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i am buying a computer but confused pls help me?
hey im planning to buy a computer ........im really confused which one should i buy ....personally im attracted towards imac and mac......which is better mac , Imac ,pc or any other laptop(Please name with model no)...........Im a student and hav loads of music and video files on my comp(pc /XP) ...will they work on mac and how to transfer them......will microsoft word,excel,powerpoint work on mac/Imac?
i have an ipod
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
You can buy Microsoft Office for Mac (OS X) but not worth it.. I would get a PC Read Below..
Reasons not to get a Mac.
1) Mac uses a subset of PC hardware but you pay significantly more for it.
http://blogs.eweek.com/applewatch/content/channel/...
2) Mac OS X less secure than either Windows Vista or Linux. Mac OS X was hacked in 30 min., 2. min, in 2006, 2008, 10 seconds in 2009.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Research...
http://www.osnews.com/story/13886
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X...
http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/pwn-2-own-over-...
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/181/10491...
3) Although Mac currently does not have as many Spyware/Viruses they are on the rise.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/26/more_mac_m...
http://blog.absolute.com/mac-malware-on-the-rise/
http://www.techchuck.com/2009/01/26/mac-malware-ti...
4) Linux has more cool effects than Mac OS X and can do every effect Mac can do..
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusio...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusio...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusio...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusio...
5) For graphics/video production PC is equally as good. Each company has it's preferences but Dreamworks Animation uses PCs
http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/ (under studio- Technology of Animation)..
6) All computer manufacturers have problems but there are plenty of problems with Mac.
Sample problem with battery reveals truth http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2007/04/apple-ac...
7) Follow the logic:
Facts...
A) XP and Linux are faster than Vista, Mac
B) OS X runs faster with more memory,
C) Vista runs faster than OS X on Mac with 2+gb http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/vista-runs-f...
logical deduction from facts above (
- CONCLUSION: A PC with Vista 2+gb runs faster than Mac OS X with lower specs but even with higher specs since a Mac uses the same components (so if B AND C are true this is a true statement, AND A would be even faster) as a PC .., remember Linux and XP run faster than Vista..
ANOTHER OPTION: Dual boot with LINUX - You don't need to choose Windows or Linux... have both at no extra cost..
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-u...
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing
General Information About Linux:
http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi
8) Apple advises people using macs to purchase Antivirus software due to the significant rise in viruses.
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
So any mac fan cannot claim "no need for antivirus software" for mac. Not only that, as there are really good free anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware programs for the PC such as Avira Antivir. Which means you will shelling out more even more $$$ for the Mac.
Comodo Free Software
http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html
IoBit has a free System Care and excellent defragger program
CCleaner is an excellent junk cleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/
ANTI-VIRUS
Avira Antivir (FREE) for 2009 personal edition is free (there is a paid version) the free version was rated the best by consumer reports 2009.
Avast (Free- Click under Free Software and download Avast Home Edition) http://www.avast.com/
ANTI-MALWARE
Windows Defender (FREE)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamil...
Malware Bytes (FREE) Limitation - No Realtime protection on free version.
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware...
Super Anti-Spyware (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edi...
Spyware Terminator (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/Spyware-Terminator/3000-8...
AD-Spyware Terminator (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/Ad-Spyware-Terminator/300...
ANTI-SPAM
SPAMFIGHTER STANDARD (FREE)
http://www.spamfighter.com/Download_download.asp
FREE TO TRY (15 days) Vipre (rated excellent) http://download.cnet.com/Vipre-Antivirus-Antispywa...
SPYWARE BLOCKER
Spyware Blaster (FREE) http://download.cnet.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_...
Software to prevent Bad Websites
WOT (FREE) http://www.mywot.com/
SiteAdvisor (FREE) http://www.siteadvisor.com/
- 5 years ago
Sony-VAIO VGN-FZ35GN Rs 57,000/- Intel 2.1 GHz Core2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, upgradeable upto 4 GB and a 200 GB Hard Drive. DVD Writer, 15.4-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 dpi. integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT video card, Intel High Definition Audio sound card, Wifi, Touchpad mouse, inbuilt speakers and microphone and 1.3 megapixel camera. The laptop has interfaces like Express Card slot, S-Video port, 3 USB ports, Firewire port, Bluetooth and 3 in 1 Digital Media Reader. The laptop comes with a Lithium Ion battery and Windows Vista Business operating system. this is the perfect match for you and has all the features and great performance.
- mia tLv 51 decade ago
you want a computer for music ?
get a ipod
as far as computers go the more the better
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- 1 decade ago
yeah all of that is compatible to mac..
be sure that you installed application is applicable for mac user to have no problem in future..