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| Thread ID: 62710 | 2005-10-16 22:23:00 | PC vs Mac | symiggy (7597) | Press F1 |
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| 396985 | 2005-10-20 02:17:00 | Um.. not true plod. The *old* iMac G5s had 2 ram slots, with a max of 1 GB per slot. The new ones have 512 of not removable ram and 1 ram slot that can accept a max of a 2GB stick of ram. so you can't use a new iMac G5 with 2x1GB ram sticks. -Qyiet oh ****, you got me on that one, Plod please read before opening mouth |
plod (107) | ||
| 396986 | 2005-10-20 02:30:00 | Bruce is right. Praise Bruce. On reading all this it seems to me Macs are for people who aren't interested in what's under the bonnet and have got heaps of spondulics. The rest of us for one or other of the reasons above have PCs. Luuurve my PC :D [Edit: Ooops. No that's not right. Plenty of Mac users are also comp enthusiasts. Oh well, back to the fray then.] |
mark c (247) | ||
| 396987 | 2005-10-20 03:03:00 | Must say that apart from the tendency to degenerate into a joust,which is a pity,I have learn-ed quite a bit re Mac V PC,so far I think PC is the way to go,for me. Thanks chaps. |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 396988 | 2005-10-20 03:14:00 | The jousting is the best part.. Be a sad day if Safron and Plod give up on the cause. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 396989 | 2005-10-20 03:34:00 | The jousting is the best part.. Be a sad day if Safron and Plod give up on the cause. It would be a dull forum without it. This is a hot thread, over 1100 views so what does that say. Second thoughts... Don't Metla. |
Safari (3993) | ||
| 396990 | 2005-10-20 05:19:00 | the 2 gig of ram is when yiu max it out to 2.5 gig only having two slots. you can put in two 1gig sticks at a fraction of the cost if you bothered to read my post Has anyone noticed that the original posters last post was about 2 1/2 days ago? I would suggest that Zymiggy has probably gone and bought a Mac by now (or not) as the case maybe. I would think not in so far as the last post was about an AMD64. We now appear to be talking amongst ourselves as it were. The main thing I worry about is file formats. If I create a file using Word, Works or Paint Shop or Photoshop then send it via Email can that person open the file? |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 396991 | 2005-10-20 05:27:00 | I would think not in so far as the last post was about an AMD64. Forgive my ignorance here but does that mean that Macs have their own processor manufacturer? They don't use either Intel or Athlon? (Yes I know I could look it up myself but hey I enjoy the fray.) |
mark c (247) | ||
| 396992 | 2005-10-20 05:32:00 | Has anyone noticed that the original posters last post was about 2 1/2 days ago? I would suggest that Zymiggy has probably gone and bought a Mac by now (or not) as the case maybe. I would think not in so far as the last post was about an AMD64. We now appear to be talking amongst ourselves as it were. The main thing I worry about is file formats. If I create a file using Word, Works or Paint Shop or Photoshop then send it via Email can that person open the file? Yes he chose to go amd, he started a new thread.. As far as file's go, the only file I haven't been able to open is a publisher one, Any office file will open, photoshop and so on it will not open a exe file but I guess thats why they are virus and malware free |
plod (107) | ||
| 396993 | 2005-10-20 09:47:00 | Forgive my ignorance here but does that mean that Macs have their own processor manufacturer? They don't use either Intel or Athlon? (Yes I know I could look it up myself but hey I enjoy the fray.) Apple currently uses PowerPC processors in all of it's systems. They have been using PPC processors since the early nineties (prior to that were 68k etc) when the PPC alliance was formed between Apple, Motorola and IBM. They are based on a different architecture to Intel and AMD processor and for this reason there is debate over the relative speeds and MHz ratings etc. Motorola manufactured the G3 and still manufactures the G4 for Apple's laptops. The G5, which is used in desktops, is manufactured by IBM. Apple made a decision earlier this year to begin using Intel chips and will start the transition early next year. Up until now, PPC chips have had a number of performance advantages over x86 architecture, however with new generation chips arriving soon it appears Apple feels that the PPC will loose it's current edge and is therefore going to use Intel chips. In regard to the original poster's question, the best way to make your decision is to go to your local Apple reseller, Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming etc. and try out a Mac. I have used both platforms and definitely prefer Mac OS X (due to better security, nicer interface, more user friendly software etc), but I know many of the people bashing Macs in this thread haven't actually used one in many years - if at all. The only reason you may not want to buy a Mac is if you are a gamer because it often takes a little bit longer for titles to come out for Mac OS X and games like Half Life etc aren't available at all. If you just play games every so often like I do, there are no real problems. UT2004, Doom 3 etc are available. My advice would be to seriously consider a Mac because for everyday use there is nothing Macs can't do (except get viruses :p ). If for some reason you really need to use a Windows application, you can always install VirtualPC which emulates Windows. The new iMacs would be a good starting point as they are priced pretty reasonably and should do everything you need to do. :thumbs: |
maccrazy (6741) | ||
| 396994 | 2005-10-20 09:53:00 | Thank you maccrazy.net | mark c (247) | ||
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