When I say Apple Products make one look rich, I'm talking about the Apple laptops as most do not buy those and just buy the Windows. When it comes to phones, people are all over iPhone, and it's not that costly whereas Apple laptops are beyond overpriced. There really isn't a reason why they're up there besides the fact that people like the system. If people like your system and value your products high, you just raise the price. No one will decrease the price of something most of the whole world likes and enjoys. I must admit though, I also like the system Apple has and if I had unlimited money and had the choice, I'd go with Apple. I find it more professional, rich and fun to play with.
That's true, but why do lots of people buy a Mac? Might it be good after all, or not worth it at all? I don't know
This. Apple is overpriced garbage.
Okay, noted.
The only macbooks that have good specs are the 17" 2.3GHz ones and those are around $2,000 (BE ADVISED: you don't get the retina/hi-res display unless you choose to pay 100 dollars more on the macbook. Just another way apple bones you) If you have money to blow, get that. Otherwise, look up PC laptops at newegg.com. Easy to repair, easy to upgrade, easy to mod, easy to find games and other applications for it.
Okay, but why isn't a 2.0 GHz i5-core a bad spec? Anyway, I won't be getting a retina display at all, it's not worth it, I know. And I won't be video-editing so it will be a complete waste.
I don't know this site newegg.com, I will look it up, but I live in Holland, does the 'easy to repair and upgrade' als apply then?
I love windows, just got my alienware a few weeks ago installed with windows 7 its amazing.
This is kind of spam, I'm not interested if you like windows, I want an argument why I should or shouldn't buy an Apple Laptop.
Have fun with your alienware!
Since no one has actually answered your question on why a lot of "artists" use an Apple computer there are a few reasons.
1. Simply put - Mac is extremely easy to navigate. Installing an application takes very little thought process - just drag and drop (most of the time). Also, there is a lack of viruses designed for the Mac OS, where as there are a ton for Windows.
2. Versatility - Apple now has the option of switching between Mac and Windows... This means you can have the simplicity of the Mac (on one side), and still be able to run your Windows programs.
3. Customer Support - I know that everyone I have talked to that owns an Apple product, when they have a problem they can just bring it to the store and have it "diagnosed" immediately. Even when they can't to the store, the customer support is more than willing to help... and actually look for a problem with the computer - if it's under warranty they immediately replace it, next to no questions asked. However... if not under warranty you get BOMBED for whatever they need to replace (a new battery = $100+).
4. The NAME! There is a small bit of psychology that plays into it. Most people think -Wow! If he/she has an apple computer they must be amazing at this!- Mainly because the biggest names (MGM, Fox Television, Warner Brothers, tons of bands) use them for everything graphic/video/audio related.
Apple you pay for the name and the customer support. There is no "true" competition that matches up to them - since Windows has SO many different names (HP, Compaq, Dell, Toshiba, etc.), so many different applications, and products for it... And only one set of computers can run the Mac OS - apple's computers.
Thank you for adressing that in the first place, now work down the points you've made.
1. I can handle a windows pc, and have never had any problems with navigating or installing any software. Anyway, it's a nice thing to know!
The virusses are indeed very much nothing, and that's a really nice thing.
2. I did not know that. Interesting, will be taken into account!
3. Also a very nice feature. I've actually had someone look at my desktop once, at my home. I am not a complete noob if it comes to pc's, but I couldn't find out why my pc was so slow. The guy that was supposed to look at it couldn't find anything, gave me a €50,- receipt and left.. Horrible.
4. That's not really what I want. The reason why I would be choosing a MacBook is for myself, not for what other 'might' think about it. /invalid argument.
You made a nice list and thought about my question, I really appreciate it, and your arguments will be taken into account. Thanks!
I agree with you there, alot of artists do use apple for these reasons. I bought an alienware for gaming/school mostly, but i can also download photoshop anyday i want and other graphic design downloads [i know these from graphic design class lol] and still use it for that reason since graphics, etc are amazing. so dont frown on it cuz of that.
That's great, but obvious. Thanks though!
I myself am a Apple user.
Regardless of the same old Windows VS Mac debate, I prefer Apple just because the machines they have are powerful, but the OS is much much smoother. I was a windows user for many years, but I went Mac and never looked back.
But that's just my opinion.
Every Apple user I've spoken to is saying this. I am so tempted to take a MacBook, just because all those Apple users tell me that it's awesome. I even worked on one today for a while, and it was just amazing.
GET AN ASUS.
You can get a beast asus laptop that will run circles around any macbook for less.
Quad core i7, 460m 1.5gb dedicated, 16GB of RAM. 1080p 3D display, blu-ray.
for $1300
Find those specs in a macbook for that price.
And as far as professional looking goes. People will think you're a lot more knowledgeable if you have a beast laptop that you didn't overpay for. People that know about computers see mac users as lazy, just buy what's cool, kind of people that tend to not know shit about their piece of equipment thus can't justify spending 500 grand on it.
This is a really good argument and probably the only thing why I'm torn between Microsoft and Apple. That buying an Apple laptop is just lazy and that I could've spent my money much better.
Damn I'm confused, I'll wait with my purchase for some time though, so I've got a lot of time to decide, but thanks a lot for telling me this.
Oh and I won't get an ASUS, because my girlfriend had one. After one year the laptop got so hot that it just turned off. And I'm looking to use the laptop more than one year I don't want it to be broken after some time.
I'd say PC all the way, with Windows 7
Apple is BS.
And why's that?
I think this should have been named Microsoft or Apple. Anyway I have only used Microsoft products so far besides iPhone 3G of Apple and from my experience I think that Microsoft products are better than Apple's.
You are TOTALLY right, if you could change it you'd be my hero!
Okay, but tell me why they are better or why Apple's are worse.
IMO, I choose Windows. Apple is a whole new computer...everything is different and it's too difficult to get used to it. I'm extremely well with Windows..
Somehow I doubt that 'getting used to Apple' is going to be a problem, hence it's easier to use than Microsoft if I have to believe what Apple users are saying.
i dont really like macs bcuz for a decent one its gonna cost you $2500 where as a decent laptop would cost 900-1000 bucks.
250% increase for the os i guess
Well $2500,- might be a bit much, but you are right about the price difference. That's the thing I've been breaking my head over.
Windows.
As you've already stated, Apple is overpriced.
Therefore you're simply purchasing the brand name.
The only positive features of Apple computers/laptops is for graphic designs and its virus protection.
However I personally think Windows has many more functions and features, compatibility and software.
You are right. And I will be thinking about this for a very long time. It's so hard
Damn.
SPAM, get of my thread please. This ain't a poll. If it were a pool I'd make one, now you're just saying something. Give arguments, reasons why I should choose Windows.
Macs(notebooks) have incredibly good battery life, look really sleek(IMO), and MACs in general are better with editing of all kinds.
Windows is more for the casual users, gamers, stuff like that.
Hmm okay, but you can also game on Apple Laptops (I've played some today), but that's not the issue. I got a perfectly nice PC at home where I can play games on. It will be only for programming and some internet surfing and maybe later for some editing of photo's with Photoshop.
I love my macbook pro, however if you are going to be using it for your studies and you are in programming, meaning you will have to do a lot of programming on your laptop I don't suggest getting a mac. Programming is a lot more simple on windows.
This is interesting! An Apple-user who doesn't convince me to buy a MacBook! Okay that's nice to know. Do you program yourself?
Thanks for all replies, and (almost) all will be taken into account. I really like the reactions here. They are quick and well thought about. If anyone would like to reply some more, be my guest, I love all the arguments!
And as I stated before, I won't be buying it on short term, I'm just look for some thoughts on why to buy or why not to buy a MacBook Pro.
Quack.
