Microsoft/Android operating systems VS Macs

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jdreibelbis

Taking the plunge and buying a new computer. Curious as to what operating system is the best for filmmaking. I'm shooting on a Canon DSLR. not sure if that matters. I guess the question really boils down to what editing program is preferred. I really like Apple products, but despise the following they have. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
 
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FYI: Android is mainly used on mobile devices like mobile phones.

It doesn't really matter which way you run. You can do it well with either. If you have a preference swing that way. I swing the IBM way, you may swing the Apple way.

Though, that being said, it depends if you have any software preferences. Not all software is available on both platforms. Eg. Final Cut Pro is only available on apple and AFAIK Avid is only available on IBM. A lot of programs though are available on both.
 
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Avid is available on both platforms. Most high level software is available cross-platform, with the exception of FCP, simply because FCP is used to drive sales of the Apple platform, to an extent.

It really boils down to the OS you prefer. I'd also suggest if you use and like Apple products, Apple is a better fir for you - Apple products sync seamlessly with Apple computers, I can't say the same for Windows.

Not using a product because you don't like the attitude of some of its users is an odd philosophy, I must say..
 
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PC will get you a lot more bang for your buck but at the end of the day it comes down to what you're used to.
I just invested a fair amount in a high-end PC with Windows 7 for music creation.
 
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jax_rox said:
Avid is available on both platforms. Most high level software is available cross-platform, with the exception of FCP, simply because FCP is used to drive sales of the Apple platform, to an extent.

It really boils down to the OS you prefer. I'd also suggest if you use and like Apple products, Apple is a better fir for you - Apple products sync seamlessly with Apple computers, I can't say the same for Windows.

Not using a product because you don't like the attitude of some of its users is an odd philosophy, I must say..
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haha I just feel like everyone and their mother ran out and got a Mac because it was shiny and matched their fancy phone.
 
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I would say a PC. Apple fanboys will obviously disagree and complain about viruses and how slow PC's are, but if you buy a high end gaming line PC that has anti-virus you'll be better off than Apple anyday!
 
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jdreibelbis said:
haha I just feel like everyone and their mother ran out and got a Mac because it was shiny and matched their fancy phone.
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Certainly not true of everyone!

Well before the iPhone ever existed, Macs were the only serious computer of choice for most creative higher-end professionals, particularly in the fields of photography, music, DTP and even video editing. This was because Macs were far more stable and reliable than Windows machines. This is less true today than it once was but many professionals still feel the build quality of Macs (Mac Pros) is worth the extra cost as their livelihoods depend on it. Mac Pros are seriously overdue an update though, so currently windows machines can provide more processing power for lower cost.

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Joshua Lloyd said:
I would say a PC. Apple fanboys will obviously disagree and complain about viruses and how slow PC's are, but if you buy a high end gaming line PC that has anti-virus you'll be better off than Apple anyday!
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I'd make the same argument against PC recommendations from PC fan folks... it's not a Mac/PC thing... it's an interface thing and a previous investment thing. I am an apple fanboy, and have recommended PC/Windows on many occasions as the best solution for the INDIVIDUAL case, which is how these things have to be considered.

I have had many Macintosh computers in my household, the vast majority of them before the iPhone existed, so I didn't run out for that... I wanted to do video - and as has been mentioned, at one point in time, that simply didn't exist on the Windows platform (This was before Avid bought Videoshop from DIVA -- although, that was Mac first/only as well). I have a software and hardware investment in the Apple platform that I don't want to repurchase... it's currently cheaper for me to get a new Macintosh that it would be to move to the windows platform for me due to the re-investment (I'm also much more comfortable with Unix than MSDOS and spend a good amount of time working in a text based interface)... so I reiterate my question to the OP:

How much do you have invested in software/hardware for either platform currently? How much experience do you have with each? Which feels more comfortable for you to use (perhaps you need to go to a Best Buy and get some hands on experience with each of them to get a better feel for you decision. You'll be using the interface constantly as the arbiter of your computing experience -- get the one that fits YOU; not me, or anyone else.
 
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I just spent £1200 on JUST the computer (not screen + sound etc) and I got an i7 quad core 3.6ghz processor, 16 gigs of RAM, a Gigabyte UP4 motherboard and a 2nd hand xfx 6850 "Black Edition" gpu from a friend. I built this PC myself.

So to add to my previous comment, I recommend that you build your own computer too, you'll save about 25% or more.
 
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