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Thanks but I understand it well ;) Posted by AdamB [Email]

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[Profile/Gallery] (more from AdamB) on Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:27:33

In Reply to: Mac speed is not well understood, Ra fe, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:06:01 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

I also know about IPC vs Mhz etc.

Basically a 2.5 Ghz G5 has a hard time against a top of the range AthlonFX/Opteron, even in Photoshop. An app that was previously safe territory for Macs. Single CPU vs. Single CPU, or Dual vs. Dual. (The graph on apple.com is totally bogus. Where is the dual Opteron score? And what kind of ).

As for big time 3D rendering, most all of it is done on either Intel or AMD clusters.

I like OSX and the styling, but Mac hardware just isn't competitive for the price. Also you have to use special versions of gfx cards that are usually more expensive (and the model selection you can chose from is extremely limited). RAM upgrades are also more expensive than for PCs. Some macs you can't even upgrade yourself, because opening them invalidates your warranty. Like in the new Mac Mini. Proprietary hardware just sucks. Especially if you like to upgrade your computer when various components lag behind. It's not exactly better on the software side....

Regards
Adam
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Are Saab drivers more likely to own MacIntosh?, J, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:27:32
- I did it despite ..., JJ, Sat, 29 Jan 2005 00:11:07
- Since 1990, Pat Hurley, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:21:36
- I can only speak for myself >>, Aero~0657, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:44:14
- Had an "apple II+" remember those? eh? ->, michael p, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:29:56
- Mac user since '93 - Saab owner since April n/m, Ken , Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:23:30
- One more reason I will remain a Macintosh user, Ra fe, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:40:40
- I have to use both every day ..., Urby, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 07:16:31
- Only if you're talking about audio equipment :), Schu, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 06:23:16
- Have wondered about this, but suspect there isn't, Noel, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:29:26
- yes! have owned Saabs and Apples since the late 70's, compaqted, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:25:30
- Re: Are Saab drivers more likely to own MacIntosh?, MMM, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:11:29
- not everyone fits the mold;-), steveC, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:48:02
  - Re: not everyone fits the mold;-), Drew in Houston, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:50:59
    - Re: not everyone fits the mold;-), steveC, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 21:02:45
- Love my iPod, but I could never use a Mac, NateinAA, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:21:59
  - Look at the Griffin iTrip, lowbar, Sat, 29 Jan 2005 08:25:05
  - I feel the same, AdamB , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:31:36
    - Have you looked at Apple's new $499 Dell-killer? nm, Ra fe, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:46:40
      - Killing what Dell?, AdamB , Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:34:23
  - Re: Love my iPod, but I could never use a Mac, jblake , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:07:58
    - Thanks for the tip j =) nm, NateinAA, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:36:50
- iPod - yes; Mac- no nm, lowbar, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:43:47
- I have an iPod ... but I also have a PC, Trev, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:52:50
  - Mac mini is a good deal, Greg Abbott , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:18:19
    - It's not exactly a fast computer...., AdamB , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 22:02:22
      - Mac speed is not well understood, Ra fe, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:06:01
        Thanks but I understand it well ;), AdamB , Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:27:33 <-- Viewing This Message
      - But it's a good hook into Mac/OSX, Trev, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:28:51
- A premium?, Jo K, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:04:07
- Re: Are Saab drivers more likely to own MacIntosh?, Scott Paterson , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:31:53
  - Curious: do the weblogs support the poll?, Trev, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:53:51
    - Re: Curious: do the weblogs support the poll?, Scott Paterson , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:15:44
  - High proportion of Mac users, Greg Abbott , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:23:05
    - Re: High proportion of Mac users, scottg, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:28:53
  - Re: Are Saab drivers more likely to own MacIntosh?, Gordon , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 15:27:08
  - I wonder how the browser distribution would look now, AdamB , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:52:35
    - I switched on both platforms..., Scott Paterson , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 15:10:39
      - Re: what about this Linux thing I keep hearing..., t_mokes, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 15:55:10
        Linux and Firefox, kaslop, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:48:25
        LoL. Actually I just used lynx yesterday., saw, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:25:03
        I'm using Linux & Firefox..., berle, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 16:52:35
        Me too, saw, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:16:17
        Re: I'm using Linux & Firefox..., t_mokes, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:10:02
        Re: I'm using Linux & Firefox..., kaslop, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:12:23
        Re: thanks guys! I THINK I understand it more, t_mokes, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:30:38
        They did. It was cup holders they didn't bother with.., saw, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:21:23
        They did. It was cup holders they din', saw, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:21:09
        Re: I'm using Linux & Firefox..., Jeremy R., Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:32:40
        Re: I'm using Linux & Firefox..., jblake , Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:04:37
        Ha great write up:), funny you mentioned that Macs are, steveC, Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:56:46

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