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15 reasons not to get a Mac.
May. 11th, 2007 10:40 amOK, so I was rather ticked by this commercial. It displays 15 so-called reasons to display a mac. And I'm just into debunking today. I hope the rain'll stop soon so I can get a mother's day present, and I don't even know what yet.
Here we go...
1. It just works.
That's the biggest load of crap I ever heard. When was the last time you got a real computer out of the box and it didn't work? Mac's suffer from hardware malfunctions just as well as the next pc. Reason invalid and bullocks.
2. You can make amazing stuff.
Yes, that's totally impossible with a pc. We've never heard of Microsoft Movie Maker and Paint (which both come FREE with Windows XP+), and if you're not proficient enough with them or you demand more, you can always get a better software package. Reason invalid. Oh, and if there's a hardware problem, such as not enough video mem, you can get an upgrade for a pc easier and cheaper. Right back at you.
3. Everything-ready.
What they mean by this is that you can run virtually any modern OS on the Mac. But when was the last time someone voluntarily installed OSX on a pc? Oh right, never, because XP just kicks X's ass.
Quoth bash.org:
< robT> Name ONE thing that your windows comp can do that my MAC cant
< bawss> Right click.
Reason invalid. Return serve.
4. 114,000 viruses? Not on a Mac.
I gotta give the guys credit here. Hey, you don't want any security risks? Go for a system so obscure hardly any virus writer will even BOTHER to write a virus for this one. It's the Firefox thing all over. And should, Shampoo forbid, Mac start gaining in popularity, no virus scanner will be good enough, because no half-decent virus scanner bothers with going with Mac as well. Well, maybe they do, but it's still amusing as hell. Reason insufficient.
5. Still the most advanced OS.
You gotta love a system that has advanced beyond, or should I say before the point of right mouse buttons. XP pwns you. QED. Reason Invalid, plain old lie.
6. The latest Intel chips.
Besides the fact that I still think AMD's are way better than Intels, I have to give them this point. Quad-Core's are still in development in the pc branch, and the first quad macs are already in release. Still, with no half-decent video card to support them, or good games to play on a mac (fuck, where's my secondary fire?)... I'll let this one slide. Reason valid!
7. No hunting for drivers.
That's right! No hardware upgrades, no drivers. But hey, good news. Get a pc ready to go, pour it into concrete, and you'll never have to scour for a driver again. Of course most drivers come with hardware in the first place, but who's keeping score, right? Oh yeah. Me. Reason invalid.
8. Design that turns heads.
...Away from the computer, that is. This is not a valid reason to get a mac people. If you like modded cases, go do it. Reason invalid.
9. Instant video chats.
Never heard of Netmeet, apparently.
10. More fun with photos.
No.
11. Hollywood-style movies.
The last time I heard, Pinnacle Studio was also available for PC, and I should know, I ALMOST made an AMV with it. XD
12. One-click websites.
You'd better, with one mouse button to go with it. See also: Microsoft Frontpage. Don't give me that bullshit.
13. Amazing podcasts.
Oh wow! Apple supports APPLE? But wait, I don't have or want or NEED, for that matter, an iPod, because they suck as well. Microsoft + Creative = <3
14. Rock star tunemaking.
Has nothing to do with the Mac and everything to do with how you play your guitar. I'd rather play Guitar Hero 2.
15. Awesome out of the box.
Another vague reason, I suppose they mean everything is installed and ready to go, just like a pc when you order it all-in.
And for future reference:
ASUS pwns Macbook (Pro)
Acer pwns iMac
Any desktop pwns Mac (Pro)
Barebone pwns Mac Mini
And it's dry. Til next time Apple, and do try to come with more than 10% vaild reasoning next time. Makes my job of making fun of you so much harder.
#EDIT: Eh, it rains again... For the record: I know Mac now has mouses with RMB and even Mouse3. I also know Logitech has produced a mouse for the PC which, if you did our best, I'm sure you can type the entire alphabet with. So many buttons, I doubt even Logitech knows where to find them all without schematics. I am just amused by this sudden development in Mac history, and for old times sake will keep on laughing at one buttoned mice.
Here we go...
1. It just works.
That's the biggest load of crap I ever heard. When was the last time you got a real computer out of the box and it didn't work? Mac's suffer from hardware malfunctions just as well as the next pc. Reason invalid and bullocks.
2. You can make amazing stuff.
Yes, that's totally impossible with a pc. We've never heard of Microsoft Movie Maker and Paint (which both come FREE with Windows XP+), and if you're not proficient enough with them or you demand more, you can always get a better software package. Reason invalid. Oh, and if there's a hardware problem, such as not enough video mem, you can get an upgrade for a pc easier and cheaper. Right back at you.
3. Everything-ready.
What they mean by this is that you can run virtually any modern OS on the Mac. But when was the last time someone voluntarily installed OSX on a pc? Oh right, never, because XP just kicks X's ass.
Quoth bash.org:
< robT> Name ONE thing that your windows comp can do that my MAC cant
< bawss> Right click.
Reason invalid. Return serve.
4. 114,000 viruses? Not on a Mac.
I gotta give the guys credit here. Hey, you don't want any security risks? Go for a system so obscure hardly any virus writer will even BOTHER to write a virus for this one. It's the Firefox thing all over. And should, Shampoo forbid, Mac start gaining in popularity, no virus scanner will be good enough, because no half-decent virus scanner bothers with going with Mac as well. Well, maybe they do, but it's still amusing as hell. Reason insufficient.
5. Still the most advanced OS.
You gotta love a system that has advanced beyond, or should I say before the point of right mouse buttons. XP pwns you. QED. Reason Invalid, plain old lie.
6. The latest Intel chips.
Besides the fact that I still think AMD's are way better than Intels, I have to give them this point. Quad-Core's are still in development in the pc branch, and the first quad macs are already in release. Still, with no half-decent video card to support them, or good games to play on a mac (fuck, where's my secondary fire?)... I'll let this one slide. Reason valid!
7. No hunting for drivers.
That's right! No hardware upgrades, no drivers. But hey, good news. Get a pc ready to go, pour it into concrete, and you'll never have to scour for a driver again. Of course most drivers come with hardware in the first place, but who's keeping score, right? Oh yeah. Me. Reason invalid.
8. Design that turns heads.
...Away from the computer, that is. This is not a valid reason to get a mac people. If you like modded cases, go do it. Reason invalid.
9. Instant video chats.
Never heard of Netmeet, apparently.
10. More fun with photos.
No.
11. Hollywood-style movies.
The last time I heard, Pinnacle Studio was also available for PC, and I should know, I ALMOST made an AMV with it. XD
12. One-click websites.
You'd better, with one mouse button to go with it. See also: Microsoft Frontpage. Don't give me that bullshit.
13. Amazing podcasts.
Oh wow! Apple supports APPLE? But wait, I don't have or want or NEED, for that matter, an iPod, because they suck as well. Microsoft + Creative = <3
14. Rock star tunemaking.
Has nothing to do with the Mac and everything to do with how you play your guitar. I'd rather play Guitar Hero 2.
15. Awesome out of the box.
Another vague reason, I suppose they mean everything is installed and ready to go, just like a pc when you order it all-in.
And for future reference:
ASUS pwns Macbook (Pro)
Acer pwns iMac
Any desktop pwns Mac (Pro)
Barebone pwns Mac Mini
And it's dry. Til next time Apple, and do try to come with more than 10% vaild reasoning next time. Makes my job of making fun of you so much harder.
#EDIT: Eh, it rains again... For the record: I know Mac now has mouses with RMB and even Mouse3. I also know Logitech has produced a mouse for the PC which, if you did our best, I'm sure you can type the entire alphabet with. So many buttons, I doubt even Logitech knows where to find them all without schematics. I am just amused by this sudden development in Mac history, and for old times sake will keep on laughing at one buttoned mice.
