PC or MAC for processing photos
Nov 9, 2012 18:07:45 #
gman7403
Loc: Illinois
After retiring from my job as a police detective I took a job as campus police for our local junior college. The college will buy employees computers at college discounted rates and then make automatic deductions from your check over a twelve month period, interest free. Needless to say I am going to take advantage of this policy. What does anyone suggest. I have heard MACs are better for processing pictures but in reading online comparisons they are pretty even or give PC a slight egde in some catagories. I'm not much of a gamer so that PC edge doesn't matter to me at all. I currently own a PC and have PS Elements 10 for PC. Would it even be worth switching to MAC and then reinvesting in programs? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Nov 9, 2012 18:20:38 #
Absolutely a MAC for photos.
I still have my PC for certain applications, but for photos there is no contest.
I still have my PC for certain applications, but for photos there is no contest.
Nov 9, 2012 18:27:58 #
gman7403 wrote:
After retiring from my job as a police detective I... (show quote)
So that I can better understand what you mean by "processing pictures", can you provide the link to this online comparison you read?
Nov 9, 2012 18:27:59 #
Jazzed
Loc: SF Bay Area
I prefer the MAC. Though running the same program on each will yield the same results. But, iPhoto which is built into the MAC has some great tools for, lightening shadows, darkening highlights, exposure, saturation, redeye, straightening, cropping, etc... I only use photoshop for more extreme repairs, and even then I prefer some of iPhotos tools, so I always start there. I think Apple hardware and software are more stable, and having used each for over 25 years, I've never had to get virus software for my Mac's. Each PC release is a little closer to the MAC. It's like comparing a nice camera to a cheap camera, they both can produce a nice picture. But, one will outlast the other as it's built better and will be more trouble free and last longer. Sorry, just my belief.
Nov 9, 2012 18:32:47 #
Jazzed wrote:
I prefer the MAC. Though running the same program ... (show quote)
Don't ever be sorry for your belief... it makes you sound unsure! :-)
Nov 9, 2012 18:35:38 #
Jazzed
Loc: SF Bay Area
I am sure! I just know there a lot of die hard PC users, that would never consider switching, even to a superior product.
Nov 9, 2012 18:37:55 #
treehugger
Loc: Eastern Idaho Highlands
I am absolutly certin that one or the other will meet your needs. Just go with the one that suits you.
I operate with two Imacs, two MacBook Pro's, and one lonley little HP/PC sitting in the corner.
I operate with two Imacs, two MacBook Pro's, and one lonley little HP/PC sitting in the corner.
Nov 9, 2012 18:54:14 #
gman7403
Loc: Illinois
Mdorn,
The camparison was not specifically about the computer's ability to process pictures. It was general operations of each computer. I simply did a google search. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/22/pcs-vs-macs-who-wins-battle-today/
The camparison was not specifically about the computer's ability to process pictures. It was general operations of each computer. I simply did a google search. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/22/pcs-vs-macs-who-wins-battle-today/
Nov 9, 2012 19:15:58 #
gman7403 wrote:
Mdorn,
The camparison was not specifically about the computer's ability to process pictures. It was general operations of each computer. I simply did a google search. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/22/pcs-vs-macs-who-wins-battle-today/
The camparison was not specifically about the computer's ability to process pictures. It was general operations of each computer. I simply did a google search. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/22/pcs-vs-macs-who-wins-battle-today/
I'm not one to fault individual choices: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon vs brand x-- or Mac vs PC. I work on both: PC at work for financials & Mac at home for photo storage and maintenance. I've edited using both and I personally prefer the Mac. I switched about 18 months ago and have not been sorry.
Nov 9, 2012 19:53:41 #
gman7403 wrote:
Mdorn,
The camparison was not specifically about the computer's ability to process pictures. It was general operations of each computer. I simply did a google search. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/22/pcs-vs-macs-who-wins-battle-today/
The camparison was not specifically about the computer's ability to process pictures. It was general operations of each computer. I simply did a google search. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/22/pcs-vs-macs-who-wins-battle-today/
Okay... so your post is not about processing photos... According to your link, there is no clear winner, and I would have to agree. Good luck with your decision.
Nov 10, 2012 05:44:07 #
I do not think it matters PC or MAC. Your monitor might matter more. You will matter the most. It is the chef, not the pots and pans that make the meal.
Nov 10, 2012 05:52:36 #
Gone all the way.....iPad,MacBook,iPhone and iMac 27" Monitor all work together
best of all no Virus.....
best of all no Virus.....
Nov 10, 2012 05:59:39 #
gman7403 wrote:
After retiring from my job as a police detective I... (show quote)
Very simply it really doesn't matter. Mac Vs PC is like Canon Vs Nikon. It's a matter of personal choice. To edit pictures they both use the SAME PROGRAMMES, the computer has nothing to do with it. Now watch the argument start
Nov 10, 2012 06:05:03 #
wbgrice wrote:
Gone all the way.....iPad,MacBook,iPhone and iMac 27" Monitor all work together
best of all no Virus.....
best of all no Virus.....
Sorry but the "no virus" myth regarding Mac's is exactly that. If you run windows programmes on a Mac (which most people do these days) you are still liable to get a virus - FACT!
Nov 10, 2012 06:06:37 #
Since switching to Mac (made for graphics) Products I have had zero problems.....my pc's were always locking up or had a virus.....
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