AnyDVD for Mac?

[mtroum]

I have been using AnyDVD HD on my PC for some time and am now changing over to an iMac (still keep the PC alive, though). Is there any possibility that there will be a version of AnyDVD HD for the Mac?
Marty T.

[Recycle]

Originally Posted by mtroum

I have been using AnyDVD HD on my PC for some time and am now changing over to an iMac (still keep the PC alive, though). Is there any possibility that there will be a version of AnyDVD HD for the Mac?
Marty T.

I think I heard they use a PC emulator on the mac to get the AnyDVD to work but you will have to search the forum here and see what those whom used it have said about using a emulator to run AnyDVD....

[mtroum]

Originally Posted by Recycle

I think I heard they use a PC emulator on the mac to get the AnyDVD to work but you will have to search the forum here and see what those whom used it have said about using a emulator to run AnyDVD....

I already use Parallels with Windows 7 on my Mac, but I was hoping for a Mac version of AnyDVD HD. When I get my laptop, I don't want to have to buy another set of Parallels and Windows. I'd rather use a Mac version of the software.

[Recycle]

Unfortunately from what I hear they are sticky with the Windows platform as their are more windows users then mac. So the O/S platform standard is Windows and most likely will be some time to come. You will have to ask yourself when you switch to mac do you have the money to spend for the software equivalent of pc software when mac will cost at least 2x as much for the same software? That to me doesn't make sense going to mac when the same software will cost 2x as much and do the same thing. Plus expansion is limited and cost more in mac then pc. That is one reason PC will always be ahead of the mac ... but to each their own if you got the money to burn your wallet then so be it...

[Adbear]

Although I'm not a mac fan, I have to disagree about the software pricing. Looking at most of the software that we sell that is also available for the mac (Adobe, Avid etc) they cost about the same for both platforms. It's mainly the machine you pay nearly double the price for against an equivalent spec PC.

[xCharvelx416]

Originally Posted by Recycle

Unfortunately from what I hear they are sticky with the Windows platform as their are more windows users then mac. So the O/S platform standard is Windows and most likely will be some time to come. You will have to ask yourself when you switch to mac do you have the money to spend for the software equivalent of pc software when mac will cost at least 2x as much for the same software? That to me doesn't make sense going to mac when the same software will cost 2x as much and do the same thing. Plus expansion is limited and cost more in mac then pc. That is one reason PC will always be ahead of the mac ... but to each their own if you got the money to burn your wallet then so be it...

Aside from actually buying into the "Apple" name/logo etc... the hardware in a Mac today is EXACTLY the same as that in a PC.

I have no idea where people get their information from when it comes to all this... but seriously, it's time to put an end to this level of misinformation!


The software cost is the same... they all run the exact same hardware. Maybe 20 years ago Apples were more expensive, but that era is gone.


Slysoft has it's reasons for not developing on the Mac, or Linux. Just step back for a minute, and understand how those two platforms work that ARE different than Windows, and you'll know why they are not going to release native software for them.

[PrincipalityFusion]

Originally Posted by xCharvelx416

Aside from actually buying into the "Apple" name/logo etc... the hardware in a Mac today is EXACTLY the same as that in a PC.

I have no idea where people get their information from when it comes to all this... but seriously, it's time to put an end to this level of misinformation!


The software cost is the same... they all run the exact same hardware. Maybe 20 years ago Apples were more expensive, but that era is gone.


Slysoft has it's reasons for not developing on the Mac, or Linux. Just step back for a minute, and understand how those two platforms work that ARE different than Windows, and you'll know why they are not going to release native software for them.

I agree with everything you said up until Apples are not more expensive than a similiar equipped PC. Bring up any MAC configuration, and i'll guarantee you I can find a prebuilt PC with similiar (or even better in some cases) for less money using the same or better hardware.

And we won't even get into the cost difference if you are building your own PC. That's just rediculous. And i'm going to guess that the average Slysoft user (despite some of the questions we've been recieving on here lately) is computer literate enough to be able to put their own PC together.

So while some software caries a slight premium (Microsoft office for pc vs mac for example) most software is generally the same. This is NOT true for hardware however even though both use the same hardware.....go figure

[xCharvelx416]

Originally Posted by PrincipalityFusion

I agree with everything you said up until Apples are not more expensive than a similiar equipped PC. Bring up any MAC configuration, and i'll guarantee you I can find a prebuilt PC with similiar (or even better in some cases) for less money using the same or better hardware.

And we won't even get into the cost difference if you are building your own PC. That's just rediculous. And i'm going to guess that the average Slysoft user (despite some of the questions we've been recieving on here lately) is computer literate enough to be able to put their own PC together.

So while some software caries a slight premium (Microsoft office for pc vs mac for example) most software is generally the same. This is NOT true for hardware however even though both use the same hardware.....go figure

Take into consideration that the software on most pre-built PCs are trial versions... add that to the cost, and you'll have a more comparable price.

All I'm saying is, that the gap between buying a PC, and a Mac are now more even then they were years ago.

Both have their strong and weak points.. both were designed for different purposes and continue to be so.

I have gone to several "build your own" PC sites.... including Apple's. I have found that building your own PC, can cost thousands more. And that's before you start purchasing the software for it.

[PrincipalityFusion]

Originally Posted by xCharvelx416

Take into consideration that the software on most pre-built PCs are trial versions... add that to the cost, and you'll have a more comparable price.

All I'm saying is, that the gap between buying a PC, and a Mac are now more even then they were years ago.

Both have their strong and weak points.. both were designed for different purposes and continue to be so.

I have gone to several "build your own" PC sites.... including Apple's. I have found that building your own PC, can cost thousands more. And that's before you start purchasing the software for it.

Ouch, you are definitely going to the wrong websites. Try this. Take a $1000 budget and spend a few minutes on Newegg piecing together a computer from scratch (Windows Home Premium included). I bet you could put together a system from scratch that will knock the socks of anything Stevie would put out.

[xCharvelx416]

Originally Posted by PrincipalityFusion

Ouch, you are definitely going to the wrong websites. Try this. Take a $1000 budget and spend a few minutes on Newegg piecing together a computer from scratch (Windows Home Premium included). I bet you could put together a system from scratch that will knock the socks of anything Stevie would put out.

lol

I hear what you're saying!


As an enthusiast, I love all the platforms. Nothing beats the other at the game they were designed to play... but Slysoft has chosen it's route. That's what this thread was started about.

If the OP wants to know why Slysoft has chosen not to support Mac or Linux, they should search this forum... as the developers have answered that question many times.


But me... personally, if money was no object, I would have that $10,000 PC... and the Mac!

(with my bootable Linux CD handy to fix both of them)