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Things you HATE about Macs...
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You must not get emails with 1000 x 1000 images in them.
I've got an email maximized on my 20" widescreen right now so I can read it. Maximize isn't the end all tool, but I still routinely use it with a 20" and 17" dual-monitor setup on a Windows system.Why are you writing in Title Caps? It's very hard to read.McDughf said:
It seems like there are a few things Windows simply does better and Apple knows it and won't change them in OS X for pride alone. This is my opinion.
*I wouldn't mind a right-click "Cut" option, in addition to "Copy" (and CMD+X) to move files without having to open two windows.
*This has been covered, but I prefer the maximize / minimize window buttons in Windows. I would like the green plus to just be 'Fit to window'. I know you can set this to be full size, but it takes an extra step. The notion that anyone needs to toggle between two 'custom' sizes is retarded. One either needs a window to fill the screen or be a smaller, custom shape.
*A better mouse driver -- Windows is much smoother, especially with optical mice. I use Steermouse.
*More desktop color choices... are you kidding me, only ten colors?
That said, I love my Mac.
*I wouldn't mind a right-click "Cut" option, in addition to "Copy" (and CMD+X) to move files without having to open two windows.
*This has been covered, but I prefer the maximize / minimize window buttons in Windows. I would like the green plus to just be 'Fit to window'. I know you can set this to be full size, but it takes an extra step. The notion that anyone needs to toggle between two 'custom' sizes is retarded. One either needs a window to fill the screen or be a smaller, custom shape.
*A better mouse driver -- Windows is much smoother, especially with optical mice. I use Steermouse.
*More desktop color choices... are you kidding me, only ten colors?
That said, I love my Mac.
2nd is never going to happen I think..
4th : It is so easy to make a simple image in gimp/acorn/skitch/etc.. That it's not really necessary..
Yeah... I have to admit, I keep forgetting about the lozenge button. It even works in Firefox (to hide the toolbars). I really must get into the habit of using the little extras like that (and the ever valuable Services menu) one of these days.
You must not get emails with 1000 x 1000 images in them.
Mm. I don't, but yeah it comes in handy when big images are being posted in a message board thread etc. I guess the point is that maximise isn't used often enough nowadays for it to be fussed over, IMO. Though it'd be nice as an alt-click option or something.
Because they were writing in all CAPS and the forum detected it and made it a little less annoying.
1.) Upgradability - Absolutely disgusting. Customers shouldn't have to buy a $4,000 computer to have the ability to upgrade key components.
2.) Cutting edge - Why are video cards for Macs two years behind?
2.) Cutting edge - Why are video cards for Macs two years behind?
Okay, now you are just an Apple hater. The cheapest Mac Pro is only $2299 U.S. Good grief.
hmm yeah so the 8800GT in the Mac Pro and the 8800GS in the iMac are more than two years old?
youre a newbie why must you come here and post two incorrect facts that you hate about Macs without researching first? Macs are not as expensive as they seem a similarly specced Dell workstation with TWO Xeon processors is the same price maybe more than a Mac Pro, iMacs are very afforadable for their specs and always out perform similar all-in-ones and the MacBooks are less expensive than similarly specced Dells or Alienwares.
Okay, now you are just an Apple hater. The cheapest Mac Pro is only $2299 U.S. Good grief.
It's an exaggeration. My point being, any $100 PC is upgradeable.
Haha, he's actually comparing a Mac Pro to a 100$ PC
Tell me, are you ready to pay the retail price for 2 Xeon CPUs when time comes to upgrade, even if new Xeons would be pin-compatible with current motherboards? It would cost more than getting a new Mac Pro that would still be faster. Upgrading is so 90's...
Maybe sarcasm is hard to render on a messageboard, but just finally introducing 8 series technology into the iMac and MBP's after they've been out since early 2007, certainly is nothing to write home about.
I ditched my PC over a year ago and have been running on an iMac (white) since. I have no intention of switching back, but I was merely pointing out key flaws that bother me with Apple. Instead of trying to insult me (an ad hominem logical fallacy), why not provide a reasonable refutation to my claims? Better yet, why don't you help me find a tutorial on how to install a new Core 2 Duo processor into my iMac so I can run FCS2 more smoothly?
The point is, it's impossible. Hence my reason for dissatisfaction towards the "upgradability" subject.
like this one? http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6828123924.html
well the only Mac thats upgradable is the Mac Pro. if you had CPU upgradability in mind maybe you should have bought one. theyre not too expensive as HLdan pointed out in his previous post. even with a Mac Pro youre probably never going to upgrade the CPUs as the quad core Xeons are beasts and will last a user for many years to come until its time to buy a new computer.
Haha, he's actually comparing a Mac Pro to a 100$ PC
Tell me, are you ready to pay the retail price for 2 Xeon CPUs when time comes to upgrade, even if new Xeons would be pin-compatible with current motherboards? It would cost more than getting a new Mac Pro that would still be faster. Upgrading is so 90's...
The Straw Man fallacy is committed when a person simply ignores a person's actual position and substitutes a distorted, exaggerated or misrepresented version of that position.
Yes, twist my position so that it's easier for you to attack. I was merely stating that if a $100 PC is upgradeable, a $2000+ iMac should have that feature as well.
all-in-ones arent upgradeable except for the RAM… you even acknowledged this in a previous post.
EDIT: or go for the Mac Pro thats not that much over $2000. but i do believe Apple needs to make a mid ranged upgradable Mac with a single consumer CPU & desktop parts.
You're right, I should have bought a Mac Pro, I just didn't research Mac's enough before I bought one. I just assumed (my mistake) that I would be able to upgrade one. I learned from this mistake, and will be buying a Mac Pro next. I just wish I could of upgraded my iMac (saved a lot of money) instead of buying a new Mac Pro (leaving my iMac practically useless). Not to mention I need a monitor now, and after using this 24" screen, there's no way I can go any lower.
I've personally never used the Quad Core Xeons, but I've heard they're beasts, I'll took into them. Thanks for the post.
Compare apples to apples. Do you know any all-in-one with similar form-factors as the iMac that is upgradable beyond RAM/HD?
I was about to reply and say absolutley nothing, but what you mentioned does bother me... But I don't HATE these problems.
It would be interesting to know who uses it and who doesn't. I see maximize used routinely at work. I use it constantly. It may be that the programs I use are especialy well suited for full-screen view. Or that if they were re-done the OS X way, I wouldn't need maximize. But for windows, I see it used quite often.
We're seeing this idea reborn in newer Mac writing programs, which have a full-screen mode. Similarly, photographic programs like iPhoto and Aperture have full-screen modes too. These are but extensions of the idea of Maximize, aren't they?
Maximize isn't for everything and everyone, but it's useful tool, as shown by the work habits of both Windows and OS X users.
I think that if the Optimize button were made to worke sensibly, and was paired with a maximize feature (e.g. Cmd-Green = Maximize), it would be a huge boon for Apple users.
A Mac bought online gets worse replacement service than one bought in-store.
My iMac has a noisy fan - it's 5 weeks old.
Bought online. Worked fine for one month. Then noisey. Support say take it to the store.
Store say it's too old to be replaced so has to go for repair for 2 weeks.
If I'd bought it in-store, store say they'd have given me a new one.
Last online Apple store purchase ever. What is one to expect for a measly £1500...
And Genius scratched the front taking it out the box, I'm going to have fun refusing to take it back...
My iMac has a noisy fan - it's 5 weeks old.
Bought online. Worked fine for one month. Then noisey. Support say take it to the store.
Store say it's too old to be replaced so has to go for repair for 2 weeks.
If I'd bought it in-store, store say they'd have given me a new one.
Last online Apple store purchase ever. What is one to expect for a measly £1500...
And Genius scratched the front taking it out the box, I'm going to have fun refusing to take it back...
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