iMac verses PC

[Flyswift]

I have been using PC's since the day they came out.

I am thinking about getting an iMac because of the good reports, to use alongside of the PC (for now anyway).

Anybody got any thoughts - good or bad?

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[Binoculars]

Flyswift, I'll leave it to the boffins to offer an opinion on technical merits, but I when I was thinking of replacing my poota last time I considered an iMac. In short, the problem was software; mainly the amount of new programs I would have to buy, plus the data I've accumulated over the years; spreadsheets, databases etc. that wouldn't convert easily or at all.

It appears once Mr Gates gets you, he has you by the short and curlies http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/frown.gif

[PPRuNe Towers]

A decent spec Mac will run a PC emulator.

A very useful proportion of your PC software will run on it. As ever in the Mac world the more memory the better.

I'd suggest being very picky on how much you port over though - otherwise why buy the Mac?

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[Iz]

Beware though that using a PC emulator, your PC software will run very slowly. Because the Mac has a much more efficient operating system, it doesn't need such a superpower CPU as a Pentium III or 4. This, combined with the software emulation, will run your PC software as your computer is 4 years old.

Bottom line, what are the Mac advantages that make you wanna buy an iMac?

[Horsepower]

In my experience, Macs are faster, more stable and the new Operating System (OSX) makes Windows 2000 look very cumbersome indeed. Performance of my new PowerBook G4 laptop is absolutely stunning.

iMac is a very efficient home computer and comes with a good range of nifty programmes and features. PC programmes can be run, as said before, but very slowly. Most PC documents, however, CAN be converted into Mac format.

I must add that I use Mac and PC systems in a computer-demanding professional environment and the Mac wins out every time.

HP

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[This message has been edited by Horsepower (edited 05 May 2001).]

[Kirk to Enterprise]

Even Microsoft find Macs easier, Office 2001 has been available for Mac for nearly a year. Haven't seen it for PCs yet!

Like crashes buy PC.
Want stability and security buy Mac.

imac is a great machine, also check out the new ibook (sadly no more funky colours, but a great machine). www.apple.com/uk (http://www.apple.com/uk)
Remember mac 500Mhz machine = 1100Mhz PC

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Kirk out

[Cyrano]

Key question is "what programs do you want to run on it?"

I have an iMac. Love it. Hate PCs. Think Bill Gates is the spawn of Satan. Have I made my position clear? :)

My iMac is easy to use, stable, and completely devoid of the countless slings and arrows that Windows users are heir to.

But...if I wanted to play games, or run Microsoft Flight Simulator, or use other specialised software, I'd be at a disadvantage to a PC owner.

I run Microsoft Office (under duress...) on my iMac. The Word/Excel/Powerpoint files are entirely compatible with their PC equivalents, so I have no problem transferring stuff back and forth to my office PC.

Bottom line:
(a) great machine
(b) buying one puts Bill a millimetre further away from complete world domination

Hope this helps
Cyrano

"You can take my Mac away...but you'll have to prise my cold, dead fingers off the mouse..." :)