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Drakedurbin
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Well, there are a lot of commericals about Macs and Pc's and I wantta know. What is a Mac? And how is it any different from a PC? I heard from somewhere that Mac doesn't have internet, but I just now heard about a Mac ban so they must have internet too, so I really have no clue. In fact, I've never even seen a Mac....

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Ernie15
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What is a Mac?


It's a different brand of computer that some will say is better than the PC. Others will argue that PCs are better.

And how is it any different from a PC?


You'd have to use one to see the difference. It isn't easy to explain! Generally, though, Macs are faster and have better gameplay. Again, that is an arguable point.

Is this really Popular Media though?
Drakedurbin
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I'm pretty sure it is. And I know it's hard to explain. That's why I didn't ask it in a chatroom. And I meant "specifically what is a Mac?" I know the arguement. Andybody with a tv with 2 channels has seen the commericals.

shayneii
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I just now heard about a Mac ban so they must have internet too


A MAC ban is a type of ban, which bans a "MAC adress" which is attached to a computer. Here is more information: source: Wikipedia.

Generally, though, Macs are faster and have better gameplay.


Depends on the specifications. There are so many varieties of Mac's and PC's. Basically... Mac's have a different operating system than PC's, they run on Mac OS X. Use this analogy:

PC's are to Macs...
as
Windows Vista is to Mac OS X. (operating system)

Mac's are billed as being easier to use/more user friendly, and easier to do stuff like editing videos, sharing pictures and stuff than on a PC.
Green12324
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Skarrface
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I WANNA SNOW LEOPARD!!! Lol i had to say that.

Danstanta
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Heh that pretty much answers you're question but in a short version. A different computer/technology company mostly made for work. Nothing very different from hp or windows/dell

buzzmerin
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a mac is a computer company like P.C. They are faster then windows, don't get near as many viruses, and can use microsoft programs faster than using them on a P.C. The only problem with them is there are games you can't play on them.

buzzmerin
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apple is the name of the company.

Drakedurbin
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Thanks, green. That's probably the most helpful thing somebody's told me on this site thusfar. And I guess I have seen a sort of Mac before... heck, my parents have 'em. Iphones. I messed around with 'em. They're alright. Not sure I'd sell my pc for a mac though....

klint26
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I own a mac and a pc and i like the pc better! I can download stuff like games off the internet with a pc, but not with my mac =(

x_soccerkid_x
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they are two different brands of computers
but i don't know anything about them so this probably isn't doing any help to you

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well depending on wether or not your going into high performance gaming you may want either a pc or a mac. The average pc is most likly worse than a mac. But if you were to go for a alienware or any other type of gaming pc then you surpress mac. And actually macs were origanly made for buisnesses and a pc (personal computer) well that says it all.

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Mac is a computer that is better than a PC in many ways. I also want a Mac because they look cool, they are fast, they run PC programs, they are light and don't need a PC box, they also have sleek designs, and they are just awesome. Too bad they're expensive...

http://ladg.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/mac-pc.png?w=384&h=434
Mac and PC guy.

Funny Mac and PC image
http://www.themaclawyer.com/uploads/image/mac%20vs%20pc%207.jpg

Future mac?
http://www.geekologie.com/2008/01/02/mac-tablet.jpg

Present Mac
http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/apple_imac_side_by_side_comparison.jpg

TotallySane
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This is the most accurate comparison between a Mac and a PC.

TotallySane
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And here is the picture I forgot to post.

http://www.backwater-productions.net/_images/_Funny/Mac_vs_PC.jpg

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