kaspersky Anti-virus 2010) program you shouldn't have much to worry about. Plus if it crashes there are about 1 million more people to work on them. One more suggestion get a custom built from a friend If you are in jacksonville you can call me I do great systems with fair prices

A Mac is a natural for a writer; it's that basic.

Sorry let me re-phrase the last thing I said about macs viruses mac does'nt get viruses they usually only get one its a linux based virus called a recycler virus you can't do anything but start all over again bye-bye files. Oh and as for how many versions of mac there are how hard is it to steal from open source

That's funny, take one and work. Nowadays it doesn't matter so much which OS it uses when a good browser is on board. I use Ubuntu but I should say I use Chrome to access my webapps. The OS will slowly fade away (welcome Google Chrome OS)

I second that!

Use a Mac and stop worrying about system crash (aka Blue Screen of Dead) and viruses. Overall improves productivity!

Mac can get viruses as well. just that they have very less market share, So the people who make viruses dont target them. But a Mac is as vulnerable as a PC. And with Windows 7, the only difference between the two is that PCs are cheaper

If you are a girl and you have walked in a pair of Alexander McQueen shoes, you know that everything else you wear will be a step backwards. If you are a boy (or Girl) and have driven a super car, you know that everything else will feel boring. If you have flown first class long haul you know that you will hate economy for the rest of your life...Yet any pair of shoes can be comfortable, most modern cars are fast, flying long haul sucks (no mater what class you are in)...HOWEVER, your Alexander McQueens will last you for ever and you will love and cherish them. Your super car will cost you a fortune but you will smile everytime you turn the key. You may actually survive long haul with free champaign...Deep down everyone knows why they will prefer a MAC.

Macs are sexy stylish and more intuitive than Windows. Macs don't get bugs either so they stay fast.... Did are mention they are pure sex?

by a windows PC and load linux on it. I think mac is a paid version of linux anyways. You can get twice the machine in a PC than you can a mac for the same price.

Macs and Windows PCs all do the same thing: run software. Choose your software first. Then look at the platforms that run it.

Apple is a solid platform that works seamless with it's own hardware, Microsoft is a retro fit to different machines and such. I use both and I have much less trouble with my Apple product

It's just so easy to use Mac. With a new snow leopard Macs are twice as fast as previos versions.
Windows sucks bigtime.

Apple's products are very well designed . Its not a value product but its a luxury product which u will surely like

Mac hands down... I switched in 2008.

you will have less problems with a mac, and if need be it will run windows

Get a Mac but watch for Windows 7 in October and Mac Buyer guide site at http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

It really depends. There are two questions you need to ask before you buy a Mac. Are you a digital artist? and Are you bad with computers? If you answer yes to either of those, get a Mac. They are dominant in your field /require less matinence then PCs that you wouldn't understand. If you answered no to both, go PC, you'll be sabing yourself a lot of money.

It's all pretty relative. But I still feel that Apple has overcredited itself. Having an OS that is directly tied to the hardware is not what I'd call awesome computing. I'd call it taking the easy way out.

M$ on the other hand, sells its OS and it can be used on almost any system in the world. No matter how much you hate M$'s policies, or whatever, this is a real OS.

Apart from that, Apple will charge you a lot more for less hardware (imagine the premium they're making per computer).

I hate windows, honestly, but I hate apple more. I'd suggest you to concentrate more on premium hardware, save money, and go for a better configuration than a macbook for a lesser price. If windows be it, let it be, but I'd still concentrate more on what I'm getting in return for my money. In my case, Dell won hands down.

I've used both for years - the Mac continues to amaze me as the windows machines continue to annoy me. My macs last for many years so they are worth the extra $$$ in my humble. Mac seems to work with and inspire me - yes it's true. I just designed my new blog in a matter of minutes using iWeb. I could easily do a podcast and so much more - if only I had more time :)

Hmmm...definitely go Mac, install Parallels or VMware if you must have Windows or Ubuntu or Linux or any other OS that comes along. And then just decide for yourself, but it's kinda cool having 2 (or 3 or 4) computers in 1.

why am I getting involved in this debate again? it's a moot point. Macs now have Intel chips and run Windows and Office. their prices have come down considerably in the last year or two. if you value reliability and ease of use, the added premium is worthwhile. if not, stick with a Windows machine.

you don't have to choose! I use all three.

Mac all day long! With windows, your blood pressure will rise, and your doctor will tell you off. Mac's aren't cheap, but you're paying for quality, not "conformity".

Can't remember last time I saw the blue screen of death. That's reason enough.

I was a Windows power-user since 3.1 and that includes Windows 7 (been a beta tester since the first iterations). Still, I switched to Mac and I don't miss Windows AT ALL. It's not that it's a terrible OS, just that the experience on Mac OS X is far superior and more satisfying. PLUS productivity just SOARS!

Linux rocks. Mac is based off of Unix, and MS well people should know by now. If you are a big office user, stay with MS, if you are a graphics person or want to be go with mac. If you are just going to use it for Internet crap, the go Ubuntu. I use Ubuntu for everything now, and working on sticking for OSS for everything at the house. Syupport is the only way it gets better.

You can run Windows, Unix, Linux & Mac OSX on a Apple computer.
I have used Win/Mac for many years & Macs are WAY better, easier, far less problems & get out of the way so I can get my work done. Architecture.

I work with both PC and Mac side-by-side everyday for 10 years. For web app.'s Pc all the way, i hardly ever think Mac will catch-up as a web-design tool. But for film and music Mac hold its own, I have Finial Cut and Pro Tools Pro HD3 and its everything you could ever want for production on the go. But for Photoshop and web-site design Windows is easier, faster and better.

No contest. Microsoft may give you function but never ever style. Apple gives you function and incredible style

Not only is the price competitive with a comparable PC, the support from Apple is light year ahead of anything a consumer can buy (it rivals enterprise support, and often helps even if you're out of warranty - can't say I've ever had the same be true for a PC of any brand).

i own a macbook pro. im a dma student and i find my mac more and more helpful everyday

It's VHS v BETAMAX all over again, ask yourself this: Do I want style rather than an easy life? Can I afford the performance I want? It's not as cut and dried as apple users would like you to believe, For £625 (pounds) I have a quad core monster and a decent graphics card/power supply, It NEVER EVER crashes. Can You afford to blow 2K on a PC?

I would recommend a Mac, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it's light years ahead of Windows. I have used everything Microsoft from DOS 2.2 Circa 1985? to Windows XP/2003 and switched to Mac Leopard in early 2008. The difference is sort of like that between bronze, silver, and gold medalists at the Olympics. Windows probably gets the bronze, Ubuntu the silver, and Leopard the Gold. The differences are ultimately small, but very important. The single biggest reason I have found that I like the Mac is that it's roots are based on Unix (look it up if you're not a techie) and it doesn't have the concept of a program registry (at least not in the same way Windows does). Each time you install a piece of software, Windows gets slower and slower. Even if you remove the software, the performance hit remains. This is primarily because of the growth of the Windows registry, as removing software doesn't remove all of its registry entries. With a Mac, all of a piece of software is included within a "container" - when you delete software (with few exceptions) it's gone, period. As a power user, it was a regular thing for me to reformat my Windows machines once per year to clean them up and regain performance. Not so with my Mac. Additionally, I run VMWare on it and run Windows within VMWare for software that I can't get on the Mac side. I've had 5 VMWare instances all running different versions of Windows running simultaneously on my Macbook Pro and everything ran smoothly. As Apple likes to say, it just works!

They're both Personal Computers, Apple seems like it costs more upfront, but there is added stuff on it. Microsoft is a little more tricky, you don't know what kind of upgraded software you need until you get it. And Macs are made for organization, iCal, it has a feature called expose that helps declutter space. Microsoft is suited for gamers, and people who likes square type screens. Of course there are more reasons, but that's something called research.

Macs may cost a bit more but they are definitely worth it! PC hardware is adequate but Windows and PC software mostly sucks (except maybe a few good games)

I'd go with the Mac! I had a Mac about 5 years ago. Never got a virus or anything. Had to replace it after three years. Since than I've had to replace 3 windows computers. They lasted 6 to 9 months because of viruses. I should have stuck with the Mac!

You'll never regret that choice

macs are SO overrated, but they' still work fine.
Speaking as someone who has both, macs are actually less secure in some ways compared to windows, BUT it doesn't matter cause virus makers prefer windows (so do game developers)
but you can still play some games on it

;-)

Long live the Mac! Got a PC myself although I've had great joy surfin and doing various over things such as twittering. I hear people say that Mac's rarely get viruses

Kamran point #1 is true. But points 2-4 are BS / completely bogus. A Mac is a computer just like a PC; same hardware in fact. Only the OS (superior IMO until Win 7 came out) is diff than Windows. I work, play, communicate, teach, and support on Macs. Both are great and will do 99% of what people need; it's just a preference choice. Smaller Mac market but better more dedicated developers.

Mac is way way better.... If you use it for office go to windows - if you use it for office, design, play music, manage your thinks, do everything go to MAC "BELIEVE ME, you have to try mac and you can say about mac. Dont say anythink if you never try it"

People still debate this? Ha. I was a Windows guy for years. For years, i was a stupid guy. Go buy a Mac.

I just picked up MacBook Pro. Wow... is all I can say. Makes my Dell XPS look and feel ancient.

haha pray to iGod!!

Both have advantages and disadvantages. Try to understand your needs and pick the best tool to suit your needs, but also the one you'd be comfortable maintaining (Windows is kinda weak at the whole maintenance thing...). Oh and if you pick Windows, wait until Windows 7 comes out. Vista is garbage.

If you are looking for High-End graphics go with a Mac.

Wait for Apple to actually unveil it... then make a choice

Doesn't MS own part of Apple?

From a person who used Windoze for over 15 years: It took me just two looks to fall in love with Macs, and am now a proud owner of a MacBook Pro for just over 6 months now. But, truth be told, I have never enjoyed using a computer up until now - it is so surprising how everything just works on a Mac… and yes, you will find all kinds of software which will do all those things and more just like you have had for Windoze. Am truly very happy using a Mac. And I wish you the same happiness too! :)

MAC is proprietary, esp. the browser !
This is extremely dangerous on the long run, esp. if you getting "dependent" on it because of your data, programs and "ways of working with others in the network"

definitely a Mac!! i am using one right now actually. i love them, they are waaaayy better than microsoft- they load quickly and there are never problems with them!

Mac is great. Everything works fluid and naturally. The three things you have to think about is:
Would you like to play games and have mainstream programs? Also if you think it's great to hack in you own system and stuff, then go for windows.
Would you like a minimum of virussus and an operating system that works very naturally and nice ( + almost no crashes)? They you have to go for OSX. It's a very closed OS, so change anything in the system is difficult
Would you like a minimum of virusses, maybe adjust your system on your wishes and still don't Pay a lot of money for it? They you have to go for Ubuntu. Unfortunately, you have to search a bit for some programs, as the most mainstream programs don't work on Ubunu

In my 6 years if working in I.T., no one ever came up to me and gushed 'OMG I love my new Dell!', but people would regularly look smitten and talk about how they loved their mac. Runs everything now they're using Intel chips. And my I.T. Dept had two mac techs for 175 machines and 9 people to look after the 400 PC's.

My Mac has not had the annoying pop up bubble like Windows does when you start the computer.

Get a MAC and watch as life get that much easier and better! sunny days ahead

I have all of them and windows is very good no matter what people think... mac... i cannot do much on it, but ubuntu it's still young but it's the best of those.... if you don't know what to choose, choose win .... for now.

Macs are fine, but overrated. You pay for a culture and name. I am content with building awesome computers at a fraction of the price.

Well, not Ubuntu 'cos it's nearly as bloated as Windows but any decent flavour of Linux :D

Oh, by the way: Mac & Windows should be Windows or Mac OS, or a Windows PC or a Mac. Personally I'd have Linux on a Mac.

I like Ubuntu for it's ease of use and overall simplicity, plus the fact that it is so customizable. I can understand how it would be overwhelming for the non-tech savvy. I grew up with Win95, then OS8 then XP and now Ubuntu. Out of all the different OS's Ubuntu has given me the least amount of trouble. BUT, it is also the most complex to work with, programming wise. I keep a computer with XP-Pro and one with Ubuntu. Best of both worlds. :)

its obvious!

if money is no object and you want hassle free computing then Mac for sure....if you are pretty computer savvy and can deal with pc hiccups then you can get a great pc for a terrific dollar amount

Value your freedom. Choose Free Software.

Sad really.

Value your freedom. Choose Free Software.

It isn't the easy path. Neither was your ability to learn how to read, write, or do math supplied via a simple click and some slick marketing.

What people dont realize is that Mac OS is build on Unix kernel might as well go for Linux and install Ubuntu ... its free and runs better than windows/macos

How much do you want to spend? With so much software moving to the net, the choice between MAC and MSFT isn't that big a deal any more, unless you have some other specific need. The more you spend, the more cool factor you get, but that's about all. Other than cost, the two main considerations are virus susceptibility on Windows boxes vs less available desktop software (ie games) on Apple, as discussed at length by other posters. I own a Mac that also boots Windows and about a dozen PCs including a netbook. The netbook gets the most use.

Both Mac and Windows excel in their own areas. Do you really need those Mac specific software? Ask yourself this, would you pay a premium price for a Mac or a significantly lower price for a PC that have the same specs or better? There isn't much a PC can't do vs a Mac, however, the story's different when it's vice versa. Compatibility is one issue and customization/adaptation is another biggie. I agree that Apple products have godlike designs but looks can only go so far. If you want to change your Apple system every year or 2 year, feel free to do so. I, for one, do not have that much disposable income to keep updated.

With over 15yrs of daily work with both Mac and Windows system I have to state here that Mac is the best choice for anything a personal computer user would need to do. Extremely less time supporting and repairing software and hardware issues with the Mac and more time working and playing. Period.

Get either one depending on your taste in hardware, looks, blah, blah. Then download virtualbox or some other virtualization software to run some other OS. I have a vista host with the ability to run Ubuntu or XP in a vm. Try it, love it.

Really, Macs are just better machines. It's the best OS out there. I bet you can't find 3 Windows apps that don't have a better (more feature-full/cheaper) Mac OS equivalent.

Don't need annual virus software. OS system mch more intuitive. Redesigned w more features, lower price. One To One tutorial at Apple Store = $2 an hour ! really get to know your stuff. Al compatible. I could go on & on...

Apple is a fad and Jobs is a tool. It's only popular right now cause the success of iPod iPhone, but apple is starting to show their true colors again. If they can create a closed platform again they will, and when they do they will become irrelivant once again. Macs are way overpriced for same hardware you could get elsewhere. Software seems to be more expensive too compared to windows, unless you install a port from Linux, but if you going to run Linux software might as well save the money buy a bigger faster machine and just run Linux!

There are viruses on mac just very,very,very rare....plus if you want to upgrade a pc it will run you a nice sum of money just upgraded to snow leopard for $30 PC cant touch that

A Mac is a good choice, but so is Linux too. They are based on Unix which is far ahead of WIndows. At least Ubuntu and Fedora are nowadays much easier to install than Windows , and you get a working platform, not only a base operating system as with Windows, and hardly no risk for viruses.

really better hardware will not decide a main OS release and that is the bottom line.

I am finding OSX to be Unix with a glossy front end bolted on and for everyday use Windows is leaps ahead and so damned easy to use which is why its a market leader i suppose.

M is good but not better. Apple people act like sectarians. it is a cognitive dissonance , thinking mac is better , based on a very very old idea

Ubuntu Rocks and better that all $$ suckers

no question

check out hackintoshes, then buy a mac if you're down

Mac looks beautiful. It's so stylish. But Steve J. is yet another capitalist in rockstar disguise.

Just returned an iMac to a "qualified dealer" because the power supply failed. I've worked technically with computers for 12 years, and I'm not qualified to swap out a power supply? No, because Apple has made it so ridiculously hard to even get into an iMac to service it yourself. Never mind the fact that I had another iMac on the shelf I could've swapped hard drives with and continued work. Nope, had to send it. WTF!?

It's also funny how graphic artists are constantly rendering their Macs useless because of font conflicts. Fonts... making a PC useless. LOL. Please.

It will be funny when Macs do get a virus in the wild. No one will know what do to because they have heard that "Macs don't get infected" and haven't planned how to react. It's not if, but when.

I'm a PC, and WIndows 7 rocks! Been running the RTM since it was released to TechNet.

People against apple are either in denial or have not tried one. Windows is garbage, I use windows all day at work along side my MBP. The PC is a quad core 8GB ram and runs SLOWER and has about 99.9% more glitches than my dual core 4GB ram MBP.

Furthermore people who say mac's are a toy or a play thing are plain ignorant. While a windows user prides himself on talking about how awesome his motherboard, processor, ram, video card, sound card, bla bla etc. is, I'm being productive getting actual work done, on a machine that actually works.

APPLE is the best ever! had like 2 Windows computers, all big pile of fail. Got a Mac Book Pro, fell in luv. The price is so worth it, because of the quality of the product. Great graphics, 7 hrs of battery instead of 2 and amazing tools for your work and creative side.

I did experience a few problems with my Mac, suck as only Windows compatible downloads and video-playing websites. Its not a problem, Mac can now run windows and leopard on the same platform. I luv the organization of everything and little apps you can download for the dashboard. Macs do get hundreds of viruses, but its compared to millions 4 windows. I can keep going about this, but the best computer is the one that has a glowing apple.

Even unjustified is worth it if you enjoy stability and cute

Macs are a very user friendly OS. you not need bother buying an antivirus as no one out there makes viruses for Macs. To add there are only a small limited PC games for Macs if you are a savvy PC gamer i'ts not for you unless you have 2 different systems!
But in preference I much prefere the new Microsoft Windows 7, the OS after Vista & after XP. I am currently using it and have been now for a few months, the avaluation version that is. It's way better than Vista and Xp by far! very stable! Allthough, you will still need an antivirus becasue the OS is maded by Microsft so therefor there will be plenty of viruses to watch ot for! But I love it and its also great for games!

i like it

yes macs can get viruses but only if you are using an admin account and installing some seriously shifty things on you system. If you arent doing that then macs are the nicest systems around. I got a mac min running Snow Leopard AND Windows 7 RC, its the best of both worlds so to speak.

Mac changed my vision of computing after 2 decades of windows. Just enough Win crashes!

Mac changed my vision of computing after 2 decades of windows. Just enough Win crashes!

What are you going to use it for Gaming Go Windows, CAD still go Windows, But if you are going to use it for multimedia MAC is the way. Pay the Premium and get iphoto to organize for Photos, imovie for video editing, the burn with idvd and share with itunes and an iphone or send straight to youtube from imovie. Then watch a movie or tv show you downloaded in itunes thru front row or send it to ur apple tv from ur Airport

Remember how much you will spend on Media Programs that don't come standard on Windows and the $300-$400 Windows 7 update.

Oh and i forgot about boot camp which turns your mac into a PC which gives u the best of both worlds...

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Mac is the best pick

This Apple or Linux or MS is better than the other is garbage.

Go by these words, IN THE LONG RUN A PC WILL COST MORE THAN A MAC!!

Proof: Microsoft Office 2007 is only a trail version, retail cost just for the Student Edition is $149, Macs come with iLife (Full Version): http://www.apple.com/ilife/ and iWork, alternative to Microsoft Office, is only $79 dollars. You will end up buying more for the PC.

Also, when I bought a Dell, I went ahead and reinstalled the OS. Mostly to get rid of all the crap trial software they put on the system when shipped so Microsoft is more of a hassle company, no matter what anyone here says, Microsoft WILL definitely kill your nerves and make you lose your hair, trust me, I know.

People say Macs are for ease of use. True, because apple developers are obviously not stupid. Compare things like the simplicity of finding something on a MAC with spotlight compared to that crappy start search in Windows (so crappy slow and sometimes doesn't find things that i typed even when its the exact name of the file). Menus are a lot simpler in OS X than in Windows. Programs opening speeds are cut in half in OS X. Internet Explorer compared to the MAC version of Safari is a laughable comparison compared to speed, just go away Explorer, Quit trying.

Also, look at the differences in the two companies website for further purchases of which ever company you choose. Microsoft-talk about clutter, spread your graphics and words out a bit, take some of the press release crap off and quit trying to prove to the public that your better than apple, your not, you should be thinking about how to make your OS better. Apples website is just like their OS smooth and clean, PERIOD.

A post I read here, a guy said Snow Leopard is more of an service pack, but one thing to point out Snow Leopard from Leopard is only $29 dollars. On that note, I downloaded the RC 1 for Windows 7 and it looks exactly like Vista, no changes, just a few stupid things they added like window preview and crap nobody really needs, especially when most of their time is spent looking up Errors on Microsoft's cluttered website. On that second note, it seems like Windows 7 is a service pack as well, except instead of $29 dollars it will be $119.99 for home premium, there is more money spent, aha, this is funny. Look at the Microsoft page at the new features of windows 7, (i.e.; "Favorite gadgets can go anywhere on your Windows 7 desktop.") mm sounds like Mac's dashboard feature to me which is apps on your screen, except without the bulky RAM hogging sidebar like vista AND 7 have. I could go on for days, but I believe this is proof enough.

So in conclusion, IMO, I would give $2,000 more for the same specs just to get the MAC!

I'm running a windows 98 with an upgrade to windows 2000 professional. The patches and updates had become larger than the OS itself... ..so, I off-loaded 'came-with' apps. and imported simple, stand-alones. The system is still working well in the world of web 2.0.

I'VE HEARD TOO MANY OF MY COLLEAGUES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE MAC.

I've owned and loved my Macs, but finding compatible software for applications I wanted was always a problem. Now that I'm fluent in Windows, I never look back.

But still I will buy Windows 7.

I LOVE MAC

Mac is good and fast but are mostly for entertainment like making videos or music and Microsoft windows is a bit slower but have more programs and user friendly !!

Macs are trouble-free; without Windoze headaches, you are free to focus on your work, not the latest time your computer froze up causing your work to get lost

A lot of verbiage in the comments after this poll. I wouldn't even waste time debating with Windows afficionados. You want to use Windows, fine! Enjoy your second-rate computing experience. Apple is flourishing on the strength of its high quality products. Quality sells itself. I've suffered on Windows machines for years. Macs are superior.

*nix powa

Mac offcourse.

I won't rehash arguments that are undoubtedly below. I have used both platforms for decades, both are very capable, I prefer a Mac. They are more expensive but higher quality hardware and user experience. I would only recommend a PC if you want specific PC games that rely on specific hardware that can only be found in PCs. Otherwise, Mac is my choice. Especially if you just want to use the thing and not mess about constantly in the back end (though you can do that on a Mac if you want to,m as much as you can on Windows. You just don;t have to)

Apple has changed my life: Both in the way I work, and the way I get paid. Owe everything to it, no more frustrations.

It's just better all around.

windows 7 fixes everything that everybody hated about vista. you will enjoy windows 7 a lot. in terms of capability its equal to mac, and quite less expensive.

Once you go Mac...

alwyas bet on apple

Macs are WAY over rated (Apple Mail is the WORST email application on the face of the planet)... Bill doesn't need any of our money (Outlook is the second worst email application out there)... Most Linux Distros will run on just about any machine you can throw at it... and upgrades are ~free~

Mac is the only religion.

If you want a good quality laptop, Asus laptops will last longer than anything else. Yes they will last longer than a Mac (which would become obsolete anyway with the next MacBook refresh that happens every six months). Toshiba, and Sony will rank out the top three longest lasting laptops (not PCs, laptops, that includes MacBooks). You will also pay less for the higher quality. Macs are exorbitantly expensive for no really good reason.

I've got both. My G5 is nearly 5 years old and still humming. I'll get a Mac Pro next year and use my G5 as a backup machine probably for another 2 years, and even then I'll probably give it to someone else. The G5 has frozen 6 times. No crashes. No blue screens. No hardware failures. In that meantime, I'm on my 3rd PC now. *cough*

You should have both!

One should recognize that both platforms have their advantages and disadvantages.

Use one SPACE for MacOS and another for Windows. Haven't had to use the Windows SPACE in three weeks. Mac is infinitely more stable and quicker.

I was a windows maniac until last part of last year. I promise you, you will not be dissapointed in a mac. Stabile, hardly any security issues(if any), and are far better at the things you do daily. Look it up, try one, and decide then;).

Buy a mac, install windows and linux. Now you don't have to choose.

A computer may be just a computer but my Mac keeps me happier than my PC.