[Anetata]

(Original post by EGjeff)
I say go for it, if you're serious about it then a mac with tablet is the industry standard, sod trying to do decent illustrations on a laptop.

LOL you can get a tablet for any computer...

[padanew]

Although Macs are good, they are overpriced in terms of what they actually do in comparison to a PC (They pretty much do the same things, only in different ways (mainly through the use of software which performs the same fundamental tasks but looks different). I think that a lot of the stigma that was built up around operating systems such as Vista made people assume that Macs are faster, more reliable, and come with better utilities than conventional laptops and desktops.

What a lot of people don't realize is that you are able to get the same performance out of a PC with equivalent hardware, and normally for a lower price. Also, ANY tools such as tablet that are required for a graphics designer are going to be compatible for a PC.

My recommendation would be to buy a desktop PC or a laptop, and thereby save yourself a ton of money which you can wisely invest into other utilities and tools which you may need.

[Miss Trololol]

(Original post by padanew)
Although Macs are good, they are overpriced in terms of what they actually do in comparison to a PC (They pretty much do the same things, only in different ways (mainly through the use of software which performs the same fundamental tasks but looks different). I think that a lot of the stigma that was built up around operating systems such as Vista made people assume that Macs are faster, more reliable, and come with better utilities than conventional laptops and desktops.

What a lot of people don't realize is that you are able to get the same performance out of a PC with equivalent hardware, and normally for a lower price. Also, ANY tools such as tablet that are required for a graphics designer are going to be compatible for a PC.

My recommendation would be to buy a desktop PC or a laptop, and thereby save yourself a ton of money which you can wisely invest into other utilities and tools which you may need.

That pretty much sums up why me and my brother don't like Macs either. They would be fine if they weren't so overpriced for what you get. We just feel that's mental to pay almost double the price for the same hardware :/ I bought a new laptop from Argos last week and the hardware specifications in are almost identical to the Macbook they were selling for £900. In fact, mine has more memory and a bigger harddrive.

[Robertall]

I have a MacBook, and since i have owned it (September 2011 to now), i can say this.

1. The features are cleaver.
2. It is easier to use than Windows
3. It is less stressful.
4. Despite the specifications being similar to some Laptops at 1/2 of the price, the Mac os x is more refined.
5. Never crashed, not even once.
6. Bulletproof reliability. Never had a wobble.
7. Viruses are harder to make for apple products as the backend is sealed rather than easy to decode, this helped me in my decision.
8. Sleek design, strong alloy hinges and alloy body, my old laptop the hinge snapped on it, thus damaging the cables to the screen...replacement screen fitted was £150, 1/4 the price of the dam thing..

Every Windows computer i have used, whether it is 98SE, NT, 2003 Server, Vista, XP, 7 has thrown a wobbly at some point. Or crashed, or lagged up.

Ubuntu (which i don't recommend due to lack of product support) and mac are the only 2 which are literally bulletproof.

I got mine from a reseller offering 6 month interest free. I took up this offer and paid it within the time limit easily. I think Apple do loans with interest, try and find a local 'authorised' reseller instead of an Apple store. Probably easier said than done.

Despite the price, i still think that a Macbook is worth it, but not worth going into long term debt for. If you can't afford it, don't buy it.

[padanew]

It's worth noting that can install a Mac OS on a windows machine. You could even dual-boot Mac OS X and Windows if you wanted.

[ThatGuyPsy]

Technically, you can run OSX on any PC but you need very specific hardware to trick the OS into thinking it's running on a Mac.

[padanew]

Yeah, I hear it takes a bit of work (I've never done it myself so I can't comment) hence why it's tastefully known as a 'Hackintosh'

[f1mad]

(Original post by ThatGuyPsy)
Technically, you can run OSX on any PC but you need very specific hardware to trick the OS into thinking it's running on a Mac.

It'd be a good idea to indeed use: 'specific' hardware if you're going to have a serious attempt, (i.e an intel processor etc).