A Mac Rant

aSc1@3 · 05-09-2008, 11:36 PM

Does anyone have a plausable/reasonable explanation as to why you would by a mac? I mean, they're ovepriced, hardly compatible with anything, and with a few programs, a Linux distro can look just like OS X! No games, and on linux, you can get WINE. Hardly any common hardware compatibility, reminds me of a certain pc brand that starts with a D... And they aren't all that fast! Even if they were, what would you use that power for! They are not worth it, I beileive. And heres some elses opinion, with which I agree with.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse....gi?u=macs_cant

What do you all think?

**mep916** · 05-09-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aSc1@3

What do you all think?

I think this topic is dead.

aSc1@3 · 05-10-2008, 12:09 AM

ahhh, mannnn. oh, well, i just got bored.

voyagerfan99 · 05-10-2008, 02:12 AM

Try watching this vid.

Pure truth!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks-N4rI_1RU

That's why if I ever got a mac, I'd immediately install BootCamp on it and install XP.

tlarkin · 05-10-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aSc1@3

Does anyone have a plausable/reasonable explanation as to why you would by a mac? I mean, they're ovepriced, hardly compatible with anything, and with a few programs, a Linux distro can look just like OS X! No games, and on linux, you can get WINE. Hardly any common hardware compatibility, reminds me of a certain pc brand that starts with a D... And they aren't all that fast! Even if they were, what would you use that power for! They are not worth it, I beileive. And heres some elses opinion, with which I agree with.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse....gi?u=macs_cant

What do you all think?

1) You are completely wrong and ignorant

2) You are just as bad as the link you just posted, so please STFU

g25racer · 05-10-2008, 02:46 AM

Yeah I dont like macs either but the reason why is not b/c of the OS. I actually love the OS and to me its the only good thing about Macs! The thing I hate is their hardware and well their company!

All this thread is going to do is start wars!! Plus I dont need another infraction about another mac debate! Some MOD should close this before something ugly happens!!

patrickv · 05-10-2008, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aSc1@3

And they aren't all that fast! Even if they were, what would you use that power for! They are not worth it, I beileive.

this thread will go down in a few, but i will never bash Macs, they have their uses, so does linux & so does windows.
If you really have a problem with Macs just drop a line here

hpi · 05-10-2008, 06:41 AM

I don't like Macs.

I hate Apple actually.

Macs are just ugly and overpriced and crappy and useless for me and id love to see a mac run a good game on it, The thing would probably catch fire or start smoking.

Damn POS computer, Ya know id love to drop some nice smart bombs on every apple factory there is those damn SOB's!!

g4m3rof1337 · 05-10-2008, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aSc1@3

No games

Yeah, thats why they're coming out with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the Mac.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/15/ca...os-x-this-may/

And ranting usually comes from Personal Experiences. This is more of a Surface Rant, which you just 'rant' about things you don't fully look into.

Hardly compatible with "anything"? I have a MacBook and a Gaming PC, whatever I plug into my PC, works just as well plugged in my Mac.

And these look pretty powerful, especially for an All in One unit.
http://www.apple.com/imac/

Quote:

Originally Posted by hpi

Macs are just ugly and overpriced and crappy and useless for me and id love to see a mac run a good game on it, The thing would probably catch fire or start smoking.

Macs can play, Call of Duty 4, Battlefield, WoW, and Guitar Hero III, all on OS X.
And Hpi, when we were on AIM talking, you admitted and said all those games are good.

**mep916** · 05-10-2008, 08:23 AM

Electronic Arts is releasing all their sports titles (among others) for the Mac as well.

05-09-2008, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
aSc1@3 Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 362	A Mac Rant Does anyone have a plausable/reasonable explanation as to why you would by a mac? I mean, they're ovepriced, hardly compatible with anything, and with a few programs, a Linux distro can look just like OS X! No games, and on linux, you can get WINE. Hardly any common hardware compatibility, reminds me of a certain pc brand that starts with a D... And they aren't all that fast! Even if they were, what would you use that power for! They are not worth it, I beileive. And heres some elses opinion, with which I agree with. http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse....gi?u=macs_cant What do you all think? __________________ MSI PM8M-V--Celeron 478 2.5ghz OCed to 3.0ghz Stock HSF--2X 512mb DDR 400 Ram DVD Burner--200gb HDD ElitePc Case--Allied 300watt PSU Onboard Graphics--XP Pro SP2 Looky, Looky, Clicky, Clicky!

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hpi Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 15 Posts: 1,476	I don't like Macs. I hate Apple actually. Macs are just ugly and overpriced and crappy and useless for me and id love to see a mac run a good game on it, The thing would probably catch fire or start smoking. Damn POS computer, Ya know id love to drop some nice smart bombs on every apple factory there is those damn SOB's!! __________________ Intel Pentium D 930 @ 3.0GHz 2 x 1024 DDR2-SDRAM x1900xtx 512 mb ddr3 Western digital 300gb hdd Ocz GameXStream 700W psu.

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