http://www.indy.com/posts/3869 en-us kathrynbelt I say go Mac! Not sure what all the "liberal" comments are about but they were built for graphics, music, designing and media stuff like that. I have a PC now and the only reason I have it is becuase of the games. But even then I have to buy a better graphics card, more RAM, and shut off all the 'extras' just to get it to run them right. Once they make all my games for the MAC to I am so selling my PC and going purely MAC. So soon as I get enough money saved up - and stop putting money into the PC. I am getting a MAC for designing and media. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:45:45 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11778 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11778 thirtyseven buy a mac because it won't fail you. and go with a laptop, but not the macbook air quite yet. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:37:32 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11658 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11658 mbnjmntrb why not use the batphone? Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:03:57 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11649 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11649 Chris Vannoy For what it's worth ... this site: built on Macs. Just sayin' Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:07:29 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11648 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11648 benjamindy Macs are perfect for people who aren't "tech-savvy" and the apple store will usually help you for free when something goes wrong. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:30:32 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11642 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11642 Batman Most of the people I know that opted for PCs were less tech-savvy, and wanted a product that they could pay someone to help with if things went wrong. Personally, I've used everything and I still prefer Macs. ... and I love my iPhone. Best X-mas present EVER. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:02:48 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11627 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11627 kimikokopuffs My family has always owned macs, going back to when they were brand spanking new and the only competition was DOS, where you had to practically be a computer programmer just to get the system to boot up. I've always had PCs at work and school, but I've always preferred Macs for their ease of use. I don't care about their current campaign that's pitting Macs against PCs as the cooler, hipper, edgier choice (although, I must admit, it's pretty clever and cute). It's just easier to use. And I can still use Word, Microsoft apps, etc. PLUS, it's less likely to contract viruses. Which is a HUGE plus, since every PC owner I've ever known (even the ones who DON'T regularly watch Internet porn) have struggled with viruses and Trojan horses, etc. And, while PC is gaining ground, they're still better when it comes to some specialty applications, like design work. Yes, they're more expensive, but you're less likely to have to take it to the computer repair guy and sink $400 worth of work into it every time something goes wrong (as it inevitably does with a PC). They hold their value, too. PCs, you buy one day for $800 and next week they're worth $150. Macs tend to retain their worth at a much higher rate. Those are the reasons why I'm a Mac girl. It's not a bunch of baa baa black sheep b.s. that I've bought into. It's not because I think it's cooler. From a pure consumer standpoint, it's the smarter choice. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:45:53 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11555 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11555 chewbeckah DO IT!!! My first computer was an Apple II - they're the only computers I've ever owned. My employers have always used PCs, so I've become very Windows-savvy as well, and I have to say that there's no comparison in how much easier EVERYTHING is on a Mac. I've never had a problem with my Mac reading anything created by Windows - however the reverse is sometimes true, so who is more universal? Don't do it for the cool glowing Apple logo on the backs of the laptops. Don't do it for the iconic white ear buds. Don't do it for the liberal, earth-crunchy status symbol. Do it because you're sick of that nasty beige tower you keep tearing apart and rebuilding. Do it because your time is too valuable to pace the aisles at Fry's looking for a new cooling fan or graphics card. Apple Customer Service also completely rocks, though I doubt you'll need them. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:24:40 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11554 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11554 benjamindy "The analogy I've always used is this: PCs are cars and Macs are high-speed rail (or other mass transit). Macs may be a more pleasant experience, but they'll only go where the tracks go. PCs can go anywhere." This statement is far from the truth today. As a user of both OS X and Windows I can attest that they both can go "anywhere." Most "limitations" were lifted when Mac switched to Intel processors. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:06:29 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11552 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11552 mbnjmntrb um, chris? bootcamp? intel chips? machines that can boot Vista or OSX? yea, thats a mac. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:52:25 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11551 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11551 Christopher Lloyd I'm always amazed at how well-designed and well thought-out Macs (and Apple products in general) are. Tiny example: the laptop power cords that connect magnetically, so that if you accidentally step on the cord, it disconnects and doesn't send your pricey computer crashing to the floor. That said, I have and always will buy PCs for my home computer because the software (especially games) is so much more limited for Macs. It's getting hard enough to find PC software in local retail stores, let alone Mac software. The analogy I've always used is this: PCs are cars and Macs are high-speed rail (or other mass transit). Macs may be a more pleasant experience, but they'll only go where the tracks go. PCs can go anywhere. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:00:59 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11546 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11546 Neal Taflinger I think Mac users just like things that are well made and user friendly. Why drive a Yugo when you can afford an Audi? Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:51:00 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11533 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11533 baggles I freaking love my mac!!! I don't care what anyone says, they are a million times more user friendly. I had a lot of trouble at first getting used to the PC when I started my job. And the best thing about Macs is that they don't get viruses, ever. That said, I am very liberal... so I guess the stereotype is true for me. I don't get what "bull" I'm buying... what's wrong with getting a very good quality, innovative, user friendly computer? I grew up with Macs, we've always used them and when any of us try to switch over it doesn't last long. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:42:11 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11521 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11521 HerbertK Baa Baa Mac sheep have you bought the bull Yes sir yes sir three bags full Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:47:24 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11516 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11516 mbnjmntrb the true definition of conservative (i am paraphrasing here) is someone that wants things to remain the same, or at least, liked the way things "used to be." Randy, your political party is more in step with late 80', early 90's tax and spend democrats and current religiously zealous terrorists than true conservatism. its not a party alignment thing, its just reality. most of the mac users i know are middle class people that enjoy great design and easy to find files & menus. if you have a problem with functional minimalism and ease of use, maybe youre in the wrong political party. ZING!!! Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:38:49 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11497 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11497 randydaytona The article says Mac users are more liberal and "open-minded." I love it when you guys throw that word around. I don't get how liberals are more open-minded than conservatives. Is being open-minded hating the other party and thinking everything they say and do is wrong? It goes both ways and there are just as many open-minded conservatives as their are liberals. Back to the article, writing something like this is just stupid. I mean all the Mac users I've encountered are libs for the most part but who really cares. Apple has Al Gore on their board of directors so of course they are. I'm RIGHT and I hate Macs. Only PCs for me. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:41:46 -0500 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11488 http://www.indy.com/posts/3869#comment_11488