10-Bit Support
For years, Apple refused to provide proper 10-bit support on Mac OS at the operating system level, making them unusable for color-critical work. On PCs, video card manufacturers like NVIDIA have been providing 10-bit support for years, as long as you purchase the right pro-level card, like the NVIDIA QUADRO series cards.
Starting from the El Capitan release though, Apple finally integrated 10-bit support into the operating system and now every Mac running the latest OS can finally output colors in 10-bits.
Used to be a disadvantage for Mac, but now is a tie.
Some Quick Recommendations
Although choosing a computing platform is highly personal, here are some quick guidelines.
You should choose a PC if:
You should choose a Mac if:
For years, Apple refused to provide proper 10-bit support on Mac OS at the operating system level, making them unusable for color-critical work. On PCs, video card manufacturers like NVIDIA have been providing 10-bit support for years, as long as you purchase the right pro-level card, like the NVIDIA QUADRO series cards.
Starting from the El Capitan release though, Apple finally integrated 10-bit support into the operating system and now every Mac running the latest OS can finally output colors in 10-bits.
Used to be a disadvantage for Mac, but now is a tie.
Some Quick Recommendations
Although choosing a computing platform is highly personal, here are some quick guidelines.
You should choose a PC if:
- You want upgradeability and the freedom to choose your own hardware
- You want to run more than one OS
- You want a lot of storage and RAM without paying a premium
- There are programs you use that are Windows-only
You should choose a Mac if:
- You want amazing performance with low power consumption
- You want excellent hardware and software integration
- You prefer a UNIX environment and the look of MacOS
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