Thoughts on Apple's Mac

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Hey all

Ive been a PC girl for quite awhile. Im thinking about getting a Mac eventually. The new Macbook to be more specific or what ever new mac laptop comes out when i get the hunkering to buy a new laptop. Any thoughts from Mac users out there, anyone who has had both pc and mac laptops?

Thanks

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Lizz stated: "I think you're confusing my post with somone else's. When did I say that the processer is the operating system? I didn't. I know the difference between the two.

Read Apple's site. They're going with Windows because people want the Windows OS ... which will help them sell more computers."

Just a reminder: this whole conversation started because people were stating they'll never go back to PC. I was merely pointing out the fact that the Mac is becoming more like a PC with the Windows OS and Intel processor.

Afterall, the standard PC has the Windows OS and an Intel processor. And, for years, Apple refused to use the Windows OS or the Intel processor in their Macs. Now ... they are, probably because the marketplace demands it."

Please read my husband's posting (I think #47 under Ginger58) because you really are misleading people with misinformation! PC's also have AMD processors in them and not necessarily Intel.

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I've been using Macs since the late '80s -- generally they're very reliable and, over the long-term, cost effective. I'm writing this on a G3 laptop ["Lombard" for those in the know ;-) ] It was built in 1999, and for basic things -- word processing, e-mail, Web surfing and low-level photo editing -- it works fine.

For high intensity tasks -- video editing, gaming and such -- I use my heavily upgraded Sawtooth. An Intel Mac Pro is in my not-too-distant future.

As for Windows, Apple doesn't support Windows, nor does it bundle the M$ software with its machines. As someone said before, it's up to the user to install BootCamp, partition their drive (Or, I'd think, install a separate drive) and install Windows. I'd imagine someone would only have to do this if they wanted/needed to run a Windows-only program.

I've used PCs in the past, and have to use one at work, but I suppose it's what your used to.

Deleting documents is easy. Drag it to the trash box.

Are you saying just click the MAC word document and drag it to the trash? for and it will delete it?

The mac's are NOT "going the route" of the pc's. All new macs, as of a few months ago, use intel chips, and therefore run BOTH mac and pc platforms. This is now standard on all new purchased macs. The acquisition of the intel chip is what gives the mac's this capability and power.

Mac's are not going to give up their operating system, because that's exactly why people love mac's. It's the other way around. The advantage to the dual platform is that the pc programs are still currently more popular therefore some software are more friendly to pc's but will not be accessible to mac users. In other words, it gives mac-lovers, who will not part with the macs, the power to use pc software.

In addition, it is a marketing strategy of Apple to lure in more pc users, who won't have to completely abandon the pc platform. But they are confident that once users try the mac's they'd be hooked, because let's face it - macs are fun.

In other words, if you are planning to move a mac and you are purchasing a new computer, you don't have to worry about not being able to use your pc platform - it's 2-in-1.

This also answers your question on how to print a pc document - you print in on your mac as a PC document, simply as that.

Apple has released software that allows users with Intel-based Apple computers to boot Windows in a partitioned sector of their hard drive. The user has to supply his/her own licensed copy of Windows. This is to allow people who wish to use Apple computers to use applications that only run under Windows. Clearly, running Windows with an Internet connection opens the user to all the security issues associated with Windows. However, it is cheaper to buy a Windows machine for users who only want to run Windows-based applications. It only makes sense to boot Windows on an Apple machine if there is some legacy software that requires Windows, but all other uses are within OS X. Thus, it is not true that "here come the viruses."

Read Apple's Windows promo material that I previously posted.

When Apple talks about being able to use Windows Outlook Express or viewing live internet video feeds through Internet Explorer in their promotional material ... you don't think people are going to get viruses? That they're only going to use Windows legacy software?

As you state: Clearly, running Windows with an Internet connection opens the user to all the security issues associated with Windows.

And that's exactly how Apple is promoting Windows on their own website .... running Windows with an internet connection ... because that's what people want to use it for.

So, I stand by my statement: Here come the viruses.

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The mac's are NOT "going the route" of the pc's. All new macs, as of a few months ago, use intel chips, and therefore run BOTH mac and pc platforms. This is now standard on all new purchased macs. The acquisition of the intel chip is what gives the mac's this capability and power.

Mac's are not going to give up their operating system, because that's exactly why people love mac's. It's the other way around. The advantage to the dual platform is that the pc programs are still currently more popular therefore some software are more friendly to pc's but will not be accessible to mac users. In other words, it gives mac-lovers, who will not part with the macs, the power to use pc software.

In addition, it is a marketing strategy of Apple to lure in more pc users, who won't have to completely abandon the pc platform. But they are confident that once users try the mac's they'd be hooked, because let's face it - macs are fun.

In other words, if you are planning to move a mac and you are purchasing a new computer, you don't have to worry about not being able to use your pc platform - it's 2-in-1.

This also answers your question on how to print a pc document - you print in on your mac as a PC document, simply as that.

I love the Mac/PC commercials. . . . PC is an older stodgy looking guy with self esteem issues and Mac is a friendly,guy-next-door looking younger dude who is reaching out to PC as a friend.

steph

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Are you saying just click the MAC word document and drag it to the trash? for and it will delete it?

Several ways to find the document: Click on "Finder" and go to your documents folder (or wherever else you saved it), either drag document to trash or put two fingers on the trackpad while clicking the trackpad button and select the "Trash" option. If you can't find it, use "Spotlight" - blue magnifying glass in top right hand corner of screen, type in filename and it will find the document, then drag to to trash etc. Then empty your trash.

I have had my MacBook two weeks and won't go back to PC. My hubby works in IT with only PC's and is getting a Mac.

An ineresting link: The Daily Princetonian - Students are Mac-in' it

I love the Mac/PC commercials. . . . PC is an older stodgy looking guy with self esteem issues and Mac is a friendly,guy-next-door looking younger dude who is reaching out to PC as a friend.

steph

I'll give Apple one thing ... they're very good at marketing. Marketing has always been their strong suit ...

But, of course, that doesn't actually mean they build good computers.

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I've used a PC for years and then switched to MAC. I love my Apple. It's great for video editing and word processing. It's visually appealing too!

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I like my powerbook, but I'll probably also end up getting a desktop PC or a desktop MAC and a laptop PC. I like both, but the mac is definately easier to operate on many levels.;) I am, however, the only person in my family who owns one and constantly get ridiculed for it! :D

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I'll give Apple one thing ... they're very good at marketing. Marketing has always been their strong suit ...

But, of course, that doesn't actually mean they build good computers.

:typing

Lizz...

why don't you buy yourself a mac? Give yourself a month with it and tell us how you feel. You are such a strong backer of the PC, yet almost everyone who has replied has owned a PC and made the "smart" switch to a mac. You too should make the switch. I seriously would be interested in how you felt afterwards:)

There is NOTHING that could make me switch BACK to using the PC after I have used a mac. Not a thing!

Lizz...

why don't you buy yourself a mac? Give yourself a month with it and tell us how you feel. You are such a strong backer of the PC, yet almost everyone who has replied has owned a PC and made the "smart" switch to a mac. You too should make the switch. I seriously would be interested in how you felt afterwards:)

As I previously stated, I did buy a Mac ... it was a disaster. For one thing, it froze up all the time ... among many other problems.

There's even a video on YouTube that talks about the freezing problem. So ... that's why I feel the way I do. I'm not going to waste my money again.

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