Mac no questions. I purchased my first MBP in july and it has seriously changed my life. In terms of running CAD, i run it using bootcamp which is better then using a parallel program (running dual operating systems at the same time). Dec 15, 2016 - Autodesk introduces AutoCAD 2017 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2017 for. Since the mid-1980s is which PC platform is best, Mac or Windows. Yeah macs more money but they are seriously a better computer. My gf whos also an architect has an hp. Its ok but when i use her computer i def miss my mac. As i see it theres only 3 downsides with macs. Like i said they are a lot more money then pcs. 2- you have to get legit programs. 3- when running windows with bootcamp, you have to partition your hard drive and you cant move files from your pc side to your mac side. I usually have an sd card in the memory card slot that i use to transfer files from mac with pc. And having to always reboot in either operating system sucks but its a small price to pay for peace of mind that you have a well built machine. I run Archicad and all my graphic work on a Mac and I would have it no other way. I've run the same on a PC, working for someone else (someone cheaper) and definitely saw the difference. It crashed so regularly, I became totally obsessed with saving my work every minute. The person who complained earlier about slow iMACs should enlighten their office that iMACs aren't designed for CAD and graphic work. I find it entertaining that as architects, many of us spend a lot of our time trying to convince people to spend more for better quality, but we're like cheap clients in the way the field has stuck to AutoCAD and PCs. I use PCs because of compatibility (Autocad and 3D Studio). Using Photoshop, Illustrator, etc., are identical on both machines, so you get 0 benefit on a Mac (not using the OS while in either software). So it comes down to: 1. Macs are pretty, well built 2. Warranty (Macs still suck, and running bootcamp you won't get any support - can't verify the latter, though) 3. OS - if most of the work you are doing is in bootcamp, that pretty much means you are paying for the pretty design, nothing more Personally, I'll pay more for better design. BUT until their tech support is on par and there aren't compatibility issues, I'll stick with my Dell's. Oakley - I hear you, but it is about proficient business practices. I'd love a Mac, but won't spend more for something that has less support and is not compatible with the industry. I own and operate a PC computer building and network installing company during my off hours as an architect. I've been building PC's and networks from scratch since I was in high school. So I know my way around computers. Even though I build PC's for people, my own personal computer at home is a Macbook Pro. I use my mac for all of my graphic and internet needs. I boot up windows on my macbook whenever i need to do any autocad outside of work. Simply put, the new intel-based mac's are PC's as well as they can natively boot Windows. When they first came out, a macbook pro with windows XP was benchmarked as the fastest PC ever. (I still get a kick out of that) If you plan on using the computer alot, spend a little more money and get a MAC. It will save you hours of headaches in the future. The operating system is much more stable and user friendly. I have only ever seen my or any other person's MAC crash once in 4 years. Anyone who hates MACs usually doesnt have an understanding of how computers work and generally doesnt even have a reason to hate them other than they are simply different. Controversely, If you do decide to go with a PC. Don't buy from any big box computer company like HP. The only real benifit is the customer service you get with them (or lack there of).
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