Mac or PC?

Hey everyone, I'm going to be using Pro Tools LE and Iv'e got a budget of about $1500 for a new computer. I was thinking about either an I Mac G5 or a Music XPC. I've never worked on a Mac but I would very much like to learn. I've heard pros and cons for both. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Let me be the first to suggest waiting until the "Mactel" computers drop.

if you wanna spend more money for less power in a nicer package, get a Mac
otherwise get a PC

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RundFyrkant wrote:if you wanna spend more money for less power in a nicer package, get a Mac
otherwise get a PC

...less power?

M.ic P.ro C.rusher wrote:
...less power?

haha! do you run WindowsXP or 10.4.4 in that?
it don't even have a USB för fan!

RundFyrkant wrote:it don't even have a USB för fan!

Exactly what does this mean?

M.ic P.ro C.rusher wrote:

RundFyrkant wrote:it don't even have a USB för fan!

Exactly what does this mean?

less power?

I say go with a Mac, Apple computers are built for mass multimedia use. If you look in most studios, there is a Mac, if you look mostly anywhere, the industry standard is a Mac, because of the power it holds. Think about a dual processor, vs. a single processor chip in the PC. PC, has nothing on the Mac. Yea, a Mac is more expensive, but you get more power for it, unless you customize your PC, to have more power and make it do what it needs to do in the studio. I run with a PC, but I rather have a Mac, but money isn't looking right.

and when it's time to upgrade the mac, throw it all away and buy a completley new one

jaem wrote:YOU WIN!!!!!!!!!


THE MOST ORIGINAL QUESTION OF THE YEAR AWARD!!!!

Now buckle down that helmet and hop on the little yellow bus


if you never need employment after the production stuff dies down i would suggest appling at Lambs farm, they are always hiring ppl like you

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jaem, you're a funny guy. I did post my newbie question in the newbie forum. Instead of mocking my post maybe you could help me with some insight. You're the "expert member" right? Thanks everyone else for the feedback.

There is no answer to your question. Macs and PCs can both get the job done, both are used in professional settings each day for production.

Is the software you want to use for Mac or PC? That may dictate your decision. If the software you want is cross platform (Mac and PC) then a couple of other factors can come into play.

If budget is a concern, PC may be the way to go. A PC built for audio can often be more inexpensive than a Mac. BEWARE, all PCs are not created equally. That Dell (or HP, Compaq ect) that sells for $450 with a monitor, printer and lifetime subscription to Wallpaper Monthly will probably not be the best bet. At best you should go with a PC that is built by a reputible company that specializes in PCs for audio. If that is not an option you should buy one with components that are known to be compatible with audio / production equipment. Digidesign.com's PTLE compatibility page is a great place to look for compatible components. Even if you're not using Digidesign gear, their suggestions are generally good for a solid audio pc. Going with an "off the shelf" PC is a crapshoot. I've seen some that worked well, others that caused nothing but stress.

If your software is cross platform AND budget isn't a huge concern, go with what's around you or what you're comfortable with. I started using Nuendo on a PC when I began working quite a bit with an engineer who was a PC based Nuendo guy. One of my partner's is a Logic/Mac guy and I'm debating going Mac/Logic on my next upgrade to ease compatibility with him.

RundFyrkant wrote:and when it's time to upgrade the mac, throw it all away and buy a completley new one

since when cant you upgrade mac's?

u dont have to get a mac but i perfer mac over pc if u are gonna get a mac i suggest u wait because the imac G5's heat up very fast and the processing on them are not good enough if ur using virtual instraments and plugins so if u plan on goin with a mac get a tower with at least 2.3ghz dual processing

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jaem wrote:YOU WIN!!!!!!!!!


THE MOST ORIGINAL QUESTION OF THE YEAR AWARD!!!!

Now buckle down that helmet and hop on the little yellow bus


if you never need employment after the production stuff dies down i would suggest appling at Lambs farm, they are always hiring ppl like you

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jaem, you're a funny guy. I did post my newbie question in the newbie forum. Instead of mocking my post maybe you could help me with some insight. You're the "expert member" right? Thanks everyone else for the feedback.

ok..fair point......

my advice is to utilize the SEARCH FUNCTION on this forum and you can read 2 sides to a pointless debate....

its about the effecincy of an individual system...

a pc can be great if configured well and so can a mac, conversely both can give you all types of problems