Is Windows XP louder and brighter than OS X

[writeous]

It might just be me, but I seems that Windows XP gets twice as loud as Leopard, and I maybe 25% brighter. Is this true for everyone?

 

[Eidorian]

On which Mac...

 

[bloodycape]

On my MBP I feel Vista is louder than OS 10.4. Can't really notice the brightness difference though.

 

[tersono]

It might just be me, but I seems that Windows XP gets twice as loud as Leopard, and I maybe 25% brighter. Is this true for everyone?

Windows isn't actually 'brighter' per se, but the default gamma settings are rather different, which can make it look more contrasty (and are a nightmare for anyone using Windows for graphic design... )

As far as sound goes, yes XP seems to be that bit louder on my MBP. Most of the time I have sound muted, though