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16th March 2008, 15:40
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mac or pc
i know this is a well discussed and often debated over subject but my friend is swaying me towards a macbook pro.can they really never get viruses or spyware etc??? 
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16th March 2008, 15:42
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They can get viri and spyware, Just windows is more widely used so is targeted more.
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16th March 2008, 15:42
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A windows pc wont get viruses or spyware if looked after properly, i think its pretty much down to what you are wanting to use it for, correct me if wrong but i think on thw whole windows are more compatable with programs etc.
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16th March 2008, 15:48
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Windows for Games
Mac's for everything else
Depends all on what he uses it for. And Macs are safer than Windows PC due to Windoes being easier to access so people will try and hack them.
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16th March 2008, 18:53
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Get a mac mate. You wont regret it but if you want it for gaming than you might. but for audio, video etc you cant go wrong
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17th March 2008, 02:33
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macs are 'pretty' and easy to use, whereas pc is more widespread and compatable
i have a cheap macbook that im gonna sell if ur interested.
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17th March 2008, 03:15
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i have never used a mac but my mate had one until he bought a new sony pc he said he would prefer the maxx even thought it looked like a dummy tv
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17th March 2008, 03:40
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mac ftw
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21st March 2008, 22:31
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I am also looking at getting a macbook i think. Been wanting a laptop for ages but i know vista isnt great and i like editing videos and pictures alot thats all i use a pc for aswell as internet so a macbook seems like a good idea.
Also there is amazing software available for it such as final cut pro 6.
Got one at work im looking at its the black version, i think its the old one with only a 2.0ghz and 1gb ram and the superdrive. They are pretty expensive even the old ones and they dont drop in price which is a pain!
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25th March 2008, 07:04
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get a far superior windows laptop for the price of a mac, mac are shiteee. just my opinion no hate mail plz lol microsoft have taken over the planet for a gud reason lol
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25th March 2008, 08:35
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Work on a MacBook at home and a PC at work, and have the mac hands down anyways, not matter what i use it for!
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25th March 2008, 08:47
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Get an intel based Mac, install Q and install windows if you really cant live without it!
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25th March 2008, 08:55
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Get an intel based Mac, install Q and install windows if you really cant live without it!
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Whats Q??
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25th March 2008, 09:02
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Lets you run different operating systems in parrallel.
You open Q and boot windows, then you can full screen Q and it will be asthough you are working in windows (or linux or what ever other OS you wanna use) Theres anoither version called Parallels i think, never used it though.
Failing that as the eagle eyed chaps might have noticed, i have a "Windows HD" on my desktop because im still using Bootcamp too. As far as im aware though Q runs just as quickly as bootcamp. I've yet to be bothered to actully do a speed test between the 2 though because in my mind Bootcamp has to run quicker. It comes with the disadvantage that you need to partition your HDD and shutdown OSX and reboot in Windows.. Much slower than Q which allows both to run simultaneously!
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25th March 2008, 09:23
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Ahhh i see. Im thinking of getting a mac laptop and still keeping my normal PC running windows. Not that i would need it as i dont use many programs and the ones i do use can be used on mac aswell. So might even run osx on my main pc and then bootcamp it with windows just incase i really need it.
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25th March 2008, 09:23
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Q is one of the best dual booters out there as mentioned you dont actually have to boot your PC in duel mode, you can load as normal and then just load Q and start up a windows amchine whilst still using your normal mac OS, very good imo, but i don't use any boot software as i have enough PC's around the house an a network drive so it's easy enough to grab windows files and go on a windows PC or visa versa, but if you need dual booting use Q, i used to use bootloader found it very slow tbh! VMWare Fusion though seams to be the fastest one from what ive heard! Do have a illegal download link sumwere so may just use that to see!
Last edited by betty02; 25th March 2008 at 09:28.
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25th March 2008, 09:34
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I predict an impulse mac buy just before I go on holiday.
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26th March 2008, 10:40
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you use adium too. YAY!
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26th March 2008, 11:08
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you use adium too. YAY!
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Probs only decent messenger client atm!
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26th March 2008, 11:21
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on the mac, yeah
MSN kept logging me off? lol
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Beastiallity... They're always blowing seals. Ba-dum-tssh!
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