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Old 04-03-2008, 12:28 AM
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Mac or PC?

I need to upgrade my desktop. I don't think I will use it for gameplay, I have Xbox360. Mostly email, pictures and eventually video. Pros and Cons from those in the know would be great.

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Old 04-03-2008, 12:32 AM
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Mac.

+ Better screens. Better interfaces. iPhoto is nice. iLife in general, very good. Fast. Good amount of memory. Reliability. Pop-ups (or lack thereof).

- I can't think of anything at the moment.
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Old 04-03-2008, 12:36 AM
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Mac, but Apple bashers will tell you otherwise I have both and always gravitate to Leopard.

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Old 04-03-2008, 11:14 AM
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Mac, but Apple bashers will tell you otherwise I have both and always gravitate to Leopard.
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Here is a PC guy who would advise him to get a Mac for his needs. Photos and Video is much better on a Mac...Email can be done on any machine so it is not a factor.
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Old 04-03-2008, 01:48 AM
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Both have their merits but you can run windows if you need to on a Mac.
Having said that here's another resource....http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache...&client=safari
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I need to upgrade my desktop. I don't think I will use it for gameplay, I have Xbox360. Mostly email, pictures and eventually video. Pros and Cons from those in the know would be great.

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From your above requirements, definately a Mac
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Old 04-03-2008, 07:27 AM
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Honestly, search the site. There have been a billion posts on this...


odd...for a BMW site
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Old 04-03-2008, 07:39 AM
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The problem with a PC is that the "new" operating system Vista has issues, get a MAC.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/20/m...-enough-for-s/
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If this advice is the only criteria to make a decision i would avoid the advice. Why because unless I am mistaken, XP is still the standard in the PC world. No one HAS to use Vista.

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The problem with a PC is that the "new" operating system Vista has issues, get a MAC.

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