krossum

TM-

(Manny- sorry for moving this quote from another thread - but I think the meaning is still clear!)

This topic has probably already been discussed here (and most definitely on other forums) but I’m curious about our own little TM world’s experience.

I’m on the verge of switching platforms from PC to Mac and was wondering if anyone else has done so recently - and what type of problems they encountered during their transition. I’ll be switching from a desktop PC to a MacBook Pro; I will use the machine primarily for Finale ™ and other audio applications.

Thanks for any opinions you can offer.

Cheers.
-Kelly

Manny Laureano

As everyone here knows, I'm not a computer whiz in the least. What I do know, however, is that Apple products have fewer problems than garden variety PC's. There's no crashing or frustrating psoblems that dog you constantly. Yes, there are occasional problems but not to the extent that I hear from my PC friends.

I have enjoyed my Mac stuff since 1995 and have enjoyed the innovations they've set that have been copied rather quickly by the PC products.

ML

tpter1

I go both ways...(I know I set myself up with that one...). I have a Dell laptop and Macs as my workstation and student stations at school. They are very similar, but different. The Dell does not like to run SmartMusic. It sounds like the piano is underwater. And, like Manny, I've hardly ever had trouble with my Macs, and I've been using them for about 15 years now. But the Windows machines I have to regulary re-start, run de-frag programs, have issues with sound quality on recording and accompaniment. And they are really prone to some of the nastiest viruses.

All said and done, I prefer Mac. It's easier, more stable and does what I want. The only tyhing I miss on a Mac from the windows machine is left and right mouse buttons...but, big deal. I can live without it. The change over is no problem.

rjzeller

on the flip side:

Why Macs Suck - Google Video

Warning-- a few brief language issues. This guy is an editor, and most NY publishing houses use Macs, so he's gone on a bit of a vent....

Richard Oliver

Hi Kelly,

4 months ago I gave my PC to a friend when my iMac arrived. The only problem is knowing/learning how to do stuff on Mac. And to term my ignorance a "problem," would be innacurate.

There's a ton of tutorials, and the help files are really good.

I found that these guys:


http://www.macosg.com/


have been a great bunch and an invaluable resource. A lot like the folks here. Especially on the "how to -- how do I" questions.

One recommendation, tell 'em who you are, what you'll be using your Mac for, what you're thinking of buying , and ask them what they think.

You'll get some very good input. They're passionate about their Macs, many have tons of experience and are IT guys, and really like helping people and talking about Macs.

All the Best,

Richard Oliver

p.s. I'm very happy with my iMac.

Vessehune

I have used both. I used to work at Microsoft so I'm really a Windows lover, but Mac is good for some things.

I have found that Mac is really awesome at the audio side of things (Finale, Recording, Sound Editing, etc..) I'm not sure why the PC side is so far behind the Mac on this, possibly because Mac has been doing it for more years than PC.

However I am fairly young and still like to play computer games. PC's dominate Mac in this venue. There are a few companies that make some newer high end games for Mac (Blizzard: World of Warcraft, Maxis: The Sims) but that's about it.

The main issues that PC's have is their stability. This is usually caused by one reason badly written drivers. Apple has strong control over what hardware works in their computers so that allows them to have strong control over their drivers. PC's have zero control over what hardware people put into their PCs. This lack of control allows some really bad drivers to be written by people that should be writing software. These bad drivers are what cause most of the issues with machines locking up.

So in the end I think it comes to preference and what activities you are going to be doing. If you are thinking about doing a bunch of recording and such get a Mac. Want to play games get a PC. Want to just surf the web and process documents either one will work. The choice is yours. :)

Dave

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Manny Laureano

Dave,

Isn't Garage Band the new version of Band in a Box?

ML

Richard Oliver

Vesse,

There was a online flight simulation I played in the past, and it would run on Windows only.

I installed Boot Camp, and it ran fine. I've since deleted it because I'm not playing anymore. If I wanted to run a Windows application, I could though.

On start up, I'd depress the alt key and then choose which hard disk I want to boot.

All the Best,

Richard

Dave

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