not all PCs will be able to run OS X... 'legally'.
Right now you can download a hacked beta of OS X that runs on any PC, we did it here at the company, unfortunately only the operating systems works at the moment, none of the software/applications work because they need to be compiled for Intel chips.

AS for the PC Macs, when they arrive, they'll only be able to run on certain PCs that apple will sell, of course there'll be a hack for this and you'll be able to run it on any PC, BUT you'll need to have hardware(sound card, video card,etc) that's supported by Apple otherwise you might not be able to find drivers for it.

So my advice is, either buy the MAC, or find versions of the software you'll use (or equivalent) for Windows and buy a top of the line PC (my dell XPS kicks ass)

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I haven't worked with a Mac in Long Time and I don't know how stable and reliable a Mac based system is versus a Micro$hit based system, that can be a Huge differece when you rely on you computer to do your Job.

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same thing, u have nothing to worry about in that department.

X@vier

Bainaman wrote:

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@ X...

Are you talking about pc's using like an emulator to run mac programs???

Like......I have Virtual PC for mac......I run XP and 2000 with it........off of my mac. I'm not a big fan......but at least it gets me by. Is that the sort of thing you're talking about?

Pro Tools can has a PC version.......But I'm still leaning towards the Mac. I'm still researching....so....we'll see.

Thanks for your help!

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no no....I'm talking about buying OS X and being able to install it on ur PC not using any virtual program. On the last keynotes that Steve J put up just around the release of tiger, he did the whole presentation of the new OS on a PC (hardware), the main reason for this is that the old company that use to make the PowerPC Processor(IBM) couldn't keep the heat down on them and if u have ever worked with a G5 u know that this computers can heat up a room nicely during winter time :P. Apple has desiced to go with Intel because the speed of their processors are just as fast and they can control the heat, by summer next year u will be able to buy a PC with OS X already installed on them.

take a look at this link http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/06/07/wwdc.html


X@vier

Bainaman wrote:

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God wrote:
Bainaman wrote: I'm looking for an iMac with these specs Specifications 2GB DDR400 SDRAM - 2 DIMMs 400GB Serial ATA drive SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW) Keyboard & Mouse + Mac OS X - U.S. English None 56Kbps Modem 20-inch widescreen LCD 2GHz PowerPC G5 ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR Video Memory AirPort Extreme Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR I've looked at a couple of sites now.......so I'm looking at around $3000. I'm just wondering if any of the forolanders work at a place that can hook it up......or like foro god said.......anyone got one that fell of the back of the truck?!?!? Dude why a Mac ? for 3K you can do better ona windows Base computer.

Music programs. That's why.
They Mac's are the industry standard and are more reliable. Their chips also eliminate a lot of headaches such as latency........and what not.........

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bro, let me tell u something, macs being better than pc's is a thing of the pass, like god said with all the money u r going to spend on a Mac u can get a top of the line PC.
Another thing, I don't know if u have heard but OS X is already runing on PC's meaning that a pc will be able to run any program u may have on a mac, like Pro Tools ;).

X@vier

One of the guys here said to just buy the standard 512 MB RAM from Apple and then buy standard PC3200 RAM from any store(the 1.5 GB will cost you about 120 dollars, so you'll save about 500 dollars there).

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At the office we use Mac for everything (laptops, desktops, servers), we've got some sweet deals with apple, so I'll see what the 'real price' for this model is. Bainaman wrote: I'm looking for an iMac with these specs Specifications 2GB DDR400 SDRAM - 2 DIMMs 400GB Serial ATA drive SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW) Keyboard & Mouse + Mac OS X - U.S. English None 56Kbps Modem 20-inch widescreen LCD 2GHz PowerPC G5 ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR Video Memory AirPort Extreme Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR I've looked at a couple of sites now.......so I'm looking at around $3000. I'm just wondering if any of the forolanders work at a place that can hook it up......or like foro god said.......anyone got one that fell of the back of the truck?!?!?

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Thank You!

I actually know what they go for. I work for a company that deals them to the government......We get the totaly decked out Power Mac G5 for about $2000........Retail....like $5000 +

I can't buy from my company though......they're being tight...

 

confundida wrote:

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IM GOING TO SEND THESE SPECS TO SOME GUY THAT I KNOW AT BEST BUY HEAD OFFICE LET SEE WAT E CAN COME UP WITH!!!

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Thanks!!!

Any little bit helps.

 

God wrote:

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Bainaman wrote: God wrote: Bainaman wrote: I'm looking for an iMac with these specs Specifications 2GB DDR400 SDRAM - 2 DIMMs 400GB Serial ATA drive SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW) Keyboard & Mouse + Mac OS X - U.S. English None 56Kbps Modem 20-inch widescreen LCD 2GHz PowerPC G5 ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR Video Memory AirPort Extreme Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR I've looked at a couple of sites now.......so I'm looking at around $3000. I'm just wondering if any of the forolanders work at a place that can hook it up......or like foro god said.......anyone got one that fell of the back of the truck?!?!? Dude why a Mac ? for 3K you can do better ona windows Base computer. Music programs. That's why. They Mac's are the industry standard and are more reliable. Their chips also eliminate a lot of headaches such as latency........and what not......... What I would do....check in the USA in buffalo....one day trip....you can save couple hundred bucks.... just remember keep it in ur trunk...

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With my luck man......I don't know if I wanna do that.

But I'll keep it in mind.............not a bad idea.

Anyone else that can help?!?!?

 

God wrote:

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Bainaman wrote: I'm looking for an iMac with these specs Specifications 2GB DDR400 SDRAM - 2 DIMMs 400GB Serial ATA drive SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW) Keyboard & Mouse + Mac OS X - U.S. English None 56Kbps Modem 20-inch widescreen LCD 2GHz PowerPC G5 ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR Video Memory AirPort Extreme Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR I've looked at a couple of sites now.......so I'm looking at around $3000. I'm just wondering if any of the forolanders work at a place that can hook it up......or like foro god said.......anyone got one that fell of the back of the truck?!?!? Dude why a Mac ? for 3K you can do better ona windows Base computer.

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Music programs. That's why.

They Mac's are the industry standard and are more reliable. Their chips also eliminate a lot of headaches such as latency........and what not.........

Bainaman wrote:

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I'm looking for an iMac with these specs




Specifications






2GB DDR400 SDRAM - 2 DIMMs
400GB Serial ATA drive
SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW)
Keyboard & Mouse + Mac OS X - U.S. English
None
56Kbps Modem
20-inch widescreen LCD
2GHz PowerPC G5
ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR Video Memory
AirPort Extreme
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
I've looked at a couple of sites now.......so I'm looking at around $3000. I'm just wondering if any of the forolanders work at a place that can hook it up......or like foro god said.......anyone got one that fell of the back of the truck?!?!?

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Dude why a Mac ? for 3K you can do better ona windows Base computer.

Bainaman wrote:

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I'm looking for an iMac with these specs Specifications 2GB DDR400 SDRAM - 2 DIMMs 400GB Serial ATA drive SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW) Keyboard & Mouse + Mac OS X - U.S. English None 56Kbps Modem 20-inch widescreen LCD 2GHz PowerPC G5 ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR Video Memory AirPort Extreme Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR I've looked at a couple of sites now.......so I'm looking at around $3000. I'm just wondering if any of the forolanders work at a place that can hook it up......or like foro god said.......anyone got one that fell of the back of the truck?!?!?

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I know pretty much alot about computers but I've never heard of a feature called "None"..lol

PM EL REP THATS ALL IM SAYING