Following Bens post, I desided to see what he was talking about (i have a life, and dont watch a lot of TV), yes i have seen the posters, but i have not seen the adverts, so off i went to the mac website, and here is there list of 15 resons to choose a mac over a Personal Computer.
1. It just works.
Windows XP SP2 just works, if it came pre installed chances are it works even better, just because Macs have a limited number of hardware configurations that they are delivered in, doesnt mean they just work, just means they know what drivers are required to wake up.
2. You can make amazing stuff.
Define amazing? Well iLife says “Make high-quality websites, photo books, DVDs, songs, slideshows, music CDs, calendars, cards, prints, podcasts, music videos, documentaries, and more.” ok, so Windows doesnt come with Office, and Publisher pre installed, (can you make a Make “high-quality website” with iLife? really?) but i can do some cool things, and some more with Vista.
3. Everything-ready.
“Mac is the only computer in the world that can run all the major operating systems, including Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Vista. With Software like Parallels or VMware you can even run them side by side” and you say i cant on a PC? if i wanted to get a Mac on my PC i can use PearPC. (Walktrough), Linux and VM-ware also come as options…
4. 114,000 Viruses? Not on a Mac.
Ok hands up the last time any sensable PC user got a virus, Rich? Dan? Seth? Ben? Ruth?, oh and while you are waiting for an answer free virus checker,
5. Still the most advanced OS.
ok, so i begrugingly say yes to this, but i am sure ben can tell me of something that will beat Mac OS (I still like the Cube program)
6. The latest Intel chips.
So can a PC, and the latest AMD chips.
7. No hunting for drivers.
See “it just works” My Windows XP SP2 and Vista Unlimited RC2 pc dont ask me for drivers, they have all the drivers to get them to work, some times, i use Driver CD’s but thats only because they are better drivers on the CD. Digital Camera, PDA, USB mass storage, all included, SATA drivers for a SATA card, well they were in the box.
8. Design that turns heads.
its in my room, under my desk, My Keyboard VDU, and Mouse are on the desk, my server is on the shelf in my desk, and if i had a Mac i would give it the same amount of deskspace….. Its out of my way, hiding….
9. Instant video chats.
I dont have Video Chats… and Skippy Cam is awating fixing, so not high on my buying points for a computer
10. More fun with photos.
…wtf?… ok, so i want to do cool presintation things with photos, i guess photoshop elements, or google picassa?
11. Hollywood-style movies.
Windows XP SP1 and SP2 come with Windows Movie maker 1 and 2 respectfuly, and vista RC2 as well.
12. One-click websites.
with only one mouse button, right clicking may be a two handed job, but i dont see how this is a good point? with all the free serveses out there, and all the 12 year olds making websites, do we need this as well?
13. Amazing podcasts.
I can podcast from a PC as well, i have chosen not to yet.
14. Rock star tunemaking.
I can make music from a PC as well, i have chosen not to yet.
15. Awesome out of the box.
Define Awesome?
And there we have it, My Personal Computer is a Personal Computer. and a Mac is also a Personal Computer.
And a Quick Question for Rich (or any other Mac users out there):- Do Macs come with a Word Processor already installed? (simmaler or better than MSWorks.)
February 10th, 2007 at 11:23 pm
No, but I haven’t honestly needed a word processor since I left university, and I have OpenOffice to handle the wedding-planning spreadsheets that have recently come up. And it gives me an excuse to bitch at government agencies that put essential information on their websites in Word format…
February 14th, 2007 at 4:26 am
Since this advertising campaign, I’ve come to the conclusion that Mac is a bunch of cunts. I’m not a Micro$oft fangirl, but at least they don’t have to resort to ridiculing Macs. In an ideal world the major software companies would develop for Linux and everyone would be happy.