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rubicon · 06-18-2003, 03:35 PM

I've been considering this question as well.

It comes down to juan's questions - what do you need to do with the system?

IMO, the Mac only has one piece of software that sets it apart from Windows, Final Cut Pro. However, if you don't edit video semi- or professionally, it's nothing to concern yourself with. I've edited video, images, and done everything on Windows - no Mac required. The Mac's "superiority" in sound and video, IMO, isn't what it used to be.

You get more for your dollar with Windows laptops if you're looking sub-$2000. For example, non of the Mac laptops have USB 2.0. Only the 17" PowerBook comes with a PC Card slot and FireWire 800.

If Apple can survive I think OSX might be real competition to Windows. It's UNIX with the (mostly) ease of a traditional Mac. No hassling with Linux and fooling around with open source apps that mimic their retail cousins. However Linux is free - Mac is not.

As for performance, you can't compare the megahertz of the PowerPC to AMD or Intel because the chip architecture is different. I don't know the speed comparisions on PPC to Intel/AMD but most Macs are fast, even with slower buses and disk throughput.

06-18-2003, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	I've been considering this question as well. It comes down to juan's questions - what do you need to do with the system? IMO, the Mac only has one piece of software that sets it apart from Windows, Final Cut Pro. However, if you don't edit video semi- or professionally, it's nothing to concern yourself with. I've edited video, images, and done everything on Windows - no Mac required. The Mac's "superiority" in sound and video, IMO, isn't what it used to be. You get more for your dollar with Windows laptops if you're looking sub-$2000. For example, non of the Mac laptops have USB 2.0. Only the 17" PowerBook comes with a PC Card slot and FireWire 800. If Apple can survive I think OSX might be real competition to Windows. It's UNIX with the (mostly) ease of a traditional Mac. No hassling with Linux and fooling around with open source apps that mimic their retail cousins. However Linux is free - Mac is not. As for performance, you can't compare the megahertz of the PowerPC to AMD or Intel because the chip architecture is different. I don't know the speed comparisions on PPC to Intel/AMD but most Macs are fast, even with slower buses and disk throughput. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.