Mac or PC - Which do you use?
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Well, it looked like I did install it right because it said installation complete, but the boot option wasn't available at startup...All I saw was the option to choose windows or ubuntu...
I'll have to check where I can change the boot options
I got a quick question to those who purchased MS Office for Mac. Do the programs for MS Office 2008 for Mac work the same as the MS Office Suite 2007 for Windows? An example would be the formulas for Excel. Are they the same for Mac? Is Excel for Mac as powerful with numbers and formatting in the Mac version as it is in the Windows version? What are the differences between the two, if any?
Also, if you don't like the plain jane look of the Thinkpad, get it custom painted to your liking.
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Hey EnSabahNur, where can I have this done? What kind of company/business does this type of thing?
Hey TP, are you using a desktop or laptop? Also, what brand computer are you using?
Well, from the PM I sent, this is the first day of running Mac OSX on an HP Pavilion a315n (or something similar) with a 3.06GHz processor...1.4 GB RAM and a 160GB HD...I might upgrade to a 320 real soon, so the OS on this HD may not last long...
Anyways, I will go on the "MAC at hoes" thread and btjunkie to get programs for Mac
15"MacBookPro, Dual 30" MacPro 11gb RAM, iMac 24, G4 and G3,
oh and iTouch iPod
How many MACs do you own?
Wanted to switch from Windows for a while, but never had the money... Once I came up with the funds, i gotta say this is the best computer purchase ive ever made hands down..
I thought it was obvious from the photo and the list I wrote under the photo. You don't need a PC to count them. Just use your fingers.
Wanted to switch from Windows for a while, but never had the money... Once I came up with the funds, i gotta say this is the best computer purchase ive ever made hands down..
Which did you get? the 20" or the 24". I'm loving the 24.
That's it behind my right hand.
I thought it was obvious from the photo and the list I wrote under the photo. You don't need a PC to count them. Just use your fingers.
Ouch, my bad homie.
I didn't know if there were any more that just didn't fit into the picture. I looked at the pics without reading the caption. I'll be more observant next time.Ouch, my bad homie.
Nah...You right about that anyway. The two 30"s in center are connected to one computer, the MacPro with 11Gb of ram. So it only counts as one. My oldest computer is G3 and it's off screen on my right. The second oldest is the G4 and it's barely peeking up on the bottom left corner. The MacBookPro is under my left elbow.
Sorry. I was just riff'n about the fingers, I thought you were riff'n me.
I do own them. Paid in blood, sweat and tears. but definitely paid for...
Thank God.
No. Really. I never brag..sept'n this here one time, but if I do brag, I gotta give God the Glory.
I had one beat down computer for 4 year, then I got all the Hotness Apple had to offer in two months. It was a miracle. I worked for Apple for two years and still couldn't afford it until two years after they fired me. I kept the faith. hahah.
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Or get a Mac and have both. I'm going to reinstall BootCamp (XP on Apple). It caught a virus...
But the Mac OS is fine.
This is way closer than I thought it would be.
Proves it's a bunch of dudes on here using their momma's computer still.
Proves it's a bunch of dudes on here using their momma's computer still.
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Yessir!
i am a OSX/Server 2k3 system admin, so i support both ..
but why is it that Mac supporters are sooo "gung ho" over Mac's ..i mean, they are nice don't get me wrong ..but i personally don't feel they stand up to Windows ..but Mac heads are like all death to PC all the time
like wtf?
DO NOT GET ACER!!!!
Please don't, I'm an IT manager. At my company, one of my predecessors decided to try to standardize on Acers. Dumbass, now every other week I have an Acer breaking down. And, their warranty support requires that you mail your laptop / desktop to them.
When recommending computers, I always recommend either Dell's or HP's. Because of the Next Business Day Warranty support. To the OP, if ThinkPads have the same type of warranty, then get a ThinkPad. I don't really buy the hype about one company's parts being better than another: expect your computer to break down. Regardless of the manufacturer (Mac's too, that's why they offer one year warranties. Also, that's why Mac tech's are always busy in the mac stores). With NBD support, you're only down 3 days at most.
I'm in the market for a new computer, I'm leaning towards a PC. I've worked with Mac's, supported Mac's. I'm not impressed
. Mac's and PC's have problems, the claims that Mac's have less problems than a PC are crap. Mac's have less problems because there are less Mac's actually in use. There's a reason why MOST people / businesses use PC's. That said: I just want a Mac, cuz I'm a greedy bastard. And the only reason why I'm considering one is because it can dual boot Windows. I need a Windows computer for business / work purposes (more software available). Plus, I may be wrong but I notice that there aren't many customization options for Mac's, is that true?Dude when you go to the Mac store, just wear these. No other Die-hards will recognize you.
commodore 64!!!!
I noticed the limited edition Woz 2gs on the left. You must be a collector. Do you use those for anything besides games?
Didn't the Woz edition allow you to change parts if you wanted to? I think that was one thing Woz & Jobs bumped heads. Woz felt you should be able to change your parts & Jobs locked down the Mac ASAP.
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Nah...You right about that anyway. The two 30"s in center are connected to one computer, the MacPro with 11Gb of ram. So it only counts as one. My oldest computer is G3 and it's off screen on my right. The second oldest is the G4 and it's barely peeking up on the bottom left corner. The MacBookPro is under my left elbow.
Sorry. I was just riff'n about the fingers, I thought you were riff'n me.
I do own them. Paid in blood, sweat and tears. but definitely paid for...
Thank God.
No. Really. I never brag..sept'n this here one time, but if I do brag, I gotta give God the Glory.
I had one beat down computer for 4 year, then I got all the Hotness Apple had to offer in two months. It was a miracle. I worked for Apple for two years and still couldn't afford it until two years after they fired me. I kept the faith. hahah.
I hear you PoppaSo. Props for doing what you had to do to get what you wanted.
DO NOT GET ACER!!!!
Please don't, I'm an IT manager. At my company, one of my predecessors decided to try to standardize on Acers. Dumbass, now every other week I have an Acer breaking down. And, their warranty support requires that you mail your laptop / desktop to them.
When recommending computers, I always recommend either Dell's or HP's. Because of the Next Business Day Warranty support. To the OP, if ThinkPads have the same type of warranty, then get a ThinkPad. I don't really buy the hype about one company's parts being better than another: expect your computer to break down. Regardless of the manufacturer (Mac's too, that's why they offer one year warranties. Also, that's why Mac tech's are always busy in the mac stores). With NBD support, you're only down 3 days at most.
I'm in the market for a new computer, I'm leaning towards a PC. I've worked with Mac's, supported Mac's. I'm not impressed
You wanna hear something funny? I was just thinking to myself yesterday that I would buy a cheap Acer for now while I wait for either Lenovo or HP to come out with the new Montevina processors this summer, and then I would buy the real thing. I'm glad I swooped in here for a minute to read this.
Unfortunately, I have been doing a lot of research over the weeks and the Thinkpads have taken a hit in my mind. I have heard all kinds of horror stories about blue screens, malfunctions, poor build (yes sir), and other smaller complications. To my knowledge, I don't think they have a NBD warranty of any kind which also sucks. The bottom line, I am totally reconsidering a Thinkpad at this point. I know there is no such thing as the perfect laptop, but there's gotta be something really wrong with a computer or manufacturer when more than a handful of people are complaining about laptops that are malfunctioning right outta the box.
Thanks for the headz up, homie. You've been invaluable to me in this thread.
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Please stay away from the Acers. That's one of the worst models that I've ever worked with (and I used to work with the Compaqs in the 90's)
Got to take this approach: ALL computers / laptops are crap. There are some stories where people say that they've had their computer for 5 years and nothing happened. Great for them, but not so great for the person who had the same model computer, and it crashed on them in 6 months.
The warranty, along with a good external backup is needed when purchasing a computer. (Mac or PC). I recommend Dell or HP, and they're crap. At my job I've had Dells malfuntion on me within 3 months. No problem, cussed out some Indians for a few minutes and the next day the tech was their to do my job.
Personally, I've settled on the Dell XPS 1530 for myself (4 year NBD warranty, and 4 year Accident Protection because I'm running my own business). Had to leave out the Blu Ray RW drive. Don't see myself needing it anytime soon.
I'm beginning to believe the same thing. I have read so many horror stories about the different brands. For the past month, I've been reviewing the Thinkpads almost exclusively and the main complaint ALL OVER seems to be that people keep getting the "blue screen of death (BSOD)," as its called. Some of them report getting the blue screen upon the first boot. That's just mind blowing to me. How can that be? How can someone's computer malfunction right out of the box? Don't the different companies have some sort of quality control? Anyway, the more I hold out, the more money I can save. We'll see what happens this summer after Intel drops that new Montevina technology with 3.0+ GHz processors. If I can hold out that long, then I will definitely do that.
If I was a PC User I would agree whole-hearted with this. But, I use Macs. I have no clue what your talking about. I don't know what virus are either, until I put XP on my mac. I have 5 Macs. 2 I have over 6 years. Only thing wrong with them are they are 6 years old. They work fine. I have hundreds of Macs as well when I was an Apple Rep. Non of my clients would agree with you either.
There's good computers and their bad computers. Makes are GREAT computers.
If I was a PC User I would agree whole-hearted with this. But, I use Macs. I have no clue what your talking about. I don't know what virus are either, until I put XP on my mac. I have 5 Macs. 2 I have over 6 years. Only thing wrong with them are they are 6 years old. They work fine. I have hundreds of Macs as well when I was an Apple Rep. Non of my clients would agree with you either.
There's good computers and their bad computers. Macs are GREAT computers.
Lol, you're one of those die hard users. So no matter how much I say that I've worked with Macs, and they do break down, you won't believe me. When they do crash, they CRASH. (And, if Macs are as good as you say, the Tech Bar in the Apple store wouldn't be such an important part of the store) I'll just say this, in my experience Macs are the same as PC's.
I only point this out for people who are stuck between the two, you have to really LOVE Macs to be able to deal with them. If u don't, best to stick with a PC (cheaper, more customizable, better warranty support, more software support). Not knocking Macs, they're decent, and I will admit their GUI is more intuitive, but PC's are decent too.
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