Why Macs are "better" for graphic design work
Simple answer in my experience is that Macs generally come configured with the best hardware available at the time that you purchase one. When you buy a Mac, there is little that you really need to upgrade to do even graphic design work. That's why Macs are generally more expensive than PCs.
PCs on the other hand start of with the minimum specs available to make them as cheap as possible, which is why most people own a PC rather than a Mac. BUT they normally do not include hardware that you would want or need to do graphic design.
Macs come pre-installed with SCSI and then Firewire, important components for video editing.
Macs come with higher end video cards capable of driving larger displays, as standard.
This does not mean that PCs can't be configured to do the same. It's just that PC makers leave the choice to upgrade to the buyer. Apple usually decides for the buyer.
Artistic people would rather not worry about the hardware choice/compatibility details. They just want to get their ideas implemented.
PC users usually spend more time configuring and less time creating.
I'm generalizing here obviously. Exceptions to the rule are all over the place.
For example. I still cannot understand why Apple still includes Combo drives on their machines. For a company that in my mind always uses advanced equipment, using Combo drives in this day and age is just apalling.
Simple answer in my experience is that Macs generally come configured with the best hardware available at the time that you purchase one. When you buy a Mac, there is little that you really need to upgrade to do even graphic design work. That's why Macs are generally more expensive than PCs.
PCs on the other hand start of with the minimum specs available to make them as cheap as possible, which is why most people own a PC rather than a Mac. BUT they normally do not include hardware that you would want or need to do graphic design.
Macs come pre-installed with SCSI and then Firewire, important components for video editing.
Macs come with higher end video cards capable of driving larger displays, as standard.
This does not mean that PCs can't be configured to do the same. It's just that PC makers leave the choice to upgrade to the buyer. Apple usually decides for the buyer.
Artistic people would rather not worry about the hardware choice/compatibility details. They just want to get their ideas implemented.
PC users usually spend more time configuring and less time creating.
I'm generalizing here obviously. Exceptions to the rule are all over the place.
For example. I still cannot understand why Apple still includes Combo drives on their machines. For a company that in my mind always uses advanced equipment, using Combo drives in this day and age is just apalling.
I just sent another ticket to the help desk (I haven't been because I just jump onto my laptop, now I've been leaving my laptop at home - they're not paying me to bring my personal property to work)
