Hello everyone. I've used a Windows Computer all my life. I've built a few of them for personal use. I consider my self a casual gamer, and I love listening and making music. I currently use 2 machines (Win XP, Nvidia 8800GTS, 2gigs) and a laptop that I only use at when I'm at school. (I commute)
I want to take the plunge into Mac since I am no longer happy with using Windows. Using XP for over 6 years and being very disappointed with Vista (A 300 dollar disappointment) I've lost faith in Windows. I look now and see that the only thing holding me back from switching is change.
I want to replace my desktop with a iMac. Also would most likely get a new ipod, time capsule, apple tv. The iMac will be the biggest purchase I've made and I've never bought a computer that was shipped built. I'm tired of all the wires and complications when a problem occurs. I just want something nice and simple so I can use the little time I do have right.
What I'm asking for in this thread is any advice or literature that would be good for a first time mac user, but a heavy/power user of a pc. I'm going to go to best buy tomorrow and mess with the 24'' display imacs, and will most likely make a appointment with a Apple Store following. I plan on financing my purchase (New Job, Live at Home still, Student). I've been lurking the forums for a while and hope to dive into the Mac Community Soon!
I want to take the plunge into Mac since I am no longer happy with using Windows. Using XP for over 6 years and being very disappointed with Vista (A 300 dollar disappointment) I've lost faith in Windows. I look now and see that the only thing holding me back from switching is change.
I want to replace my desktop with a iMac. Also would most likely get a new ipod, time capsule, apple tv. The iMac will be the biggest purchase I've made and I've never bought a computer that was shipped built. I'm tired of all the wires and complications when a problem occurs. I just want something nice and simple so I can use the little time I do have right.
What I'm asking for in this thread is any advice or literature that would be good for a first time mac user, but a heavy/power user of a pc. I'm going to go to best buy tomorrow and mess with the 24'' display imacs, and will most likely make a appointment with a Apple Store following. I plan on financing my purchase (New Job, Live at Home still, Student). I've been lurking the forums for a while and hope to dive into the Mac Community Soon!