Mac users! Where are you?

orig · #1 9th Mar 08, 05:44 AM

So...where are all the Mac users around here? I know there's got to be at least a few. What is everyone's setup? Experiences? Opinions?

Let's get something up and running here, fellow Mac users...we'll be the appropriately small "niche market" of this predominantly Windows forum.

Alpine · #2 9th Mar 08, 05:07 PM

Hello Orig !

Glad to see you again!

Cyberion · #3 9th Mar 08, 08:29 PM

Welcome back indeed..

This Mac lover has for the time being switched sides to Windows, and soon to Ubuntu, that is probably as close as I'll get to Leopard on my pc's.

Have you tried the new Leopard system?

orig · #4 11th Mar 08, 05:52 AM

Good to see you both again also.

I've used, and am using, OS X Leopard. It's wonderful.

I'm actually waiting for the arrival of my brand new MacBook Pro...I think waiting for Apple products is the longest wait *ever*. Even overnight shipping is not quick enough when all you want to do is crack open that sleek desktop replacement and hear the first gong!

As for Windows...I could almost sort of deal with Windows XP. And I did for a few years before I switched. But Vista is a whole new ball game and, to be honest, it drives me up a wall. I initially was helping my Vista-burdened friends with their systems, but have since resorted to OSX86 because it's just easier. Hah.

Ubuntu is nice, I guess. I tried using it back in October just to see if I was skilled enough for Linux and the jury is in: I'm so not. I mean, it's got a lot of great stuff installed standard and you can make it do anything. That's great. It's just that I have so little time lately to dedicate to the kind of learning curve that Linux presents. Perhaps someday when I can make it a true hobby...but right now I'm working on finishing up my degree(s) and I don't need the stress of a command line

Curious, Cyberion: what made you switch back from Mac? Was it pre- or post-OS X?

wase4711 · #5 11th Mar 08, 08:37 PM

Well, I guess you can now add me to the list of Mac Owners, too...Waiting for my mac book and Mac Pro to be delivered in the next day or 2, and am really excited at the prospect..

I've been a windows guy for 20+ years, and a beta tester for the last 15 for several companies, MS included, so I have been sort of an "expert" user at all things win-tel for a long long time..

Frankly, the fact that Vista was more of a downgrade than an upgrade, and it wont be long till XP disappears from the world, I decided that Mac really offered the best of all worlds, and since its really easy to run win-tel stuff on a mac now, it sholdn't be a problem dealing with the learning curve; plus, I am reading lots of Mac Books, Magazines, web sites/blogs and all, so It shouldn't take me more than a few days to be comfy working with it.
I just hope its 1/2 as sweet as most Mac fanatics seem to say it is!

Welcome back to B-1!

fritz122 · #6 11th Mar 08, 10:35 PM

Hello wase4711 (he, 4711 is german Cologne Water !!)

Hav you a cheeper Prise Offer for a little "Mac mini" with Intel Duo Core Prozessor for me ? The cheep hav s ee here in germany with 520 Euro. Is with Intel Duo Core with 2x 1,4 GHz.

I wish a Mac mini for Test the mac OS 10.4 (other the actuell to time).
Mac is another World of Computer Technolgy.

Ok when you hav a already needed Mac mini with cheep prise write me please a PN.

Greetings fritz122

orig · #7 13th Mar 08, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wase4711

Well, I guess you can now add me to the list of Mac Owners, too...Waiting for my mac book and Mac Pro to be delivered in the next day or 2, and am really excited at the prospect..

Well, my MacBook Pro just arrived on Tuesday. It is by far the nicest, fastest, most awesome laptop I have ever used. Did you order the 15" or the 17" model? I find the 17" is a bit too big to be considered "portable" which is ultimately what I need, so I went with the smaller model. You can really feel the superior build quality to this machine...and the speed is blistering.

Switching isn't too hard. I used to read TUAW and the MacRumors Forums in the lead-up to my switch a few years back. By the time I got my Mac, I knew more than I realized and it was easy to learn.

I'd advise you to resist installing Windows as long as possible (or forever) so that you're forced to learn OS X and form new (more efficient) habits.

I'll expect a full report once your order arrives. Don't wear out your "refresh" button on the FedEx tracking page

rikytik · #8 4th May 08, 04:49 AM

Hey, Wase, is the 4711 on your screen name an allusion to the famous eau de Cologne? Wow, what memories I have of that. Spent 5 years in Germany in the late 50's--early 60's.

My 13" MacBook is great and am happy I made the plunge last a week. It is replacing my very nice but slow Sony T-140 I use when traveling.

I'm seriously considering an iMac to replace my desktop. After 20 years of IBM standard stuff it's a big change. I found a utility for $10 to convert my Outlook Contacts to a form importable by Entourage.

My sister has a new 15" MacBook due to arrive in a few days.

wase4711 · #9 4th May 08, 07:11 PM

no, i think the 4711 is either my IQ, or my current weight!!

Glad to hear you are getting along with your macbook; we love ours, for surfing while watching tv, or for using when sitting outside in the back yard.
My Mac Pro is simply awesum, and my wife now wants one of those new Imacs too!
yes, that utility to convert your outlook stuff works perfectly; i used it when I first converted too!

have you found alot of good Mac websites and boards yet?
If you need some, let me know...

rikytik · #10 5th May 08, 01:40 PM

Still looking for a couple good sites. If you have a suggestion or two, I'd be very pleased to have them.

Thanks for your help.