Thinking About Buying An Apple?

[QuietChaos]

Limited apps on Android won't be an issue soon. It's developing really quickly. When my iPhone dies I'll consider an Android device..but I love the sophisticated games on the iPhone. Modern Combat, GT Racing, etc. Really high quality stuff.

[wongger]

HTC Evo 4G.

My friend has a HTC hero with the android OS. He loves it. His old phone was iphone 3g (Broke). Only downside he says is the limited amount of apps so far.

[wongger]

I have broken 5 ipods in the past 3 years. 2 were warrantied (Mac has the worst customer service, well for me I guess). I would never pay 1400 for a mac book just for the "keys" and "user friendly" when a pc will do the same without the "flashy" appearance of a mac for 1/3 of the price.

Also, virus? Really? People still get those? I havent had a virus on my laptop (had for 2 years) and I dont run any anyti virus, just some malware programs.

The gf has an iMac, ill admit it looks baller in her room though. lol

[QuietChaos]

What phone are you using? I've been reading up on the HTC Evo 4G. It looks better than the iPhone 4 on paper. Not sure when they'll be publicly available in Canada though. Android is developing really fast..the amount of apps will probably surpass the iPhone's soon. The iPhone is 4 devices, while there are dozens of Android based devices out there. I've never played around with an Android device. Would like to soon. Don't like the home screen though. iOS is pretty organized and clean.

My iPhone was in the shop for around 4 days..I had to use my BB Bold for that period. Oh god. I'll never go back to that s*it. RIM is only starting to catch up to it's competitors with OS6, and the Torch's hardware is already outdated.

[quadracer111]

I wouldn't buy an Apple computer..but I did buy an iPhone and it kicks my BB in the ass. I was never for Apple products, but I bit the bullet and tried the iPhone.

Now bite the bullet and buy an android device. It will be even better than the iphone making it kick your BB in the balls then knee it in the face while its down.

[Skym]

I find MAC ok, as long as your using MAC app software. Once you start using apps made by other companies, can crash the app. So it's a area to note when selecting software for MAC.

Nelsonmxmarc, should look at Deck Link card (if you haven't already), as it can give you options in terms of sound editing for video in sound editing software -

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/decklink/

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/decklink/techspecs/

[C-unit]

i have a 15" macbook pro. Bought it for 4years, dropped it 100x times, dents everywhere.

It still works. no freezing, no crashing and I haven't format it. And I am running windows with no anti virus shxt..

[hozer]

Mac laptops > PC laptops
PC desktop > Mac Desktop

[nelsonmxmarc]

I was never for Apple products, but I bit the bullet and tried the iPhone.

Yup.. did the same when the 3g hit, i'll never turn back. Absolutely love my new iPhone 4 and have zero regrets in that purchase as well..
What Skym says is a good point. The hardware is meant to work in unison so as to have no drawbacks in seamless transition of processes. Everything really does work that much more flawlessly on a mac and i have no doubts that i'll be turning to one, even though they're seemingly overpriced - what counts is how appropriate they are for the application.. They crash less, which makes making music a dream..
They only reason i haven't turned sooner is because i finally caved this spring and jumped on the new FL Studio.. of course they only make it for PC which is a total pain, but i'm running a dedicated desktop for my music production now, i'll probably get a hold of Logic Pro for MAC and call it a day Maybe even Ableton if i'm feeling dicey..

Mac ftw.. coming from a VERY VERY long time PC supporter..

[Snake556]

I can't stand Mac computers. Desktops anyways. The lappy I have some respect for. Not the OS, however. Can't stand how everything is backwards. It's like Nikon and Canon cameras. Everything is reverse. Blech

[NismoS-tune]

I bought my wife a mac 17" book pro thinking that even with the loaded one it wouldn't beat my desk top. **** was I wrong. I need one now it's that badasss lol. Oh wait, I bought an Iphone 4 from apple.com to 1 up her. Stupid plan didn't allow me to buy one unless I bought out right Now the car is pushed futher back. Guess I have a "beater" to play with in the mean time.

[Skym]

From what I understand, MAC pro's have quad core Xeon processors, or basically top of the line PC processor that you would buy for a PC. PC and MAC can be just as fast as each other if using same Xeon processor, mainboard, etc. Also be around the same cost all up when using Xeon processors (that's why MAC's cost alot, as they use some of the best parts available). I think MAC operating system is unix based, so security is way better. But Linux on similar spec PC could do a similar job.

One thing I've learnt when working with computers, the bonus of a MAC is everything used inside a MAC has been tested to work together, so no parts that can slow it down or cause compatibility errors. PC can be the same, but finding the correct combo of parts that don't cause compatibility errors or slow computer down is the tricky bit.

[QuietChaos]

Too broke for iPhone 4. I got a iPhone 3G. Unlocked and jailbroken. Loving it so far.

[kengeroo]

get an iphone 4 -- install skype,, mutlitasking is your freind....

[QuietChaos]

^I've heard a lot about the signal strength issues and dropped calls, especially with AT&T in the US. How's it treating you?

One thing I've noticed is that my BB had much better reception.