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09/22/2006 08:01:49 AM · #1 |
I'm starting school for Graphic Design. Currently I use a Gateway PC, but I've heard a lot of people who design, use a MAC. The school says you can use either. So my questions are....Should I buy a MAC? Is that what most graphic designers use? and if I did buy a MAC would it be hard to learn how to use it? I'd like to stay with my current PC but I dont want to get out of school and not be able to get a job because the company uses a MAC.
Thanks.
Message edited by author 2006-09-22 08:02:08.
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09/22/2006 08:18:59 AM · #2 |
| Doesn't matter, as long as you're using the same programs. Even if the programs are slightly different the skills should be transferable. |
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09/22/2006 08:23:29 AM · #3 |
| If it were me, I'd stick with what I know already. |
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09/22/2006 08:24:23 AM · #4 |
I made that decision when I started art school for Graphics design in the early 90s. I decided to stick with PCs so I could work anywhere on anyone's equipment. I've worked for some of the big dogs in the last 10+ years including Coca-Cola and have never been offered a Mac to work with in the industry --- everyone still has PCs. That was my choice and I haven't regretted it.
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09/22/2006 09:45:14 AM · #5 |
Another vote to use what you're already comfortable with. As someone mentioned, as long as it's the same programs, the skills you acquire will be transferable. The File menu or whatever might be called something different (been a while since I've used a mac so I dunno), but basically it'll contain the same things.
As far as getting a job with a company that uses only mac's, if you have any knowledge at all with computers, I'm pretty sure you could just walk right up to a mac and wing it. It's not like you'll be doing complicated operating system stuff, you just gotta know how to start the machine, launch a program, and save heh. Good luck though.
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09/22/2006 09:52:14 AM · #6 |
| the difference between the two is that photoshop loads in 2 sec on mac while it takes about 5-7sec on a pc , the rest is exactly the same, at least from my experience, so if you think those extra 3 sec are worth the money go for it, other wise the PC will do the trick;) |
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09/22/2006 09:54:51 AM · #7 |
very good question here, I am a mac person but I know how to use pcs and have used them in the past... I am also a graphic designer/CA Director. So should you buy a mac hmmm, you could always get the little cheap mac mini.... that way you have both. Its a very good advantage to know how to use both in this industry (graphic design). Also yes it is very easy to learn a mac just differnt commands and how to do things but not a huge difference to where you would be lost or confused.
The reason is a good advantage to you to know how to use both is because you will never know what company's will use (PC or Mac), some companies may use both. From all of my work experience I found that companies liked that I knew how to use both a mac and pc also for the programs (adobe, quark) they are the exact same on both platforms just different short cuts or commands. In my experience in graphic design I first started out on PC's, then on to macs, then back to pcs for a short time, and now back to macs. Most of this industry you will find that macs are used alot more.
Hope that helps
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09/22/2006 09:59:32 AM · #8 |
| any decent graphic design job you will ever get, you'll be using a Mac...i made the switch when i was going through design school...and it's been smooth sailing ever since...i recommend getting one, you won't be sorry...people say it doesn't matter, but i feel it does...watching the PC people around the office CONSTANTLY having network problem, printer problems, virus problems...i'll never go back to PC. |
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09/22/2006 10:09:03 AM · #9 |
Go for a Mac. I'm a graphic designer and CD, and I have tried both. I've also got both in my office, but seldom use the PC, only when it have to use Lotus Notes, cause the G5 is lots faster (yet not as fast as my iMac at home. The new Macs have Intel chips inside, so with Bootcamp or Parallels u can use Windows (an your old software) on them, too, if you want.
The main advantages of Mac are 1. their better usability, you don't need to know ANYTHING about the systemor where files are stored, they are real plug and play I never needed any service or had to look for advice, I don't even need the Handbook. 2., since Mac OSX I have NEVER had a system error or crash (well, I almost had one, but it was my fault) and before OSX it occured very rarely. 3. There are very little viruses that can affect OSX. 4. As far as my work is concerned, all my suppliers (photographers, printers) use Mac, too, I think it's the most common system in pre-print and publishing.
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09/22/2006 10:21:30 AM · #10 |
just adding to my post above, once you go on interviews you may be tested and most likely you will be tested on a mac. All the interviews I have been on I have been tested on macs but one was test on a pc. So I say get a MAC you need to know both.
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