Hey guys need advice here
In early Summer 2007 I bought a MacBook Pro. This was when the new SR processors came out for them and I wanted something to do video editing on. I had never bought a Mac before and unfortunately I was unpleased by the amount of heat coming from the laptop, the SuperDrive, and some of the software I got. It cost me about $2000 for the computer and thankfully I got all parts returned for a refund. My parents paid for half of the computer and I paid for the other half, so when they heard of all the troubles they were not happy. Also the fact that I never actually visited an Apple store and pretty much bought the computer based on research and reviews from friends of mine was not smart. The trust in the Apple brand by my parents is basically down the tubes with respect to computers (not iPods they love them). For the time I had the computer I liked Tiger, but I don't think I spent enough team to really love it like most people do.
Currently I am using a Dell Dimension 8400 and it is quite possibly the worst computer I have ever had to use. I prefer my 12 year old HP that my Dad got custom built and it runs Windows 98. I am just sick and tired of XP and that's the main reason I switched in the first place. I like doing some light video editing, games (nothing insane), and web surfing. I am thinking about getting an iMac because of the features, Leopard, and the specs are very comparable to the PC I was thinking of building. Just to give you a background I am 17 years old, a Junior in high school and will graduate June of 2009. I may even get an Apple laptop if I decide to make the switch.
What would you suggest I do? Should I just build the PC, get the iMac and try to have a sit down with my folks, or should I just hold off? I know the deal about computers and the fact that new hardware is always around the corner, but the iMacs were just updated so I think now would be a pretty good time to do so.
I know it's really long and I'm sorry for consuming so much of your time, but I also have a few quick questions. Do all Windows programs run on a Mac? If I use Parallels/Bootcamp, will I be able to access data (for example a word document) on both XP and Leopard? Also can you update the RAM, video card, memory, or HDD without voiding the warranty?
Thanks guys and look forward to hear what you say
In early Summer 2007 I bought a MacBook Pro. This was when the new SR processors came out for them and I wanted something to do video editing on. I had never bought a Mac before and unfortunately I was unpleased by the amount of heat coming from the laptop, the SuperDrive, and some of the software I got. It cost me about $2000 for the computer and thankfully I got all parts returned for a refund. My parents paid for half of the computer and I paid for the other half, so when they heard of all the troubles they were not happy. Also the fact that I never actually visited an Apple store and pretty much bought the computer based on research and reviews from friends of mine was not smart. The trust in the Apple brand by my parents is basically down the tubes with respect to computers (not iPods they love them). For the time I had the computer I liked Tiger, but I don't think I spent enough team to really love it like most people do.
Currently I am using a Dell Dimension 8400 and it is quite possibly the worst computer I have ever had to use. I prefer my 12 year old HP that my Dad got custom built and it runs Windows 98. I am just sick and tired of XP and that's the main reason I switched in the first place. I like doing some light video editing, games (nothing insane), and web surfing. I am thinking about getting an iMac because of the features, Leopard, and the specs are very comparable to the PC I was thinking of building. Just to give you a background I am 17 years old, a Junior in high school and will graduate June of 2009. I may even get an Apple laptop if I decide to make the switch.
What would you suggest I do? Should I just build the PC, get the iMac and try to have a sit down with my folks, or should I just hold off? I know the deal about computers and the fact that new hardware is always around the corner, but the iMacs were just updated so I think now would be a pretty good time to do so.
I know it's really long and I'm sorry for consuming so much of your time, but I also have a few quick questions. Do all Windows programs run on a Mac? If I use Parallels/Bootcamp, will I be able to access data (for example a word document) on both XP and Leopard? Also can you update the RAM, video card, memory, or HDD without voiding the warranty?
Thanks guys and look forward to hear what you say