November 13, 2007 9:40 AM PST
Mac vs. PC: CNET TV Top 5
Now that Mac OS X Leopard has arrived, and Microsoft's Windows Vista slowly gains more acceptance, it's time for another battle of the heavyweight operating systems. Tom Merritt counts down the five biggest differences between Mac and Windows in another edition of CNET TV Top 5.
It was a somewhat clever spot in a very predictable way. I too was hoping for something more substantial. On the other hand, it did highlight certain quirks that have driven me nuts about both OSs.
Maybe instead focus on the top 5 differences that help with daily productivity?
I was hoping to hear the info about which one is the best
but waste of space and time.
Mo!
I will add, if people are making a decision on what CNET says about the operating systems, you are crazy. Cnet is an amazing company, but they shouldn't make your decisions for you. At least for me they don't, I get a good idea of what I like and dislike about the product.
Go try using the different operating systems for a few minutes, see if your friends have computers with them, hell, go to best buy and play with their computers.
He has been misinformed while finding his facts, and obviously did not do the first thing that should come to mind when reviewing a product; get the specifications from the manufacturer's web site.
There is either bias or error (or a combination of both) in most of his statements. His first "special key" report was simply off topic, and may only apply to the avid typist who keenly examines the artistic quality of any keyboard he purchases, as to avoid making a horrendous decision, resulting with him or her having to deal with the disturbing sight of a product-centered command button - seeing as Mr. Merrit doesn't appear to like the Windows logo.
Also, the Apple Mighty Mouse actually has left and right click buttons, a clickable scroll ball, and two side buttons. Mr. Merrit, the sum of these is five buttons, not one. Please investigate the features of the products you attempt to review.
The difference between close buttons was not explained in this video, which I believe was supposed to compare the two operating systems. The only statement about this topic is essentially that Tom Merritt has not learned how to operate a window close button yet. The reason the window will not close is simply because the mouse is not being depressed. As a close examination of the screencast shows, the "button down" visual confirmation that appears when an item is clicked is not indicated when the mouse is positioned over the exit button and Tom claims to click it.
The uninstallation procedure was the only mildly appropriate content in this video, although it did seem biased towards Windows for some reason, even though the drag-to-trash operation is easier.
Also, the reason for including Linux distributions is unknown to me, and does not follow suit with the intent of the review.
Finally, the so-called "method of death" apparently refers to the rare scenario of the computer crashing. It must be noted that the "beach ball" does not indicate Mac OS has stopped responding. Rather, a Mac's crash report is a gray screen that simply tells the user to restart. Although the Windows "BSOD" is intimidating, it shows the user more information than does the Mac version, thus enabling a better diagnosis of what went wrong.
Exactly WHAT info is showed and which human being is able to decypher this crap? My friend is a rocket scientist and he hasn't a clue... So help me out here.
b. beach ball = windows hourglass, screen of death in mac is gray
c. won't go further b/c video wasn't worth the time, pixels and power juice used, not to mention having to respond to make corrections for this so-called "review"
There is such a thing as taking oneself far too seriously ... No intelligent person is going to make an OS decision based on a video clip (Unless the posters in here are totally devoid and without form - something I do doubt) ... Both of the OS's are just 'Hunky-Dory' for any competent fool ... and as for newbies ... well they will need years to learn how to be as bias as the regular posters who troll/frequent these places ... have a bit of a chuckle and let it go lads & lassies ... life is too short to be so wound-up about such trivia ...
He did touch on one productivity thing in the video. How can I be productive if my window doesn't close? Hmmm?
Other than that GO MAC they are better.
Smile, grin,laugh, I did.
Looks like he's more intent on producing weak attempts at humor than producing anything that's actually informative. Sad part is he's not funny, either.
- by kl9u6202 November 16, 2007 8:34 AM PST
- I like all of his videos.They are always fun to watch and this video is no exception.
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