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Mac's are generally accepted as the most stable platform around. Thats why they are the norm in professional multimedia studios. They cost more though. You get more bang for your buck if you buy a PC but it depends what you are looking for. PC can be a stable platform if you get one with the right specifications for what you are doing / using. Overall though, Mac's are simply better because of the operating system stability...and the new Mac's with Intel chips I would assume are even better. Again, if you are on a budget, I'd recommend a desktop PC but if you are putting together a pro studio where you want minimal risk of the computer crashing in front of a client, go Mac. I personally use a PC and am satisfied with what I got for the money I spent. If you do get a PC, I recommend building one yourself or getting someone who knows how to do it for you. It will save you a shit load and youll end up with a machine that is custom built to your requirements.
I prefer the Mac OS over windows. Its just better in a lot of ways in my opinion.
Plus the essential stuff, like soundcard controls and MIDI mapping (the Audio MIDI Setup) is built into the OS, as opposed to having to install some other software to do that on a PC.
they're easier to maintain (the OS actually maintains itself) and easier to troubleshoot and fix when the software gets buggy.
And a lot of other little features make the Mac OS better than Windows for me. I actually have both in my studio, but I use the PC strictly for all those PC only plugins... Like a big synth rack.
Plus the essential stuff, like soundcard controls and MIDI mapping (the Audio MIDI Setup) is built into the OS, as opposed to having to install some other software to do that on a PC.
they're easier to maintain (the OS actually maintains itself) and easier to troubleshoot and fix when the software gets buggy.
And a lot of other little features make the Mac OS better than Windows for me. I actually have both in my studio, but I use the PC strictly for all those PC only plugins... Like a big synth rack.
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plus there are hardly any Mac viruses, compared to the thousands of PC viruses.
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C'mon... Macs just LOOK better. 
I have to say, PCs have made huge grounds over the years, BUT
Macs are just so much more stable. I have to say that my new Mac hasn't ever crashed. As long as you have enough RAM and a quick enough processor, you're good. I'm workin' with 768MB ram and 1.5GHz and the thing works like a charm. My old Mac used to give me the BSOD (black screen of death - "You have to restart your computer"...) but that's because I didn't have enough of anything, and I downloaded some glitchy software that was pirated.
Whichever platform you use, just treat it like it was your own body part. Don't put tons of things on your comp that you don't need.
And buy a Mac. Cuz they're the shit.
I have to say, PCs have made huge grounds over the years, BUT
Macs are just so much more stable. I have to say that my new Mac hasn't ever crashed. As long as you have enough RAM and a quick enough processor, you're good. I'm workin' with 768MB ram and 1.5GHz and the thing works like a charm. My old Mac used to give me the BSOD (black screen of death - "You have to restart your computer"...) but that's because I didn't have enough of anything, and I downloaded some glitchy software that was pirated.
Whichever platform you use, just treat it like it was your own body part. Don't put tons of things on your comp that you don't need.
And buy a Mac. Cuz they're the shit.
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I cant get Pro Tools 6.9 to run on Win Xp SP2, thats why i use a mac. i have both mac and pc. i like both.
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Macs are just basically stronger cpu's...I can have like 8 different things up running and nothing slows down....
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Cost:
PC's are much more cost effective [duh]. Components can be upgraded fairly cheap and you can find parts for PC's, seemingly, on every street corner. Where as, with a Mac, you can't upgrade anything outside of Ram, Peripherals [mice, keyboards, etc.], and Drives. That pretty much makes Mac's a disposable machine -- if you want a faster processor you have to buy a higher grade Mac.
Performance:
The bit about Mac's being faster is a myth. That is until they switched to Intel Chips. I have both a g4 Powerbook and a 1.83ghz Intel MacBook Pro -- there's a notable difference in the MBP in comparison to the Powerbook [even when running apps in rosetta]. Subjectively speaking, my MBP FEELS faster than my 2ghz PC. Let me add that i have 1.5 gigs of memory on my MBP.
Reliability:
PC's are a little harder to deal with. There are literally thousands of vendors for PC's and PC components. And naturally, to release their products before the next guy they relase alot of products before they're completely finished, leaving the user to uncover the problems. So, in theory, you've got unfinished components packaged in PC's, meaning it's hard to tell what component is f'd up. With a Mac, the most important components are from Apple, working with Apple products, so it's less likely you'll come across problems. And if you do, Mac's probably heard about it, being that everyone has the same components and therefore a lot of the same problems.
As mentioned before there are thousands of viruses and worms for PC's, very little for Mac's -- i don't have any virus protection for either of my Mac's and probably a couple of viruses [if not, then spyware] on my PC WITH virus protection.
Mac's have this category won hand's down, imo.
Music:
This ain't the 90's anymore, where any studio that was doing something major had to have a Mac. You'll find both PC's and Mac's in studios now-a-days with regularity. You'll probably see that they have both to cater to all types of clients, so I can't exactly make a case that one is better than the other anymore. But let me just say that in dealing with a Mac and dealing with a PC, it's almost ALWAYS easier to "plug and play" with a Mac using the Audio Midi Setup App enabling you to define more parameters, where as with PC you have to use the [limited] Control Panel Sounds directory.
Conclusion:
I guess if you put a gun to my head i'd say Mac if you can afford it but it's not as if PC's are a consolation anymore. If you have a PC and like the way it works then don't fix it, spend that hard earned cash on some other gear. One thing to note, which is why I haven't totally switched from 12" Powerbook to my MBP for audio, is that not all software companies have switched from PowerPC to Universal Binary.
Sorry for the length, this shiet can't be said in a couple phrases, in my opinion.
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PC's are much more cost effective [duh]. Components can be upgraded fairly cheap and you can find parts for PC's, seemingly, on every street corner. Where as, with a Mac, you can't upgrade anything outside of Ram, Peripherals [mice, keyboards, etc.], and Drives. That pretty much makes Mac's a disposable machine -- if you want a faster processor you have to buy a higher grade Mac.
Performance:
The bit about Mac's being faster is a myth. That is until they switched to Intel Chips. I have both a g4 Powerbook and a 1.83ghz Intel MacBook Pro -- there's a notable difference in the MBP in comparison to the Powerbook [even when running apps in rosetta]. Subjectively speaking, my MBP FEELS faster than my 2ghz PC. Let me add that i have 1.5 gigs of memory on my MBP.
Reliability:
PC's are a little harder to deal with. There are literally thousands of vendors for PC's and PC components. And naturally, to release their products before the next guy they relase alot of products before they're completely finished, leaving the user to uncover the problems. So, in theory, you've got unfinished components packaged in PC's, meaning it's hard to tell what component is f'd up. With a Mac, the most important components are from Apple, working with Apple products, so it's less likely you'll come across problems. And if you do, Mac's probably heard about it, being that everyone has the same components and therefore a lot of the same problems.
As mentioned before there are thousands of viruses and worms for PC's, very little for Mac's -- i don't have any virus protection for either of my Mac's and probably a couple of viruses [if not, then spyware] on my PC WITH virus protection.
Mac's have this category won hand's down, imo.
Music:
This ain't the 90's anymore, where any studio that was doing something major had to have a Mac. You'll find both PC's and Mac's in studios now-a-days with regularity. You'll probably see that they have both to cater to all types of clients, so I can't exactly make a case that one is better than the other anymore. But let me just say that in dealing with a Mac and dealing with a PC, it's almost ALWAYS easier to "plug and play" with a Mac using the Audio Midi Setup App enabling you to define more parameters, where as with PC you have to use the [limited] Control Panel Sounds directory.
Conclusion:
I guess if you put a gun to my head i'd say Mac if you can afford it but it's not as if PC's are a consolation anymore. If you have a PC and like the way it works then don't fix it, spend that hard earned cash on some other gear. One thing to note, which is why I haven't totally switched from 12" Powerbook to my MBP for audio, is that not all software companies have switched from PowerPC to Universal Binary.
Sorry for the length, this shiet can't be said in a couple phrases, in my opinion.
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Thanx so much for that info.------You lived up to your name cause that post was that "KRACK"--LOL
Im saving to buy the MBK not only for my music production but for my small business online. Are Macs better than pc's for business also???
Thanx so much for that info.------You lived up to your name cause that post was that "KRACK"--LOL
Im saving to buy the MBK not only for my music production but for my small business online. Are Macs better than pc's for business also???
BluPHI!!! said:
That's a hard call.When you're talking business, you're talking value, not price. Total cost of ownership, not just initial purchase cost. But then again, the same could be said for music, if you take it serious. It depends really, are the programs you will use (or the programs that are industry standards for your chosen business) available on that platform? Can you afford downtime of a day or two for whatever reason? and so on.
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BluPHI:
Music is my hobby at the present time. i got a mortgage, cars, pregnant wife, etc. to pay for so, needless to say, my 9-5 is top priority. For that, i use [exlcusively] a PC. It's not that I think a MAC couldn't do well for a business [esp. online businesses] it's just that when it comes to compatibility, PC's still have a large advantage.
Mac's are closing the gap but it's gonna be a while, probably a long while.
For me, i stick with PC's for work and Mac's for all else.
Music is my hobby at the present time. i got a mortgage, cars, pregnant wife, etc. to pay for so, needless to say, my 9-5 is top priority. For that, i use [exlcusively] a PC. It's not that I think a MAC couldn't do well for a business [esp. online businesses] it's just that when it comes to compatibility, PC's still have a large advantage.
Mac's are closing the gap but it's gonna be a while, probably a long while.
For me, i stick with PC's for work and Mac's for all else.