Why mac? why not windows

dazuck · 06-07-2005, 07:14 PM

Alright, I know I'm going to sound stupid asking this but, here goes. I got interested in putting a carputer in my car a few months ago, and looking back realized that I decided (even though I'm a windows person) to look at mac hardware and software (frontends). Why? What advantage(s) do macs (and the macmini, with the release of other similar computers) have over windows (or linux) systems? Obviously I'm a noob, so please go easy on me.

TimmyM · 06-07-2005, 07:22 PM

You have much luck finding a Mac frontend did ya? How about GPS?

0l33l · 06-07-2005, 07:29 PM

There's no real reason why a MAC is better than a PC. PCs definately have more software.

dazuck · 06-07-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TimmyM

You have much luck finding a Mac frontend did ya? How about GPS?

I mean once a frontend (like CCar) has caught up to some degree to windows frontends and once navigator is available on Macs.

Delivery_Guy · 06-07-2005, 08:37 PM

My opinion is if you can get done what you want on either platform, then it just comes down to which you're more comfortable with. For me, the LAST thing I ever want to have to deal with is my car getting a virus. So, at present, that makes a mac running OS X a better choice.

So, I'd say it's more a question of personal preference than one of which is better.

shizzle · 06-07-2005, 08:38 PM

macs wake from sleep in less than five seconds. They are very stable, and the mini is powerful yet has a low current draw.

Bugbyte · 06-07-2005, 10:22 PM

It's true. There's no suitable front end or GPS software.

If you're a Mac fan, you're doing it for the experiment. If you want a Car PC up and running without fuss, go PC.

Nic · 06-07-2005, 10:51 PM

macs are better in terms of power size and resume times but they are currently lacking in the software dept

gommino · 06-07-2005, 11:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TimmyM

You have much luck finding a Mac frontend did ya? How about GPS?

Personally I'm not interested in using a front end. The Dock is good enough for me. As for GPS, needs improvement, but so far Route 66 has worked fine for me.

As other people have mentioned, the Mac is more stable, and wakes very fast and just works.

Rob.

0l33l · 06-07-2005, 11:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shizzle

macs wake from sleep in less than five seconds. They are very stable, and the mini is powerful yet has a low current draw.

PCs wake up from sleep in 3 seconds according to a member's sig

So... what's your point again?

[edit]: member's name is kiltjim. He's got a 900mhz p3. Ok... so PCs win... yet again

shizzle · 06-07-2005, 11:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 0l33l

PCs wake up from sleep in 3 seconds according to a member's sig

So... what's your point again?

My pc is quick to wake, but not as quick as my mac.

You'd see my point if you had a good mac.

EDIT: IOW prove it

shizzle · 06-07-2005, 11:53 PM

Another thing to think about is power draw during sleep....

0l33l · 06-07-2005, 11:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shizzle

My pc is quick to wake, but not as quick as my mac.

You'd see my point if you had a good mac.

EDIT: IOW prove it

I wouldn't use a mac if it was given to me for free.
Mostly because this site demonstrates the inteligence of the typical mac user, for which the software is designed for.

Quote: Originally Posted by shizzle

Another thing to think about is power draw during sleep....

there are two kinds of sleep. One with the HD on, and one with everything off except the RAM (suspend to ram). Suspend to ram uses negligible amounts of power. You must be thinking of the other sleep method

xBrady · 06-07-2005, 11:59 PM

Mine wakes in 3 seconds. Worrying about viruses? Uh, ok. It sure would be hard for me to get a virus on my computer unless I put it on there on purpose. Then to get one on my carputer, wow, you have got to be good to pull that off.

shizzle · 06-08-2005, 12:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 0l33l

I wouldn't use a mac if it was given to me for free.
Mostly because this site demonstrates the inteligence of the typical mac user, for which the software is designed for.
there are two kinds of sleep. One with the HD on, and one with everything off except the RAM (suspend to ram). Suspend to ram uses negligible amounts of power. You must be thinking of the other sleep method

That idiot has nothing to do with me or any other mac user... it speaks more about your inability to hold a reasonable debate than it does to anyone's intelligence.
So... suspend to ram wakes in 3 seconds? Not on my pc....
And as for viruses, they really aren't much of a concern for any savvy pc user, let alone in a carputer. Although I have had a few on my pc, I dont think Id have to worry about it in the car too much mac or no mac.