Editors and Macs
Editors and Macs
It was a nostalgic moment when Apple was the sole provider of a mediocre photo editing software. Today, most people rely on Photoshop, making a good display and a solid computer enough for everything.
After more than ten years on Mac OS X, you tend to favor what you're familiar with and understand how to operate it.
In short, most people aren't buying Macs—they're opting for the ecosystem. Macs offer a better experience in specific areas. If you think you can build a cheaper hackintosh, it might not actually be cheaper, even if you save around 30%. For those who don’t build PCs, spending time on that could cost more since they might have earned more otherwise.
It brings to mind building a site based on your friends' work: on my Dell laptop it appeared as white, but on his MacBook it showed a light grey gradient.
There are several great applications available for OS X, though it might be due to the appearance of devices like the Mac Pro (silver model). It seems to convey a professional vibe.
The reason often lies in how the operating system appears and feels. Plus, impressive tools like mission control (spaces) add value. For efficiency, a PC isn’t as powerful as a Mac. My old iMac had just a dual-core processor and 4 gigabytes of RAM. It still works well with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and even 3D work with VRAY4C4D. Although they can be pricey, my boss purchases them, so it doesn’t matter much.