Hi, my name is Meck, and I’m a PC.
(half of my readers just had a seizure)
But, but why? I’ll tell you why! Because of you.
Just so we’re clear, I’d be more than happy to not have any conversation ever in the past present or future about computer operating systems. Because I really don’t care. If I had it my way I’d just sit here tweeting and posting to my blog with my lappy happily humming away. But noooooOOOoooooo. Macs had to start with the name calling. Not nice. And when people aren’t nice, Meck has to slap a bitch. So you see, they forced my hand.
At the beginning of summer, I started dating a guy who is an avid Mac user. If I were to, oh I don’t know, stab him, after one of his particularly annoying rants about why Macs are better, I’m pretty sure tiny little glowing apples would drip out of his chest where blood should be.
And you know what? I get it. I get why he, a tight black t-shirt wearing self-employed web designer, would want a Mac. I just can’t understand why I should want one. Someone please tell me a good reason why a casual computer user like myself needs a Mac?
totally not trying too hard
I can’t even look at my lappy without the boyfriend, or his roommate, or their ever growing army of Mac minions, making some snide comment about it. It’s difficult to interpret what’s being said through their whiny nasally bitching, but I’m pretty sure it goes something like this:
Oooo look guys, there’s Meck’s laptop.
A gateway?! I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
Me too. Let’s make fun of her!
Totally. Computing on a PC is like drinking Franzia box of wine when you could be having Estancia.
I know, right.
Hey after we’re done putting her in her place, let’s watch that Steve Jobs press conference again!
And have a circle jerk?
And then go to American Apparel?!
Dude!
*white boy fist bumps*
To a certain extent they have a point about my lappy. It’s loud. It runs hot. But it’s also 3 years old and cost me $500. Show me where I can get a new appletop for $500. Anyone? Bueller?
You know what I look for in a computer? Internet, Word Processor, Excel. That’s all I need from my PC. To access the web and write my little stories and occasionally be brave enough to balance my checkbook. Why on earth do I need a BMW when I’m only driving to and from work?
But what about virsuses blabbity blabbity bloopity? You’re right. PC’s get viruses. But there is also software that protects your compy against them. It costs about $70 a year if you are buying the updates (and you don’t need to buy the updates). Can anyone tell me where I can get a Macbook for $710? Still waiting….
But Macs have a superior operating system (and they’ll suck your dick, too)! To you maybe. You know what is a superior system to me? The one that I am used to and have been using my whole life. Sure, I can navigate my way around a Mac. But I fly through a PC, making spreadsheets my bitch and filing in a system that makes sense. I could learn a new system that has more pretty colors and is “sleeker” but I don’t need want to. Besides, how good can it be when every time I try to check my email on a Mactop I get that goddamned rainbow pinwheel spinning for an hour. You can’t hypnotize me, Mac, I see that you aren’t working. (Furthermore, I don’t even have a dick).
But, merrrr, better quality, lasts longer. Yea, sometimes. Sometimes it makes sense to spend a lot upfront and get more for your dollar in the long run. But sometimes that’s also a justification of businesses who are hocking a brand that is made of the same materials and does the same thing (e.g. almost everything associated with the word “luxury”). Although for anyone obsessed with brands, or technology for that matter, does it really make a difference how long it lasts? Before it dies you are going to want a newer, shinier model anyway.
So guess what 99% of Mac users. I’m calling your bluff. You all are the computer world equivalent of the bitch with overprocessed highlights carrying a logo emblazoned Louis Vuitton bag. You’re not computer snobs, you’re trend whores.
I’m not a graphic designer, I don’t edit videos, and I don’t need a Mac. Although after I publish this post, I might need a new boyfriend.
I agree. I spent $800 on an awesome PC vs the $3000+ I would have spent on a Mac with the same capabilities. No need to pay an extra $2200 to be cool (for which I can get 2.5 LV Speedy bags).
I got a Mac a few years ago because I was spending way too much time maintaining my PC and not nearly as much time using it. But really I don’t give a fuck what anyone else uses because I won’t help you with any computer problem unless money or sex is involved. No need for name calling on either side really.
Skew, you know I love your writing. And even as a Mac user, this rant was still amusing to read, until the last 2 paragraphs. Too far. My argument?
So anyone who happens to enjoy something that is popular or “trendy” is a trendwhore? Interesting.
I like musicals, harry potter, my mac, the Steelers, and singing at all times. I will like them if no one likes them, and I will like them if everyone likes them.
Trendy or not, I will always love the Steelers.
Trendy or not, I will always be a musical nut.
Trendy or not, I will always think HP is one of the best series ever written.
Trendy or not, I will use a mac bc that’s my preference.
To equivelate my likes to being whorish isnt just wrong, it is stupid and ignorant.
Some people like things bc they are trends. Some people like things because they enjoy them more than other things.
Its silly to say “EWWW you like MACS? SO MANY PEOPLE LIKE MACS. That means you are a Trendwhore!” Everyone likes things that are “trendy.” Not you?
What do you do? Twitter (check-TRENDY) Blog (check-TRENDY)… are you a trendwhore, or do you just enjoy these things because they make you happy?
Everyone is influenced by their culture,whether they follow trends, or those very trends make them go in the opposite direction (like spiting books just bc they’re popular).
Keep writing, the site is really great, and I’ll continue reading. Loved when you went to Brazil.
Skew,
I never said I wasn’t a trend/brand whore. We all are. But at least Im willing to admit that the purchases I make are based on what’s current as much as what’s quality and economical (H&M anyone?). I don’t put up a front of reasons to justify spending twice as much for a comparable product. For me to buy an 1800 macbook on my salary – a front is exactly what it would be. Most Mac owners needed a computer, but they WANTED a Mac.
I’m willing to bet that the majority of people who own Macs bought them because they became trendy. Maybe the operating system is “better” for you, but spending so much to get it means there is probably something else at play. I know you didn’t rush to the store because all the cool kids have Macs. But you didn’t grow up with or learn computing on a Mac. So why the switch? You probably saw it on tv, or heard about how much “better” it was from the army of fanboys, or were all oooo look, pretty colors! And now you own one and you love it. Good for you. If the term trend insults you, go with being influenced by popular culture or whatever you’d like to call it. Everyone is allowed to like what they like. Even brands. The whole debate is very Coke vs. Pepsi.
Which brings me back to the point of the post. I have a PC and I like it. Since almost every Mac user I know had to make fun of it just on principle, I felt justified in stricking back.
Would you like me very much if I was all: I can’t believe you’re carrying that bag from Target *eyeroll* this Coach bag is crafted from better quality materials. Or: Dude, you drive a Ford? I bet it breaks down ALL THE TIME hahaha. No one would do that, because it’s super douchey. BUT MAC USERS DO IT ALL THE TIME.
Macs are a computer, not a religion. You don’t win a special ticket during the rapture for converting a certain number of heathens. So if Mac users would leave me alone about my preferences, I’d be more than happy to do the same. Like I said, how people choose to compute makes no difference to me, but it seems to matter a lot to Macs users.
True, I do agree, and forgot to mention, that not cool of your boyfriends friends to make fun of you for your PC. I could imagine that getting old. My boy’s friends are the same way, so I feel your frustration, can visualize the situation, and am surprised you didn’t throw their macbooks at them.
–sidenote, I bought my Mac because I had 3 dif laptops in the space of 5 years that all ended up getting viri (viruses?)despite protection, broke down, and I somehow spent an hour and a half on the phone with some person in India who COULDNT SPELL MY 11-LETTER, 6-VOWEL LAST NAME FOR ALL THE SAND IN SAID COUNTRY. Was sick, and tired of that. Needed a change.
Apple- I have gone in once, and said this is what is wrong, please fix for me, and they do. no charge. no hour and a half, hair-pulling tedious conversation with someone in a foreign country who can’t spell my last name without saying “G? G as in Dad?!”.SQUEEEEE!! Worth the extra money for me.
So True. WELL SAID.
Screw Macs. PC for life. PC for all of us little people who enjoy being the master of what we know. Hmph.
For all of us little people who enjoy being the master of what we know?
Just how well do you know Windows? Have you ever swapped out a hard drive or installed new RAM?
What is amusing is how many of those who slam Apple have never really used one before. Yet many of those who know enough to get by with Windows actually try OSX and they are surprised at how friendly their operating system is. Like a previous comment stated, I became tired of maintaining the system rather than actually using it.
Plus, there’s no reason to spend 1800 on a MacBook. Then the whole “capabilities” match, well, let’s just say that I’m sure I could accomplish just as much with lower-end capabilities on my MacBook.
The last item would simply be, yeah anybody could buy any computer, but where does brand loyalty come into play? People continued to buy American made cars because that’s just what they did. Over time people broke away and bought foreign made cars, in my opinion they saved money in the long run due to less maintenance and better fuel economy. Now GM has suddenly come out saying they have better mileage vehicles than Toyota and Honda. Why now? Why weren’t you doing this years ago when you were LOSING the battle and probably too late to win the war, without your tax dollars. Same could be applied to Apple and Microsoft. My opinion revolves around the idea that Apple responds to consumer concerns and desires while Microsoft would continue cranking out the same old shit. Between Windows 95 and XP I saw zero improvements other than what the industry was improving outside of Microsoft’s grip. It’s almost as if viruses (virii I believe is a legitimate use of the word but has been deemed “inappropriate” in most uses) were standard and the blue screen of death was a built in time bomb.
Have I had issues with my Apple? Yeah, actually I’ve had one for the past two weeks. Periodically I end up with the spinning wheel for 20-30 seconds. I just received an update notice that appears to fix this. Would have to get back to you if it does. Point being, there is a response to problems when with Windows you had to wait for a damn service pack to come out!
Like I said, you could go and buy any computer to “solve” your needs. Apple has built a consumer group that is brand loyal and it shows. Why do you think people always ask if I have an iPhone when they find out I have a MacBook Pro?
I love the way the mac users are quoting the commercials for macs. “I became tired of maintaining my computer rather than actually using it.” You know what the only time I ever have problems with Windows 7 is when I’m overclocking. Setting up shared files, browsing the web without the window being so goddamn small, multi-tasking (backing up an album I just bought to FLAC format, having over 20 tabs open in firefox, while also installing a game I just purchased through steam, and watching an HD youtube video. Try all that on your mac and watch as the system locks up and the little gay pride flag spins for 15 mintues and then OSX freezes causing you to unplug the power from your outlet just to shut it down!)
TBH when I want performance I build myself a computer that performs three times better than a prebuilt mac “system” for less than half of what you payed for your iMac,or whatever you want to call your “elegant” (it makes me laugh when mac users say that with all seriousness), WAYYY overpriced, aluminum box costs. Have you ever tried encoding a dvd to .avi on your mac? When my friend had a one year old mac desktop it said that it would take a whole weekend using HandBrake to make a simple 750 MB .avi. When I did the same dvd on my high end core i7 PC at 4.2 GHz and 6GB of DDR3 RAM (that costs $900 total, including everything except mouse, keyboard and led monitor) it took less than 7 minutes.
Macs are pathetic and use words like “internet”, “multimedia”, and “viruses”, to trick mindless people. You know I have never had a trojan, “virus”, or any spyware in my life, and I don’t even use a security program. It just depends on how idiotic you are and what mysterious and exciting *.exe you click on. Maybe that’s why people switch to mac, because they are fucking morons that can’t use a REAL computer. FYI there are malware applications for mac. I recently stumbled upon a trojan programmers community for OSX based in Romania. They are a pretty smart group of people but they say that not enough people use macs for it to actually be worth anyone’s while to send it into the wild (except the iWork bundle via torrent); just use it as a prank on someone you know. Plus, I bet even if you got malware on your mac you would think that it’s part of the mac “experience” for anonymous connections to be sent out to a remote computer.
Do you actually know how your mac works? Do you know anything about the hardware or software? No, you are too busy “dragging and dropping” to care. But, once your mac freezes and won’t boot anymore, or you can’t connect to the internet, or your iPhone won’t connect, you run off to the Apple store and drop a few hundred for them to re-install OSX, while Windows would have already trouble-shooted the issue by itself and corrected it or given you simple instructions on how to correct it yourself. Most problems with computers happen between the screen and the back of the chair.
Windows 7 literally rapes “Snow Leopard” in every way you mac users bought your mac for, and guess what I didn’t have to go bankrupt to use a linux derivative. I actually have a folding@home farm (built by, and overclocked, by me) all running linux mint. In case you don’t know what that is, it’s a program you run that uses 100% of your system to find cures for cancer, alzheimers, huntington’s, and many more. If I ran it on a mac I would do a WU every 2 weeks LOL (pitiful). When I want performance, stability, simple to use and highly customizable OS I choose Windows or Linux. Not some over-hyped POS that makes you smug as fuck.
Alright, I admit it, I did install mac on my desktop a couple months ago (iDeneb distro) and it really wasn’t all that great. It was actually slow compared to Windows 7. Boot up time was around 2-4 minutes!!! Linux Mint boots up on my e3300 and 1 GB of DDR2 Ram in less than 30 seconds, including entering my password. A dual boot of Windows 7 showed the same results taking not nearly as much time as OSX. The stupid genie effect was buggy as hell, iLife sucks dick, iWork is just plain retarded to say the least; why would you pay big bucks for these programs that have counterparts that are included in every Windows installation???
Now, I can see the look on some unemployed “artist” douche in a StarBucks reading this, sitting down trying to feel important with his big Apple logo on the back of his laptop (excuse me, MacBook ROFL) getting pissed because he over-payed for a cheaply made, poorly performing, “almost-computer” that just screams “look at me, I’m so smart I can look at photos and sort them according to date using my bleeding edge technology lcd screen, dual core processor, and 2GBs DDR Ram that cost me $1200.” hahaha
In short, Macs suck big time compared to Linux and Windows 7 and you would have to be a “distinguished” poet that posts his “art” on myspace to actually consider buying a hunk of junk made by Apple. Seriously, if all the macs in the world were put in a pile and burned to ash. And Steve Jobs said that was the newest and best mac out, slapped an apple logo on to it and sold it for $400 mac-users would most likely buy it because they have no idea what to expect from a real computer with real computing power.
But, I must say goodbye for now. If you have any questions or comments send me an email. BillyBadass@hotmail.com
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Very nice little blog you have here BTW. Don’t listen to your boyfriend or his homo-erotic friends that probably suck each other’s dicks, followed by anal creampies all around, while looking at a picture of Steve Jobs holding an iPad ROFLMFAO!