That kinda says it all, doesnt it!!?? HAHA

jabberwolf

I'm no Mac user, I do think their design is awesome, but let's face it: Macs are not for everyone.

And I can only feel pitty for people who won't try different brands and computers because they are MacHeads like the movie title... but narrowminded people are everywhere, and for all sorts of things also.

Bokusatsu_Tenshi

It would also cost ten times as much as doing it yourself.

Pi-face

alphexhunter

Mayhaps you need to hang out with the Mac users giving you a bad name; you'd understand how your satire could be missed.

Most importantly, how can you say you don't have time to play games when you're picking fights on tech blogs?

/ducks virtual slap
//offers trout of neutrality

Sqube

legr8est1234

To be honest, I haven't got the time for games. Not nearly as much time as I have for picking fights on tech blogs, at least. It's important to know that from my first post in this article, I never said Apple users were better or better off than PC users. If I did, it was purely satirical and you suck for not realizing it.
I honestly don't care what people use so long as it doesn't cause them to wake up every morning only to become a robotic zombie working for the Man in his concrete, windowless (no pun intended), shell of an office.

Frankly, I don't care if you think I'm wrong, either. If you do, I'll assume that you aren't comprehending what I'm trying to say because, after all, I do use a Mac so I can't be wrong.

/troll spits troll-fu back, offers virtual slap to the face in exchange
//ball's in your court

TJ

That said, if a Ferrari (Mac) is there to put a smile on your face before you die (your words, not mine), why do you have to use Windows to play the overwhelming majority of games?

/feeds the troll
//can't wait to see what happens next

Sqube

Your analogy is shit, it's actually Yugo vs Ferrari, have fun building your wannabe car. You fail at life, go choke yourself now.

TJ

OSX/Windows is more like a nicely-featured car that you buy from the dealership that you can't change versus a kit car. When you buy that car from the dealership, you know exactly what you're getting, and it's a quality product.

That kit car on the other hand... you only get out what you put into it. Most people only put the bare minimum amount of functionality, and it's those Windows users that Mac people are so excited to mock.

However, there are those of us who really put in the extra work, and we can come out with something (arguably) superior to what you get from the dealership. The people who don't want to deal with kit cars think that those of us who do are morons, and vice versa.

There are valid points to be made no matter which camp you're in. Myself? I happen to be in the kit car camp, but can fully understand why someone would just want to get a car from the dealership.

Of course, I find it amusing that the dealership people show such disproportionate pride in something that just works; if anything, wouldn't you expect the "kit car" people to be more proud, seeing as they chose to have a hand in every part that went in and, in a lot of cases, actually put theirs together?

Anyway, I'm sure another Mac fanatic will be along shortly to tell me why my analogy is shit, and it should actually be Pinto vs. Ferrari. Whatever. I've said my piece, feel it's one of the most rational posts in here (to say nothing of one of the longest), and am now going to do some real work.

Sqube

TJ

On an almost nearly pointless tangent, I just want to know why "heads" is capitalized in "MacHEADS". Is it some secret acronym? A code? A beacon for quirky?

thebullfrog

geek-to-be

Aren't feeling the Ferrari vs Ford argument? Fine...how bout Dodge Viper vs Lamborghini? Both very expensive cars and extremely good performance...but one is a Dodge and one is a Lamborghini....sorry people but when I walk out of an expensive restaurant I want to tell the guy the black lambo is mine...not the um Dodge. lol

rsands1

I fail to comprehend why you all insist on comparing components here. If it helps you at all to "get it through your thick heads" then fine, as far as components are concerned in this case, a Ferarri is the same as a Ford. I'm not talking about the f*cking components. I'm talking about the software and the intent (the original intent, not the current intent. Frankly, the MBA shows that Apple are screwing up the vision they had only a year ago.)

The last thing I believe is that Apple = luxury and to be honest I'm ashamed that some of you construed my comment in such a way. If I had a choice at the moment, I'd hit up the hackint0sh and OSx86 pages, spec out my own system, and build a OS X machine off of PC parts on the cheap. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with my MBP. My claim has zero to do with luxury and everything to do with thoughtful design and ease of use.

I'm a sys admin and I spend my day maintaining Windows networks and user PCs. When I get home at night, the last thing I want to do is worry about BSODs, some stupid malware my anti-virus failed to detect, or a GD driver issue. Hell, I use a Mac and I still have a hardware-based firewall, just to be on the safe side. To me, OS X is the epitome of the working-man's OS. It knows what I've dealt with on any given day. It knows that when I sit in front of the monitor I want all of my programs to be ready and waiting (Dock). If I need to want to install a program, all I should have to do is drag a pretty little picture to a folder and that should be that. OS X does this and more and I still can't help but feel some sort of appreciation. Though, it must be said, not enough to be featured in this film.

As for Ferarri vs Ford, in all honesty, do we want our car to be a painful reminder of what we don't look forward to each day of the week? When you wake up in the morning, do you dread going out to the car and driving off to work? I do. Between me and DIABOLUSUNKNOWN, wouldn't it be a bit easier to walk out of your house and into your Ferarri than it would to step into a Ford (this has nothing to do with the price of the car). You've driven a Ferarri and 'components' aside wouldn't you agree that there is something, call it the X factor, that makes it a more enjoyable experience. I know that work is going to suck no matter what car I use to get there but at least one choice lets me know that I'm still human. Forget the stupid components or how much more you paid for the pretty case, THAT is what separates OS X from Windows.

Sorry I had to write so much. I didn't realize how hard it would be for some people to understand.

I need another beer...

TJ

oh, what's that? ah, he's busy starring in the movie.

manguero

Icepagoda

manguero

thats another way of saying, he sells shit to people which they never needed but which they will buy because of his RDF!!

pradster

Found
On
Road
Dead

Kaiser-Machead's LEGO WALL-E

"my mac has kept me isolated from the world"? LMAO!!!

Oh, as for The Gizmodo editors.. yea maybe your right not having control over the stupid ads.
But you guys Make the Stories happen.. And More then Half of the stories are nothing but Mac related.. fanboys indeed.

That Video is just Sad : )

DJJS

VakeroRokero

haha yea it was more on the sarcasim side though lol. thnkz though

Gbirrueta

diabolusunknown

When did Apple become a luxury brand?
Do any of you know anything about computers?

diabolusunknown

But the mere fact that you attempted to compare using an Apple to driving a Ferrari is an absolute joke.

Apple's arnt Ferrari's, they are not Porsches, they are not Bentleys.

They are PCs. When will you get that through your thick heads???

diabolusunknown

I get what you're trying to say, Apple is "luxury" and PC's are "economy". But still, to me the Ferrari vs Ford thing does not fit at all. Because like I said, Ferrari's dont have the same components as Fords. That is a true luxury item. Macs on the other hand use the same components packaged and marketed different. Its not the same.

Besides if you want to talk Ford, The Ford model-T revolutionized transportation and mass production. Ford also had the GT40 which beat Ferrari 4 years in a row in LeMan's in the 60's. And the ford Mustang is as important as any Ferrari. You should call PC's (Kia's) or something. Not Ford. ;)

SumGuy

Completely different ways to use them??! I wouldnt go that far. Windows and OSX are not even that different on a surface level. Some of the buttons are in different places, and the shortcuts are different, but theres really not that much different for the end user other than graphics.

I still dont see how Ferrari vs Ford even relate to Mac vs Pc. It doesnt. Nuff Said.

SumGuy

bbfreak

There, now it's nuff said...

TJ

slumlord

Which is why it was a comparison of OS X and Windows. Same components, completely different ways to use them. Nuff said.

TJ

Ferrari's dont have the same engines and internal components as Fords. So your analogy is wrong from the start. Macs and PC's do. Same components, different packaging.

Nothing to build a cult around.

SumGuy

chrstphr

I'm gonna see this movie ... it looks like it was well done ... good editing, nice soundbites ... a look at some of the flash and maybe substance behind mac afficiandos. My bias has to do with being turned off by folks who form a "personal" relationship with a corporation. I mean ... really. Or folks who "need" a certain brand of jeans or a certain auto model in order to feel "complete." Like people who proclaim: "Only Steve knows. He knows what people really need before they know they need it." Call 'em iDiots.

lianna_g

Crazysamz

Nastro

simmo

corhou99

zenpoet

I am no where near the point as the people featured in the film nor are 99% of Mac users out there. I have a passion for all electronics and software and their manufacturers, not just Apple. It's why I read Giz so much. I would say that I'm not the only one on this thread who believes that. However, I'm only passionate towards gadgets and software that have been thoughtfully developed with the user in mind, not for the sole purpose of function or profit.

Think of it in terms of a car. Anyone can buy $20k Ford and it'll get them from point A to point B with no problems at all. However, I'm the type of person who would rather spend ten times as much on a Ferrari because of the passion and consideration that it's builders put into the car. Ford builds in volumes for a profit while Ferarri builds in mind of the customer for the sake of building cars because it's what they like to do. This, essentially, sums up OS X vs. Windows, in my mind.

To be fair, I haven't enjoyed Apple's aggressive marketing as of late. Before, Apple relied on their fan base to spread the word of their superiority. Lately, they've lost sight of the customers and started smelling the green. Honestly, I hope the Mac haters never realize what they're missing out on. That way, Mac fans can continue avoiding the malware and viruses while keeping the flame wars burning at the same time.

As always, just MHO...

TJ

Steve knows what we need before we know what we need.

BREAKING NEWS: Steve Jobs is not GOD.

Such blaspheme on that video...

IvyIsis

Ounce

Arcaynn

Arcaynn

GumbyJump

GumbyJump

danofthedead

Whoa, easy with the criticism on this one. What you didn't hear is why she doesn't sleep with Windows users.

rubu

Seriously, maybe a lot of Mac users don't realize this because they're too close to the situation, but this is pretty much in-line with the perspective a lot of non-Mac users have when they think of Mac users and the Mac culture. Some might find that type of culture enticing and join up. But a lot of people just find that type of passion revolving around an electronics and software maker borderline creepy. How many people do you know who go around slapping Sony, Tivo or Blackberry stickers on their car?

Ron-Mexico

yoyi2k

Megadestructo

Khuluna

Ron-Mexico

djcooleone

If you thought we were Apple fanboys, you might want to check out this video and readjust your fanboy dial.

Check. And was about to adjust the dial until I read:

We're still not sure what the film's going to be ABOUT (other than the obvious), so stay tuned as we investigate.

I'm sure we can't wait to find out what you discover. That said, I think the fanboy dial was properly set prior to viewing said video.

Monty

freakshow1

"theres no gay movie about a bunch of douchbags with no lives who use pc's"

That's because we don't need a movie to explain why people who use Windows don't have lives. Granted, many PC users do what they have to do and get on with whatever else they have to do. My problem, and I suspect a lot of other Mac users would agree, is the whole notion of the OS being an environment. It's Windows that has contributed the most to the notion of the big, gray, dull office buildings that we dread commuting to everyday. There is no thought, no joy, no imagination in Windows and spending your entire day in a damn Excel spreadsheet is no way to ask someone to live. The zombies you see walking down the street day after day of your unfulfilling life? They're there thanks to Windows.

TJ

M$ will do ANYTHING to deflect critical scrutiny from its bloated, unsecure OS,
and embarrassing the 'competition' is one of their standard tactics.

That said, the move looks funny and I will see it when it is released on DVD.

In the meantime, I continue to find that my Macs are simply the best. Yes, I
have slept with a few windoze users... they are pushovers. But Mac girls are
so much more creative. I do mourn the absence of the SCSI port, tho.

==GP==

vastgene

god.DLL

how do I nominate this for comment of the year????

mtopper

mtopper

TVGenius

SumGuy

kingsnake

In no way am I comparing this to ALL Mac users, but unfortunately the few I do know are like that.

Z3Relic

I guess this is what happens when you get over 5% user base.

deepdish

notwhoyouthink

So when when you see a user look at them. Do you want to suffer from unexplained weight loss or gain, inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual lazines, smell on breath, body or clothes, change in overall attitude/personality with no other identifiable cause, moodiness, irritability, or nervousness, and/or change in personal grooming habits.. Do you want to look like that? If not, when you see a seller just walk away.

Just say no to OSs.

DeadWriter

thejbills

TorkLugnutz

Hopefully.

mrface

legr8est1234

Gbirrueta

I'd say that's more evidence of Gizmodo's love of MONEY than their love of Apple.

Sean

CYST!

Pretty funny.

thebear91

xgenius

And that's coming from a Star Trek AND Mac fan.

EBone

Either that or your soon-to-be child will have some issues in life and have to go to Boot Camp in order to be deemed socially compatible.

TJ

Kaiser-Machead's LEGO WALL-E

Kaiser-Machead's LEGO WALL-E

"I don't think i'd want to sleep with a mac user. It would be the same position every time with no variety, because all other positions "aren't compatible"."

Wouldn't matter since the position in question would still be regarded as revolutionary.

TJ

"I think the best line is "I have never knowingly slept with a windows user!" "

Whoa, easy with the criticism on this one. What you didn't hear is why she doesn't sleep with Windows users. You think she's insane for it but it's strictly a matter of safe sex. Windows users simply have way too many STDs and most of them can't be bothered to use protection.

Ahh, the things I do with words...

TJ

sisedi

"i've never slept with a windows user" - I don't think i'd want to sleep with a mac user. It would be the same position every time with no variety, because all other positions "aren't compatible".

dhaberer

Kaiser-Machead's LEGO WALL-E

Falconfire

MFlick

ferris209

MFlick

That's absolutely whorific!

ANoel

Best line "Steve knows what people need before they even know they need it" hahahaha, that guy will buy whatever Mac produce regaurdless of whether or not he could even make sense of his purchase

also at MAGNOLIABOY the Zune ads spanned two windows and where just about as big. Gawker's choice, not Gizmodo's

Lavallee017

ANoel

However, this movie is just a liiiiiiitle bit weird to me. I mean, Mac users do have lots in common (those who have them for more reasons than to just say they have one). But I can't say I feel a spiritual connection with my iBook or iPhone or any other Apple product I own.

I do however, lust after them in a technological sort of way - so much, it's unnatural. :)

shorty63136

daftrok

Kaiser-Machead's LEGO WALL-E

Jason Chen

MagnoliaBoy