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Who here uses Macs?

I loooooooooove Macs and their design, and I would LOVE to have one but everything I do for school and work is PC based so it's really pointless and not economical for me to get one

Does anyone here have any cool Macs and what do you guys think about them?

My brother has the titanium power book and it kicks ass.



http://www.apple.com/powerbook/index15.html

Having used macs at various times throughout my life, I'm less impressed with them now than I was five years ago. Windows may have started out as a cheap rip-off but it's pretty much caught up in terms of both interface and stability. Macs occupy the same technological niche as Beta, LaserDisc, and videoconferencing hardware - solid technologies with a lot of potential but also high prices and little support, which were eventually abandoned in favour of low-cost alternatives (VHS, DVD, and webcam).

I really wouldn't recommend it. Sure, they seem great, but if you're working in a Mac price range then you could just as well get an Alienware PC that would be just as great. OS X was a great idea because Linux is the wave of the future, and mac hardware is superior to PC hardware in almost every way, but the problem, as always, is that developers simply don't take advantage of these features. Instead they mostly waste their time on the Mac's candy-apple interface, which epitomizes everything I've always hated about Microsoft's approach to software. Unfortunately, that makes it really not worth the time or money to invest in - at least, not yet, not until we can get a clear picture of what direction they're headed in.

Just my two cents. It's like buying a Tiburon, you're sinking a lot of money into something that doesn't do a whole lot other than look pretty.

For the most part I agree with you Diginut. I used to want a Mac so much cuz of their superior stability (to windows, never was a linux fan myself) and their awseme design. They used to be much faster than pcs as well, not by clock speed but just in efficiency their processors were much better. The only reason I would buy one now would be for video editing. Finalcut Pro is the only advantage I see macs having ;p I just can't stand premiere

I still think macs are cool, i just wouldn't buy one

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Originally posted by DigiNut It's like buying a Tiburon, you're sinking a lot of money into something that doesn't do a whole lot other than look pretty.

But it looks sooooooooo pretty

Actually well I really like is some of their software as well - especially (theoretically) for creative work in design/music/video mac is better.

I got an iPod and I love it - it's an amazing lil toy and I didn't mind giving up a whack of cash for it cause it's so sweet, I've also been an iTunes user ever since it came out on PC and it's pretty much my only media centre now - and it's so powerful now that they've combined it with quicktime it's just great.

What i've seen from their website - MS and similar companies are much more directed towards business, while Mac is much more directed towrds the consumer - and the "creative" niche.

But other than that I don't really know THAT much about Macs other than that they are so awesome lookin' from the inexperienced user's view point. In Buffalo they have the Apple store in Walden's Galleria mall - and I always go in to look around - such eye candy I always want to buy so much

The PC has still to catch up on some of the features/performances in the video editing market :/

I wish i had final cut pro 4 on pc...

what I want to see, and it might happen, is OSX on the x86/itanium plateform...

that will bring hardware cost down and envigorate the userbase of the mac, attract more developpers...

Have you guys seen how Mac teamed up with BMW...and the new Airport Extreme + Air Tunes for both PC and MAC?


Apple + BMW

*CLICK*


AirPort Express with AirTunes

*CLICK*

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Originally posted by starsearcher But it looks sooooooooo pretty

I know..

<------ loves pretty.

I have a Powerbook and an iPod mini... got them recently

edit:
waiting for delivery that is...*
i've always used macs in hschool, and york's tel.building is all mac (G5/G4) based. they're fine machines; especially for editting video or graphic application ! I just don't like the iBooks.. never did.

I am a mac gurl. I like mac a lot better then PC, because mac owns for design. There are so many programs that are offered on PC that you can't get for mac, and vice versa, so really I have to use both.

Msn for mac, you can't use webcam, which totally sucks. Plus I havn't found a way to get DC++, or any version of DC on my mac. There are many other problems, these are just a few. So basically I just use mac for design purposes, and my PC for "play".

Well look that that, direct connect is now available for mac OS X !! I guess I spoke too soon.

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Originally posted by PartEgurl [COLOR=hotpink]Msn for mac, you can't use webcam, which totally sucks.COLOR]

Yeah, but don't worry much about that. Msn will be getting an update on the mac real soon

so I guess mac has solved all your problems!? heh, but I know what you mean. I' could never use any mac unless it's for flash, illustrator, indesign, final cut pro.. and I would never use a pc for those type of apps anyway!! EVER!
with software like motion, shake, and dvd studio pro... omg! I'm lucky enough since one of my highschool teachers is a MACaddict and I get to test these new releases as soon as they're released! it's great.. anyways.. yup, designers rule!

I just got an iMac recently. Having used PCs my whole life, it was a bit of a change..actually I'm still getting used to it. Its an awesome machine..and the design...u just can't beat that.
I do miss the Pc at times, but for everyday regular use, its perfect.

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[B]Originally posted by Provitex[/BN] I' could never use any mac unless it's for flash, illustrator, indesign, final cut pro.. and I would never use a pc for those type of apps anyway!! EVER!

I have photoshop, illustrator and flash on my PC, if for some reason I need to design something while I am on it, it seems wrong. I definitly don't like using these programs on a PC. I don't like going on msn, or playing games on a mac.

fn_xtc, you honestly have absolutly no contact with a pc, and can do everything you usually would do on your computer? They are both so different and cannot replace eachother in my eyes.

I need a MAC .... taking Graphic Design in school. I hate using the computer lab late at night! When I work, I need to blast my choonz ... headphones are annoying.

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Originally posted by E2EK1EL I need a MAC .... taking Graphic Design in school. I hate using the computer lab late at night! When I work, I need to blast my choonz ... headphones are annoying.

If you or anyone else is interested in purchasing anything from Apple....go to www.apple.ca and log in to the student area (if you are in college or university) and you can get some sweet discounts

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Originally posted by starsearcher If you or anyone else is interested in purchasing anything from Apple....go to www.apple.ca and log in to the student area (if you are in college or university) and you can get some sweet discounts

isn't it like 10%? (off the retail price)
it's not much actually...

hey all, since i was reading about macs , someone is giving me a brand new G4 notebook for 600$ USD which includes shipping and handling is that a good deal?

here is the specs:

The notebook it`s brand new in the sealed box and comes with an international warranty of 2 years , those are the technical specifications of the notebook PowerBook G4 Notebook :

Operating System: Mac OS X
Display Size: 17 in
Video Chipset: GeForce4 440
Battery Life: 5 hour(s)
Interface Type: Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini), Ethernet - RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT), Serial - RJ11 Modular (Phone/Telco), USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0, Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA), Video - 4 pin mini-DIN (S-Video), Video - DVI
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
CD Rewrite Speed: 4 X (CD,CD-R)
CD Write Speed: 8 X (CD,CD-R)
CD-ROM Read Speed: 24 X (CD,CD-R)
DVD Write Speed: 1 X (CD,CD-R)
DVD-ROM Read Speed: 6 X (CD,CD-R)
Hard Drive Capacity: 60 GB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Installed Memory: 512 MB (max. 1 GB)
Installed Video Memory: 64 MB
Processor Class: PowerPC G4
Processor Speed: 1 GHz
Height: 1 in
Width: 13.
Depth: 9.5 in
Weight: 5.3 lbs

it depends what you'll use it for.

I mean it's fine, processor is still good. hdd is probably at 4200rpm?
but then again it shouldn't matter depending on your plans for it.


but yeah, the price for it is acceptable I'd say.

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Originally posted by Provitex it depends what you'll use it for. I mean it's fine, processor is still good. hdd is probably at 4200rpm? but then again it shouldn't matter depending on your plans for it. but yeah, the price for it is acceptable I'd say.

personally just home use and music and maybe a few games here and there

i dont know about the HDD i will ask.

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Originally posted by maxtuh personally just home use and music and maybe a few games here and there

as long as you're not a hardcore gammer,
you should be pretty pleased with it!

For those who miss PC and are using Mac, just get a copy of Virtual PC. it's the closest thing and does most all needs for PC emulation.

BUt yea... all the computers at my college were Apple G4 or G5 machines. I came to love them and wanna get one. but the $$$ is a problem no doubt

G5 is solid gear man.

Me - I will never buy a decktop system again, and frankly I'm not all that impressed with non-Apple notebook/laptops.

No other manufacturer has been able to squeeze as much juice into such a small package and make it look so damn beautiful in the process. Powerbooks rock.

BRAND NEW APPLE 30 INCH HD CINEMA DIPLAY!!!!!


*DROOLS*

simply beautiful precision..

*Drools heavily*

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