Paws and Claws: Macs versus PCs
By Kristin Jording/Managing Editor and Julia Carlucci/Online Editor
Issue date: 7/20/10 Section: Opinions
Paws by Kristin Jording/Managing Editor
I love my MacBook!
Once you go Mac, you never go back. Trust me.
First, I am a journalism major with a concentration in design, so we are required to own MacBooks, but my Mac also allows me to have design programs, which is perfect for me.
I believe Macs are very easy to use once a person sits down to actually learn how to use it, and with the whole campus going Mac, everyone should sit and learn.
Next, Macs may be more expensive, but they last a whole lot longer.
I had a PC once and it lasted about two years. I've had my MacBook for about a year and half and it is in great shape.
Also, Macs don't get viruses easily.
PCs can get viruses by simply going to a website. Macs are protected and there is no need to buy software, which can rack up costs because it is so expensive.
Next, my MacBook is quite portable and compact. I know some PCs are pretty portable, but all Macs, besides desktops, are able to fit into your bookbag. I love taking my Mac to class to take notes.
MacBooks also have great battery life. I know some people with PCs who will bring their computer to class and it will be dead by the end of class. My MacBook lasts about five hours on a full charge. It is a great computer to take places.
MacBooks are the best choice by far because of their capabilities, usefulness, virus protection and their battery life.
And with the campus being a Mac campus, students will have to learn either way. And you will learn to love.
Claws by Julia Carlucci/Online Editor
We've all seen the Mac vs PC commercials.
I admit they're fun.
I do like both PCs and Macs. I use Macs at school and work while my personal computer is a PC.
But if I had to choose between the two, I'd choose PC.
Macs are fun and pretty simple to operate, but there's one major flaw I see in Macs (ignoring OS X running with Windows).
They don't run video games!
I love my MacBook!
Once you go Mac, you never go back. Trust me.
First, I am a journalism major with a concentration in design, so we are required to own MacBooks, but my Mac also allows me to have design programs, which is perfect for me.
I believe Macs are very easy to use once a person sits down to actually learn how to use it, and with the whole campus going Mac, everyone should sit and learn.
Next, Macs may be more expensive, but they last a whole lot longer.
I had a PC once and it lasted about two years. I've had my MacBook for about a year and half and it is in great shape.
Also, Macs don't get viruses easily.
PCs can get viruses by simply going to a website. Macs are protected and there is no need to buy software, which can rack up costs because it is so expensive.
Next, my MacBook is quite portable and compact. I know some PCs are pretty portable, but all Macs, besides desktops, are able to fit into your bookbag. I love taking my Mac to class to take notes.
MacBooks also have great battery life. I know some people with PCs who will bring their computer to class and it will be dead by the end of class. My MacBook lasts about five hours on a full charge. It is a great computer to take places.
MacBooks are the best choice by far because of their capabilities, usefulness, virus protection and their battery life.
And with the campus being a Mac campus, students will have to learn either way. And you will learn to love.
Claws by Julia Carlucci/Online Editor
We've all seen the Mac vs PC commercials.
I admit they're fun.
I do like both PCs and Macs. I use Macs at school and work while my personal computer is a PC.
But if I had to choose between the two, I'd choose PC.
Macs are fun and pretty simple to operate, but there's one major flaw I see in Macs (ignoring OS X running with Windows).
They don't run video games!
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Ignorance
posted 7/20/10 @ 9:35 AM CST
There's so many things just fundamentally wrong with both sides of this argument it's slightly ludicrous. Was this meant to be tongue-in-cheek? I just don't get it. (Continued…)
Mac v. PC
posted 7/20/10 @ 11:39 AM CST
Good job, "Ignorance," of pointing out mistakes is these pieces.
One point that both writers seem to miss is that the choice of computer is a choice of operating system. (Continued…)
Adam
posted 7/20/10 @ 3:21 PM CST
Alright, I know, I know, don't feed the trolls, but when ya gotta, ya gotta.
Ms. Carlucci, you have done absolutely no research and obviously do not know what you're talking about. (Continued…)
Mac v. PC
posted 7/20/10 @ 7:15 PM CST
iMacs running Windows: that's not my definition of a Mac campus. The classroom computers I know are all Windows machines.
Response
posted 7/21/10 @ 9:39 AM CST
Adam,
I'm going to have to disagree with your assessment of Macs and PCs costing the same... the *entry level* MacBook is just under a thousand bucks, whereas you CAN get a Dell for at least a couple hundred (or more) less. (Continued…)
To Be Fair
posted 7/21/10 @ 9:54 AM CST
Apple does have that free iTouch program going on when you buy an iMac at EIU right now. Granted, that money is NOT buying a better computer, but an extra electronic accessory. (Continued…)
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