So... Who here doesn't own a Mac yet

[arn]

I always find it interesting that there is a small (but vocal) group of folk who haven't quite made the switch yet... but still frequent a Mac rumor site...

arn

[mcrain]

Yeah, nothing worse then them damn vocal non-mac owning weirdo's who have nothing to do but sit around on their PC's reading macrumors.

Oh wait, that's me!

:D

[dreamlance]

Hey now! Be nice :) Some of us are low on funds and parental units won't forward the cash even though they promised.

I think this must be the third reminder in the last hour that I need a Mac. *waits for lightning to strike or something*

[Mr. Anderson]

But do you suffer from Mac Envy, or is it just some sort of odd fascination?

[dreamlance]

Originally posted by dukestreet
But do you suffer from Mac Envy, or is it just some sort of odd fascination?

I drool over Eye's mac all the time. And the G4s in our artlab. I'm constantly reminded that a PC doesn't cut it for this artist.

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by dreamlance
I drool over Eye's mac all the time. And the G4s in our artlab. I'm constantly reminded that a PC doesn't cut it for this artist.

really? Didn't know you know eyelikeart. Ha, and you weren't a member when GeekFest happened, too bad, could have used a few more members showing up.

D

[SilvorX]

i dont own a mac yet but i am on a mac right now...
im supposed to get a mac soon so i will b making the switch soon hopefully :P

there are probably a few ppl with peecees who just read mr cuz they like customizing their desktop TO LOOK LIKE A MAC lol...i know a few ppl who do that tho...

[Shrek]

Planning to buy an iMac within the next few weeks. :D

[macmax]

you are all welcome to the mac experience.
you will love it

[vniow]

I will as soon as I get the ca$h. Right now my PC does what I need it to do fine withouit crashing (much :p)
Mmmmmmm........dual 800 Cubehttp://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/664b5f96/bc/My+Documents/drolling+smiley.gif?bcFvau9AkffJ4S6Y

[arn]

so what's holding you back?
:)

arn

[vniow]

Originally posted by arn
so what's holding you back?
:)

arn

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
:D

[diorio]

I don't own a mac yet, but as soon as that car is paid off, I will get one.:)

[jefhatfield]

when i owned a mac clone, by pwer computing, did that count as a mac?

many people own PCs by companies other than IBM and the PC is actually really only an IBM machine...my "PC" is a Compaq

i wonder if clones will ever come out again? and if they do, will it hurt apple's sales drastically or spread the influence of the much superior macintosh operating system?

it is steve jobs who said, "my biggest mistake was thinking apple was a hardware company instead of a software company" right after he was fired...he saw how bill gates and paul allen made the tens of billions and ruled the market without ever having built a machine

it could have been jobs and the woz, instead of bill g and paul allen who ended up ruling the personal computer market:(

[scem0]

What is a mac???

Just kidding.... :D. I have owned a mac since I could remember (I am 15).

[Over Achiever]

Funny...most that don't own a mac are waiting for the money...wait, that includes me too :eek:.

I'll get a pb soon...hopefully a 1 GHz after the next update...why do I continue to post here...I WANT MY AVATAR! :D

...well, and this is also a cool site to post on.:) Can always keep in touch with rumors...and when I do get my mac, I can get help using it here. At least I hope so.

[G5orbust]

i got my mac.... and have never been without one... personally, i cant stand PC's... especially bargain ones. They make have a "faster" processor than a mac, but they sure dont work like any mac ive seen since the old 33 MHz ones!

[Shrek]

Originally posted by edvniow


$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
:D

Same here. :rolleyes:

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dreamlance


I drool over Eye's mac all the time.

yeah...I'm always having to wipe it up on my trackpad...

honestly dreamlance...u should really control yourself better... :rolleyes: ;)

[Backtothemac]

I know where they could get one :D :D :D

[mac15]

Originally posted by Backtothemac
I know where they could get one :D :D :D


nice self promo :D

[dreamlance]

Originally posted by dukestreet


really? Didn't know you know eyelikeart. Ha, and you weren't a member when GeekFest happened, too bad, could have used a few more members showing up.

D

I don't think Eye and I knew each other when GeekFest happened. :confused:

*goes off to drool about some other ibook besides Eye's* ;)

[scem0]

Originally posted by Shrek


Same here. :rolleyes:

Same here too :D:D:D:D.... When everyone else is getting the new DP macs, I have to get a 450 MHz powermac off eBay.... Not that it isnt a good machine...

[G5orbust]

Originally posted by scem0


Same here too :D:D:D:D.... When everyone else is getting the new DP macs, I have to get a 450 MHz powermac off eBay.... Not that it isnt a good machine...

is taht one gunna have agp or pci graphics?

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dreamlance


I don't think Eye and I knew each other when GeekFest happened. :confused:

*goes off to drool about some other ibook besides Eye's* ;)

its a Powerbook, not an iBook....;)

hehehe.....


Also, I know where you can get one :D

Backdwawg in tha hizouch!!! Seriously though, great prices....My gf got an iBook from him and I ordered a Dual 1.25 from him (should be here early next week!!!!).

....everyone's doing it....

[dreamlance]

Originally posted by teabgs


its a Powerbook, not an iBook....;)

hehehe.....



GaaaHHH! I quit!

It's all portable to me :)

[eyelikeart]

yeah really....get your info straight dreamlance!! :mad: :D :eek: ;)

[dreamlance]

Now don't you start with me! I'm still arranging your demise for a few days ago ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by dreamlance


GaaaHHH! I quit!

It's all portable to me :)

ah, well, it might all be the same to you but its not to someone who owns one....I love my TiPB and wouldn't want to be stuck using a iBook or having one say it was an iBook. But I have a few friends who have them and they're great machines, I just need power.....

D

[Backtothemac]

Man,
This is getting very interesting in here. Duke coming clean about his love for his Ti. Dream and Eye's messes that she is cleaning are getting discussed.

I am going to go pop some popcorn and then come back for more ;)

[dreamlance]

I feel like I'm in a fishbowl suddenly. o.O

My apologies for fudging up on ibooks and pbooks. Pleas don't eat the mac newbie! :)

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by dreamlance
I feel like I'm in a fishbowl suddenly. o.O

My apologies for fudging up on ibooks and pbooks. Pleas don't eat the mac newbie! :)

the only eating around here is done by mr. pank

sorry eye, just kidding, how is the storm? it made news all the way here in california

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by jefhatfield


the only eating around here is done by mr. pank

sorry eye, just kidding, how is the storm? it made news all the way here in california

he he he...my reputation for constant hunger preceeds me...ever here... ;)

The storm has passed New Orleans. There were many homes that got flooded, there are still main traffic arteries that are undrivable, and still many people around town without power. Right now the storm is headed up north...so be careful B2TM... ;)

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by eyelikeart


he he he...my reputation for constant hunger preceeds me...ever here... ;)

The storm has passed New Orleans. There were many homes that got flooded, there are still main traffic arteries that are undrivable, and still many people around town without power. Right now the storm is headed up north...so be careful B2TM... ;)

It looks like the brunt of the store is going to pass to our west. ;)

But, it looks like a cow pissing on a flat tin roof outside ;)

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by Backtothemac
But, it looks like a cow pissing on a flat tin roof outside ;)


this makes me wonder what the weather would look like if that cow was crapping.

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by krossfyter



this makes me wonder what the weather would look like if that cow was crapping.

Hail ;)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by krossfyter
this makes me wonder what the weather would look like if that cow was crapping.

ha ha ha!!!! :D

u better keep clear of flying patties!! :D :eek: :p

[dabirdwell]

I also am a non-mac owner. I have been lurking for some weeks on this site and listening to the conversations of mac familiars about various hardware, software, and the evolution of technology.

I will be buying my first mac in a matter of weeks. The combination of reliability, the new Unix OS, some nice hardware, and undeniable design style has made my decision to switch for me.

I have not yet decided which machine to get, I have a student computer loan and some saved money to use, but have considered everything from a Tibook to an iMac. I am wishing for an iBook update soon, so I can have my portable, with a little more power and graphics capability than they have now, but still keep the size, durability, and badass wireless networking of the i.

Dave

[big]

I'm gonna count myself, considering I only have a 350 B&W G3....kinda not really anything Macs offer now...I view myself in the same group as those guys who don't really have a mac

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dabirdwell
I also am a non-mac owner. I have been lurking for some weeks on this site and listening to the conversations of mac familiars about various hardware, software, and the evolution of technology.

I will be buying my first mac in a matter of weeks. The combination of reliability, the new Unix OS, some nice hardware, and undeniable design style has made my decision to switch for me.

I have not yet decided which machine to get, I have a student computer loan and some saved money to use, but have considered everything from a Tibook to an iMac. I am wishing for an iBook update soon, so I can have my portable, with a little more power and graphics capability than they have now, but still keep the size, durability, and badass wireless networking of the i.

Dave


before you make a purchase talk to Backtothemac.

He might have the best deal for whetever machine you decide on....

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by teabgs
before you make a purchase talk to Backtothemac.

He might have the best deal for whetever machine you decide on....

my bro said he emailed backdawg twice on monday and didn't hear back at all


tuesday he placed an order for dp 867 with apple educational store....



:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

what up???

[big]

on my end....my poor local mac guy just has such a hard time keeping up with everyone else's pricing...when I upgrade this G3...I will just have to go through him.

[teabgs]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule


my bro said he emailed backdawg twice on monday and didn't hear back at all


tuesday he placed an order for dp 867 with apple educational store....



:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

what up???

maybe he should have called....???


:confused:

So he decided to get a 867, eh? cool...Its not a 1.25....but, it's aiight :p :D

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by big
I'm gonna count myself, considering I only have a 350 B&W G3....kinda not really anything Macs offer now...I view myself in the same group as those guys who don't really have a mac

i hear you

i have a 300 blueberry ibook and i am not on the same page as those os x running G4 machines;)

[MacBandit]

I don't own A mac.

I own a Dual Ghz/DDR, B/W G3 400, iMac333.

So technically I don't own just one. :D :D

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by MacBandit
I don't own A mac.

I own a Dual Ghz/DDR, B/W G3 400, iMac333.

So technically I don't own just one. :D :D

i feel sooooooo sorry for you:p

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule


my bro said he emailed backdawg twice on monday and didn't hear back at all


tuesday he placed an order for dp 867 with apple educational store....



:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

what up???

Well, I don't know what has happened. I have been sending him mail left and right. Is something wrong with his mail? He should have waited, or called. Our number is on the website. We have the dual 867 with 15" studio, free 512 and free shipping for $2293.00

I hate it for him.

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by Backtothemac


Well, I don't know what has happened. I have been sending him mail left and right. Is something wrong with his mail? He should have waited, or called. Our number is on the website. We have the dual 867 with 15" studio, free 512 and free shipping for $2293.00

I hate it for him.

good prices...beats anything over here where i live in california

hey, ovi needs your help in the political discussions representing beliefs right of center...he is not as up on facts and figures like you and the liberals are having him for lunch:p

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by jefhatfield


good prices...beats anything over here where i live in california

hey, ovi needs your help in the political discussions representing beliefs right of center...he is not as up on facts and figures like you and the liberals are having him for lunch:p

With the free ram, I am lower than the education price. Oh, well.

[teabgs]

SO I just checked Apple's Ed store and found that after taxes BackDawgs price is only a little bit more....by about $100.

BUT you get 512MB MORE RAM.....for a little bit more, so much more power....

Jello, I dont know what may or may not have happened w/ your bro and B2TM, but he should have at least called, you dont order something through email....I sent him emails and pm's but when it came down to making the order, ON the phone.

sucks for him, coulda had a better computer...

[Durandal7]

I'll buy a PC when panties can fly.

[vniow]

Originally posted by Durandal7
I'll buy a PC when panties can fly.

Hmmmmm.......that gives me an idea, be right back.:D

[teabgs]

Originally posted by edvniow


Hmmmmm.......that gives me an idea, be right back.:D

great...:rolleyes:


Look what you're starting Durandal7.....:mad:

[Angelus]

i got a friend of mine whos an apple employee to get me a discount on a sweet powerbook 667Mhz.Trouble is it still hasnt arrived and i ve been waiting almost 2 weeks.It seems that this apple employee falls into the bottom of the barrel category and so apple dont really care how long it takes for him to get it cos he will get it eventually.It was supposed to arrive either today or monday but seeing as im not using it right now i guess itll be here monday.still patience is a virtue i guess....

[teabgs]

Originally posted by Angelus
i got a friend of mine whos an apple employee to get me a discount on a sweet powerbook 667Mhz.Trouble is it still hasnt arrived and i ve been waiting almost 2 weeks.It seems that this apple employee falls into the bottom of the barrel category and so apple dont really care how long it takes for him to get it cos he will get it eventually.It was supposed to arrive either today or monday but seeing as im not using it right now i guess itll be here monday.still patience is a virtue i guess....

I ordered my Dual 1.25 on August 15th....will be here on Tuesday or wed next week....it could be worse....I promise ;)


And i'm upgrading from my PowerMac 6500....thats right, goin from a 275Mhz 603e to a Dual 1.25Ghz G4...hows that for an increase in power? :D Though the wait has been on the verge of painful, it will be worth it, and I'll finally have a machine I can use for production, and I wont have to spend so much time at work using equipment when I dont need to be. :D

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by teabgs
SO I just checked Apple's Ed store and found that after taxes BackDawgs price is only a little bit more....by about $100.

BUT you get 512MB MORE RAM.....for a little bit more, so much more power....

Jello, I dont know what may or may not have happened w/ your bro and B2TM, but he should have at least called, you dont order something through email....I sent him emails and pm's but when it came down to making the order, ON the phone.

sucks for him, coulda had a better computer...

well to be honest, it wouldn't have been much less i don't think. and he didn't need another 15" (he has one, and if he gets/uses another monitor he wants bigger)...

he also will probably get it very soon. as opposed to shipping to alabama and then to va.

that all said, i agree, he could've done more to contact him. but he just wanted to compare general prices, not order just yet. and with no response (though unintentional) he just went ahead and did the sure bet.

oh well. next time

[SilvorX]

if only i lived in the us....lol....bahhhh so close to the border too :|
gotta love...er hate..the canadian dollar :(

[topicolo]

Oh man, this is hurtful. Here I am, stuck with my vintage PC, my Duo 2300, 230, and my LC II, and you guys are getting new G4 towers, Powerbooks, etc. I need to get something soon (prolly within 2 years).

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by Durandal7
I'll buy a PC when panties can fly.

Keep it clean folks... :(

On second though, make sure the panties are clean...

Otherwise you're in for a messy landing.

[shadowfax]

PCs aren't that bad, once you cheat M$ a good one and hack the GUI... granted, OS X is a million times better than anything M$ has ever THOUGHT about designing... but i won't be dissing my old dell anytime soon. anybody dissing PC hardware is just plain irrational; it's just as good or better. that said, apple laptop design is lightyears ahead of any PC maker, even Sony.

so i wait and wait for my powerbook... Nov. 20 (my Bday) if they have 1GHz by then... otherwise, more waiting...

[big]

how much is an apple employee discount?

[krossfyter]

40%? and some belly button lint from Jobs belly button!

[Chisholm]

I have a broken down dual PIII, a AMD 400mhz, an IBM piece of crap 600mhz, a quadra 660av, and a powermac 7100 at home.

Fortunately I spend my 40 hours a week at work on a dual 867 G4.:D

[mrpepsi]

I use macs reguarly at my workplace, I even have one as my personal workstation. A PowerMac Dual G4 867MHz.

I want to get one for me personally, but with all the G5/GPUL rumors I want to wait and see what happens before I invest that much cash.

[krossfyter]

mrpepsi? oh where is kc when you need him! DOH!

[fragiledreams]

No mac yet.... After I finish my 12-14 duty in the Army (****, it's compulsory). Probably it's better that way, since when I get back to the real word there will be an ultra-mega-new TATA!! G5 :D

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by fragiledreams
No mac yet.... After I finish my 12-14 duty in the Army (****, it's compulsory). Probably it's better that way, since when I get back to the real word there will be an ultra-mega-new TATA!! G5 :D

TATA G5?

[Chisholm]

Originally posted by krossfyter


TATA G5?

I don't know, maybe its a Greek thing. Or maybe he's saying when he gets out within the year the G5 will be on the market. Finally.

cheers!

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by Chisholm


I don't know, maybe its a Greek thing. Or maybe he's saying when he gets out within the year the G5 will be on the market. Finally.

cheers!


if thats Greek then they have been doing some major deconstruction on the language. heh. could be a battle cry!

[fragiledreams]

Originally posted by krossfyter



if thats Greek then they have been doing some major deconstruction on the language. heh. could be a battle cry!

You are close. Or it may be the percussion sound when they present the emperor in the palace or the lion in the circus. Choose what you want. :P

[Chisholm]

Originally posted by fragiledreams


You are close. Or it may be the percussion sound when they present the emperor in the palace or the lion in the circus. Choose what you want. :P

I like the circus one myself. Maybe we should start a poll?