Is a Mac really that much better then a PC?

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What is the difference between them. Mac's are more expensive then PC's(I think), but are they really worth it? Does software(like pro tools LE/digi001) work better with Mac's? I know sometimes the screen can 'freeze' on PC's, but can Mac's freeze also?
 
go to a thread called "computer or stand-alone digital" for a whole debate on mac vs pc. (i still ended up going pc.)
 
Neither of them has the lock on stability.
They're both in their infancy.
The Macs just cost more.
 
I will briefly champion the cause for Mac's then drop it.

My one, sole, single reason for using a Mac is:
Because I like it.
It makes more sense to me, is easier to use and installing hardware and software is ALWAYS a breeze.

Macs have lead the way in multi-media, but I must admit that PCs have caught up and they're a hell of alot cheaper. I still won't use one, but it's really just a matter of personal taste. If you're used to a PC, use it, by all means.

O.k., I'm done.
 
I love 'em both

I use both Mac and PC...
I must admit... Of the many groups on the net I frequent there are many more PC technical issues that are discussed than Mac issues... Most Mac forums are discussing the finer points of program use - Where many PC forums are complaining about IRQ, Address, and detect errors...

I'm not saying Mac will be any better for you... But, be sure - I used to use all PC's in my house and now I'm using 3 iMacs for digital audio as well as home use - And an iMac can be purchased rather inexpensively nowadays...

Whatever you choose, be sure you understand the platform as well as the hardware...

Good luck,

Bry
Riverdog Productions
http://www.members.home.com/bkriverdog
 
I have never found the following to be wrong:

Mac's are better for ANYTHING multimedia, excluding games.
They have almost no hardware conflicts, and things either work or the system won't start. They also have far fewer software conflicts, with most of them being extension conflicts. The only real thing a mac can't to is run ProTools & Cubase on the same system.
 
and another thing...

A PC will give you a lot more options in terms of hardware and software you can use with it which means less expensive options and more availability... with that comes more possible configuration headaches and potentially more crashes if you don't get it setup right. You also might get more help from people here with a PC if that makes a difference to you, cause far as I know most people here that use a computer to record, use PCs.

Beyond that and what others have said it's just a preference. They both have pros and cons just like anything else, and whatever fits in better with what you are trying to do is the one to go with. I wouldn't say either one is flat out better than the other.
 
Yep

However much I hate to admit it, Jon X is right...
In the past few years the Audio recording industry has embraced the PC market, wholey...

That said, you probably WILL get more help from specific companies using PCs. I recently attempted to purchase a US-428 for my iMac from Tascam... When it didn't work I went to their forum for help and possible solutions...

Well, because there are so many problems with PCs, the entire forum was mostly PC based... I received "wonderful" help by reply of "Well, it's got Mac drivers so it SHOULD work.." (Lotsa help there) - and - "So'nSo" is our "Mac Tech" - He'll be back in a few days... I'll be sure to leave a note for him... (Heh, yeah - RIGHT)... Plus, just being there a few days ago I find they've already released an "Updated Driver" for Windows when the Mac people haven't even received the promised "free" software, yet!...

Anyway, On the other hand - If you go with companies that are primarily Mac based, such as Emagic... The shoe will be on the other foot... (IMO) Mac's are the priority, there... You'll get better tech service dealing with a company that "likes" the Mac platform...

Again, as I've said I love both.... I've seqenced on both... I tend to prefer Mac over PC for just about everything... Although I wouldn't trade my trusty 550Mhz IBM Pentium at work for anything... But, at home and in the studio - Mac reigns supreme...

Lastly - Your choice dude...

bry
Riverdog Productions
http://www.members.home.com/bkriverdog
 
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