So I'm due for a new computer and R is thinking a Mac. I have not used one since highschool, so half a lifetime ago. Any mac users out there? Love to hear your thoughts either way.
I find that macs are a 'lifestyle' rather than an appliance. And mac users are quite rabid about taht usually. Personally..when I want a computer...I want an appliance...not a lifestyle. I dont want to have to go on mac-pride parades or start wearing sandals. And I really dont respect the fact that all their advertisements are around slogging the PC. I dont like it when political candidates do mud slinging...and I certainly dont like it when computer companies do so. The mac is certainly *not* a superior machine. I know the guts of both machines, I know the OS code for both machines. They could be twins really. Mac users will tell you taht the mac is better because they have bought into the lifestyle. PC users will tell you the PC is better because the 'lifestyle' makes them puke in their mouths a little. I wont tell you either. Dont be swayed by what one person says is better or not...they are about the same in quality. The PC gets more viruses because microsoft is a big target and mac the underdog...and people like to shoot for the big target. The Mac is no more virus resistent though. Basically go look at both...if you find one you like...go with that one.
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