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Bio-Hazzzzard

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Mar 26, 2017 1:44 AM
I've bought six pc's in the last ten years and wondering if the Mac is worth the cash and is the longevity greater than the pc?
Mar 25, 2017 9:44pm
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Mar 26, 2017 10:36 AM
I use what I'm comfortable using, programs I like and how they operate, what I can transfer easy from my old system, work and others that I relate with.... So because of those factors PC is me home,work computer
Mar 26, 2017 6:36am
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Mar 26, 2017 1:08 PM
I made the switch to Mac about 9 years ago. I sold my first Macbook Pro to my mom about 6 years ago and she is still using it. My current Macbook Pro is a mid-2014 model and it hasn't shown any signs of age. I would guess I'll try to get another 3-4 years out of it before getting a new one.

That said, I haven't been impressed with the attention Apple has given their laptop line lately. They currently only seem to give a crap about the iPhone. Hopefully that changes, because for the work I do, the Mac platform is much, much better than Windows.
Mar 26, 2017 9:08am
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Mar 26, 2017 3:12 PM
I got a MacBook Pro in 2009 when I was a senior in high school and it lasted me through school. I got a new MacBook Air last February.
Mar 26, 2017 11:12am
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Mar 26, 2017 3:12 PM
Mac all the way, however their pretentiousness towards the PC world pisses me the fuck off.
Mar 26, 2017 11:12am
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Mar 26, 2017 3:14 PM
ernest_t_bass;1844080 wrote:Mac all the way, however their pretentiousness towards the PC world pisses me the fuck off.
I wouldn't pay much attention to those folks. They are the types to jump on every new fad/trend. They'd switch to PC in a second if it was the "cool" thing to do.
Mar 26, 2017 11:14am
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Mar 26, 2017 3:16 PM
justincredible;1844082 wrote:I wouldn't pay much attention to those folks. They are the types to jump on every new fad/trend. They'd switch to PC in a second if it was the "cool" thing to do.
No, I'm talking about the company itself. If 95% of the world is doing it one way, they'll purposely do it their own way, and say "fuck you" at switching.

I've worked on, and taught Macs for the past 13 years. While I love them, I've built up a lot of resentment, though. Never enough to actually switch, but enough to passive-aggressively bitch on the internet.
Mar 26, 2017 11:16am
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Mar 26, 2017 3:18 PM
Gotcha. That's just marketing. And they are pretty good at it.
Mar 26, 2017 11:18am
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Mar 26, 2017 4:13 PM
GOONx19;1844079 wrote:I got a MacBook Pro in 2009 when I was a senior in high school and it lasted me through school. I got a new MacBook Air last February.
I was looking at the Air, how would you rate it?
Mar 26, 2017 12:13pm
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Mar 26, 2017 4:52 PM
Bio-Hazzzzard;1844093 wrote:I was looking at the Air, how would you rate it?
I give it a good rating. I've had one for a year or two and I like it a lot. Not super-powered or anything, but does everything I need it to do and performs well.

I've used Apple products about my whole life. MacClassic in early college, Performa senior year and first couple years out of college, iMac for a long ass time, an older laptop when the iMac gave up the ghost and the MacBook when the old laptop got too primitive to function all that well. Always liked them more than PCs.
Mar 26, 2017 12:52pm
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Mar 26, 2017 4:55 PM
I got an Air about a year ago. They're great laptops.
Mar 26, 2017 12:55pm
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Mar 26, 2017 5:12 PM
I've had a Macbook Air since 1L year of law school (2013). The battery is not nearly as good as it used to be, but everything else is fine.
Mar 26, 2017 1:12pm
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Mar 26, 2017 5:23 PM
I just bought an iMac two weeks ago. I have owned pcs for years and wanted to try something different. So far I really like my iMac. Runs a lot faster and the ad-blocker seems to work much better than a pc with windows 10.
Mar 26, 2017 1:23pm
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Mar 26, 2017 7:08 PM
Bio-Hazzzzard;1844093 wrote:I was looking at the Air, how would you rate it?
What everyone else said. I use it about 6 hours a day at work and maybe for an hour in the evenings. Never have problems with speed or functionality. Battery lasts all day and charges from dead to 100% in about 30 minutes. I like the weight most, because I carry it with me to verify orders on rounds for 3-4 hours straight.
Mar 26, 2017 3:08pm
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Mar 26, 2017 10:13 PM
I've had my macbook pro since mid 2010, and it is still going strong. I recommend the "cleanmymac" app for those who have older macs at this point. I only use my mac at home for leisure shit, so I am debating on getting an iPad Pro for my next purchase, once this mac throws in the towel.
Mar 26, 2017 6:13pm
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Mar 26, 2017 11:33 PM
Only humans can apply emotions to inanimate objects. A computer is a computer.
Mar 26, 2017 7:33pm
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Mar 27, 2017 1:27 PM
I use both daily. Mac for personal use, PC for work (unless in the design/creative field)
I've had my macbook pro since mid 2010, and it is still going strong. I recommend the "cleanmymac" app for those who have older macs at this point. I only use my mac at home for leisure shit, so I am debating on getting an iPad Pro for my next purchase, once this mac throws in the towel.
Gonna look into this app. My MBP is an early 2011 model and it's starting to slow down. I'm considering dropping $3-400 in upgrades to speed it up (SSD + more memory), but not sure if it will be worth it. My battery is also going to shit and the touchpad is glitchy.
Mar 27, 2017 9:27am
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Mar 27, 2017 8:03 PM
I definitely favor Mac. PC would have to get extremely good to get me to change platforms.
Mar 27, 2017 4:03pm
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Mar 27, 2017 9:11 PM
I bought my first macbook in June of last year. I bought it strictly because we have iphones (2) ipads (3) and ipods (1) so the idea of having all of the files transferable over airdrop was a huge plus. I still have a PC, I use it pretty regularly but the amount of convenience that the macbook provides to my family is tremendous and I'm not ashamed to admit that I love it.

I would select your next computer solely on how convenient it will make your life after you own it. You can get a properly powered machine for pretty cheap if you want, but if you value 1 click file sharing across multiple devices you'll have to weigh that against the price of the machine.
Mar 27, 2017 5:11pm
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Mar 27, 2017 9:53 PM
Don't they all use the same parts, made in China? Otherwise, spend another $200 extra for Bootcamp so you can run MS Office?

I wouldn't fault anyone for either, but I think generally you get better value on the PC side. As always with Apple, you're paying for the brand and a lot of marketing (and that ain't free)!

There are more options to consider than ever (touchscreen, tablet/2in1 mode, SSD and size)....For my money, assuming you don't need a ton of power, I'd go with the Dell XPS 13 for like $900 - IMO the best ultrabook out there. Ultrabooks carry a large premium, but they're the portable, sexy options.

If you don't care about that, heck if you just need to access the internet then look into some of the "chromebooks"....a decent laptop can be had in the $250-$500 range.
Mar 27, 2017 5:53pm
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Mar 27, 2017 11:58 PM
I bought a PC for my son's homework. I've used it twice in a year and a half. I can do everything on my phone that I need.
Mar 27, 2017 7:58pm
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Mar 28, 2017 12:15 AM
gut;1844394 wrote:Don't they all use the same parts, made in China? Otherwise, spend another $200 extra for Bootcamp so you can run MS Office?

I wouldn't fault anyone for either, but I think generally you get better value on the PC side. As always with Apple, you're paying for the brand and a lot of marketing (and that ain't free)!

There are more options to consider than ever (touchscreen, tablet/2in1 mode, SSD and size)....For my money, assuming you don't need a ton of power, I'd go with the Dell XPS 13 for like $900 - IMO the best ultrabook out there. Ultrabooks carry a large premium, but they're the portable, sexy options.

If you don't care about that, heck if you just need to access the internet then look into some of the "chromebooks"....a decent laptop can be had in the $250-$500 range.
Not disputing the rest of your post, but I didn't need to pay anything extra to use Microsoft products. All of them are commercially available for Mac. Not sure what Bootcamp is.
Mar 27, 2017 8:15pm
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Mar 28, 2017 12:25 AM
GOONx19;1844407 wrote:Not disputing the rest of your post, but I didn't need to pay anything extra to use Microsoft products. All of them are commercially available for Mac. Not sure what Bootcamp is.
I'm probably a little dated. Bootcamp is what allows you to dual-boot Windows, basically making your Mac into a PC. I see a fair number of Mac's in the business world, so maybe there there aren't any compatibility issues to worry about. But I think there could be some issues if you aren't running Bootcamp (people I work with run Bootcamp, otherwise, in the past at least, there were occasionally issues passing Powerpoints and Excel files back and forth with PC's).
Mar 27, 2017 8:25pm
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Mar 28, 2017 12:29 AM
MS Office works fine for Macs although I prefer the Windows version.
Mar 27, 2017 8:29pm
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Mar 29, 2017 9:52 PM
I went with the MacBook Air 8G/256GB. I need to get used to a few things but definately money well spent, wish I would have made the switch sooner.
Mar 29, 2017 5:52pm