No, the lack of being able to run the software I need is preventing me from choosing Mac. The Apple tax is preventing me from choosing Mac. The cramming of AppleCare down my throat (which begs the question, if Macs are superior to PC's, why do they push AppleCare so much?) is preventing me from choosing Mac.
I think a lot of people misunderstand the Blu-Ray format. I choose the Blu-Ray format not just for the increased quality of picture, but also the increased quality of audio. It's hard to find a laptop or desktop that can produce the same audio quality that is equal to my home theater. My laptop is for work, if I want to watch a movie, I put the laptop away, and go into my home theater.
"No, the lack of being able to run the software I need is preventing me from choosing Mac."
I don't doubt this claim, I'm just curious what you want to run.
"The Apple tax is preventing me from choosing Mac."
Yes, the same exact hardware on a Windows-based system will almost certainly be cheaper. However, you already are basing your purchase decision on factors outside of just the hardware. People using the Apple tax argument in a laundry list of Mac complaints confuse me because of this. Please elaborate.
"The cramming of AppleCare down my throat (which begs the question, if Macs are superior to PC's, why do they push AppleCare so much?) is preventing me from choosing Mac."
Funny, never had AppleCare shoved down my throat. It's an option when you buy a system, yes. No one is forcing you to buy it. Hell, Best Buy's coverage plan is "shoved down my throat with a nightstick" compared to AppleCare.
"I think a lot of people misunderstand the Blu-Ray format. I choose the Blu-Ray format not just for the increased quality of picture, but also the increased quality of audio. It's hard to find a laptop or desktop that can produce the same audio quality that is equal to my home theater. My laptop is for work, if I want to watch a movie, I put the laptop away, and go into my home theater."
Then you get it SO RIGHT! I want to believe you here, but without elaborating you just seem to be bashing for no reason above.
I agree. I also do not choose Mac because I am an IT tech that grew up with Windows and Macs and chose Windows due to the better interface, larger choice of software, games, etc.
Name one single piece of software you use that won't run on a Mac. I can name thousands that won't run on your PC. Not that I need thousands. But my Mac can run anything your PC can (unless you're using some proprietary high-end 3D modeling app that requires a specific graphics card not available on Macs, which means, what, maybe 10 applications in the world?).
That doesn't mean you should go out and buy a Mac. If you're happy with your PC, great. But please stop repeating this crap that isn't true.
How are you playing back higher-quality music on your Blu-ray discs? Are these store-bought discs, or are you burning them yourself? Because if it's the latter, I would be interested in knowing more. I am getting a Blu-ray burner for my Mac Pro and would like to try what you're doing that allows higher quality music.
I'm in agreement that the home theater is the place to go for that kind of entertainment. Even though my computer is next to my HDTV, I'd rather watch my music videos on my TV.
I completely agree. I also find it easier to find cheaper quality hardware for x86 desktops. Also I do wonder why people call a windows box a pc when pc just means personal computer. It also is easier to do game development and programming on a windows or linux box and since that is my profession it really makes it easy for me to choose.
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No, the lack of being able to run the software I need is preventing me from choosing Mac. The Apple tax is preventing me from choosing Mac. The cramming of AppleCare down my throat (which begs the question, if Macs are superior to PC's, why do they push AppleCare so much?) is preventing me from choosing Mac.
I think a lot of people misunderstand the Blu-Ray format. I choose the Blu-Ray format not just for the increased quality of picture, but also the increased quality of audio. It's hard to find a laptop or desktop that can produce the same audio quality that is equal to my home theater. My laptop is for work, if I want to watch a movie, I put the laptop away, and go into my home theater.
"No, the lack of being able to run the software I need is preventing me from choosing Mac."
I don't doubt this claim, I'm just curious what you want to run.
"The Apple tax is preventing me from choosing Mac."
Yes, the same exact hardware on a Windows-based system will almost certainly be cheaper. However, you already are basing your purchase decision on factors outside of just the hardware. People using the Apple tax argument in a laundry list of Mac complaints confuse me because of this. Please elaborate.
"The cramming of AppleCare down my throat (which begs the question, if Macs are superior to PC's, why do they push AppleCare so much?) is preventing me from choosing Mac."
Funny, never had AppleCare shoved down my throat. It's an option when you buy a system, yes. No one is forcing you to buy it. Hell, Best Buy's coverage plan is "shoved down my throat with a nightstick" compared to AppleCare.
"I think a lot of people misunderstand the Blu-Ray format. I choose the Blu-Ray format not just for the increased quality of picture, but also the increased quality of audio. It's hard to find a laptop or desktop that can produce the same audio quality that is equal to my home theater. My laptop is for work, if I want to watch a movie, I put the laptop away, and go into my home theater."
Then you get it SO RIGHT! I want to believe you here, but without elaborating you just seem to be bashing for no reason above.
I agree. I also do not choose Mac because I am an IT tech that grew up with Windows and Macs and chose Windows due to the better interface, larger choice of software, games, etc.
Name one single piece of software you use that won't run on a Mac. I can name thousands that won't run on your PC. Not that I need thousands. But my Mac can run anything your PC can (unless you're using some proprietary high-end 3D modeling app that requires a specific graphics card not available on Macs, which means, what, maybe 10 applications in the world?).
That doesn't mean you should go out and buy a Mac. If you're happy with your PC, great. But please stop repeating this crap that isn't true.
How are you playing back higher-quality music on your Blu-ray discs? Are these store-bought discs, or are you burning them yourself? Because if it's the latter, I would be interested in knowing more. I am getting a Blu-ray burner for my Mac Pro and would like to try what you're doing that allows higher quality music.
I'm in agreement that the home theater is the place to go for that kind of entertainment. Even though my computer is next to my HDTV, I'd rather watch my music videos on my TV.
I completely agree. I also find it easier to find cheaper quality hardware for x86 desktops. Also I do wonder why people call a windows box a pc when pc just means personal computer. It also is easier to do game development and programming on a windows or linux box and since that is my profession it really makes it easy for me to choose.