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Limited iMac Availability Suggests Possible Refresh

Why are people posting Brand Name PC's, the companies rip you off, the only smart way to buy a PC is to build your own.. ncix.com..
 
dwl017 said:
In 2009, it won’t be the “year of the desktop” for any operating system–instead, the coveted trophy seems to be “year of the netbook.”
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Another story...

Windows 7, Linux Battle for Netbook Supremacy

"Possibly Microsoft's most important strategic goal for Windows 7, in addition to redeeming the brand damage done by Windows Vista, is to dominate netbooks, now the fastest selling segment of the PC market.

This may not bode well for the Linux operating system. With netbooks, the open-source OS with a highly tech-savvy audience found a market where it could legitimately threaten Windows. But Linux will face an uphill battle in this category now that the sleeping software giant has been awoken to the opportunity that netbooks present, say industry analysts."​
 
dwl017 said:
Actually some users today are finding that the OS really doesn't matter if you are just checking email and chatting many folks have turned away from conventional computers all together and are now using netbooks and smart phones as there primary means of communication.
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dwl017 said:
Netbooks Poised to Be the New OS Battleground?
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In 2009, it won’t be the “year of the desktop” for any operating system–instead, the coveted trophy seems to be “year of the netbook.”
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AidenShaw said:
"Possibly Microsoft's most important strategic goal for Windows 7, in addition to redeeming the brand damage done by Windows Vista, is to dominate netbooks, now the fastest selling segment of the PC market. … "
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I'm interested in how Apple is going to enter the netbook area. I would think they would release a product significantly different from existing netbooks, and they would have a media event for it. :D
 
RebootD said:
Okay I'm a designer who makes $30/hr (does it really matter?) and I love Macs or I wouldn't own one but this whole "OH NO PC'S HAVE VIRUSES!" has got to stop.

You can avoid them with three easy steps:
A) Have a firewall between you and your modem/internet connection. Preferably a hardware firewall enabled router or some 3rd party software.
B) Don't click on random flashing pop-ups and
C) Tell that pop up to install something

If you follow all three rules you should be virus free for the rest of eternity. Honestly I've built 3 computers over the last several years and never had a virus of any kind. If you violate any of those above rules I guess you deserve what you get.
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If that was enough...
A windows computer CANNOT survive without an antivirus, unless you use some virtualizing software, sandboxing software or you don't open any program at all, never use any external drive, use a strong password and visit very very few websites. Actually being connected to the internet itself is dangerous, a worm could spread through the network and infect you. Apart from the second option, the others are not reasonable. And that option is not 100% effective.
 
EmperorDarius said:
If that was enough...
A windows computer CANNOT survive without an antivirus, unless you use some virtualizing software, sandboxing software or you don't open any program at all, never use any external drive, use a strong password and visit very very few websites. Actually being connected to the internet itself is dangerous, a worm could spread through the network and infect you. Apart from the second option, the others are not reasonable. And that option is not 100% effective.
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BROTIP: Don't run as a perpetual administrator on any operating system.
 
EmperorDarius said:
Actually being connected to the internet itself is dangerous, a worm could spread through the network and infect you.
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Fortunately, almost all home routers have NAT, which is a very good firewall to protect from unsolicited attacks.

By the way, you can download this "virus" to test your AV software: http://www.rexswain.com/eicar.com

It's not really a virus, but a test signature that the major AV recognize. If your AV is working, it should delete or quarantine this file immediately on download. More info: http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
 
AidenShaw said:
Fortunately, almost all home routers have NAT, which is a very good firewall to protect from unsolicited attacks.

By the way, you can download this "virus" to test your AV software: http://www.rexswain.com/eicar.com

It's not really a virus, but a test signature that the major AV recognize. If your AV is working, it should delete or quarantine this file immediately on download. More info: http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
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I was wondering where that test file was. Thanks!
 
EmperorDarius said:
If that was enough...
A windows computer CANNOT survive without an antivirus, unless you use some virtualizing software, sandboxing software or you don't open any program at all, never use any external drive, use a strong password and visit very very few websites. Actually being connected to the internet itself is dangerous, a worm could spread through the network and infect you. Apart from the second option, the others are not reasonable. And that option is not 100% effective.
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I treat it like dating, make sure you check out what your hooking up with before I connect it with my network. :D Badda boom!
 
Eidorian said:
BROTIP: Don't run as a perpetual administrator on any operating system.
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Thank you.. I guess I have to add a part D) to my list!

D) Always make an admin account, then quickly make a regular user account and never use the admin unless you absolutely have to. (And no matter how annoying UAC is leave it on, even OS X has it to protect you)
 
You guys are making me sick! I am about to buy an iMac but you are making me wonder about that decision - I sure as hell don't want to be associated with this crazy and blind cult.

Seriously, what is wrong with you? You are laughing at PCs being 3-4 times cheaper than Macs, saying it's the only way of selling them? I would say most people laugh at you (us) for paying such a premium for nice design. If it was the other way around you'd laugh at expensive PCs. You also think it's a good thing Apple is getting unjust patents, but had it been MS you would gave cried monopoly. Your arguments make no sense when it comes to praising Apple and pissing on it's competitors.

You blind sheep! Discuss the products and stop talking crap about PCs and MS all the time. I always feel nauseous after trying to read this forum for info on new Macs and instead get a dose of your brainwashed chanting.

Get a grip, you are alienating me from buying a Mac, is that what you really want!? You give Apple a bad name...
 
some ads from superbowl? anything? I'm from Italy and just watching an incredible 100y touchdown..I am expecting some ad from apple about iMac
 
Eric S. said:
You would really let what people say on this forum make your decision for you?
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To a certain extent yes, I sure as hell don't want to be rediculed for my premium priced possessions. It's the same principle of not buying sneakers made with child labour or a pillow made of feathers picked from live goose - the products are fine but the people associated with them are not.

Look, I just tried to run a reality check here.
 
I think a lot of people are forgetting the resell value of Macs due to Apple's marketing strategy. After I upgrade my 17" 2.0C2D iMac to 1TB HD and 3 GB RAM, I have someone that is willing to pay $1000 for it, any similar stories with 2 yr old PCs that originally cost $1200 + $300 for repairs?
 
For those who have been asking... the superbowl isn't over yet. It's only halfway thru the 3rd quarter. No ad as of yet though. It's probably very unlikely. There was an ad with an iMac in it. When I first saw it I almost went nuts! But it turned out to be an ad for something else and the guy in the commercial just happened to be using an imac. darn.
 
MasterNile said:
I think a lot of people are forgetting the resell value of Macs due to Apple's marketing strategy. After I upgrade my 17" 2.0C2D iMac to 1TB HD and 3 GB RAM, I have someone that is willing to pay $1000 for it, any similar stories with 2 yr old PCs that originally cost $1200 + $300 for repairs?
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Why would you need to spend $300 on repairs?
 
Eidorian said:
Why would you need to spend $300 on repairs?
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That is my decision, yes I could do the repairs/upgrade for less myself, but I don't feel like it, and am not completely sure of myself, so I'm letting an Apple certified repair company switch out the hard drive to 1TB for $169 for the HD and $75 for labor and then I'm estimating about $50 for RAM, but I round up so just said $300.
 
MasterNile said:
That is my decision, yes I could do the repairs/upgrade for less myself, but I don't feel like it, and am not completely sure of myself, so I'm letting an Apple certified repair company switch out the hard drive to 1TB for $169 for the HD and $75 for labor and then I'm estimating about $50 for RAM, but I round up so just said $300.
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Apple's marketing works for resale value but you do need to find someone that has succumb to it. Macs are heavily a seller's market while generic Windows PCs are in favor of the buyer.

Wait we already knew that.
 
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