A large expensive paperweight typically favored by granola lovers and those who prefer not to be able to use a computer for anything worth while.
"Oh good, you have a Macintosh. Your work papers will never be blown around when the fan is on AND you never have to worry about buying any computer programs, since there are none available."
by Weird Dude November 14, 2005
Get the macintosh mug.A "computer" that doesn't have shit hot stats and is not normally upgradable, making it useless to gamers, and due to a different interface, cannot be used in the workplace efficiently, making it useless to those that have a job.
Considering the fact that gaming and working are the only two plausible applications for a computer, macs are entirely useless. They can browse the internet, but then again, so can cell phones. Some say these are "media computers" having programs designed for media editing and such, but considering that even the mac word processor is a microsoft program, this arguement doesn't have much weight.
Given, they do look cool, but PCs, being upgradable, have far surpassed mac in the 'looks cool' category.
Also, the statement that PCs crash often isn't true. PCs don't just crash, the users cause them to crash. Mac users not able to cope with the fact that PCs are better try to use one, cause it to crash, and blame it on the system. PEBKAC
Considering the fact that gaming and working are the only two plausible applications for a computer, macs are entirely useless. They can browse the internet, but then again, so can cell phones. Some say these are "media computers" having programs designed for media editing and such, but considering that even the mac word processor is a microsoft program, this arguement doesn't have much weight.
Given, they do look cool, but PCs, being upgradable, have far surpassed mac in the 'looks cool' category.
Also, the statement that PCs crash often isn't true. PCs don't just crash, the users cause them to crash. Mac users not able to cope with the fact that PCs are better try to use one, cause it to crash, and blame it on the system. PEBKAC
Mac user: "The new Macintosh for $1200 is better than any PC."
Rational person: "Wait ten days, then try to say that again."
Rational person: "Wait ten days, then try to say that again."
by out there December 28, 2005
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A computer designed for idiots who can't do a simple task such as plug a cable from a device into their computer. People who buy macs think they are releasing themselves of former PC woes(Apple's advertising is built around this), but soon realize that Macs do have problems of their own. Hence the Mac fix it forums website.
Wow, I spent over $3000 on a overpriced piece of shit Macintosh computer and I can't get it to work!
by Macs spelt backward is Scam. January 13, 2009
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by Chrissy D May 18, 2005
Get the Tammy MacIntosh mug.Most people have already covered the definition of a Macintosh pretty well, but I'd like to add a little.
If you've read other definitions, you'd see that everyone says macs are useless unless you're a graphic designer or film editor. MAYBE that is the industry standard to some degree, but I've been a graphic designer for long enough to disagree that macs are best for my profession. They do get the job done, and well enough at that, but I'd much prefer using a PC for the following reasons:
1) The hardware of PCs is far more customizable. Not only that, but you can put MUCH better parts in a PC for cheaper, and if you want to upgrade at some point down the road, you can do so for much cheaper.
2) Taking into consideration what I said in number one, I can do things faster on a PC. Naturally, with better parts, your computer speed WILL be faster.
3) Versatility. If I need to do more than just a design, I don't have to jump over to a PC to do it. You can just do it all on the same computer.
All of this being said, I am not a "stupid mac-hater" or anything like that. In fact, I've used macs for designing just as much as PCs probably. But, because of the superiority of a PC, the only reason I'll ever own a mac is so that when I'm dealing with customers or fellow designers I can use mac fonts for those who don't know how to save properly.
I'd also like to add this: sure, macintosh puts out attractive products, but because of the flexibility of the hardware you can buy for a PC, you can have a product that is MORE attractive and actually fits your own personality, rather than the personality of Apple Computers.
If you've read other definitions, you'd see that everyone says macs are useless unless you're a graphic designer or film editor. MAYBE that is the industry standard to some degree, but I've been a graphic designer for long enough to disagree that macs are best for my profession. They do get the job done, and well enough at that, but I'd much prefer using a PC for the following reasons:
1) The hardware of PCs is far more customizable. Not only that, but you can put MUCH better parts in a PC for cheaper, and if you want to upgrade at some point down the road, you can do so for much cheaper.
2) Taking into consideration what I said in number one, I can do things faster on a PC. Naturally, with better parts, your computer speed WILL be faster.
3) Versatility. If I need to do more than just a design, I don't have to jump over to a PC to do it. You can just do it all on the same computer.
All of this being said, I am not a "stupid mac-hater" or anything like that. In fact, I've used macs for designing just as much as PCs probably. But, because of the superiority of a PC, the only reason I'll ever own a mac is so that when I'm dealing with customers or fellow designers I can use mac fonts for those who don't know how to save properly.
I'd also like to add this: sure, macintosh puts out attractive products, but because of the flexibility of the hardware you can buy for a PC, you can have a product that is MORE attractive and actually fits your own personality, rather than the personality of Apple Computers.
by scott matthews August 16, 2007
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