don\'t know anything about macs, help?
 

im in the market for a new laptop and was looking at the apple iBooks. problem is i really know nothing about them.

as a lifelong pc user, if i were to get one what kind of problems would i run into?

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I dunno, 'detriot thug' and applelappy seem incongruous. That's 'poorly or strangely matched' for the frat kids.

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specifically:

how many programs that i use on a pc wont work on a mac?

will i be able to transfer all of my files from a pc to a mac?

can macs and pcs be connected to the same router?

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Stay away

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can you be a bit more specific? im really curious.

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Its my understanding that macs are really only made for art people. You cannot play most poker sites and there are alot other problems. Im not an expert by any means so u may want other addvice.

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In the past, iBooks came with Appleworks, which was compatible with MS Word. You can also get Office for Mac, so all of those types of files will be compatible. Most programs are available on Mac now, but they're usually longer getting out than the PC ones.

They're far more reliable than PCs, as well, and easier to fix if anything software related goes wrong. Of course, the hardware is far more expensive to fix.

No problems hooking it & a PC to the same router, either.

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The biggest issue you'll have, Mark, is not getting used to the interface, Macs are pretty intuitive, and all that, but the frustration that comes with software.

For example, most games that come out for pcs take forever to get ported to Macs.

Macs just work, but a lot of the software companies don't make versions of their software for macs. Sad but true.

What are your drivers for getting a Mac instead of sticking with a pc?

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im in the market for a new laptop and was looking at the apple iBooks. problem is i really know nothing about them.

as a lifelong pc user, if i were to get one what kind of problems would i run into?

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Macs are generally more problem free than PC's, and much easier/intuitive to use, especially with multimedia applications.

downside: only a couple poker clients run on Mac, and lots of specialized software may not be available for Mac. basically, your selection of add-ons is more limited, and often more expensive.

Mac's are great, and if it wasn't for poker,I would buy one.

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What are your drivers for getting a Mac instead of sticking with a pc?

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well i havent decided yet, but i know some people (although they use theirs primarily for school) who really like their iBooks so i figured i would at least look into them.

would pretty much all p**** related software not work?

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What are your drivers for getting a Mac instead of sticking with a pc?

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well i havent decided yet, but i know some people (although they use theirs primarily for school) who really like their iBooks so i figured i would at least look into them.

would pretty much all p**** related software not work?

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Correct i think there are only like 3 sites that work

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What are your drivers for getting a Mac instead of sticking with a pc?

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well i havent decided yet, but i know some people (although they use theirs primarily for school) who really like their iBooks so i figured i would at least look into them.

would pretty much all p**** related software not work?

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Apple freaks love all things related to Apple. They make a great product, like I said, but if poker is your main thing, you'll be limited to a few sites. (At least for now)

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I have a new theory on MAC...

They cost so goddamn much that people are afraid to admit they don't actually like it after they just got raped on the cost.

Instead of looking like a fool, they just talk about how great it is, even though they can't run any good programs and if they break anything, are going to have to dish out an other arm, in addition to the arm and the leg they already shelled out for it.

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I have a new theory on MAC...

They cost so goddamn much that people are afraid to admit they don't actually like it after they just got raped on the cost.

Instead of looking like a fool, they just talk about how great it is, even though they can't run any good programs and if they break anything, are going to have to dish out an other arm, in addition to the arm and the leg they already shelled out for it.

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ironically the reasonable price was one of the reasons i was interested.

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I think the only p* site you can play at with a mac is p* room (because of their browser based software option).

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Seems to me that unless you have a specific reason for a Mac, like you do lots of graphics or something, why bother going against the tide of the rest of the world.

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I am a Mac guy. I have a G5 iMac at home and tons of Mac Mini's and eMac's at my business. I use them because they are much more intuitive to me, especially when it comes to networking. Diagnosing Mac problems is very easy.

About 6 months ago I bought a Dell laptop specifically for the game we do not mention. I had been using Virtual PC on the Mac, and it's not an alternative. I have a fast computer with a ton of memory and I still couldn't run everything I needed to run.

I expected to hate the Dell but I don't. There have been only two or three occasions when it's inexplicably stopped working.

If you're going to get a Mac, wait until next year when they switch to Intel chips. When I want Mac advice I go to macrumors.com, where all the people who drank the Kool-Aid will keep you updated on the latest Mac developments.

EDIT: Let me reiterate for emphasis, if you plan on playing the game we do not mention, stop considering a Mac.

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If you're going to get a Mac, wait until next year when they switch to Intel chips.

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This is correct. They'll end up with a good port of vmware and you'll be able to play to your heart's content for a few games at least. VPC sucks for that.

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Mac = 90% of programs won't work the rest you will have to buy new versions of. They are great for anyone with a 3d graphics use other than that they are not for home use without a ton of headaches...

if you do end up buying one I want to see you back here in a month telling us how you tossed it out the window on a brige after running it over with a fire truck.

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bat. life. These things suck juice really quickly. Other than that, nothing. Mac OS is so much better than PC. Faster and less crashes.

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hmmm good advice so far. im gonna go to the apple store and look at them. right now im considering getting both a smaller 12" ibook for travel/fun and a better dell laptop for "the game"

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bat. life. These things suck juice really quickly. Other than that, nothing. Mac OS is so much better than PC. Faster and less crashes.

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this is what it says on the apple site.

<font color="blue"> Lasts Up to 6 Hours
Thanks to your iBook’s built-in energy-saving features, you’ll get up to 6 hours of battery life — perfect for long nights at the library or plane trips home. </font>

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bat. life. These things suck juice really quickly. Other than that, nothing. Mac OS is so much better than PC. Faster and less crashes.

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this is what it says on the apple site.

<font color="blue"> Lasts Up to 6 Hours
Thanks to your iBook’s built-in energy-saving features, you’ll get up to 6 hours of battery life — perfect for long nights at the library or plane trips home. </font>

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well, I have a powerbook and maybe the battery gets eaten faster. But my battery realy lasts about 4 hrs.

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I have a new theory on MAC...

They cost so goddamn much that people are afraid to admit they don't actually like it after they just got raped on the cost.

Instead of looking like a fool, they just talk about how great it is, even though they can't run any good programs and if they break anything, are going to have to dish out an other arm, in addition to the arm and the leg they already shelled out for it.

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Depends on what you mean by good programs. Poker programs? No, there arent many. Creative programs? The best programs made only run on Macs. Parts are expensive but Macs are much more durable than PCs. The Mac Powerbook I have has only once in 3 years messed up and Apple had it picked up next day, fixed it and sent it back the following day free of charge. Macs are more expensive to buy, but if you are buying a Mac for the right reason you will certainly get your money's worth.

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My 15" Powerbook is dead after around 2.5 hours of constant use.

Other than that, I recommend Macs. If you have an old PC at home, you can always Remote Desktop Connection in to play whatever that game you play is.

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I have a new theory on MAC...

They cost so goddamn much that people are afraid to admit they don't actually like it after they just got raped on the cost.

Instead of looking like a fool, they just talk about how great it is, even though they can't run any good programs and if they break anything, are going to have to dish out an other arm, in addition to the arm and the leg they already shelled out for it.

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Depends on what you mean by good programs. Poker programs? No, there arent many. Creative programs? The best programs made only run on Macs. Parts are expensive but Macs are much more durable than PCs. The Mac Powerbook I have has only once in 3 years messed up and Apple had it picked up next day, fixed it and sent it back the following day free of charge. Macs are more expensive to buy, but if you are buying a Mac for the right reason you will certainly get your money's worth.

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.... and my theory stands.

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I have a new theory on MAC...

They cost so goddamn much that people are afraid to admit they don't actually like it after they just got raped on the cost.

Instead of looking like a fool, they just talk about how great it is, even though they can't run any good programs and if they break anything, are going to have to dish out an other arm, in addition to the arm and the leg they already shelled out for it.

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Depends on what you mean by good programs. Poker programs? No, there arent many. Creative programs? The best programs made only run on Macs. Parts are expensive but Macs are much more durable than PCs. The Mac Powerbook I have has only once in 3 years messed up and Apple had it picked up next day, fixed it and sent it back the following day free of charge. Macs are more expensive to buy, but if you are buying a Mac for the right reason you will certainly get your money's worth.

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.... and my theory stands.

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I guess?