Chief Dick Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We have a PC that is about 6 years old. It's getting to the point where I am thinking about replacing it next year. I started a new job in the last few months and we use Mac's there. I love using the Mac versus a PC. I would prefer to buy a Mac. My oldest boy starts kindergarten next year, so I called the school to find out whether they use PC's or Macs. They use PC's. So the question is: Is it better to buy a PC, so the kids can get used to the functionality of a PC, or a Mac, so they can learn both? What say the huddle masses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 buy both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 buy both. I'm poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) I don't think your kid will have trouble using a Mac at home and a PC at school. Kids absorb things a lot easier than adults do. This way, your kid will know how to use both. I am a PC user because it makes things easier for me as they use it at work as well, but I think for your situation that you should go with a Mac. Now I don't know if you're computer savvy or not, but I've found that folks that aren't that into fixing computers, the Mac is a lot easier and user friendly. Personally, if I didn't know how to fix my Windows machine, I don't know how I would get anything done. The Mac is more expensive, but I think it will be less headaches for you. Edited December 18, 2010 by electricrelish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I would go with the Holistic philosophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm poor. first you ask advice and then you put all of these restrictions on the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 once you go mac, you'll never go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm a Microsoft guy. If you want your kids to be able to use your new PC to their fullest, then I wouldn't go with a Mac. JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Get what you feel comfortable using at home. The kids will adapt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosberg34 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) If you get a Mac, be prepared to pay at least double for a similarly configured PC. In fact, you'll probably have to give Steve Jobs one of your legs and your firstborn child as well. But I guess since you say you're poor, a Mac is definitely out of the question. Looks like it is a PC. Edited December 18, 2010 by tosberg34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'm poor. I must be really poor. I've got my kids (7 & 10) using Ubuntu Linux here at the house. They use PCs at school. They've adapted well to both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Install Linux for free and have the best machine available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Buy the Mac and a copy of windows. You can set the machine up to dual boot (extremely easy) or buy a copy of parallels and run windows as a virtual machine. Gets you everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Buy the Mac and a copy of windows. You can set the machine up to dual boot (extremely easy) or buy a copy of parallels and run windows as a virtual machine. Gets you everything you need. Good idea. This is probably the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Buy the Mac and a copy of windows. You can set the machine up to dual boot (extremely easy) or buy a copy of parallels and run windows as a virtual machine. Gets you everything you need. I did this on my iMac. I should've mentioned that but I so rarely use the Windows side that I forgot I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Buy the Mac and a copy of windows. You can set the machine up to dual boot (extremely easy) or buy a copy of parallels and run windows as a virtual machine. Gets you everything you need. I just googled your response and still have no idea what the Fu(k you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I just googled your response and still have no idea what the Fu(k you are talking about. Google Mac os x and boot camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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