Going Mac...maybe.

[Charlesaf3]

listen to george on RAM.

I used to be an all apple guy, from the //e to mac circa 1996. Then I went PC for software - PC is really easier if you do things that are minor mods, there's usually software out there just because of the larger installed base. But I'm thinking seriously of going back to Mac when my current circa 2005 Sony Vaio croaks. Been very happy with it, and I hope I get 3 more years...

For most users, I think Mac is the way to go. If you don't understand why Mac may not be the way to go, it almost certainly IS the way to go! Ironic eh?

And listen to george on RAM. More RAM, More Better. It really is an easy user update generally though.

As for Macs networking with PCs, I can't get my PCs to network with PCs, why should the poor Macs have any better luck?

Apple can be annoying in its own special way, btw - its just a different way then Microsoft. Question is which annoyances you tolerate better.

 

[Luremaker]

I have never used a MAC, but a few months back my son became sick and tired of VISTA. He decided to install OSX on his Vista laptop and loves it. He keeps saying his next pc will be a MAC. I'll have to spend a little time using it.

Myself I like Mepis and Kubuntu linux. These are both amazing top of the line OS's. Each one requires a little time to set up to one's liking.

 

[N80]

Myself I like Mepis and Kubuntu linux. These are both amazing top of the line OS's. Each one requires a little time to set up to one's liking.

And for those who like 'alternative' OS's, OSX is a Unix based system and the Unix side is easily accessible for those who know how to ply those dark arts.

 

[N80]

Apple can be annoying in its own special way, btw - its just a different way then Microsoft. Question is which annoyances you tolerate better.

I agree with that, I think. But as I sit here at my Windows machine (XP not Vista) I just can't think off hand of how my Macs annoy me. When I ponder it, there may be some networking issues that puzzle me from time to time. And networking is networking no matter how you slice it. But I'm no computer expert and I have all four of mine networked over a third party router.

Apple as a company can be very annoying. I get irked by upgrade paths, price changes, etc etc. And I've always thought that they put too little RAM in their machines.

iMacs can be annoying in that you can't really upgrade them on your own. They aren't made to be messed with. Of course the Mac towers make up for that. They are the most elegant designed and easy to access boxes I've ever messed with. So simple to change RAM, cards, drives, devices and tons of room inside.

 

[Charlesaf3]

That's the sort of thing I mean - forcing people into a square hole, as it were. Apples' motto often seems to be "Have it our way" even when that way doesn't make sense. Note the easily replaceable ipod batteries..

For someone who isn't going to fiddle, I definitely think macs are a better bet

 

[pennwalk]

We haven't heard from Mark since the 14th I sure hope things haven't gone badly.

Chris

 

[N80]

He's just having so much fun with his new Mac!

 

[MarkV]

Hi guys, we did get a new 24” iMac and are finding our way around it right now. So far so good. Both the wife and I have found it pretty easy to get started on and we become more comfortable each time we use it. We are having a hard time setting up e-mail so I’ll see how Apple support is in the next couple of days.

We also signed up for Verizon wireless broadband Access which is way better than the 28.8 Kbps dial up connection we have been using. It is nice to to be able to look at the photos people link on TBN finally.

Thanks again for all the help everyone.

MarkV

 

[pennwalk]

Mark,

I am thinking about adding to the mac fleet here. I was wondering if you like the glossy screen. I spent a half hour at the apple store last week looking at the screens trying to imagine weather I would like the glossy screen. One thing for sure the color is beautiful. All of our other computers have anti glare screens.

Chris

 

[N80]

I've wondered about that too. I'm very picky about glare and having photography as a hobby I'm very picky about accurate colors (which glare can affect). The glossy screen is beautiful but I think you'd have to be careful about placement. You wouldn't want any windows or lights behind you.