Does an Apple really smoke a PC  

You can buy things to go along with your PC too.

You probably just have a slower older PC. And as far as easier to use, that depends on who's using it.

I'm used to DOS, keyboard commands, doing things the good old fashioned way. For me, an Apple is made to be so easy that it's difficult. I've never been able to do anywhere near as much on an Apple as a PC.

Exactly, apple computers are amazing. Most computer viruses don't effect apple computers too. They have good programs, and seem to run much smoother. They definatly are better then pcs.

Ah, that's my point. On my PC I run programs like Vue, Poser, Lightwave, PSP, Adobe, etc. I've never maxed out my system yet and I get pretty demanding.I just don't understand all the fuss with Macs, they both crash, they both run programs, they're both easy. Just doen't make sense to switch does it?

Personally, I'm glad I have access to both (my home pc is lagging behind though). The whole thing about mac's being easier to use is BS in my opinion. The interface follows the same principles. Most applications are now available for both systems. What some mac "zealots" preach is that mac's have hardware that is tested thoroughly and will never present conflicts. But today, pc's can be configured to perform just as well. If you have already invested in a high-end pc, and if you're not working with people who are working with mac's, I wouldn't switch. But you know how snooty mac people are! ;)

Exactly my point ! I can do things with this PC that I couldn't do with a Mac, yet I miss out on alot of work because every wants me to have Mac exsperiance. I built my PC for speed and reliability, so it's never been a problem for me. Out of the box, how would you guys rate a PC to a Mac?

It's not that mac's can't do what pc's can do, OR vice-versa. The differences are minimal. And with apple winking an eye at intel-based systems, I bet the differences will get even smaller.

I have to tell you, as long as the system has enough resources to work with, I don't have preference over either! If you can work on a pc, you can work on a mac. So don't let that discourage you. If it's a problem, just find a mac, work for a while with it and then add "mac experience" to your resume ;)

A good suggestion ! Thanks. Hmm, what's the price of a G5 ? Won't I have to buy all new software for it? And is it still limited by the same issues, ram, cpu spu speeds, address bus speeds? There's a good question, are there any benifits to address bus speeds , or is that still relavent to mother boards?

Last time I checked, you could get one for under €2000. But prices might have dropped a bit since and they might be different where you live. Any computer has its hardware limitations, I suppose... and yes you will have to purchase new software, in most cases. They should start selling everything in hybrid disks.

You see, if they are both pretty much equal, then who set the industry standard to a Mac, must have been a Mac salesmen I suppose. What about running open source programs on a Mac? Or are they pretty much PC related. Not sure since I'm allergic to Macs...

I think the thing is, PCs are made by several different companies. No other company is big enough to take on the Apple advertising campaign. They would all have to band together to make a campaign for PCs, and I doubt that's going to happen.

I've noticed too that my PC can do everything a Mac can, but if I give someone some files from my PC for their Mac, they can't open it. So much for Macs being able to speak the language of everything huh?

File compatibility has improved greatly, but some files still have problems, especially when being taken from a pc onto a mac. Files created on macs (since os x) generally have better compatibility on pc's. For example, creating video files on certain pc applications, they won't play on a mac, but I've yet to create a video file on a mac that won't play on a pc... This is something that apple has really improved. I don't take sides in this, let's not diss mac's either (LOL).