Comments on: Architizer Asks—Which is Best Laptop for Architects: Mac or PC? https://architosh.com/2017/08/architizer-asks-which-is-best-laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc/ architosh™ — a global-leading CAD / 3D / AEC industry technology publication and #1 source for Mac and iOS users in these segments. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:12:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Christopher James https://architosh.com/2017/08/architizer-asks-which-is-best-laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc/#comment-55468 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:12:04 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=24988#comment-55468 I am of the opinion that a lot of these issues between the Mac and PC debate could be resolved if Autodesk would create a NATIVE Revit and 3DSMax client for the Mac. Also I wish ChaosGroup would release V-Ray for Rhino for Mac. These are the few programs that the Mac needs and if all of the programs were equal on both platforms, the Mac would win hands down.

]]> By: Christopher James https://architosh.com/2017/08/architizer-asks-which-is-best-laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc/#comment-58915 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:12:04 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=24988#comment-58915 I am of the opinion that a lot of these issues between the Mac and PC debate could be resolved if Autodesk would create a NATIVE Revit and 3DSMax client for the Mac. Also I wish ChaosGroup would release V-Ray for Rhino for Mac. These are the few programs that the Mac needs and if all of the programs were equal on both platforms, the Mac would win hands down.

]]> By: Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP https://architosh.com/2017/08/architizer-asks-which-is-best-laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc/#comment-55467 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 18:05:27 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=24988#comment-55467 Thomas, you bring up another interesting point about the value of the Apple ecosystem, which is AppleTV devices as connecting hubs for conference room TVs/LCDs. I see these everywhere in the offices I visit because they make the connection experience for computers in conference rooms painless.

I would agree that if one’s office is already Windows/Android, a Mac doesn’t make much sense. But today, depending on the global market you are in, iOS dominates Android by a large share in the AEC industry. Android is in now way an equal competitor to iOS for the AEC industry with regards to mobile apps.

]]> By: Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, L https://architosh.com/2017/08/architizer-asks-which-is-best-laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc/#comment-56364 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 14:05:27 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=24988#comment-56364 Thomas, you bring up another interesting point about the value of the Apple ecosystem, which is AppleTV devices as connecting hubs for conference room TVs/LCDs. I see these everywhere in the offices I visit because they make the connection experience for computers in conference rooms painless.

I would agree that if one’s office is already Windows/Android, a Mac doesn’t make much sense. But today, depending on the global market you are in, iOS dominates Android by a large share in the AEC industry. Android is in now way an equal competitor to iOS for the AEC industry with regards to mobile apps.

]]> By: Thomas https://architosh.com/2017/08/architizer-asks-which-is-best-laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc/#comment-55465 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:32:26 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=24988#comment-55465 As you say, it is all about workflow. My Macbook Pro seamlessly connects to my Mac Pro desktops, iPhone, iPad, and AppleTV (for presenting on displays and projectors). If the rest of your office is Windows/Android, I certainly wouldn’t recommend a Mac laptop.

If there is a mix, it would depend upon key elements of your workflow. A Mac can run Windows, can share files in Windows formats, and can connect to Android, but you’re losing much of the benefit of the Mac environment at that point.

]]> By: Thomas https://architosh.com/2017/08/architizer-asks-which-is-best-laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc/#comment-58914 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:32:26 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=24988#comment-58914 As you say, it is all about workflow. My Macbook Pro seamlessly connects to my Mac Pro desktops, iPhone, iPad, and AppleTV (for presenting on displays and projectors). If the rest of your office is Windows/Android, I certainly wouldn’t recommend a Mac laptop.

If there is a mix, it would depend upon key elements of your workflow. A Mac can run Windows, can share files in Windows formats, and can connect to Android, but you’re losing much of the benefit of the Mac environment at that point.

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