PC to Mac or Not

[Laffctx]

I have been using computers for over 20 years and I have always used Windows. But, lately I have been thinking about trying an iMac with Snow Leopard OS X. I use my computers a lot for my digital photography.

I was just wondering if anyone else has gone this route and how difficult the learning curve going from PC to Mac.

Thanks for all your input in advance,

 

[jarvokid]

Hi sorry for the late reply

Mac is alot harder to use than a microsoft based pc. I see a mac only usefull for photo editing, music creation ... more along the media side and its difficult to learn wheras a pc is good for everyay use and easier to find drivers and software for

 

[SimenT]

I use both mac and windows regularly. If you are mostly going to use it for photography it would be perfect. in the beginning Mac is a bit hard to get used to, but in the end it is easier to use+ it has less errors

 

[patrickv]

Hi sorry for the late reply

Mac is alot harder to use than a microsoft based pc. I see a mac only usefull for photo editing, music creation

Whilst I will agree with the latter, the OS itself is not that difficult.

I use my computers a lot for my digital photography.

I was just wondering if anyone else has gone this route and how difficult the learning curve going from PC to Mac.

You should be fine, if you're into media / photography stuff. Nothing to worry about.

 

[iGeekOFComedy]

Hi sorry for the late reply

Mac is alot harder to use than a microsoft based pc. I see a mac only usefull for photo editing, music creation ... more along the media side and its difficult to learn wheras a pc is good for everyay use and easier to find drivers and software for

Mac is a lot harder to use than a PC. LOL!

 

[lucasbytegenius]

Mac is a lot harder to use than a PC. LOL!

Oh no it isn't. Break yourself out of the habits you've gained in Windows and just embrace the OS and you will be fine. The reason they say it's hard is because their mouse hand has been trained to use Windows, and the window controls being on the left side may be difficult for them, as well as a few other parts. But the MacOS was designed to be easy, I personally had no problem switching between the two. I actually like the MacOS better.

 

[OverClocker]

everything that is new to us is a bit challenging to learn but I would say getting a mac is one of the best decisions I have made. I find Apple's software for video and music editing great for my needs.

 

[lubolat]

You will probably like it. I think it is just as easy to use as Windows. But if you are not sure, why not go to the local Apple store and play with the computers that are on display. They not only let you do it, they want you to do it. Those machines are usually loaded with a few programs and at the very least you will be able to navigate around the system awhile and see if its for you.

 

[FXB]

I use both mac and windows regularly. Before getting a mac, I knew very little keyboard shortcuts, the mac OS makes it easy to learn the shortcuts and are similar to the windows shortcuts. ctrl C becomes command C and so on. if you get an iMac get the track rather then the mouse. the gestures are easier to use. One thing I do like in windows are the new aero snap features in windows 7 they come in handy. The mac OS does not have this to my knowledge but it has the very simple print screen and a great search bar. Play with both systems to see what you like. In the end the important part is how easy it is to use your photo editing softare on each machine.

 

[Drenlin]

The biggest draw of an iMac would be the screen, not the machine behind it. They use fairly good quality IPS displays, which, when configured properly, are great for photo editing.

 

[Nanobyte]

I've not used a Mac but I'm surprised by the comments. I always thought the big selling point of Macs was ease-of-use. That is not the view of contributors here!

Regarding photo editing, if the majority of others are going to view your work on PCs, then there is no advantage to a Mac. In fact what you create may not appear as you intended.

The PC has far more software available than Mac, especially when it comes to small freeware programs where developers don't have the time or money to re-write.