I only got my macbook on wednesday and i have converted two. With several more considering it. I was wondering, how many people have you lot converted to the mac side?
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How many pc users have brought over to macs?
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agentphish
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Just did my tenth, but I've been using Macs since I was born. She sort of has a thing for me, so it wasn't too much of a problem. She's intelligent, though, and weighed the benefits of Macs and PCs.
Does this count as three?
When my g/f's PC died eons ago (it feels like that), she started using my G3 iBook. A brief interuption with G4 PowerMac, then back to G3. Issues with G3 (see posts) and now, she's using new MacBook.
I asked did she want a new PC laptop, no. I she Apple reseller shop she interrupted the sales assistant with I quote 'I'm a Mac fiend now'. After using the MB for c5 minutes she said she'd never go back to Windows. I hadn't brung it up.
i didn't mind what computer she used, as long as it worked and she was happy.
So only one person, but converted a few times. My colleagues are a little more reluctant, despite theit virus issues.
When my g/f's PC died eons ago (it feels like that), she started using my G3 iBook. A brief interuption with G4 PowerMac, then back to G3. Issues with G3 (see posts) and now, she's using new MacBook.
I asked did she want a new PC laptop, no. I she Apple reseller shop she interrupted the sales assistant with I quote 'I'm a Mac fiend now'. After using the MB for c5 minutes she said she'd never go back to Windows. I hadn't brung it up.
i didn't mind what computer she used, as long as it worked and she was happy.
So only one person, but converted a few times. My colleagues are a little more reluctant, despite theit virus issues.
I was the one converted. Personally I know no one. All my friends are to in to PC, not to mention since thy game I wouldn't even bother suggesting it.
messedkid
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Of my friends...none. The ones that actually care about computers, are either pretty hardcore gamers and wouldn't touch a mac with a 99 1/2 foot pole, OR already use/have macs.
In my family..none. My dad would want to switch, but there is yet another gaming issue.
I've been a mac user for 2 years now, and my brother has been saying since my first month, that his next computer..will be a mac. He just ordered new computer parts last week...so I guess thats a no go as well.
Total people converted: 0
I like to think I have made a difference in the world. 🙂
In my family..none. My dad would want to switch, but there is yet another gaming issue.
I've been a mac user for 2 years now, and my brother has been saying since my first month, that his next computer..will be a mac. He just ordered new computer parts last week...so I guess thats a no go as well.
Total people converted: 0
I like to think I have made a difference in the world. 🙂
Yeah, pretty well done. 🙂
I'm 15 and haven't got a Mac yet... They're expensive, but I hope I have the money in a few months. 😀
Trying to get rest of the family to switch... It would be nice to use iChat with the whole family. 😉
bristleworm
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This whole use of the word "converted" is starting to creep me out a little 😱
I guess what did it for me was the iPod halo effect, and the fact that I was fed up with Vista. iPod turned into iPhone, and that in turn "caused" the buy of a macbook for me, and an iMac to replace my mother's 8 year old PC. So I suppose I "converted" (*shudder*) my mother. xD
Seeing I already spent the money I spent on the computers twice over in software I'll be sticking to Mac in the future too. Well, that and the fact that I love the OS. Can't believe I lingered for so long.
I guess what did it for me was the iPod halo effect, and the fact that I was fed up with Vista. iPod turned into iPhone, and that in turn "caused" the buy of a macbook for me, and an iMac to replace my mother's 8 year old PC. So I suppose I "converted" (*shudder*) my mother. xD
Seeing I already spent the money I spent on the computers twice over in software I'll be sticking to Mac in the future too. Well, that and the fact that I love the OS. Can't believe I lingered for so long.
11800506
macrumors 65816
I've converted one person kind of because she already wanted a mac but I just fully convinced her and help her choose which one to get. I'm trying to convert one other except he's difficult since he's a power user and is really stubborn when it comes to needing dedicated graphics plus he likes windows. He'll probably end up getting a PC which is unfortunate, but fine.
agentphish
macrumors 65816
Why is gaming an issue these days? Simply Dual boot w/ Bootcamp, problem solved. My uncle plays everything on his 24" iMac in Windows.
No problems.
He plays WoW on the Mac side even.
No problems.
He plays WoW on the Mac side even.
I've converted 2. I know a bunch of PC users that refuse to even consider a Mac. I know they'll come around... eventually. 🙂
I converted one before I converted myself.😀 Seeing as I can run XP on a mac, and seeing how chuffed he was with his mac, I decided to take the plunge. Despite having XP installed, I've hardly touched it and am well happy with my Macbook.
Julien
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Kebabselector
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A long time Windows user, I switched to Mac last November. So far I converted my wife, I got her an iMac for Christmas. One of my friends is about to get a Mac based on my recommendation.
