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mudwoman22

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May 31, 2010
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Hi everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself (I'm new here, you may have seen my extremely long post about wmp issues), I'm Lu...and all of you are astoundingly responsive and helpful, so I wanted to say thank you.
Also (the entire reason for this post):

I wanted to ask: why do you own a mac? What are the top three things that keep your neurons metaphorically salivating over this machine?

and (optional): what are your top three picks for best apps?

I apologize if this repeats any previous threads. Thanks again everyone. =)
 
Queen of Spades said:
Why Mac:
1. Reliability (OS and machine)
2. Functionality
3. Aesthetics

Apps:
1. Time Machine (can't ever say how much I love this)
2. Quicksilver
3. Adium
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I always wanted to try out Adium seeing as Ichat doesn't really support multiple IM protocols.

is it really good?
 
@laughingman: in my experience, chrome is faster, and I like the tab system better
 
For me, OS X has given me all the tools I need in one place:

I can run OS X or Windows apps using a variety of methods that suit me. I use VirtualBox (Free, kicks ass) to run my Windows apps. Mostly I use Visual Studio for VB, VC++ stuff but I do run other Windows apps as well. The great thing is I can run it in a safe environment. Windows is locked tightly to a single space (as in Spaces) and I snapshot the drive when I do something big so I don't loose anything.

When I want to play a game I can use Boot Camp to run full blown Windows 7 64bit Ultimate without any issues.

For smaller Windows apps, WINE is really nice. I use the MacPort version which has been nice for small items.

I don't really use Linux but I could if I wanted to.

I guess like I feel I have all my bases covered. :)

-P
 
tombilske said:
plenty of people use chrome. i use it because it is noticeably faster than safari is. and it has extensions. there is really nothing i can think of that safari does better than chrome.
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Another vote for Chrome. It has been great for me so far.

As far as the MBP goes, the huge pro for me is that I can run an OS that is reliable, safe, and user-friendly, while being able to run MS Office 2007/2010 under VMware whenever needed.
 
Everything everyone else said other than the Chrome part, FF + TabMixPlus plugin is by far a better choice, it also lets me import all my settings plugins addons bookmarks cookies blablabla with a simple copy and paste of one folder in all 3 OS distros I use (win7, macos, kubuntu)
 
Familiarity. I've been using Macs since I was four-years-old and I don't want to change what I already know and love.

Convenience. Macintosh computers have everything I need to get a job done. A lot of the time everything I needed was already built right into the OS.

Simplicity. Anything I need done on a Mac can be done very easily, it doesn't take a lot of complex effort to get something done.

My three favorite Applications:

1. iTunes
2. Photoshop
3. iWork

I like all of the Macintosh computers, but seeing as my MacBook Pro was a gift for college, it makes it even cooler. I would have been just as happy with a MacBook, but a MacBook Pro? Freaking sweet.
 
1: Mac OSX
2: It's a Mac, the Unibody design is like a piece of granite!!
3: It's the best looking laptop, small, compact, powerful, reliable.

4: :D it has Mag Safe, the BEST trackpad on any laptop, glass to protect the screen from myself haha.

Thought I'd add how I got into Macs. I used to work in IT, did it for about 8 years, may return to it one day but I have to admit it's heaven not dealing with Windows on a technical level.
Anyway, I had a self built dual Xeon SCSI and raided machine with Quadro graphics. I came to the conclusion I hardly used ANY of it's power and it was crap at playing games. So I decided to replace it.
Now I wasn't in IT anymore and my sister told me to look at Macs, she had one for a while, had that imac with the swan neck thing. Anyway I thought I would go investigating, and to my surprise I liked the Mac system and saw what I could do, bootcamp helped as well :D
So I started to look at mac Pros thinking I would replace like for like, then woke up and decided it was not worth the cash as I would NEVER use the power.
So then I decided to get a laptop, the idea of being able to take my ENTIRE computer ANYWHERE was great and they had the power I wanted and got my first Mac Book Pro, it was the Santa Rosa 2.4 if I remember. I had to have the screen catches repaired and a new power board fitted within the first year :rolleyes:
I upgraded this to the 2.53 Unibody because I HATED the older keyboard ahhhhh!!! And I still have it, and it's had no faults, but I did have it replaced twice when I brought it due to marks behind the screen.
So I shall be on my third this month I hope.

I in all honesty have not looked back, I love my Mac, I have abused OSX loads haha and it just keeps rocking, brilliant.

And I'll also tell ya on the quiet, I also chose a laptop as I was on an eco friendly trip, 85 watt PSU, much better for my planet :)
 
1. OSX.
2. Unibody design is super sexy.
3. Security.

Favorite apps:

iTunes
Amarra
XLD
Plex
Dark Castle 3
Steam
Osirix

I got into macs when I was a kid. I promised my parents I wouldn't watch TV for an entire year. At the end of the year, my reward was a mac, the old boxy 512k. I loved that machine and used it daily. When I became a teenager, I ended up going pc mainly b/c of the games and used pc's for two decades. Last year I was able to get a new laptop through work and went for the uMBP. Short story, I love computing again, it's no longer a hassle, and it's very portable. Doubt I'll ever go back to windows.
 
New mac convert:

Mac:
1. OSX
2. Design - Unibody - Keyboard - Trackpad
3. Battery

Apps:
1. Mail App
2. iTunes is 100x better
3. Aperture
4. iMovie
 
Mac
1)OSX=imo all around well made OS
2)Simplicity= from installing or removing apps to using different usb devices
3)quality= i don't even know where else but apple you can get an ips display in a laptop

Apps
1)Mail
2)time machine
3)safari
I know everyone is saying that chrome is better but safari works perfectly for me while i notice chrome acts up allot.
 
I first got a MacBook for the solid wifi (the pc-tops I had were terrible with wireless and windows). Linux was just beginning to get wireless support so it was out. Getting the MacBook got me a mostly BSD backend with solid wifi support.

From there I just stuck to the platform. Its not perfect, but its easy on the eyes and lets me do my unix related work easily. :)
 
PRO's
MBP Built like a tank.
Does Windows.
No VIRUSES on Mac OSX side. I always do my more sensitive stuff like paying bills on the MBP using OSX.

Con's
Don't like the weight of my 15" so it is a desktop replacement.
It gets very hot underneath.
Right now I am using a 3 lb Sony Z as my mobile piece, it's cool, relatively quiet in light tasks, but waiting for the next gen Macbook Air though.
 
Just bought a 13" Pro. My first mac. Must say that OS X is amazing, trackpads on these are one of a kind. Battery life is unreal.
 
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