Why shall i buy an i mac instead of windows?!, why shall i buy an i mac instead of windows?!

why shall i buy an apple software instead of windows software?!

Daniel,
You don't say what you use a computer for...that might help others here point you in the right direction.
I think some of the main advantages of a Mac over a PC are:
Application integration is much, much better on a Mac. For example, iPhoto integrates very well into Apple Mail and all of the iOS devices like iPods, iPads, iPhones, etc.
Get a bunch of photos sent to you in your email? Just click on QuickLook to view them all full screen...no need to double click each one to look at it.
Adding a printer to a Mac is usually just a matter of hooking it up, turning it on, then going to System Preferences and adding it. The driver is loaded automatically for you.
Spyware, trojans, viruses and other assorted "malware" normally don't affect a Mac at all. (In fact, I've used a Mac since 1984 and can't think of a single virus that infected Macs in that period of time). Because of this, most of us here don't run anti-virus software on our Macs. On a PC, though, running that software is almost essential, and can really slow the PC down.
Launching a program is easier from a Mac. Just click on it in the Dock.
As Chessie mentioned, you can check out the Macs at your nearest Apple Store, and ask questions of the staff that actually know the answers (unlike the "big box" stores where the employees quite often don't know any more than you do).
You have the support of Apple behind the product. Have a problem with your Mac? Let the Genius Bar at the Apple Store take care of it for you. No need to send it in to the manufacturer.
There are other advantages, too....(for example...this forum, where you can ask for help on nearly any function of your Mac you can think of).
Others may chime in here, but above are the advantages that come to mind right away.

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Hello, Serial# not needed...
At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac.
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I realy need windows if i buy a mac! i have a few questions did a lil research not much tho... hope its not to repetitive.
1. If i successfully install windows on a macbook pro would i still need the mac OS or could it be uninstalled?
2. I've heard that you have to restart the computer in order to switch between windows and the mac OS.. visa versa is this true in all cases?
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Hello Audio62,
And Welcome to Apple Discussions!
If your a "gamer", hardcore or not, you don't want a Mac as you will probably experience some disapointment and incompatability issues as well as some games not even being produced for the Mac.
You can build a game-pc with premium components such a video cards designed to handle the graphics much less expensivly than investing in a Mac. Any of the gamer magazines have add's for systems in the back.
You don't mention what other other PC software you use so I can't offer advice on what would or would now work well.
A lot of us that have switched from the PC to Apple did so for the ease (even beauty) of the OS, the lack of the "blue screen of death" and having to deal with an OS that was a fragile as a house of cards; on the PC everytime you add the next program chances are everything comes crashing down. I've not had a system crash since switching in 2004, have ext. components that plug in and just work, and the two programs that I do need MS for, Word and Excel, run better under the Mac OS X system than they do on my PC.
So in answer to your post question, "Why shouldn't i buy a mac?", my answer... To play games.
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Good Luck,
Bill Gallagher

Why Should I Buy Another Mac Book Pro

I purchased a Mac Titanium Powerbook back in the day when it was so fresh and new, big bucks. Within 2 years the logic board began freezing all the time. It was fixed with big bucks again. 2 years later the laptop began doing the same thing, freezing up and so I went along with the extremely annoying issue.
When the Mac Book Pro came out I decided to start fresh with a new computer, with big bucks of course. Guess what happened 2 years later as i lived in another town, took it to another Mac repair place. They told me the Logic board was dead. So after big bucks I replaced it, so rediculous. And now, 2 years later it is freezing again, not only that, I can't connect to my wifi anywhere I want to in my own place with my own internet. I have to walk to certain spots in my place so my Mac Book Pro will communicate with my router that always worked with the new Mac Book Pro since day 1. But, after these updates Apple puts out to better the system, at some time it borked my internet connection. Reading these boards and seeing similar problems with other Apple users and seeing there is no solution is decerning. Then seeing a new security update from Apple about detecting virus popups and nothing addressing it's wifi issue is the last straw for me.
My wife bought a Toshiba 4 years ago and we put win7 on it when it came out since vista is disgusting. There isn't one problem with her laptop, nothing. And you can run still get on the internet with a laptop that runs win98. I cant even load a page when I get on my Mac Titanium Powerbook, that has to be connected to the internet via ethernet cable becuase detecting wifi on that is something that never occured, even though it should.
I am on the fence, Mac vs PC? Pricey vs Something that breaks less?
So why should I buy another Mac computer?

I don't think the experiences of a place where people discuss problems is necesarily an indicator of the overall populace using the product. Just as if you went to a hospital, you could not ascertain the relative overall health of everyone who is not in the hospital.
Statistically, you are probably an ideal candidate for a MBP, as it is extremely unlikely that you would have another problem of similar character. That is of course assuming that nothing you are doing is cutting short the life expectancy of your computers.
I am on my 4th MB variant, and have only had one major issue, which was handled terrifically by Apple. However, I am not entirely without worry that an electromechanical device nmade by humans can't fail. That is why I also have had AppleCare on everything.
But we differ in one great respect, I think. I figure that any computer i buy has a maximum life expectancy of 3 years. I have never used a computer longer than that, and I am routinely trading up within that time period. This time will be different though. I've only had my MBA for a little over 6 months, and It can't come any sooner that I'll move to the new one in about a month, if it nears my expectations.
Don't get me wrong, I respect the value you place on longevity. But I really think that unless your activities are especially harsh in a physical manner on your computers, then it is unlikely you will have the same experience once more. I do beleive that the current units are as good or better than anything Apple has had in their notbooks, in terms of quality.
But it is your decision,, that should be based on ALL facts and not just the experiences of those who visit a help forum.

As an engineering student why would you buy a Mac over a PC?

Hello Everyone. I am an egineering student and I have an important question. Why would I buy a Mac over a PC? What are the advantages to engineers in using Mac. When I ask sales people they can only tell me that they are secure, and easy to use, but I am not sold. Anything you can share whether it's software related, hardware related, personal stories, company success, anything will be of great help. I am not looking for an answer for one particular type of engineering. Anything related to any field, mechanical, industrial, electrical, bio, anything would help. Thanks in advance.

Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
As an Engineer myself I expect to use consumer software/hardware devices without training. If it's not intuative then the Engineer who designed it has not worked hard/smart enough. I use Windows 2K / NT at work (and previously at University) and am constantly frustrated with how lazy the design of the software and hardware is. Even applications like Outlook - seem to crash on me daily (and it's not just me I see all my colleagues battling too!) At home I've never owned anything but Macs - I won't subject myself to the pain of Windoze in my leisure time!
However when I was reading for my degree in engineering, owning a Mac proved more of a problem; I was having to run Win98 in emulation on Mac OS to run engineering software that I needed to study with (I was calculating Aerial transmission patterns in MathCAD; or laying out circuit boards etc). However it was still doable - if very slow back then!
Nowadays with Macs having Intel chips and with Bootcamp Windoze will install on your Mac for the occasional time that you need to use that bespoke software.
The rest of the time the Mac is a far nicer machine to use (I bought MS Office at student price) for reports, presentations, multimedia, Internet surfing etc etc. The slight extra expense of initial purchase of the Mac is soon saved as you don't have to buy security software or worry about viruses.
If you want to code your own software for a particular application then all the tools are included with the Mac and the Unix code makes the machine very customisable in that respect.
Switching to a Mac will be a steep learning curve... not because it's difficult - but because 95% of computers useers have mastered the way that MS like to do it. Actually it's never all that different though.
You'll also get plenty of support in these board - I've never known such a helpful place!
You can also get good discounts on many many items on the Apple Store for education... check out the links for your country from www.apple.com.
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Why shall i buy an i mac instead of windows?!, why shall i buy an i mac instead of windows?!

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