PC or Mac?

[Tomm]

If you look at my previous posts I never mentioned anything about not being able to do that on a Mac. I was actually pointing out the major pitfall in using a preview for testing how a page behaves in different browsers, which applies regardless of what operating system you are using. In fact, you still have the same problem on Windows due to the fact you can't (Well, can't without complications) run multiple versions of Internet Explorer.

The last part of your post is exactly the point I was making. It is pedantic to argue against something when you know the opposite is completely true. Don't you think it is silly to argue that Macs can't help debug things like JS in IE when you know the method in which this is capable?

[Recursion]

The last part of your post is exactly the point I was making. It is pedantic to argue against something when you know the opposite is completely true. Don't you think it is silly to argue that Macs can't help debug things like JS in IE when you know the method in which this is capable?

He was making the point tat what you originally said wasn't right.

I find these threads pointless, OPs never go with what people say anyway, and really shouldn't do. They need to go and try different machines out and find what is best for them and what they feel most comfortable using.

[jasey]

If you look at my previous posts I never mentioned anything about not being able to do that on a Mac. I was actually pointing out the major pitfall in using a preview for testing how a page behaves in different browsers, which applies regardless of what operating system you are using. In fact, you still have the same problem on Windows due to the fact you can't (Well, can't without complications) run multiple versions of Internet Explorer.

I can say, then, that we are kind of going in circles. The first post you made asked 'how you were supposed to test' live JS and the like on a Mac. You knew all along exactly the answer to that question! I guess having said that then our problem is solved.

EDIT:

He was making the point tat what you originally said wasn't right.

I find these threads pointless, OPs never go with what people say anyway, and really shouldn't do. They need to go and try different machines out and find what is best for them and what they feel most comfortable using.

I never said anything definite or incorrect, though. I think we have misinterpreted each other. While I did advocate and mention screenshot utilities akin to those like Adobe Browserlab I did also mention other downloadable alternatives that had more capabilities which is exactly what he decided to bring up a post or two later. Either way, I mostly agree with what you say there. It is a personal preference and I don't like threads that ask questions like 'PC or Mac' or 'Wii, XBOX or PS3' turning in to fan wars. I just wanted to give OP some input because I have experience with using both OS.

[Tomm]

I can say, then, that we are kind of going in circles. The first post you made asked 'how you were supposed to test' live JS and the like on a Mac. You knew all along exactly the answer to that question! I guess having said that then our problem is solved.

I never said the "on a Mac" part.

[jasey]

I never said the "on a Mac" part.

No, you didn't in your first post. We were discussing testing IE on a Mac though and you replied to that and a later post confirmed that is exactly what you were talking about. Let's not split hairs. Anyways, I don't like to debate in a thread asking for advice. Nevertheless, I think you have made some very good points that will help OP so I am going to give you REP. I mention that because I don't want you to think I was being sarcastic in REP'ing you. Cheers, Tom!

[peteyt]

It all comes down to personal preference. To me however Mac's are kind of like ipod's, Iphones, it's about how expensive they are, buying them shows of your wealth. They may look really nice, but to me features and price come first.

It seems Mac's are used for students and designers but Window's can design stuff, adobe is available on both Windows and Macs. Also if your a gamer then Mac's are a bad choice - there are quite a few games on Steam now Mac available but there still is a huge gap.

My advice is this - firstly don't go buying a mac thinking its undestructable as in no viruses, it doesn't have errors - there are viruses and I feel that because people believe there isn't it probably puts them more at risk than on Windows where at least they are aware of the dangers and Macs can break. Then try them out, compare the features, prices, what software you want to use and which operating system you can use it on and then basically test them out as someone mentioned, find out which is easier for you.

[triston220]

Let me start out by saying that I have a Mac as well as a Windows laptop, so my thoughts are fairly impartial.

Since you've been using Windows the the majority of your life, switching to the Mac OS may prove to be a little challenge. Although you may only spend an extra five seconds every time you want to do something, that time will add up. And at university, you cannot afford to be doing that. I would suggest buying the Mac in advance, but you would be forced to pay an extra £300(ish).

The only thing that would make designing on a Mac better is the display that some of them have. This all depends on the alternatives you are looking at though.

The one fantastic upside to buying a new Mac is the ability to get Apple Care. Be aware though, they just replace your computer if there's an issue. Keep your work backed up.

[:.justben.:]

Im getting both i tell u which is best

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Im getting both i tell u which is best

That was such a helpful post and I'm sure we'll see both your unneeded reviews of two totally incomparable platforms.... never?

[Chippiewill]

The only thing that would make designing on a Mac better is the display that some of them have.

I'm not to fond of the Mac screens, I've found that the iMacs at my school show squares as slight rectangles.