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MAC or Intel?

Started by Guest_NeedHelp_* , May 30 2007 06:03 AM

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#1
Guest_NeedHelp_*

Posted 30 May 2007 - 06:03 AM

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I'm thinking about getting a new PC and want the MAC OS. With these machines I can also put Windows on it. The thing is, are these machines good? Are they fast?

Is MAC os that good? I've never really used it before. Give me your opinions!

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Posted 31 May 2007 - 08:03 AM

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At its core, MAC OSX is one of the BSD's (I think FreeBSD), so it's a *nix under the hood. That'll give you better stability/security than Windows. As to whether you would do better with OSX, *BSD, or Linux, I can't really say.

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#3
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Posted 31 May 2007 - 09:55 AM

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Well as far as I know MAC is way better then intel, but be careful when it comes to compatibility! MAC is a world on it's own!

#4
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Posted 31 May 2007 - 01:07 PM

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Well, correct me if I am wrong... but isn't MAC now using Intel? Your title may be a little misleading.

I would go with a normal Intel based computer because MAC has hardware lacking in certain areas like more than 7200 RPM Hard Drive. A simple 10,000 RPM Hard Drive will provide 100% increase in speed that you will see. You could always build your own MAC/Windows PC :)

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#5
TcM

Posted 01 June 2007 - 03:38 AM

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Well yeah I heard that MAC joined Intel for some research etc... but they still lack compatibility.

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Guest_Jordan_*

Posted 01 June 2007 - 06:29 AM

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Not just for research - all new MACs ship with Intel processors now. That is how you can get a 'hackintosh'.

I say go with MAC!

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Posted 01 June 2007 - 11:24 AM

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So they did the deal? Last I heard people said they MAC joined Intel for some research and developed a new Processor.. But I didn't know that they did it!