Are Macbooks worth the price?
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aaruni
The Linux Guy
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My sister has been using a mac since 2009, the MacBook unibody, late 2008 model. It still works great, and is expected to recieve the OS X Yosemite update too.
The only downside I can think of right now, would be getting used to the UX/UI.
Whether its worth the price for you, you decide that by weighing the pros and cons according to the use scenario.
My sister has been using a mac since 2009, the MacBook unibody, late 2008 model. It still works great, and is expected to recieve the OS X Yosemite update too.
The only downside I can think of right now, would be getting used to the UX/UI.
Whether its worth the price for you, you decide that by weighing the pros and cons according to the use scenario.
srkmish
Ambassador of Buzz
Re: The Offtopic Thread V1: Life Support Edition
If i had the money( 50-60k), i would never buy a windows laptop. After all these years, still pathetic battery life. On the other hand, macbook air 11 and 13 inch give 11- 13 hours battery life. If one is not into gaming/heavy duty tasks, macbook air is a better option. Even macbook pro 13 inch with retina display has a battery life of 9 hours. The below article is one of my favs as to how macbook air is a total game changer with respect to battery life.
The new MacBook Air: Just how good is the new battery life?
If i had the money( 50-60k), i would never buy a windows laptop. After all these years, still pathetic battery life. On the other hand, macbook air 11 and 13 inch give 11- 13 hours battery life. If one is not into gaming/heavy duty tasks, macbook air is a better option. Even macbook pro 13 inch with retina display has a battery life of 9 hours. The below article is one of my favs as to how macbook air is a total game changer with respect to battery life.
The new MacBook Air: Just how good is the new battery life?
geek_rocker
Broken In
I'd rather get an ultrabook than a Macbook air. They have good battery life as well.
But Macbooks are well made, I have to give them that. Not my platform as I am a gamer though. Software wise Adobe Premier > Final cut pro imo.
It is also kinda a waste of money if you are just using it as a Facebook machine. Most people install Windows vis bootcamp on it anyway.
But Macbooks are well made, I have to give them that. Not my platform as I am a gamer though. Software wise Adobe Premier > Final cut pro imo.
It is also kinda a waste of money if you are just using it as a Facebook machine. Most people install Windows vis bootcamp on it anyway.
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oh well. apple haters everywhere, who don't understand the benefits. Better listen to those who own and use macs, who know the true shortcomings of macs, (which are totally different from the shortcomings according to those who don't use them). price is not one of these.
Siddhartht
Void
Question of the decade; they are worth their price if you take account of the software+hardware integration. Honestly, when you have like only 10~ devices to make an OS for, with virtually no aftermarket components to account for, the software integration is pretty tight.(The battery life, the overall system performance and as such is due to that). Now take account of the build quality, honestly, no other manufacturer integrate such built in their laptops, atleast in India with same price point(unless you want to go with Precisions and Laptops).
Now for the OS; Mac OSX is highly; how to say; elementary ?. A power user(read,I don't mean professionals) will not like it, a windows user might have trouble with shortcuts and even basic stuff like how to set default programs(for initial two to three months. Old users like me still have problem when I switch from imac to windows machine). Windows, no matter how buggy it is, how much overhead it contains, has everything, you can play with it with your heart's content(I mean not like Linux, but not so restricted like OSX).
One the software side; definitely OSX software library is tiny when compared to Windows, but most of the stuff made for OSX is better than what is available for Windows(as a subset, not counting common applications between both platforms)(eg pixelmator ?, sort of cheaper than ps, but does the work).
It all boils down to the choice of OS/Software your family member wants to use; and since you have not stated the requirements, it is hard to evaluate the price.
Now for the OS; Mac OSX is highly; how to say; elementary ?. A power user(read,I don't mean professionals) will not like it, a windows user might have trouble with shortcuts and even basic stuff like how to set default programs(for initial two to three months. Old users like me still have problem when I switch from imac to windows machine). Windows, no matter how buggy it is, how much overhead it contains, has everything, you can play with it with your heart's content(I mean not like Linux, but not so restricted like OSX).
One the software side; definitely OSX software library is tiny when compared to Windows, but most of the stuff made for OSX is better than what is available for Windows(as a subset, not counting common applications between both platforms)(eg pixelmator ?, sort of cheaper than ps, but does the work).
It all boils down to the choice of OS/Software your family member wants to use; and since you have not stated the requirements, it is hard to evaluate the price.
Nerevarine
Incarnate
I used to dualboot Hackintosh on my PC, I have to say.. in the OSX platform, there's absolutely NO hint of lag in most tasks, transitions are smooth, opening closing stuff is quick..
No matter how powerful your windows pc is, it will never have that extra bit of smoothness, mac has to offer..
BUT, non availability of games is a huge downer for me and thats why i prefer windows
PS: Mac has some intuitive developer softwares that are exclusive to that OS, Ex - Cheetah 3D
No matter how powerful your windows pc is, it will never have that extra bit of smoothness, mac has to offer..
BUT, non availability of games is a huge downer for me and thats why i prefer windows
PS: Mac has some intuitive developer softwares that are exclusive to that OS, Ex - Cheetah 3D
this is not a mac vs pc thread
question is simple, if it is worth it, say it is worth it, if not, say why not
no need to talk about windows or linux at all, please restrict the discussion to macbooks
apart from a little overheating in some year's models (only while playing those games you apparently cannot play on macbooks) (eg: 2009 model), windows on macbooks using bootcamp is no problem. This is often a necessary setup, part and parcel of using a macbook.
question is simple, if it is worth it, say it is worth it, if not, say why not
no need to talk about windows or linux at all, please restrict the discussion to macbooks
apart from a little overheating in some year's models (only while playing those games you apparently cannot play on macbooks) (eg: 2009 model), windows on macbooks using bootcamp is no problem. This is often a necessary setup, part and parcel of using a macbook.
ithehappy
Human Spambot
There is not a single Apple product in this planet which is worth the price. No, my hatred towards Apple has absolutely nothing to do with this. In fact I would like to see people buy that piece of junk, in that way they will learn the hard way.
prasoon2211
Right off the assembly line
It is not. I had the money to buy it and I needed a new laptop, too. After some consideration, I chose not to buy a Mac. Instead, I just bought the y50. But then, your requirements may be different than mine.
So, here's what I do: I am a student developer and I also like to do digital painting as a hobby. And, I haven't booted into windows for the last one year. I like to use a linux distro instead. Now, in my situation, a Mac would be quite nice - since it is largely developer oriented. But, the hardware that they provide is just not worth the price you have to pay for it. Seriously. Make a comparison and you'll see for yourself.
As far as the UI is concerned, you can customize GNOME/KDE to your heart's content.
So, here's what I do: I am a student developer and I also like to do digital painting as a hobby. And, I haven't booted into windows for the last one year. I like to use a linux distro instead. Now, in my situation, a Mac would be quite nice - since it is largely developer oriented. But, the hardware that they provide is just not worth the price you have to pay for it. Seriously. Make a comparison and you'll see for yourself.
As far as the UI is concerned, you can customize GNOME/KDE to your heart's content.
omega44-xt
Gear up ...
Simply no !!! In India, Apple products are always priced higher ..
But other companies are also not launching good ultrabooks in India. When will they do that ??
But other companies are also not launching good ultrabooks in India. When will they do that ??
prometheus
#ArmA since 2006
or use parallels on mac
josin
In the zone
Yup. i second this. Its just wastage of money.
ankush28
Bazinga
depends on your use!
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Mac OS is much more optimized that windows sh!t...IMO.
Windows users just forget that software costs too! Those developers are not retard who keep optimizing their code so that you can save few seconds on processing.
Comparing Y50 (full sized laptop) with macbooks (compact/slim) is useless. Compare it with some windows ultrabooks and you'll find that windows ultrabooks too offer *low-end* hardware.
E.g. - Apple MD711HN/B MacBook Air (Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB Flash/ Mac OS X Mavericks) vs Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 (59-369597) Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win8/ Touch): Compare Computers: Flipkart.com
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Atleast mention requirements!!
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Mac OS is much more optimized that windows sh!t...IMO.
Windows users just forget that software costs too! Those developers are not retard who keep optimizing their code so that you can save few seconds on processing.
Comparing Y50 (full sized laptop) with macbooks (compact/slim) is useless. Compare it with some windows ultrabooks and you'll find that windows ultrabooks too offer *low-end* hardware.
and sucky OS.
E.g. - Apple MD711HN/B MacBook Air (Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB Flash/ Mac OS X Mavericks) vs Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 (59-369597) Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win8/ Touch): Compare Computers: Flipkart.com
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Atleast mention requirements!!
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prometheus
#ArmA since 2006
what..was he doing?
Zangetsu
I am the master of my Fate.
1. Macs have fewer viruses and security issues
2. Macs software, on average, focuses more on its user interface and making your experience enjoyable than Windows software does
3. Good for designers (even Windows also)
4. Better battery life
*static.itpro.co.uk/sites/itpro/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/screen_shot_2014-02-14_at_11.25.52_am_0.png?itok=7b9EsY7d
5.No bloatware/free updates
6.Updating hotfixes/patches is easy
7.The Trackpad
Source: OS X vs Windows: 8 reasons to switch to Mac | IT PRO
2. Macs software, on average, focuses more on its user interface and making your experience enjoyable than Windows software does
3. Good for designers (even Windows also)
4. Better battery life
*static.itpro.co.uk/sites/itpro/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/screen_shot_2014-02-14_at_11.25.52_am_0.png?itok=7b9EsY7d
5.No bloatware/free updates
6.Updating hotfixes/patches is easy
7.The Trackpad
Source: OS X vs Windows: 8 reasons to switch to Mac | IT PRO