CaptainCaveMann
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Can we please close this stupid thread 🙄 " Convince me to buy a Mac " hahaha its rediculous, if you want it buy it and try doing some research on your own you dont live on Mars or do you? 😉
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Convince me to buy a MAC.
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CaptainCaveMann said:
Everyone else was very nice to help answer my questions. I did look up stuff about Macs, but its hard to find anything that I can make heads or tails of. Either the review far to out of date or its extremely biased. And I can't just spend 2000 dollars on something. I have to know what I'm getting into.
Thanks anyway.
wdlove
macrumors P6
YoYoMac said:
You should just take his comment with a grain of salt. As you have seen the majority of members here are very helpful. I don't think that you are crazy you are just being cautious. It is best in my opinion to check every angle, that way you can feel comfortable about your purchase. After all you have worked very hard for your money.
I agree, it can be very nerve racking to switch. It took me three and an half years to be comfortable enough to make the switch. That is between the time I first had the thought of switching to actually plucking down the cash for my iMac.
By The Way, I don't regret it, but gaming has only been a plus to my computing experience, never a real focus. I have a PS2 to that sits idle most of the time, but it is there for when I really get the urge.
If you are looking for a low end machine that is easy to transport then look at the iBooks. They have specifications pretty close to those of the PBs, just missing a few features, slight speed, and screen realstate on compared to some PD models.
Regarding political forums, doesn't the Chinese government censor the internet? Whether or not that is good is a discussion for another forum, in other words lets keep this thread non-political.
Best of luck, in your purchase. Maya is right, you want to switch, you now just need to decide how to proceed and which model to get.
By The Way, I don't regret it, but gaming has only been a plus to my computing experience, never a real focus. I have a PS2 to that sits idle most of the time, but it is there for when I really get the urge.
If you are looking for a low end machine that is easy to transport then look at the iBooks. They have specifications pretty close to those of the PBs, just missing a few features, slight speed, and screen realstate on compared to some PD models.
Regarding political forums, doesn't the Chinese government censor the internet? Whether or not that is good is a discussion for another forum, in other words lets keep this thread non-political.
Best of luck, in your purchase. Maya is right, you want to switch, you now just need to decide how to proceed and which model to get.
leekohler
macrumors G5
Get one
Buy a Mac. You'll love the experience. I started out using a PC at work and I could never figure the thing out at all. A friend convinced me to buy a Mac and I knew everything about it and could fix it myself in about 2 weeks. BTW-I bought an iBook about 5 months ago and have left it on for the last 2 months with no restarting or any other problems at all. Buy a Mac-you'll be glad you did.
Buy a Mac. You'll love the experience. I started out using a PC at work and I could never figure the thing out at all. A friend convinced me to buy a Mac and I knew everything about it and could fix it myself in about 2 weeks. BTW-I bought an iBook about 5 months ago and have left it on for the last 2 months with no restarting or any other problems at all. Buy a Mac-you'll be glad you did.
CaptainCaveMann
macrumors 68000
Do they sell Macs in your city? Can you go an play with one at the store? I dont know what its like over there but over here in the U.S.A well particularly where i am in L.A, Southern Califronia, we have Macs everywhere and there are a lot of stores that carry Macs here so its never been a real mystery what they are like. My advice is to go and try one out 😉YoYoMac said:
There are two Mac stores here in Choing Qing, China. I've only been to one, and all he has is an iMac G3! and one PB 12". I found out that the prices in Thailand are just as expensive as they are in China, so now I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I really don't want to spend 20% more than I should for the same computer. I think I have decided to go with an iMac. I know that I asked about the PB and stuff. But I just feel that the iMac is a better investment right now. I don't NEED to move it around or take it with me. I found that iLugger and they will ship one to me here. So I don't need to worry about travel. Its under the carry on size allowance. Now I just have to figure out if I'm going to go with the 17" or the 20" and if I'm going to buy from America and have it shipping here, or if I'm going to make a 2 day 😱 train ride one way to buy in Hong Kong. Same prices in both places.
And I know that I won't be able to game well with the iMac, but I've got a PS2 here when I'm desperate. and from what I've been told, Warcraft III will play like a dream on any mac, so that'll do.
Now, just have to decided....17" or 20"
I will be making a movies with this new machine. And I have a website that I do work on. People say that the 20" is just emaculate. I'm so tempted, but the exact same computer is 400 less if I go with the 17"
Just not sure what to do now. You know, If I keep doing this, then by the time I really figure out what I want, the PB G5 will be out! haha 😀
And I know that I won't be able to game well with the iMac, but I've got a PS2 here when I'm desperate. and from what I've been told, Warcraft III will play like a dream on any mac, so that'll do.
Now, just have to decided....17" or 20"
I will be making a movies with this new machine. And I have a website that I do work on. People say that the 20" is just emaculate. I'm so tempted, but the exact same computer is 400 less if I go with the 17"
Just not sure what to do now. You know, If I keep doing this, then by the time I really figure out what I want, the PB G5 will be out! haha 😀
Rod Rod said:
I was talking about political forums in general was not aware that MacRumors had a political section. Are you referring to the current affairs section, since I have less than 100 posts and it seems like I can post in it (thought I have not since I come here to discus Mac and other Apple issues). Or is there a political section that I am missing or just can't see?
On the subject of traveling with an iMac. Don't they make you power up computers before you board a plane to prove that it is indeed a working computer and not bomb or a vessel to carry contraband? It would be more difficult with an iMac, but possible if they are willing to provide you with a plug. Other than that it is a good machine. I love my old CRT iMac, it was what I made the switch on and I will try to keep it running for a long time.
Rod Rod
macrumors 68020
Jsmit said:
1. No, I'm not referring to the current events section.
2. Yes there is a separate section here called Political Discussions & War Discussion.
As for powering up your computer at security checkpoints, I suppose it'd be a great idea to keep a transformer in your bag (if you have a U.S. model iMac; outside of the U.S., iMacs can take 110 and 220).
sushi
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I see that you must be in a jovial mood due to the holidays. Must be too much eggnog clouding your senses! 😀mrgreen4242 said:
Go ahead and put them both side by side and see just how much WMP sucks compared to QT.
I wish that I had time to do an indepth comparison, but with the holidays I simply do not have time. However, not to leave you totally hanging, here is a teaser.
Open a film in WMP. Okay, now try to position the film, to a particular point. Can't do it can ya! Now try it in QT. Simple isn't it?
Sushi
sushi
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Some comments/questions that may help you in your decision.YoYoMac said:
First, are you going to travel with it that much? And if so, will both qualify as a carry on?
It is always better to have too much (is that possible?) screen real estate than not enough. Spreadsheets, iMovie, iDVD, and other apps love more space.
Will you feel bad a couple of years from now when your iMac is old? In other words, is that $400 more going to bother you in a couple of years when you need to upgrade...or will you have been happy with the extra space?
Are you going to use the iMac as an alternate TV for watching TV or DVDs? The extra 3" will be well worth it.
If there was a 23 inch iMac model, would you consider purchasing it, or would it be too big?
Is weight or thickness an issue? The 17" is lighter and thinner than the 20".
Is FSB speed an issue? (533 vice 600)
Is a larger built in HD important? (The 17 comes with 80, the 20 with 160. Although both can be upgraded to 250.)
Well hopefully one or more of these questions will help you arrive at a decision.
Good luck!
Sushi
well, here's one simple way to tell it's a good investment. i've had my g3 400 powerbook for almost 5 years runs 10.3 (and soon 10.4) well on 512MB of ram. i still work on it as my main computer for photoshop work and web development. it's been fantastic - tell me who still uses a 5 year old pc laptop - no one...
....and the plot thickens
Well, I am glad that I recieved so much response.
Here is the latest development. My dad calls me up on Christmas and says he wants to help me get a new computer. so, My wife and my dad are buying it for me for Christmas. Late Christmas. Anyway, in China, the VAT added like 450 bucks to any machine you look at. So it looks like I'm going to make a little trip to Hong Kong. The prices for US and HK are the same. I've been talking with Tony Ho, the vice president of Apple Asia, asking for a discount, but he won't do it.
I'm going with the 20" iMac. 512 meg ram (will upgrade again in the summer).
I'll be going by train, because its much much cheaper than Air. 30 hours to Guangzhou, than 3-4 hours by bus into HK. Then back again the way I came. Thats right folks, I'm going to travel 64+ hours to get my iMac. 😀
Becuase these are so new, do you think anything will happen to the iMac line during MSWF? I was planning on going to HK maybe the 6th or 7th of Jan.
Thanks again to everyone that helped me out. 🙂 This is the best forum I've ever been apart of.
Well, I am glad that I recieved so much response.
Here is the latest development. My dad calls me up on Christmas and says he wants to help me get a new computer. so, My wife and my dad are buying it for me for Christmas. Late Christmas. Anyway, in China, the VAT added like 450 bucks to any machine you look at. So it looks like I'm going to make a little trip to Hong Kong. The prices for US and HK are the same. I've been talking with Tony Ho, the vice president of Apple Asia, asking for a discount, but he won't do it.
I'm going with the 20" iMac. 512 meg ram (will upgrade again in the summer).
I'll be going by train, because its much much cheaper than Air. 30 hours to Guangzhou, than 3-4 hours by bus into HK. Then back again the way I came. Thats right folks, I'm going to travel 64+ hours to get my iMac. 😀
Becuase these are so new, do you think anything will happen to the iMac line during MSWF? I was planning on going to HK maybe the 6th or 7th of Jan.
Thanks again to everyone that helped me out. 🙂 This is the best forum I've ever been apart of.