tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post7006857094708424737..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: PC vs Mac for artistsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-70061776282170614942017-02-07T11:23:07.007+00:002017-02-07T11:23:07.007+00:00COMMENTS ON THIS BLOG POST HAVE BEEN SWITCHED OFF ...COMMENTS ON THIS BLOG POST HAVE BEEN SWITCHED OFF DUE TO ABUSE BY SPAMMERSMaking A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-76962944910010303232012-09-14T00:10:02.564+00:002012-09-14T00:10:02.564+00:00I'm afraid your advice is about 2.5 years too ...I'm afraid your advice is about 2.5 years too late - which is the length of time I've been the happy owner of a 27" iMacMaking A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-38772388025588494602012-09-13T21:06:10.291+00:002012-09-13T21:06:10.291+00:00Well, but they all are the same .
The difference ...Well, but they all are the same .<br /><br />The difference are operation system, design interface, different format and you may explore any things you want to know more .<br /><br />Windows format is NTFS and while MAc format is HFS, sometimes it's quite frustrating when it comes to portable hard drive whatever you read and write the files you want to transfer . So I use Paragon NTFS to enable transfer any files on mac.<br /><br />Sometimes, people know nothings about computer when they are working as visual artist and they use mac because they just being creative about art. So it's ok for them,<br /><br />If you want to use mac , think twice whether you want mac to be portable then go for macbook pro 13 or otherwise you want something powerful machine and graphics , go for 15 inches . <br /><br />If use for home, go for imac or mac pro but just consider what your value got into.<br /><br />I'm been using PC (Laptop and Desktop) and now I got Imac 21.5 inches 2011 and it running like a champ and couldn't stop looking on the screen. I use for adobe software and designer . For bootcamp, it's for gaming on window 7 64bits for free time. Dont have to worry. <br /><br />The best is you can reapply thermal paste on CPU and GPU with arctic sliver 5 after using mac for few years times.<br /><br />But have a good luck for you. Rizstar Almosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481610189392790782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-56759404005890770732011-01-07T06:42:43.031+00:002011-01-07T06:42:43.031+00:00Many designers also grew up the Apple Mac GUI and ...Many designers also grew up the Apple Mac GUI and believe it to be more focused on creative aspects than other operating systems. In particular, color calibration and WYSIWYG issues are often thought to have been dealt with better on Macs than on PCs.Monitor Mountshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900085622814967619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-2118598041909018802010-03-08T15:29:27.431+00:002010-03-08T15:29:27.431+00:00I have been using mac for years as designer/artist...I have been using mac for years as designer/artist, adapting for use in teaching, in my studio to enlarge photos for references, along with photographing my artwork for posting on blog and website.<br /><br />The laptop is a bit more but I get much more use out of it, being portable. I have a 17 inch macbook pro (for 3 1/2 years) and use it to teach both onground and online art classes, run slide shows, etc. Being able to move easily from home to studio to wifi coffee shop if I want. I have a 24 inch display in my studio, to plug in to enlarge reference photos for paintings.<br /><br />Love the macbook pro with 17 inch screen. They call it a portable studio, and I use it like that.<br /><br />Get applecare - insurance policy - they fix pretty much everything for free (except water damage, etc.) for 3 years.<br /><br />find someone who is a student or teacher, and buy your software with the education discount. Makes a huge difference in price, but the software version is the same.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785900285713084331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-77476998770973630932010-03-06T23:35:41.924+00:002010-03-06T23:35:41.924+00:00Strangely, I was just speaking about this very top...Strangely, I was just speaking about this very topic today after I replaced my 7 year old Sony Vaio laptop last September with a Dell Inspiron running Windows Vista with a free upgrade to Win7. <br />5 months later I'm disillusioned by the sluggishness of Vista coupled with the problem of Win7 not including the Windows mail program :( you have to DL something from Microsoft's website. <br />I really wanted to get a Mac but talked myself out of spending the money and tried to do a quick fix. <br /><br />Now, I'm fed up with MS constantly changing perfectly good programs to keep us buying a PC every 3-5 years. <br /><br />Luckily I bought the extra warrantee on the Vaio because after the guaranteed 3 year protection expired the motherboard fried and I had to send it out for a replacement MB. Thank heaven, it didn't cost me anything for that $800 Motherboard. <br /><br />Since my Dell is only 5 months old I think I'm going to return it and go to the Mac Store. <br />Ironically, I just clicked in on your blog and saw that the topic was PC or MAC???<br />It's a sign.Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-44588597063992644742010-02-21T00:23:29.734+00:002010-02-21T00:23:29.734+00:00Good point about John Lewis and the guarantee! It...Good point about John Lewis and the guarantee! It was in John Lewis where I sat down in f4ont of an imac to get a 'feel' of what it might be like on a desk and their slightly more subdued lighting made me think that maybe the glossy screen could be OK.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-23588530509484663442010-02-20T23:41:05.816+00:002010-02-20T23:41:05.816+00:00One thing to consider Katherine is John Lewis. I t...One thing to consider Katherine is John Lewis. I think they're the same price as every where eelse but with a 2 year warranty. I just had someone in to look at my mac and he said that an imac is more than enough power for a graphics/ art user. So don't bother with a tower it's overkill. I would buy a 27" imac if I were you.Julie Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561525327058025185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-77580916817364876322010-02-20T02:39:40.143+00:002010-02-20T02:39:40.143+00:00Hi Katherine;
We have always used Macs; being in ...Hi Katherine;<br /><br />We have always used Macs; being in the advertising field I guess it was inevitable :-)<br />We love them and wouldn't change for the world. <br /><br />You did mentioned that one of the differences was the software. I don't believe this is the case anymore. Pretty much all the major programs are cross platform (Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel etc.)<br /><br />And yes, they are more expensive, and they are worth it! I think Mac Technicians are like the Maytag repair man....<br /><br />Good Luck in your search!Kim Ratiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893486789808352447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-3669196423471404962010-02-20T01:17:47.845+00:002010-02-20T01:17:47.845+00:00Bought my first Mac in 2009, and have been much ha...Bought my first Mac in 2009, and have been much happier than I EVER was with any of the PCs I have owned over the years. The monitor is excellent & setup was breezy. I highly recommend a mac. Bonus: it doesn't run me through irritating questions like "are you sure?" when I shut down.Susanna Pantashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978042730889356836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-28603572791174018592010-02-19T16:26:59.606+00:002010-02-19T16:26:59.606+00:00I've just bought a 15 inch Mac Book Pro and th...I've just bought a 15 inch Mac Book Pro and the full CS4 suite to go with it.I love it, it was straight forward to set up and works really well with the image programmes.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102290155497649134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-27249477041505184992010-02-19T16:26:50.108+00:002010-02-19T16:26:50.108+00:00Mac is the only way, best for artists. I love my m...Mac is the only way, best for artists. I love my macs. Never had any problems.Stephen Magsighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987960565445800921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-19720610207701885482010-02-19T16:14:33.544+00:002010-02-19T16:14:33.544+00:00My last 3macs I bought secondhand off people usual...My last 3macs I bought secondhand off people usually designers. I felt confident they were not buggy from meeting the owners and examining the machine. <br /><br />I never had an issue with them. Currently I am using ibook and Imac and will be upgrading again this time with probably brand new gear. I've been using macs since the early nineties and had a year working on pc.<br />I really can't give a fair commentary on Pcs now as have been so long on macs...but honestly I bought secondhand for cost and really because I was so confident that they are very reliable and usually mac owner types treat them well.<br /><br />I do a lot of graphics and artwork on my macs and I just love them. I think because I love them so much they rarely give me issues!! ;-)Tony Crossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939756866089028213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-62114900410762910532010-02-19T15:46:39.192+00:002010-02-19T15:46:39.192+00:00I began with a Mac SE more than 20 years ago. I no...I began with a Mac SE more than 20 years ago. I now work on a new iMac (4 GB RAM - 3.06 GHz - 500 GB HDD) and my good old G4 as well as a MacBook Pro laptop. My advice to you is to buy an iMac 27 inch. You will LOVE it. Art is very beautiful on this display. Looking forward to hearing how you like your new Mac.Barbara Benedetti Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091855730335169479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-48690264665613720802010-02-19T11:17:09.658+00:002010-02-19T11:17:09.658+00:00I've never used Macs so can't comment ther...I've never used Macs so can't comment there but I have two teenage sons who use Macs at school. I was very tempted to switch to Macs when I was looking a few months ago but both of them said they didn't like them (and that there are pros and cons of course). So it prompted me to say go for a test drive and make sure they are right for you - it seems as if people tend to prefer things they are used to. I'd be interested to hear more from those that are new to Macs and how they found the transition.<br /><br />They do look like wonderful machines, I just don't have willing helpers at home if I bought one for myself! I'm very interested to hear how you get on!Felicity Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145205761346733464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-33537751824664807822010-02-19T11:00:10.731+00:002010-02-19T11:00:10.731+00:00I would like to add to my comments that I live wit...I would like to add to my comments that I live within 5 minutes of a long established Mac re-seller who has it's own engineers on site. I could walk in and speak to the engineer working on my last Mac personally. I can not say there has not been problems with them in the past but at least I can speak to the owner personally who has always put things right.Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314427507584427965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-10441807299413690732010-02-19T10:24:18.098+00:002010-02-19T10:24:18.098+00:00Wonderful stuff everyone. I am currently waiting (...Wonderful stuff everyone. I am currently waiting (and have been for a looong time..)for my new Dell pc and the problems I've had with their customer service are diabolical. Its a Dell-hell I am in. Someome recommended looking at Macs....I've never looked at them. Always had a pc. Your post and all the comments make me look at macs...perhaps its time to switch...if I'd ever get my money back from Dell...or the pc I ordered a long time ago...Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305269093118541197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-66384838003981628642010-02-19T08:27:19.215+00:002010-02-19T08:27:19.215+00:00Macs are usually more user-friendly and reliable f...Macs are usually more user-friendly and reliable for non-techie types, but that's simply because of the OS. All the praise the Mac ever gets goes pretty much to the software.<br /><br />However, inside, they are just (good quality, but still) PCs. If your issue was overheating, you should probably avoid the more compact Mac designs because they tend to run pretty hot because of the size and noise requirements (cramped space, weak fans).<br /><br />In my opinion, in hardware non-Mac PCs are overall better value - you can get the same stuff for a lot less, and you can have it tailored for your needs. However, the software side is better designed, which is what gives that vastly improved experience over Windows.<br /><br />So to sum up: Mac OS X is good stuff, and by any means do get it if Windows is troublesome for you; but don't expect the hardware to be any more reliable than that of any other PC.Zsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269933832581281234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-59097617633487495762010-02-19T07:45:28.144+00:002010-02-19T07:45:28.144+00:00Thank you so much for all the comments. They are ...Thank you so much for all the comments. They are all extremely useful.<br /><br />I'm going to try and post later to day with <br />1) a summary of recommendations to date and <br />2) a summary of where I'm up to after the visit to the Apple Store at Bluewater and a chat with a very nice man called Stuart France.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-19194649299503334462010-02-19T07:43:10.499+00:002010-02-19T07:43:10.499+00:00This is a comment from Paul Ware which didn't ...This is a comment from Paul Ware which didn't 'take' as a comment so I'm posting it for him.<br />__________________________<br /><br />I tried to post to the story and clicked Publish while in the preview of my comment. I'm not sure if it went to you since I was returned to the editing area. In case you didn't get it, here it is again with some additional remarks on specific recommendations. I follow you on Facebook and via your blog. My photography/art blog is http://paulware.blogspot.com/<br /><br />You said you were worried about the Mac keyboard. The new ones do nothing for me. I like the older style keys for my fast hunt and peck typing. Many aftermarket keyboards are available to use with the Mac. I'm using a full Logitech keyboard on a Mac as I write. I've used Mac's since before Photoshop 2.5 shipped (happy anniversary Photoshop!) and have only used Windows XP Pro occasionally for about a year. It hasn't run bad but one of the fans acted up last week. Imagine that. I don't see any benefit using a windows box as an artist/graphic designer. Mac OSX is great for visually geared people and you can set up a Mac to run your Windows software. Get in the habit of repairing permissions regularly (once ever week or two and before any upgrades - takes a couple minutes with Apple's disk utility), back up your files regularly, and you will be very happy with a Mac for many years.<br /><br />If you have the budget, have a good lcd and need extra drive space and the fastest Mac, get a Mac Pro. It won't come with some of the Apple software included with an iMac. It will outlast an iMac and be easier to service. The 27" iMac is a better bargain right now. The only thing I've ever had go bad in the towers I have owned (some still run 24/7) are hard drives. My Macs are hooked up to 500 series and 700 series APC battery backup/surge protectors. I never shut them down except for service.<br /><br />If you will likely buy a new machine before adding extra parts to a tower, could use a great lcd (though glossy), and don't mind having to rely on Apple for serious repairs, get an iMac. consider an extended warranty on an iMac if you are close to an Apple store since there's little you can do to fix things and removing the hard drive is involved. They are quite dependable but there are still lemons like with anything.<br /><br />I'll be getting a 27' iMac soon to replace an older tower and very old monitor. I think I can deal with the glossy screen in my studio. If money were not an issue I'd get a tower and better than Apple lcd. I'd suggest the 27" iMac for general photo and design work now that Apple has fixed the monitor calibration issues of the previous iMacs and the fastest iMac is tower speed. The last generation wouldn't dim enough for proper monitor calibration. My very old iMac 15" will calibrate pretty good but it's too slow to run today's apps. I still use it near my easel for viewing reference and tethered to my camera for viewing studio shots as I shoot.<br /><br />I wouldn't waste $ on a mini. If it's a laptop you need most go with the MacbookPro line.<br /><br />Buy extra ram online, not from Apple. In the USA I recommend Other World Computing for ram and many other Mac parts. Great service. Many places sell lifetime ram at similar pricing. If the Apple refurbished online store works the same outside of the USA you should look there for deals. Same warranties, like new quality at a discount. NAPP members get a decent discount with Apple.<br /><br />Your art blog is fabulous! Hope this info is helpful,<br />PaulMaking A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-90827577102196095982010-02-19T07:20:09.247+00:002010-02-19T07:20:09.247+00:00buy a mac. you wont regret it! : )
the two os&#...buy a mac. you wont regret it! : ) <br /><br />the two os'es on the surface are very similar so there wont be a steep learning curve. but you'll soon start noticing that the mac os is easier and more intuitive. reasons why i recommend it are <br /><br />1) i havent had my laptop crash in the last two years and i load it with all kinds of new trial/beta software! the system has become very stable.<br /><br />2) i find it less of a strain on my wrist using the trackpad with two finger scrolling, three finger swipe to the top of the document etc. which sounded odd in the beginning but i cant do without now. i use the computer about 10+ hours a day. <br /><br />3 ) i would of course always recommend a laptop over a desktop coz of the portability factor. and now with wireless and net access all over i carry it with me when i travel too. it's pretty light too. an entry level macbook should meet with all your needs. pump up the RAM if you're likely to have many apps running simult. i usually have 2-3 apps running and a browser window with 15-20 tabs open and my laptop has the standard factory RAM installed in it.<br /><br />4 ) in the beginning you could use open source software if you do not want to buy a whole bunch of new software at once. there is plenty available for the mac now.<br /><br /><br />all the best with your search!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-80066461627400146642010-02-19T03:19:11.226+00:002010-02-19T03:19:11.226+00:00It sounds as if the 18 hours per day is the basic ...It sounds as if the 18 hours per day is the basic issue to me.<br /><br />I have a friend who has burned up 4 tower PC's in five years in a rural mountain envirnoment with 6 dogs (lots of dog hair, dirt and dust, open doors & windows). He runs his computer 24/7 and uses it about 6 hours per day. The fans always burn out.<br /><br />I don't think a Mac is your solution. I have a 4 year old PC laptop that runs 14 hours per day and have had no problems and live in a similar environment as you (Vancouver).<br /><br />Mac's are more expensive, and it will be a learning curve experience for you if you go that way, and you may not solve the basic issue.<br /><br />A good cooling pad is perhaps your most economical quick solution.Terry Krysakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492022849460652960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-7203990808610637592010-02-18T23:50:57.761+00:002010-02-18T23:50:57.761+00:00My usual question would be: what are you using it ...My usual question would be: what are you using it for? The primary difference is price, but as some have said the security issues can outweight that arguement anyway. To Casey all I can say is going ahead and research - if you can find a Mac virus I'll be impressed. There've been a few worms over the last 20 years, but no destructive viruses for Macs that i know of in the same sense as for PCs. While I have repaired other artists PCs that have been infected I've never once had anything on any of my Macs since 1990. There still is no recommended virus software for a Mac, most experts will say don't bother. I would NEVER have a PC without serious virus/spyware/malware software installed. (I recommend McAffee)<br /><br />Now... if price is not an issue, because Macs are more, then I would of course say Mac. :) But keep in mind you will want to either buy MS Office or download Open Office (free). (iLife and iWork are RUBBISH, don't bother). If you are using some high end software like Adobe CS then consider that price too.<br /><br />I personally have a MacBook with a different harddrive (£70ish got me a 360Gb harddrive I could install myself). One caveat, and it's a biggie, the MacBook has been the most problematic Mac I have ever owned. Some problems are common some not, I think I've just had bad luck on this one and it's the first time I didn't buy an extended warranty! *sigh* And ironically my fan is actually broken but that isn't a common issue. I'll add that I actually have no heat problem except when I run World of Warcraft, which I will guess you probably don't play. ;) (but if you do, tell me!)<br /><br />I also use a laptop stand fan because my replacment drives runs hotter than the standard installed one. If you can buy a MacBook Pro these have 2 fans (the MacBook only has 1) and of course as someone already said you can install multiple fans in a desktop (other than iMac I presume due to its design).<br /><br />My computer is on (and online) at least 15 hours a day, and often runs overnight (either downloading or processing files in Acrobat or Photoshop).Tina Mammoserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407199513409994699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-71487802333022241792010-02-18T23:37:17.071+00:002010-02-18T23:37:17.071+00:00I think you should stick with what you are familia...I think you should stick with what you are familiar with. You'd need to purchase new software for a Mac and there's nothing that a Mac can do these days that a PC can't. Consider getting a computer made for you. Go to a specialist shop (and I don't mean PC World!), tell them your requirements and include a request for a additional cooling. You're a heavy user - so get a higher spec than you need if your budget will allow. Actually, if there is a spare power socket inside you existing computer, you can fit another fan at very little cost.<br /><br />I use a 4 year old HP Pavilion 17" laptop which is perfectly fine for all my graphics requirements. I connect to an additional monitor when I'm in the studio so I can "park" windows out of the way if required. I back up (probably not often enough!) to a small portable hard drive. When I went back to college a few years ago, I had to use Macs and much prefered using my PC (a tower at that time) with the exact same software - but this may have just been familiarity.Malcolm Cudmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099762165202362280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-61091209499274145502010-02-18T23:22:27.184+00:002010-02-18T23:22:27.184+00:00By all means get a mac. I have a Macbook pro 15inc...By all means get a mac. I have a Macbook pro 15inch laptop, and that was the best decision I made.<br /><br />On my pc I ran - photoshop, illustrator, artrage, (as in graphic programs) plus everything else like MSoffice etc. My brand new PC could not handle it all.<br /><br />In terms of the conversion of the software, We put windows paralles on the mac to allow me to use my windows based software. After I got used to the mac, I eventually phased out all windows programs and got the graphics programs for mac. <br />You do not have to go out and buy new programs yet.<br />For me it is no turning back.<br />I can go on and on about the benifits of the mac but might run out of space. GO FOR THE MAC you will not regret it!<br />good luck<br /><br />Oh the new mac book pro's and the imac's are super cute tooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701637249046987534noreply@blogger.com