MAC vs PC for student architect?

Question

this year i started college and im studying architecter...i want to kno whats beter for me....a MAC or a PC.

Answer 1

You need to learn to use REVIT.  That is what most large firms are going to.  That program is a memory hog and a burden on your CPU and video card, so you won't be able to run it on a MAC efficiently.  Macs are definitely nicer and sexier, but if you're planning your career in architecture, you need to go with a PC

Answer 2

  In your case, I think that the MAC might have the slight edge in usefulness.  A PC will also be an excellent performer, but you might have to use some "third party" software depending on what your doing. Fortunately, a vast majority of third party software is "written" for Windows Vista and XP.

Answer 3

I'm a total Mac-o-phile, but if you are doing any AutoCAD work, you'll need Windows.  You could always get a Mac and run Windows on BootCamp and have both!  We have an AutoCAD station at work that runs on an iMac 24" with Vista Ultimate running in BootCamp.

Answer 4

i believe that buying a mac would be better cuz it doesnt get viruses like a pc would and it would last longer. plus when u need internet it has build in wifi so u dont have to worry about that

and it looks cool since its a computer and sceen in one

the extra money is worth it

Answer 5

mac

it is worth the price u pay

it is like a piece of art

the u can really enjoy not only looking at it but by using it =)

Answer 6

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