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11-05-2009, 08:23 PM | #1 |
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Mac converts
so here's the long story made short...my old laptop is on it's last leg and I'm looking at a new one.
I've read review after review and tech specs and all that jazz. I know that the vast majority of Mac owners are fiercely loyal to them...but what I'm really interested in, is hearing from real folks about their experiences in switching from a PC to a MAC.... was it a difficult switch? Is there anything that your pc did or have that you wish your mac had or did? Were you able to move all the stuff you wanted (music, pics, etc) from your pc to your mac? What was the "getting used to it phase" like and how long did it last? Did anyone switch to a mac and wish they hadn't? And lastly...any suggestions, advice or anything like that? Thanks in advance! |
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well damn, I thought you were talking makeup..LOL
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I love my mac! I converted in 2007 after 10 years of PC usage. I found it 100% fine, with no adjustment time. The only pain in the ass thing was losing all of the extra applications that were not mac compatible (games, etc.) and having to buy the microsoft suite again. This past month, my mac had an issue and was brought to be serviced, and while that was going on I rented a PC.
The comparison is unbelievable, I will never go back. Oh, by the way, if you're getting the laptop? Buy a protection plan. Seriously. |
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and I'm curious about the protection plan...did you have issues that needed it? |
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I've actually had more problems with my mac than anyone I've ever spoken to. I've had: speaker problems, case problems, keyboard problems, clamshell problems, software problems and hard drive problems. They wound up giving me a completely new computer that had more RAM and Disc Space than my old computer for free due to all the hassle. Recently, I had a complete hard drive failure because I work with files so much and they all got fragmented, and it was really just a big mess. After all the recovery was done, (by an outside party because my warranty was up) Apple helped me migrate all my files to where they belonged so none of my settings were wonky. I don't want to get offtrack, but I'm happy to explain in more detail why I wound up with a new comp, as well as my trials/tribulations with mac people, and all that, if you'd like to hear it, either in PM or in the thread (don't wanna talk too much, shit!) Oh, and another thing I hate about macs are that if you have something wrong with your computer they must restore it to factory default before they can fix it. Example: your USB port doesn't work, and you have a broken clamshell, they must fix the broken clamshell before they touch the USB port. |
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Mr Bent, thanks a bunch for you input. I was an avid mac user back in the day, but I think that was in the day of the IIc, if I remember right.
Selenay, I don't do too much with the free downloads, so I think I'm ok there. I appreciate hearing about your trials and tribulations, since I haven't heard of many. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I'm not familiar with "clamshell"...can you tell me what that is? |
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Ha! I thought it was about makeup, too, until I saw Goofy's name.
I really can't speak to the Mac conversion process. I was born into the cult of Mac and have never actually owned a PC. All hail the Apple! Just get the thing! The extended warranty isn't a bad idea for any laptop, assuming you actually take it places. While Mac is known for excellent hardware, they aren't by any means perfect. I had an iBook that had a recurring logic board problem. Mac actually offered the extended warranty to anyone who had this known issue with their machine, I managed to eke out a couple more free repairs (the logic board needed replacing a total of 5 times) before finally giving up - after 6 years (seems like a pretty good lifespan). My MacBook has had a few issues, all of which have been resolved with updates, no hardware issues. Last edited by Mister Bent; 11-05-2009 at 08:41 PM. Reason: more words |
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I was really shocked, as I thought Mr. Fender Bender had gone straight.
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Oh.......I thought is was about MAC Anesthesia
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Oh well shit, I thought we were talking about makeup as well.
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Welcome to the AWESOME side, Goofster!
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I've been on a Mac for almost 15 years, love it. I would NEVER own a PC after growing up on a Mac; I've had to use a PC every now and then, and I can't stand Windows. But that's because I'm a designer and Macs are better for design in my book.
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Goofy - I, like you, started off on Apple products - way back in the late 70s. Stuck with them through the very early 90s until I got my first desk job and had to switch to Windows 3.1.
Now that was a "culture" shock. But once I got used to it - and particularly once Win95 came out I was pretty much ok. Fast forward to two years ago when I went to work for a Mac only shop and I had to make the transition. For me, it was actually semi-painful, but worth it. If you haven't already, I say go for it. |
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I grew up on mac and own a 24" flat screen duo-core named Popeye.
But I'm a designer going on 16 years on a MAC The old rule of thumb is that MAC are better for design PC's for data. That's what it used to be anyway I hate PCs with a passion and refuse to design on them. |
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Oh RIGHT! GOOFY! You gotta name your machine!
Jet's "Popeye" reminded me! Mine is "Dirty Gertie of Upper Buttcrack"
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My macbook is named Hal (the computer in the movie 2001, A Space Odyssey).
I realized that, technically, I shouldn't be on this thread. You see, I'm not a mac convert. I started out on an Apple IIe and used Apples through high school. Started using macs in college and have never used a PC by choice. But I like hanging with y'all, cause you're the cool kids with the macs!!!
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Must be a popular name for a Dell. Thats what I call mine too!
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