ulyanov77 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Hello, terribly sorry if this has already been discussed; but I'm looking at buying a new notebook. I would like the ability to run both os x and windows (vista eventually) stabley. it seems with boot camp that macs can run windows very stabley, not to mention they are beasts when it comes to performance (mac book pro 2ghz what I was looking at). the big difference is price. I was creating some satisfying (power-wise) pc's on the HP website for much less money than a mac. as far as pc is concerned it seems that running os x on it stabley is much more chancey (and especially for future releases). If I am incorrect in any of these statements let me know, and anything else that you can contribute would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 If I wanted a notebook that runs OS X without problems, I'd buy a MacBook or a MacBook Pro, depending on what I could afford. Windows will run fine as well. If you wanted a desktop, that is a different matter, because you can buy the components one by one, with OS X compatibility in mind. But even if my hackintosh runs 10.4.8 without any problem, I still hope to buy a real Mac in the near future. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-262842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulyanov77 Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Right; just to make sure the macbooks will be able to boot windows xp and vista on a very stable level, correct? I think thats what I may shoot for, although I would like the price to be a bit lower... Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-262852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_4e Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 The MacBooks are able to boot into Vista and XP just fine these days. I wouldn't worry too much about that. You can also get around a 10% discount if you go through the online Apple Education Store. You're supposed to be apart of staff or a college level kid Good luck Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-262911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezoflip Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Im sure running vista on a mac will be integrated into their new boot camp that will be shipping with leopard. Either that, or they will release an update for it once they get around to it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-263000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wow Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Ask yourself what you wanne do with it. Also hardcore gaming forget the mac buy a pc with the fastest vidcard. No games needed, buy a mac. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-263023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehnick Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 It all depends on how willing you are to sort out problems assuming you continue to run OS X on non-Apple hardware. I don't know if there is a fully compatible notebook out there, but whether there is or not, you ARE going to run into issues down the road trying to run OS X. If you have the patience and will to go through all of that, then go for it. In my opinion, it's not worth all that trouble just to save a few dollars. If you buy an Apple notebook, your time on OS X will be a breeze -- and of course, you can easily run Windows on it without any trouble (I do so on my iMac) and it will be even easier and more forward when Leopard comes out. If you buy an HP notebook, expecting to run OS X on it without trouble, your going to end up spending countless hours troubleshooting as you try to keep up with updates Apple very often releases. I dont know how much more it would cost you to just go with Apple hardware, but in my opinion, it's worth every penny more for their support and beautiful hardware. Your choice. BTW, for the one that said games, Apple does have configurations with fairly good video cards, and with that you can run Windows. Games are really not an issue anymore when it comes to what you should buy. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soündless Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 mac without a question. they are good in vista, xp, linux. wait to get a desktop one until the 8 core mac pro Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Go to Macmall.com and get a preconfigured MacBook or MacBook Pro with Parallels installed. That will solve all the problems. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtwh20 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 i would go for the mac, if it is a laptop you desire (apple refurb macbooh under $900 now) and build your own if it is a desktop you desire (we've seen these can be build for under $500) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soündless Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 yeah, but the 8 core mac pro will be pretty fast/powerfull/overkill. i would wait for it Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 defanitly, its gonna be awesome!!!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soündless Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 heylyeayah (hell yeah) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 tw?f Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soündless Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 this is stupid, do you realize how many discussions we have halted by going on little tangents like this? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-265957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignorantcow Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Not only is it stupid, but you two look stupid, as well yeah, but the 8 core mac pro will be pretty fast/powerfull/overkill.Yeah, and overpriced. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-268931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I think the bottom line is, if you want to get a laptop, definitely go for the mac. Much less issues with setting up, video etc, and WIRELESS WORKS, which is the most important thing. The price premium is also not so bad here. (if you even believe there's a price premium) For desktops, the argument for an OSX86 box is much better. But that's not what he's asking about, is he? My vote : Macbook! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36936-buy-a-mac-or-a-pc/#findComment-272766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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