I bought my first Mac.

[revnja]

Originally posted by: swtethan

Originally posted by: StrangerGuy

Originally posted by: clickynext
So so far, what practical advantages does the mac have versus PC?

It increases the chances of getting laid.

not really...

My Mac got me laid.

I'm dead serious.

 

[codeyf]

I bought a mini less than 2 months ago....sold it already. Great little machine, but to make a more practical/meaningful "switch" i'd have to spend a lot more $$ on Mac h/w (dual G5's).

Not worth it IMHO.

But I sold the mini to a family, who set it up for their daughter to use for school. I'm sure she will get EXCELLENT usage out of that little bad boy.

 

[Kanalua]

Someone here (in Hawaii) on CL had a mac mini for $375 . Was thinking about getting it...but thoguht better...

 

[tec699]

 

[whistleclient]

i would totally dual boot XP/ OS X if i could.

OS X for everday, XP for gaming

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Originally posted by: dighn
I've always wanted to try a Mac too but they are kind of useless to me

I already loaded my Gmail notifier, remote desktop client (for remoting into my Windows desktop), MSN messenger, Aim (via IChat), Open Office, Windows Media Player.

well, the tools I use and the games I play don't run on a Mac

 

[nmcglennon]

I'm holding out until the Apple Powerbooks (12") come out using a new Intel chipset... that'll be sweet!

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Originally posted by: dighn
I've always wanted to try a Mac too but they are kind of useless to me

I already loaded my.. remote desktop client (for remoting into my Windows desktop)

there is a remote desktop client for the Mac? didn't even realize that.

Yup, straight from MS

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: dighn

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Originally posted by: dighn
I've always wanted to try a Mac too but they are kind of useless to me

I already loaded my Gmail notifier, remote desktop client (for remoting into my Windows desktop), MSN messenger, Aim (via IChat), Open Office, Windows Media Player.

well, the tools I use and the games I play don't run on a Mac

No one is forcing you to switch over.

I love my Macs, we have a G4 iBook and a G5 iMac. My only dislike is that OSX GPS support is pathetic.

 

[Steve]

I'm going to buy my mother a Mac Mini for her birthday (end of March). Then I will take her old G4 400 tower to play with and learn OS X.

 

[remagavon]

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ
So I picked up a 20" 2.1GHZ IMac G5 yesterday. I have it set up in my living room, I have to say so far I like it, I'm a life long PC user, but I'm adapting pretty quickly. The screen on this thing is pretty sweet. First impression of OSX is that is it really easy to use.

I'm still feeling my way around some things but pretty much everything is idiot proof. I ditched the apple mouse in favor of my MS Intellimouse explorer (I can't live without my right mouse button) It picked it up with no issues and everything works great. (scroll wheel and thumb buttons). Hooked up to my wireless network in about 10 seconds out of the box.

I'll give a better review once I get to know it a little better

's all around

Google for a program called USB Overdrive. It makes the mousing a LOT more like it is on windows, my only real gripe about OSX is the default mouse acceleration is whacky as hell. I even got my mini to work with my G5 mouse, and the sensitivity buttons work too!

 

[hevnsnt]

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald
Oh cool! I'm waiting till the new Apple notebooks come out. I want to get my hands on a Yonah.

Me too.. I got the cash just sitting here waiting. I can't believe you guys bought right now -- should have waited till the new hardware is released (tomorrow)

 

[speg]

Congrats!! Though you might have wanted to hold off until tmmr (Macworld) but either way - Welcome to the Mac!!

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: adambooth

Originally posted by: swtethan

Originally posted by: StrangerGuy

Originally posted by: clickynext
So so far, what practical advantages does the mac have versus PC?

It increases the chances of getting laid.

not really...

My Mac got me laid.

I'm dead serious.

c'mon, you gotta tell the story after that one.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Anubis
which is what i will do if they ever hack OSX to work on non Intel hardware

i thought the SSE2/3 patch already did that?

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: clickynext
So so far, what practical advantages does the mac have versus PC?

It's a perfect thing to give to older people/computer illiterate. It has one mouse button. It's no where as remotely prone to viruses and spyware as a PC. Just about any problem is fixed with a reboot.

It's about as dummy proof as you can get. If I was to get a grandparent their first computer, I'd seriously look at Macs.

 

[toekramp]

why wouldn't you wait a couple months until the new x86 version is out?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

So how's sex working for you with only one testicle?

I mean, since it's a Mac, and a newer one, you probably sold your left nut just to buy the thing.

- M4H

 

[jpeyton]

With Apple likely unveiling Yonah-powered iMacs, Mac Minis, iBooks, and Powerbooks tomorrow, I wonder if it was wise buying a G5 iMac this late in the game.

 

[SLCentral]

Who the hell is dumb enough to buy a Mac the DAY before MacWorld?

 

[QurazyQuisp]

Get Adium for an IM client, MUCH better than iChat... supposedly it's the best chat program EVAR.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: QurazyQuisp
Get Adium for an IM client, MUCH better than iChat... supposedly it's the best chat program EVAR.

It def. is. I've used AIM, Trillain, Gaim, iChat, Adium, and a few other OS X clients, and Adium wins BY FAR. And, it's based off Gaim .

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Who the hell is dumb enough to buy a Mac the DAY before MacWorld?

Someone who pays zero attention to the Mac universe and just wanted a new toy.

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: QurazyQuisp
Get Adium for an IM client, MUCH better than iChat... supposedly it's the best chat program EVAR.

Thanks, I'll take a look at that when I get home.

 

[pontifex]

why did you waste your money on one? why not just go to a friend's or go ot a store and play with it?