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Posted by MKpacha on Aug-22-2007 02:21:

Pros of a MacBook

Hey there... looking into macbook pros and ibooks.... wondering what is my best bet and why i should go back to mac's.... ive wanted a mac for about 2 years now... and seriously considering it now.... your opinions are greatly appreciated...


Posted by terrytutone on Aug-22-2007 02:33:

how about:

no crazy error messages.
no bizarre file paths and crazy digging for folders.
not having to worry about viruses all the time.
and turning on your computer for the first time and having everything work with ease.

but,
things are a bit over simplified and i feel that user control is diminished as a result.
and youre also gonna have a hard time finding good software. free and shreware type stuff.
msn is shit on a mac too. sending files is extremely slow. messages dont get delivered. signing in and out unexpectedly.

i still recommend one


Posted by geroin on Aug-22-2007 02:36:


Posted by geroin on Aug-22-2007 02:38:

btw i hate macs


Posted by MKpacha on Aug-22-2007 02:42:

quote:
Originally posted by geroin
btw i hate macs



lol thanks for the help gera


Posted by geroin on Aug-22-2007 02:47:

quote:
Originally posted by MKpacha
lol thanks for the help gera



quote:
Originally posted by geroin
mac blows period, overrated

i've used it for 3months and its so fucking frustrating to get shit to work that takes 2 seconds to do in windows. Also its not stable at all, the computers we've had in Mac Labs would fucking freeze everytime i used it, i call it the spinning circle of death that never stops spinning, no you can't ctr alt del, you have to restart losing all your work.



quote:
Originally posted by geroin
what problems? i've never have any problems with a PC (seriously). I did graphics on a mac and it was really fucking slow, shit would crash, it took much longer to do what i wanted, windows would constantly minimize and disappear, i was using one button mouse which is even more fucking annoying.. it took much longer to render stuff that i did in video or 3d, i don't understand the hype + they are much more expensive, whats the point?
macs are useless and overrated.

(I'm not even going to talk about how shitload of programs and formats are not supported on a Mac and you are forced to use limited software you are provided with)



my thoughts on it

more here


Posted by rabbitjoker on Aug-22-2007 02:51:

PC vs. Mac - Games

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Posted by MKpacha on Aug-22-2007 02:51:

Love

quote:
Originally posted by geroin
my thoughts on it

more here





plurrrrrrrrr



anyone else :P


Posted by rabbitjoker on Aug-22-2007 02:51:

PC vs. Mac

Get a PC (Lenovo laptop if possible).


Posted by rabbitjoker on Aug-22-2007 02:55:

Mac works for PC:
http://www.lauriemcguinness.com/macpc_work.mov

PC gets the girl:
http://www.lauriemcguinness.com/macpc_girl.mov

Mac doesn't like to share:
http://www.lauriemcguinness.com/macpc_music.mov

Mac may be cool, but PC has the money:
http://www.lauriemcguinness.com/macpc_money.mov


Posted by Chris Allen on Aug-22-2007 03:02:

Biggest and best reason for me for Mac vs. PC:

When I work, I like to actually work, not spend most of my time fighting with my computer to try and do what I want. With a Mac, I don't have to fight, I just get to work.

When you do pick up a Mac, you'll want to check out this link too:

http://bestmacsoftware.org/


Posted by MKpacha on Aug-22-2007 03:04:

quote:
Originally posted by Chris Allen
Biggest and best reason for me for Mac vs. PC:

When I work, I like to actually work, not spend most of my time fighting with my computer to try and do what I want. With a Mac, I don't have to fight, I just get to work.

When you do pick up a Mac, you'll want to check out this link too:

http://bestmacsoftware.org/



thats what im talking about! thanks chris!


Posted by rabbitjoker on Aug-22-2007 03:08:

quote:
Originally posted by Chris Allen
When I work, I like to actually work, not spend most of my time fighting with my computer to try and do what I want. With a Mac, I don't have to fight, I just get to work.


LOL! I know you know how to use PC software...

You sound like an ignoramus.


Posted by geroin on Aug-22-2007 03:10:

quote:
Originally posted by Chris Allen
Biggest and best reason for me for Mac vs. PC:

When I work, I like to actually work, not spend most of my time fighting with my computer to try and do what I want. With a Mac, I don't have to fight, I just get to work.


hahah wtf?

thats such bs


Posted by malek on Aug-22-2007 03:15:

If you're about to blow a big sum for a mac, you should get a Lenovo instead.

These machines are rock solid and I am now a believer (I have one at work!).

Macs are annoying for anyone who've been using PCs and all of their usabilities... I feel chained when using a mac.

good luck!


Posted by rabbitjoker on Aug-22-2007 03:16:

quote:
Originally posted by malek
If you're about to blow a big sum for a mac, you should get a Lenovo instead.


I've had 3 ThinkPads and they are God's gift to portability.

2 T-series and 1 Z-series (replaced by modern T-series).

Go with a T and you'll drink milk and love life.


Posted by malek on Aug-22-2007 03:22:

I have a T43 at work, and I am jealous of the ones who just got their T60s fully loaded!! I did some benchmarks with the software I wrote and they friggin rock! 2 to 1!

http://caipsgws001.can.ibm.com/stor...arch&aud=LENOVO


Posted by rabbitjoker on Aug-22-2007 03:36:

The fingerprint biometric is so pron.


Posted by evil_cookie on Aug-22-2007 03:58:

what is this notebook going to be used for?
if you look at software,hardware, and even over-all functionality, a PC is much more versatile in almost every sense.

if you go with a mac, all that's happening is you're paying more money, and you'll continue to pay more money in the future, for limited software and hardware. oppose to having a wide range of options for both of the aforementioned, with a pc (at a much, much cheaper price) and god forbid you need your notebook repaired,you might as well buy a new computer...where as a PC is much cheaper to maintain and upgrade. simple as that.

mac notebooks imo, are nothing more than an overrated fad.


quote:
Originally posted by Chris Allen
When I work, I like to actually work, not spend most of my time fighting with my computer to try and do what I want. With a Mac, I don't have to fight, I just get to work.


and...I don't care what anyone says, this man knows what he's talking about!



Posted by DJ_Science on Aug-22-2007 04:01:

I have a mac and I quite enjoy them. My reasons for choosing one were as follows.

I do a lot of scientific programming and as a result, I am frequently on a linux system. The mac has a nice unix (well free BSD) core under it and it interfaces well with those systems. I like the fact that I can pull up a terminal and have a unix terminal right there. I would have gone with a PC with a linux install except for reason number two. I like to mess around with music software and there is none that is good for linux and the mac OS has a lot of great software.

Basically, for me, the Mac was a good mix of what i needed. If you are going to get one don't get the MSN port available from microsoft. You can darwin port one of the linux clients and run it under OSX.


Posted by chinamon on Aug-22-2007 04:09:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ_Science
I like the fact that I can pull up a terminal and have a unix terminal right there.


never heard of SecureCRT for pc?
its all about logging in remotely with ssh.


Posted by rabbitjoker on Aug-22-2007 04:12:

95% of the population has no reason for Linux terminal - and as such that should not be a reason for getting a computer.


Posted by harcourt on Aug-22-2007 04:13:

love my mac.


Posted by malek on Aug-22-2007 04:18:

quote:
Originally posted by rabbitjoker
95% of the population has no reason for Linux terminal - and as such that should not be a reason for getting a computer.


you are very generous there buddy, let say between 99% and 100%, and closer to 100%


Posted by DJ_Science on Aug-22-2007 12:04:

quote:
Originally posted by rabbitjoker
95% of the population has no reason for Linux terminal - and as such that should not be a reason for getting a computer.


Never said it was why he should get one . I was just outlining my reasons for getting one.


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