So.. I'm getting a macbook in a few months

[[Nook]]

Ok, (sorry for asking so many questions), but if the only difference between a mac and a pc is the operating systems, why are macs so much more expensive?

Because Apple eats money for lunch.

 

[David]

Ok, (sorry for asking so many questions), but if the only difference between a mac and a pc is the operating systems, why are macs so much more expensive?

You get what you pay for. If you spend the money, you're just gonna get an all around faster, and more enjoyable computer experience.

 

[David]

Just curious, what exactly is the difference between a computer with Windows and a mac? Is it just that the operating system is different, or do they have different types of components.

different operating systems, and mac is meant for creative/artsy people, windows is more for work and gaming.

Mac is meant for mainstream teenagers who think don't like to customize their computer.

Windows is god tier :J

Thing is, that's completely false, and you have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[Tyeforce]

Sure thing.

Which reminds me, I still haven't smashed my PSP.

Is your PSP working? If so, why would you smash it?

It has no battery. No one's going to buy an old PSP with no battery, and I'm never going to play it, so why not smash it?

First off, what kind of PSP is it?

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[Numner]

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It has no battery. No one's going to buy an old PSP with no battery, and I'm never going to play it, so why not smash it?

First off, what kind of PSP is it?

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It's....

Upside down.

 

[Bacon Boy]

Here's the simple differece(s) between Mac and PCs. <div class='spoiler_toggle'>Spoiler: click to toggle</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">Difference #1 - Operating Systems and Program Types



Mac computers run on the operating system OS X. You can run Windows or Linux on a Mac, but OS X is the default operating system of Mac computers. Legally, OS X is only supposed to be used on Mac computers. Apple has gone to great lengths to make sure of this. Macs OS X uses distinct programs and applications. For example, DMG is an extension used by Mac computers. A BMW is factory tuned to be a performance car, and BMW wheels will only work with a BMW.

PCs are best known for running on the operating system Windows. However, Windows has nothing to do with a PC being a PC. Many people prefer the open source operating system Linux. You cannot legally install OS X on a PC. PC operating systems, such as Windows, use distinct programs and applications. For example, EXE is an extension used by Windows based PCs. When restoring a Chevy Camaro, you can choose whether or not you want blue or black gauges in it.

Operating systems and program types are simple differences between Mac and PC.

Difference #2 - Hardware Customization



Mac computers do not offer a whole lot of hardware customization options. You can upgrade the RAM memory and hard drive capacity in a Mac, but not much else. The only Mac with an exception to this rule is the Mac Pro. You can customize the RAM, hard drive, graphics card, and add CD/DVD drives in a Mac Pro. There is not a lot of customization that you want to do to a BMW, an already great factory car. You can change the intake and rims, but you would not want to do much more. The Mac Pro is an M3.

With PCs, you can customize just about any hardware component that you want. You can even build a PC from scratch and pick out every single piece of hardware for your own customization preferences. If you buy a branded PC, such as a Dell, you can still customize just about anything. When restoring a Chevy Camaro, you can build from scratch, or swap parts to restore an existing car.

Hardware customization is a simple difference between Mac and PC.

Other Notes

Steve Jobs is the genius behind Apple, and Mac computers. He specifically built Apple to be the sole supplier of Mac software as well as Mac hardware. He also intertwined Mac software to only work with Mac hardware. This is why you cannot just by an Apple OS X disc and install it on any computer. To have OS X, you have to have a Mac. (the legal way) Steve Jobs built the luxury car, and parts for it are expensive.

There really is no genius behind PCs. There are several companies that manufacture branded PCs: Dell, Gateway, IBM, Toshiba, Sony, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, etc... However, Bill Gates is often viewed as the genius behind PCs. Gates chose to concentrate just on software by creating Microsoft. In doing so, he built the most popular operating system in the history of computers, Windows. But, he chose to sell Windows to any computer manufacturer that wanted to distribute it with their own PCs. That is why Dell, HP, Gateway, etc, are all Windows PCs. Bill Gates sold you the windshield to the Camaro, but he let you custom build the rest. Dell sells different models of Camaros: base, Z28, and SS.



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You guys are being asses about this. The only truly level headed one in here is (hate to say it) beehdaubs.

 

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That's a waste to smash it. It can be donated or sold. Don't just destroy it.

 

[Bacon Boy]

That's a waste to smash it. It can be donated or sold. Don't just destroy it.

Thank you for being redundant. Don't keep reposting the same rebuttal even after he shoved it aside fifty times (exaggeration).

 

[David]

That's a waste to smash it. It can be donated or sold. Don't just destroy it.

It's an older now discontinued laptop, the hard drive has to be smashed anyway, and im not giving away a not even very good laptop without a hard drive.

 

[beehdaubs]

You guys are being asses about this. The only truly level headed one in here is (hate to say it) beehdaubs.

*censored.3.0* YEAH HATERS GONNA HATE

 

[Trent the Paladin]

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It has no battery. No one's going to buy an old PSP with no battery, and I'm never going to play it, so why not smash it?

First off, what kind of PSP is it?

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I'm guessing that's a 2000 model? People will still buy it I'm sure(Better than the Go and not much different from the 3000). The difference between it and the 3000 is brightness or something really trivial. Wait for September to roll around, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep will be coming out then and I'm sure there's still plenty of KH fans looking for a cheap PSP to buy.

 

[Tyeforce]

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First off, what kind of PSP is it?

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I'm guessing that's a 2000 model? People will still buy it I'm sure(Better than the Go and not much different from the 3000). The difference between it and the 3000 is brightness or something really trivial. Wait for September to roll around, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep will be coming out then and I'm sure there's still plenty of KH fans looking for a cheap PSP to buy.

But it doesn't even have a battery, nor a charger. So they'd have to buy those, too, if they want to use it. I probably couldn't get more than $50 for it, if that. I don't think that's worth the entertainment I'd get from recording me smashing it and uploading it to YouTube. And the only reason why I don't give it away is because I'm not going to give someone something that can't even be played in its current state, that's just a kick in the balls.

Actually, I'm kinda still skeptical about smashing it, because I might decide to buy a battery and charger for it along with Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2... But I really don't want to spend the money on that. =P

 

[Trent the Paladin]

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I'm guessing that's a 2000 model? People will still buy it I'm sure(Better than the Go and not much different from the 3000). The difference between it and the 3000 is brightness or something really trivial. Wait for September to roll around, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep will be coming out then and I'm sure there's still plenty of KH fans looking for a cheap PSP to buy.

But it doesn't even have a battery, nor a charger. So they'd have to buy those, too, if they want to use it. I probably couldn't get more than $50 for it, if that. I don't think that's worth the entertainment I'd get from recording me smashing it and uploading it to YouTube. And the only reason why I don't give it away is because I'm not going to give someone something that can't even be played in its current state, that's just a kick in the balls.

Actually, I'm kinda still skeptical about smashing it, because I might decide to buy a battery and charger for it along with Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2... But I really don't want to spend the money on that. =P

However smashing things is pretty over done. So is smashing things and putting them into a blender. Smashing things and then throwing them into a fire. Smashing things and throwing them into traffic. Smashing things in front of people wanting that thing so badly only for you to crush their dreams.

Still, $50 is pretty good. You could pick up a new Wii game for that much and it's not like the battery, charger and SD card is that much anymore. Probably find them all dirt cheap somewhere used.

Sonic Rivals is pretty decent. Only thing I didn't like it the random quicktime event(s?) and the fact you have to race. Other than that, it felt like the old Genesis games. Still, I'm sure you could find a few other games worth trying on the PSP even if it's just the Tetris Mini.

 

[Tyeforce]

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I'm guessing that's a 2000 model? People will still buy it I'm sure(Better than the Go and not much different from the 3000). The difference between it and the 3000 is brightness or something really trivial. Wait for September to roll around, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep will be coming out then and I'm sure there's still plenty of KH fans looking for a cheap PSP to buy.

But it doesn't even have a battery, nor a charger. So they'd have to buy those, too, if they want to use it. I probably couldn't get more than $50 for it, if that. I don't think that's worth the entertainment I'd get from recording me smashing it and uploading it to YouTube. And the only reason why I don't give it away is because I'm not going to give someone something that can't even be played in its current state, that's just a kick in the balls.

Actually, I'm kinda still skeptical about smashing it, because I might decide to buy a battery and charger for it along with Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2... But I really don't want to spend the money on that. =P

However smashing things is pretty over done. So is smashing things and putting them into a blender. Smashing things and then throwing them into a fire. Smashing things and throwing them into traffic. Smashing things in front of people wanting that thing so badly only for you to crush their dreams.

Still, $50 is pretty good. You could pick up a new Wii game for that much and it's not like the battery, charger and SD card is that much anymore. Probably find them all dirt cheap somewhere used.

Sonic Rivals is pretty decent. Only thing I didn't like it the random quicktime event(s?) and the fact you have to race. Other than that, it felt like the old Genesis games. Still, I'm sure you could find a few other games worth trying on the PSP even if it's just the Tetris Mini.

But smashing things is fun, especially if it's a product of a company that doesn't sit well with you. ;D =P

Like I said, $50 at most. It's unlikely that I'd even get that much. I'd much rather record me smashing it and put it on YouTube. I can get more money easily, but when am I ever going to have another chance to smash a PSP?

And the two Sonic Rivals games are the only games I'd ever play on a PSP. If I want to play Tetris, I'll play Tetris DS or Tetris Party Deluxe.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

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But it doesn't even have a battery, nor a charger. So they'd have to buy those, too, if they want to use it. I probably couldn't get more than $50 for it, if that. I don't think that's worth the entertainment I'd get from recording me smashing it and uploading it to YouTube. And the only reason why I don't give it away is because I'm not going to give someone something that can't even be played in its current state, that's just a kick in the balls.

Actually, I'm kinda still skeptical about smashing it, because I might decide to buy a battery and charger for it along with Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2... But I really don't want to spend the money on that. =P

However smashing things is pretty over done. So is smashing things and putting them into a blender. Smashing things and then throwing them into a fire. Smashing things and throwing them into traffic. Smashing things in front of people wanting that thing so badly only for you to crush their dreams.

Still, $50 is pretty good. You could pick up a new Wii game for that much and it's not like the battery, charger and SD card is that much anymore. Probably find them all dirt cheap somewhere used.

Sonic Rivals is pretty decent. Only thing I didn't like it the random quicktime event(s?) and the fact you have to race. Other than that, it felt like the old Genesis games. Still, I'm sure you could find a few other games worth trying on the PSP even if it's just the Tetris Mini.

But smashing things is fun, especially if it's a product of a company that doesn't sit well with you. ;D =P

Like I said, $50 at most. It's unlikely that I'd even get that much. I'd much rather record me smashing it and put it on YouTube. I can get more money easily, but when am I ever going to have another chance to smash a PSP?

And the two Sonic Rivals games are the only games I'd ever play on a PSP. If I want to play Tetris, I'll play Tetris DS or Tetris Party Deluxe.

Tetris was just an example though. I wouldn't just hate on everything because it's not Nintendo, I'm sure there is one or two games you wouldn't mind trying out just to say you did. After that, smash it then if you're not satisfied.

 

[Tyeforce]

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However smashing things is pretty over done. So is smashing things and putting them into a blender. Smashing things and then throwing them into a fire. Smashing things and throwing them into traffic. Smashing things in front of people wanting that thing so badly only for you to crush their dreams.

Still, $50 is pretty good. You could pick up a new Wii game for that much and it's not like the battery, charger and SD card is that much anymore. Probably find them all dirt cheap somewhere used.

Sonic Rivals is pretty decent. Only thing I didn't like it the random quicktime event(s?) and the fact you have to race. Other than that, it felt like the old Genesis games. Still, I'm sure you could find a few other games worth trying on the PSP even if it's just the Tetris Mini.

But smashing things is fun, especially if it's a product of a company that doesn't sit well with you. ;D =P

Like I said, $50 at most. It's unlikely that I'd even get that much. I'd much rather record me smashing it and put it on YouTube. I can get more money easily, but when am I ever going to have another chance to smash a PSP?

And the two Sonic Rivals games are the only games I'd ever play on a PSP. If I want to play Tetris, I'll play Tetris DS or Tetris Party Deluxe.

Tetris was just an example though. I wouldn't just hate on everything because it's not Nintendo, I'm sure there is one or two games you wouldn't mind trying out just to say you did. After that, smash it then if you're not satisfied.

I'm not hating on anything. There just aren't any PSP games, aside from the two Sonic games, that appeal to me.

 

[//RUN.exe]

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But smashing things is fun, especially if it's a product of a company that doesn't sit well with you. ;D =P

Like I said, $50 at most. It's unlikely that I'd even get that much. I'd much rather record me smashing it and put it on YouTube. I can get more money easily, but when am I ever going to have another chance to smash a PSP?

And the two Sonic Rivals games are the only games I'd ever play on a PSP. If I want to play Tetris, I'll play Tetris DS or Tetris Party Deluxe.

Tetris was just an example though. I wouldn't just hate on everything because it's not Nintendo, I'm sure there is one or two games you wouldn't mind trying out just to say you did. After that, smash it then if you're not satisfied.

I'm not hating on anything. There just aren't any PSP games, aside from the two Sonic games, that appeal to me.

the laptop i could come close to understanding

but you want to destroy a perfectly good psp?

the *censored.3.0*? sell that *censored.2.0*.

 

[Tyeforce]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deepnot<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Old picture is old</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

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Like I said, $50 at most. It's unlikely that I'd even get that much. I'd much rather record me smashing it and put it on YouTube. I can get more money easily, but when am I ever going to have another chance to smash a PSP?

And the two Sonic Rivals games are the only games I'd ever play on a PSP. If I want to play Tetris, I'll play Tetris DS or Tetris Party Deluxe.

Tetris was just an example though. I wouldn't just hate on everything because it's not Nintendo, I'm sure there is one or two games you wouldn't mind trying out just to say you did. After that, smash it then if you're not satisfied.

I'm not hating on anything. There just aren't any PSP games, aside from the two Sonic games, that appeal to me.

the laptop i could come close to understanding

but you want to destroy a perfectly good psp?

the *censored.3.0*? sell that *censored.2.0*.

But it's not perfectly good. It has no battery or charger. It may even be broken for all I know. I have no idea, because I can't turn it on!

 

[//RUN.exe]

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I'm not hating on anything. There just aren't any PSP games, aside from the two Sonic games, that appeal to me.

the laptop i could come close to understanding

but you want to destroy a perfectly good psp?

the *censored.3.0*? sell that *censored.2.0*.

But it's not perfectly good. It has no battery or charger. It may even be broken for all I know. I have no idea, because I can't turn it on!

oh.

pretty *censored.2.0* then.

 

[........]

That's a waste to smash it. It can be donated or sold. Don't just destroy it.

It's an older now discontinued laptop, the hard drive has to be smashed anyway, and im not giving away a not even very good laptop without a hard drive.

Oh, well...yeah. Happy smashing!