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Mark J · 11-26-2004, 03:44 PM

Okay, guys, I am aware that theres at least one other thread about this on the first page, but my circumstances are quite a bit different, so I thought this deserved a separate thread.

Basically, I just saw the huge difference in price and wondering if a Mac is really worth it. Software availability for the Mac isnt an issuethere are Mac versions of everything I want, and more; the few games I play have Mac versions. In fact, as far as software goes, a Mac would be BETTER, because I dont have to re-buy Photoshop and everything else. And in my opinion, you cant even compare Windows to OS X.

So the only reason for me to buy something other than a Mac is the vast difference in hardware you can get for the same price. For example, I recently compared a Apple G5 and a Gateway machine, which both were priced at $2499:

PC:
3.6ghz processor
2GB RAM
250gb hard drive
ATI RADEON® X800 Pro with 256MB DDR Video Memory

Mac:
Dual 2ghz processor
512MB RAM
160GB hard drive
NVIDA GeForce FX 5200

And that's just if you order the pre-built stuff. Ive heard you can save a lot by building a PC yourself.

Any suggestions for me, one way on the other? I would especially like to hear from Mac users who think I'd be better off getting the Mac, and the reasons for your opinion. I mean, being able to use OS X is worth a bit, but is it really worth that much?

11-26-2004, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mark J Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 23	Another Mac vs. PC thread Okay, guys, I am aware that theres at least one other thread about this on the first page, but my circumstances are quite a bit different, so I thought this deserved a separate thread. Basically, I just saw the huge difference in price and wondering if a Mac is really worth it. Software availability for the Mac isnt an issuethere are Mac versions of everything I want, and more; the few games I play have Mac versions. In fact, as far as software goes, a Mac would be BETTER, because I dont have to re-buy Photoshop and everything else. And in my opinion, you cant even compare Windows to OS X. So the only reason for me to buy something other than a Mac is the vast difference in hardware you can get for the same price. For example, I recently compared a Apple G5 and a Gateway machine, which both were priced at $2499: PC: 3.6ghz processor 2GB RAM 250gb hard drive ATI RADEON® X800 Pro with 256MB DDR Video Memory Mac: Dual 2ghz processor 512MB RAM 160GB hard drive NVIDA GeForce FX 5200 And that's just if you order the pre-built stuff. Ive heard you can save a lot by building a PC yourself. Any suggestions for me, one way on the other? I would especially like to hear from Mac users who think I'd be better off getting the Mac, and the reasons for your opinion. I mean, being able to use OS X is worth a bit, but is it really worth that much?