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What is the technical reasons computer users prefer Mac computers for graphics over Windows machines?

Realizing the same programs such as Photoshop are available for Windows as are other graphics programs, I have been asked what makes the Mac run graphics better or is this a myth?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The reason I was told why to own a Mac over any other brand is because there are less hackers. Most hackers don't try to use their skills just to hack on a Mac...haha...hack on a mac...

    That's the reason I was told anyway. As far as graphics, I have no clue, I'd assume that would depend on your graphics card and monitor?

    Source(s): Gemini, not an expert on the subject just kindly offering my knowledge.
  • Sosumi
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    There was a time, 15-20 years ago, where Macs were superior for graphics rendering. They actually had good graphics chips built in. They had native compatibility for drafting tools (tablets and the such). These were things that a windows based machine just didn't have as most windows based manufacturers were focusing on the data and word processing market. So as a result, drawing and illustrative software was written for Macs initially. This went on for a number of years. In the last ten years Apple has really shifted from it's professional base and now market mostly to the consumer base. Now Apple computers as the sole machine for artists is a myth. All the professional graphics software and hardware is available for Windows computers. Macs have inferior graphics capabilities than that of a Windows machine of the same price point. Really, they only reason someone chooses a Mac is either form factor or the GUI.

    Source(s): Graphic Designer that works on a Windows machine
  • jpvskv
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I will try to answer your question but you must know that I only "know of" Macs and only have every worked on PCs.

    Macs are graphical machines from the time you turn it on. The operating system is graphically based and Windows is text based and has a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Linux is also a GUI but is free.

    Hope that helps.

    Source(s): Me, a computer Geek since 1988.
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    i think of MAC OS is greater advantageous, one likes domicile windows merely becauses he's used to of its interface .. while you're used to of MAC you will definately like it. in any case, i myself have achieved a learn at Graduate point and found out that Linux became into greater advantageous in interface than domicile windows, subjects have been the scholars who don't be attentive to domicile windows and Linux. so a ways as i will wager you at the instant are not a tech-savvy person, so viruses must be a huge subject for you, i will nonetheless recommend to choose for MAC OS. that's greater secure too.

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