Where can i learn about Laptops and Macs?

[ironk]

Ok, i really don't know much about Laptops and Macs, where can i start to learn about them on the web (Usage, Repairing, upgrading, etc)? What are some good websites?

I know quite a bit about Desktop PC's since i own a few of them, but since i never owned a laptop or a Mac, i never got to tinker with them. Heck, i know a LOT more about Linux than those two. As i understand it, there is no defined way to open a laptop or repair it, they are all different. But i would at least like to get some kind of "generic" info on them.

Thanks.

 

[funkymatt]

http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.aspx?catid=51&flcache=2959341&entercat=y

 

[ironk]

I know i could visit a forum, but i am looking for dedicated websites.

 

[KLin]

The Internet.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: KLin
The Internet.

lmao

 

[compnovice]

Well well...haven't you seen the PC & Mac ads...
More perfect information cannot be found...

 

[FDF12389]

 

[FDF12389]

Tinker with one. Text Scroll down to the refurb macs.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: ironk
I know i could visit a forum, but i am looking for dedicated websites.

You know where you should ask?

Originally posted by: funkymatt
http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.aspx?catid=51&flcache=2959341&entercat=y

 

[chcarnage]

xlr8yourmac.com
anandtech.com/mac (well duh)
macrumors.com
buyersguide.macrumors.com
XvsXP.com
apple-history.com
apple.slashdot.org (good starting point but much garbage in the comments)
TheRegister Mac section (slow pace, good info)
appleinsider.com

That should be a good start.

 

[thescreensavers]

You cant upgrade your mac you have to toss it out.

 

[TheStu]

Originally posted by: thescreensavers
You cant upgrade your mac you have to toss it out.

I think that you were being funny, but just in case the OP takes it to heart...

Most Macs, be them desktops or laptops, are about as upgradeable as your average laptop. So you can replace teh hard drive, and RAM, and that is about it. The Mac Pro is fully user accessible, but it is also 2500 base or so, something that not everyone is willing to drop on the machine.

For the most part though.... you can't upgrade your mac, you have to toss it out.

 

[ForumMaster]

go to apple's site and see all their mac pc adds.

 

[thirdlegstump]

Just get a Mac and be done with it. You wouldn't even have to learn it as it does everything by itself.

 

[SoundTheSurrender]

I love my macbook.