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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/21/2006 : 15:54:35
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| I have been a Windows PC user all my life. I am going to need a new computer soon and this time around I am giving the Macs a serious look. Just curious as to what others are using. Anyone here ever switch from Windows to Mac or vice versa? How did that go? |
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Pawlo
Copper Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/21/2006 : 18:01:44
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Hi Boss Man. It all depends on what your using the machine for. I have used everything under the sun and for business the PC has it. But I am a Graphic Designer and here the Mac wins hands down (similarly with music / recording and video). The Mac has also improved it's overall performance so Dollar for Dollar there is no difference.
The point is fast becoming mute as the Mac is now Intel based and therefore is pretty much compatible with the vast majority of most peoples needs.
So the question comes down to use, budget (there are Macs to suit all needs and levels) and do you really want to be seen using a beige box. Remember you use Boss don't you!!!
Hope that helps Pawlo |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 21:13:59
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| I was going to get a system primarily for recording music. I'm using Sonar 3.1 right now with Win XP. I have some intermittent problems that make it unusable at times. I would jump all over the Mac Pro if it were not for price. I priced a high end self-built PC vs a Mac Pro and the difference was close to $2000. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 05:48:23
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Originally posted by Big Boss Man
I was going to get a system primarily for recording music. I'm using Sonar 3.1 right now with Win XP. I have some intermittent problems that make it unusable at times. I would jump all over the Mac Pro if it were not for price. I priced a high end self-built PC vs a Mac Pro and the difference was close to $2000.
Apple has always positioned their products to some extent, as status symbols and snob appeal. No other way to say it. I worked in IT and apples just never had the software base and external support that was available in IBM land. I was jealous though, those apples alway looked so cool, and well, It was soo cool that they were invented in a garage. Wow, you sure pay a premium for that!  |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 05:50:59
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NOW BEFORE I START A WAR>>>>
But OF COURSE for RECORDING and GD, MAC has it down, folks. No intermitten nonssense amd intuitive interface, and, well, PIZZAZZ!!
hired a guy with protools and a mac, in 2000, his rig cost him $10K and s***, it sure did the job. NEver ever saw THAT on a PC. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 11:48:54
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For recording, Boss has a lot of products that requires no computer whatsoever  |
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diggum12
Silver Member
USA
282 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 19:20:58
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I'm going with starr36 all the way on this one. For recording, just get a Mac Mini and a Microphone. Garage band softwares is built in! You're done. Period.
I love Macs. I don't own one but I would like to. Both platforms have their strengths and weaknesses. But for recording it's just not even a question. My brother and his wife both have Macs. Combined, they can count on one hand the number of times they've locked up or crashed IN THE PAST TEN YEARS! BUT, PC's are cheaper and more fun to customize.
I'm done. I don't want to start a war either. Everyone drink up!
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Vim Fuego
Gold Member
Denmark
566 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 20:42:48
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Just switched to a Macbook Pro - always been a windows man before.
Easy to get the hang of - just som oddities you have to get used to - and a lot of great new features!!!
Once you go Mac, YouŽll never go back 
Start out with a Mac mini if you want to see if its something for you.
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 02:46:05
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| Vim, are you using the MacBook Pro for recording? I just read an article over at MacWorld about using the MacBook Pro with Logic Pro 7.2. It performs suprisingly well. I did not really like the Mac Minis. I would consider a MacBook Pro though. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 23:10:46
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Originally posted by bossarea
For recording, Boss has a lot of products that requires no computer whatsoever
about 2 months ago, I was in a real panic to get one of these, but alas, the prices are still pretty high for these things even "used once" ones. I'll bet this will be a very very very affordable recording tool, once an updated version domes out. The features of this unit with 8xlr inputs and the multi tracking is very impressive. whichleads me to new topic ... |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 10/25/2006 : 02:43:33
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If you are going to get a stand alone recorder, I would recommend the Roland VS2000 over the Boss stuff. The Roland will give you 24-bit recording. You can also get some nice 3rd party plugins to install on the expansion cards.
Regardless, I want the flexibility you have with a computer. I see that Apple is now offering the MacBook Pros with the Core 2 Duo processors and several other free upgrades. Might have to get me one. I'm going to need a decent tax refund to pull that off though, so I'm just looking for now. |
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