What problems can I expect if I buy an Apple laptop

[SauRoNZA]

Here are the reasons:

1."There's less software for Macs"

I would argue there is more software, just because it's not the same stuff as on Windows doesn't make it less.

2."Macs aren't upgradeable"

Of course they are, when compared to any other machine that is like-for-like the same type of device.

3."Macs are too expensive"

You get what you pay for. Yes there is a premium price attached, for a premium product. It's like saying Lamborghinis are expensive...no ****.

4."My mate knows all about computers, and he's got a PC"

Odds are he doesn't know "all" of it after all. Bet you he can't operate OSX or Linux.

5."Computer expert I know says Macs are just toys"

Because he has never touched one. Not much of an "expert" then.

6."We use PCs at work"

Now here's something sensible. Windows makes sense in medium - large enterprise as it's one thing Apple isn't really geared for.

7."Macs are slower than PCs"

Based on what benchmark? That's like comparing a car to a motorcycle. They have much the same parts but are two very different things to use and operate.

8."Macs don't have Windows"

Well no ****.

9."There's no games for Macs"

"Less" I could live with, but the above is a blatant lie.

10."Macs are just PCs now anyway"

Similar hardware does not the same experience make. PS4 and Xbox One are also PC's by that logic.

11."I can get loads of free PC software"

Pirated? Because there's lots of free stuff in Mac land.

12."Macs are unstable and crash a lot"

HA HA HA HA. What utter bull****. It's the most stable thing around...that runs a GUI anyway.

13."Macs are unintuitive and difficult to use"

More and more bull****. Honestly where did you find this ***? independent tests have shown again and again that people who have never even used a computer find OSX the easiest...followed by Ubuntu. Windows is dead last every time, especially since 8.

15."Macs are proprietary and incompatible"

I would argue the fact that they are proprietary guarantees their compatibility.

19."I can build a much better PC for peanuts"

Better is relative.

20."I use applications not available for Macs"

Well then you wouldn't buy a Mac would you? Do you need a noddy badge for that logic?

21."Apple don't make the kind of Mac I want"

Nobody is forcing it on you.

22."Our network is PC based"

There is no such thing. A network doesn't care about it's end point devices.

24."Macs are not immune to viruses"

True. They are certainly better shielded against them and their aftermath though.

25."Apple will go out of business eventually"

Yeah..sure.

26."Everyone uses Windows PCs"

"Everyone" eh? Check your thesaurus to see the meaning of that word

27. The Mac's one button mouse is stupid"

Was this written 20 years ago? Someone is obviously living in the past. Also the one button is very clever when it comes to supporting users. Tell the majority to right-click on My Computer and they go "huh?".

29."I can just run Mac OS on my PC"

Good luck with that. Unless you are already an expert in OSX building a Hacintosh and keeping it working is not going to happen for you.

31."I don't like being limited to a single hardware vendor"

Again nobody is forcing it on you.

32."Mac OS will come out on PC eventually"

Or not.

35."There's nothing you can do with a Mac you can't with a PC"

It's not about what you do, it's about how you want to do it.

 

[noxibox]

GPU Failures

But in fact a problem that afflicted many Windows laptops too.

1."There's less software for Macs"

And then there's useful software that only exists on OS X.

4."My mate knows all about computers, and he's got a PC"

Perhaps he should broaden his knowledge. I was helping my mother with her Macbook long before I owned one myself.

6."We use PCs at work"

Good reason to exercise your brain then and learn something else.

11."I can get loads of free PC software"

I can get loads of free OS X software.

13."Macs are unintuitive and difficult to use"

No system is truly intuitive.

15."Macs are proprietary and incompatible"

I thought they were 'just' PCs?

18."My kids use PCs at school, just as they will in the real world"

Good reason for them to use something else at home. My children are learning Linux, Windows and OS X. They'll also learn iOS and Android. Nothing beats learning to switch systems.

19."I can build a much better PC for peanuts"

True, you need pistachios for Macs.

20."I use applications not available for Macs"
21."Apple don't make the kind of Mac I want"

Those are actually good reasons.

23."I've got an investment with Windows"

Also a good reason.

25."Apple will go out of business eventually"

The universe will end one day. Best not waste money buying anything now.

27."The Mac's one button mouse is stupid"

Stupid doesn't even begin to describe it. Thankfully they've gone entirely the other way and now you can do so many things with the right mouse or a trackpad, that Windows' default feels like walking with two broken legs.

30."Mac users are so arrogant"

Nah, I was already arrogant.

31."I don't like being limited to a single hardware vendor"

I don't like that either.

More and more bull****. Honestly where did you find this ***? independent tests have shown again and again that people who have never even used a computer find OSX the easiest...followed by Ubuntu. Windows is dead last every time, especially since 8.

Which is strange because Windows 8 is no harder to use than Windows 7, and no more of reworking that XP to Windows 7 was.

 

[Thor]

Source?

 

[jansdejager]

Source?

Apple or cranberry

 

[Thor]

Hahahaha

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Here are the reasons:

1."There's less software for Macs"
2."Macs aren't upgradeable"
3."Macs are too expensive"
4."My mate knows all about computers, and he's got a PC"
5."Computer expert I know says Macs are just toys"
6."We use PCs at work"
7."Macs are slower than PCs"
8."Macs don't have Windows"
9."There's no games for Macs"
10."Macs are just PCs now anyway"
11."I can get loads of free PC software"
12."Macs are unstable and crash a lot"
13."Macs are unintuitive and difficult to use"
14."Macs are obsolete technology"
15."Macs are proprietary and incompatible"
16."Macs are only for graphic designers"
17."Nobody sells Macs around here"
18."My kids use PCs at school, just as they will in the real world"
19."I can build a much better PC for peanuts"
20."I use applications not available for Macs"
21."Apple don't make the kind of Mac I want"
22."Our network is PC based"
23."I've got an investment with Windows"
24."Macs are not immune to viruses"
25."Apple will go out of business eventually"
26."Everyone uses Windows PCs"
27."The Mac's one button mouse is stupid"
28."I only need a computer for basic stuff"
29."I can just run Mac OS on my PC"
30."Mac users are so arrogant"
31."I don't like being limited to a single hardware vendor"
32."Mac OS will come out on PC eventually"
33."Macs have got a tiny market share"
34."Macs are only for those too stupid to use a proper computer"
35."There's nothing you can do with a Mac you can't with a PC"

And this is why people have so much misinformation!

Most of those points are just outright lies.

 

[bwana]

And this is why people have so much misinformation!

Most of those points are just outright lies.

I think what he failed to understand - the author of the website it was copied from, however, provides some clarity.

 

[Mimen]

OK, forum admin: if you can,please close the thread. I have the information I needed to decide whether to buy an iMac or not.

 

[Mimen]

IMac it is

 

[bwana]

IMac it is

But you were asking about laptops?

 

[Sonic2k]

I moved over to Mac last year.
I have not regretted it. I have ended up hardly using my PC.