N97972 Loc: Chelan County, Washington

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N97972 Loc: Chelan County, Washington

Here's a link that may be of interest looking for a PC.


https://www.slrlounge.com/best-desktop-computer-for-photo-editing/

ggab Loc: ?

The same is true with Windows X

Steve Whitcomb

I too switched from a PC to a Mac, largely because of virus issues on the PC. Initially I had a MacBook but later switched to an iMac to do my photo work. The advice about the 27 inch monitor is well taken. I continue to use a PC at work for a number of reasons. But I find a better solution for me is to use Windows 10 on my iMac at home running under VM ware. (I am a CPA and find that some financial software is better for PC’s than for Mac’s.)

My only real complaint is that some vendors, Canon in particular, can be slow to upgrade their software when Apple releases a new version of its operating system. I do not know if the same problem exists on the PC side.

More expensive, yes. But both my wife and I are happily drinking the Apple Kool-aid.

jeffhacker Loc: Dallas, Texas

I bought a MacBook Pro about a year ago now and love it. I also have three different PC's, including a Dell XPS 13 which is about the same size. I can tell you that (a) the Apple seems faster, even with an I5 processor instead of the I7 on my Dell, (b) graphics are about the same, and (c) battery life is phenomenal (I have a 512gb SSD on mine). PC graphics have gotten better over the years, but the Apple is still king in that area.

Keen

Every Windows thing I ever owned broke down somewhere between 6 and 18 months after I bought it new. Every Apple thing I ever owned lasted at least 7 years before needing replacement. Forget the Mac, and go with an iPad Pro. It will be smaller, lighter weight, more affordable, and more powerful. If cost is a factor, go with a refurbished item from Apple. It will be almost like new in condition, and have a new warranty. Then check out Affinity Photo for editing.

GreenReaper

I was into PC's from way back when an 8088 was the best thing on the market. I bought a MacBook (late 2008 model) that served me very well and I still have it, although it is now in retirement. It just got to the point it wouldn't handle the load any more. I bought a 13" MacBook Air to replace it and don't regret it one bit. It does everything I need and then some. I run PS, LR, and edit video with Final Cut Pro X, and audio as needed with Audacity. I also have a copy of Affinity Photo loaded and play with it once in awhile. Personally I would never go back to a PC. I can run the MacBook in "clamshell mode" by attaching a separate monitor and wireless keyboard, and I have a wireless mouse. I've got 8 gb ram (some would say thats not enough) and 500 gb SSD. I have several external drives I use for storage and back up. Just my thoughts, you have to go in the direction that you feel most comfortable.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

That’s true if your data is in the iCloud. Which is also true with a PC. I also share data between my iPhone, iPad and PC through my LR cloud.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Best Buy just had a sale on Apple laptops (the new one) $800.00

Love buy apples. Look at the picture on a 27"

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

I've been on Mac's since I was knee high to a grasshopper.

Have gone through several MacBook Pro's. I'm sorry they don't have the 17" model any longer. Still have one I use as a backup after buying a newer MacBook Pro.

Get one with SSD drive. Much faster and less chance of data corruption.

Try to get as much memory as you can afford.

For backup, get Carbon Copy Cloner software. Only for Mac's and backs everything up.

photoam Loc: Fergus Falls, MN

Seems to me the question of Mac vs Windows computer borders on religion.
There are Mac zealots like me.
There are Windows/PC zealots—those others, on the Dark Side.

It all depends on which system you have been raised on, or which you have been using and are facile with.

rickster

I have an iMac and use it for emails and the internet, but ended up buying a new gamer Laptop PC with Windows 10 and a 256 SSD and a 1 TB hard drive. What I like much better about the PC is the filing system. the Apple filing system is arcane to me. As you go thru many hundreds of photos, it is really nice to have the image number shown below the photo to differentiate it from the similar, but not as good photos. The only way to see the image number on the iMac is to clic properties for each photo!! No way. I use the pc exclusively for photos and rarely use it on the internet.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

The Mac screen is the thing for me when it comes to photos. I store on external hard drives. Any inconvenience this can be does not compare to using the Apple screen on working or looking at the pictures. I believe my laptop on showing the pictures to people helps to sell them(The screen is so good) and the 27" big Mac is great to work on.

The only drawback is cost and today the good Windows machines ( still use one) are getting up to Mac.

jayluber Loc: Phoenix, AZ

Mac vs PC. Mac more expensive for similar - but consider the quality of the monitor you get with the Mac vs having to purchase a similar monitor for PC. Mac has some drawbacks if you like to customize file structures and some other housekeeping items, but I far prefer it to my PC. Yo can always run Win 10 on your Mac if the need arises. I love my 27" 4.2 gig i7, Retina, Radeon Pro 580 8192 MB, with 40 ram.

woodworkerman Loc: PA to FL

I own a fast desktop Windows PC capable of desktop and online gaming, 2 PC laptops, 2-27" Macs, a Mac Powerbook, 4 iPads of various generations, and 2 recent iPhones.

I gave my Window's desktop to my son to use for his kids to because their schools have Window's machines. I also gave one PC laptop to a grandchild for the same reason. I kept one PC laptop because it also has touch screen capabilities and I occasionally use it with my college classes.

I gave one 27" Mac and an iPad to a grandson to use because he is highly creative and the Mac and iPad enhance that in him.

I'm typing this reply on my newest 27" Mac with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB memory, 5K display and 4 TB internal drive, and 13 TB external drives.

When I use my Windows machines regularly, there usually are 1 to 3 software updates from Microsoft per month.

For my Macs, there are usually 2 or 3 updates per year.

For the 100's of students I have taught, new students are always up and running and totally at ease with the complete Mac interface faster than with all the intricacies involved in learning the Windows interface.

Some would argue that the command line interface is important if they want to be a power PC user. I have programmed since 1967 and have walked that path, too. BTW, the Mac has a command line interface for those who want to use it.

There are diehard users on both sides of the isle. I have only updated my Mac twice since January.

That's my 2 cents.