[Konvas] Robots (off-topic)

[Mike_Wilkins]

On 19/11/2009, at 5:15 AM, Adam Frey wrote:
> I'm just the opposite - I've had more bad luck with Apple. I'm not  
> sure about Windows 7, but I haven't had any issues with XP or even  
> Vista and plan on upgrading to W7 soon.
>
> The moral of the story is this: If they both have good hardware, a  
> PC is just as stable as a Mac.

Hi Adam,

Just joined this list again after a few years due to all the talk  
about DSLRs and Lomo lenses etc. Looking at putting my Lomo primes on  
my 5DmkII and a 7D (I'm yet to buy). Nice to see a few regular CML  
faces :D

Have to agree about Apple computers. I've had just as many problems  
with Macs as PCs over the years (I've owned 7 personally and had about  
20 in total at different places I've worked). My main source of system  
hangs has been After Effects which I use extensively. Often Open GL  
issues completely freeze the system. Also eSata cards on laptops have  
been pretty hit and miss. Obviously some of the issues are third party  
drivers/hardware, but you can't avoid these no matter what platform  
you're on. The one big differentiator I see is the longevity of the  
mac. Most of my macs are still a useful running machine (at least for  
Word & Web)  after 9 years whereas most of my PCs are in the bin after  
3. I still think macs are way overpriced (particularly in Australia).  
Just my 2 cents worth :D

Cheers

Mike

Mike Wilkins
Shoots/Cuts/Grades
Melbourne, Australia
http://www.vimeo.com/4038574
mikewi at mac.com