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ohiotiger33

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Jan 27, 2010 4:04 PM
My ipods have been so worth it, and my computer that has never crashed has also been worth it. Don't know why people love to hate on apple so much.
Jan 27, 2010 4:04pm
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ohiotiger33

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Jan 27, 2010 4:05 PM
Won't get an Ipad though. And I own a motoralla Droid.
Jan 27, 2010 4:05pm
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swamisez

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Jan 27, 2010 4:10 PM
What did people argue about before Apple vs. Microsoft?

Ford vs. Chevy? It is similar now, only you would be arguing BMW (apple) vs. Chevy (microsoft)
Jan 27, 2010 4:10pm
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Jan 27, 2010 4:40 PM
swamisez wrote: What did people argue about before Apple vs. Microsoft?

Ford vs. Chevy? It is similar now, only you would be arguing BMW (apple) vs. Chevy (microsoft)
Except it's more like BMW vs Chevy, Caterpillar, and Cadillac.

Apple makes their style of devices which are usually flashy and with great design but really about middle of the pack or slightly higher hardware wise.

Microsoft on the other hand makes products from the lowest end to the highest end. This is why comparing the two companies is stupid. You can compare specific products that compete, like their OSs or the Zune and Ipod, but to compare them as a whole entity is stupid.
Jan 27, 2010 4:40pm
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Jan 27, 2010 4:44 PM
ohiotiger33 wrote: My ipods have been so worth it, and my computer that has never crashed has also been worth it. Don't know why people love to hate on apple so much.
people love to hate apple because of the consumers attitude towards the products. for instance, i have never had a computer crash on me. ever. and i have never owned an apple brand computer.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=macs_cant

i personally dont hate apple, or any of its products. i like my ipod, but its no better than the old mp3 player i used (dell dj).
Jan 27, 2010 4:44pm
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ohiotiger33

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Jan 27, 2010 5:29 PM
^^ Gotchya. I had dells for like 10 years, and my most recent one would crash daily. I use my new comp the same as my old, no problems. I had a second generation dell DJ, which broke after soft use in 6 months (the scroll thing wouldn't work right). And the battery was garbage. But that is just my personal experience.


I will say apple computer chargers absolutely blow the big one.
Jan 27, 2010 5:29pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 27, 2010 6:42 PM
ohiotiger33 wrote: ^^ Gotchya. I had dells for like 10 years, and my most recent one would crash daily. I use my new comp the same as my old, no problems. I had a second generation dell DJ, which broke after soft use in 6 months (the scroll thing wouldn't work right). And the battery was garbage. But that is just my personal experience.


I will say apple computer chargers absolutely blow the big one.
Perhaps you should stop buying Dell products.
Jan 27, 2010 6:42pm
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Jan 27, 2010 9:42 PM
tcarrier32 wrote:
ohiotiger33 wrote: My ipods have been so worth it, and my computer that has never crashed has also been worth it. Don't know why people love to hate on apple so much.
people love to hate apple because of the consumers attitude towards the products. for instance, i have never had a computer crash on me. ever. and i have never owned an apple brand computer.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=macs_cant

i personally dont hate apple, or any of its products. i like my ipod, but its no better than the old mp3 player i used (dell dj).
I never had a virus or had a computer crash when I still used PCs. My problem with them were they were always falling apart physically and drivers would just stop working. My trackpads would quit working and I'd have to reboot. My cd tray wouldn't open without sticking a paper clip in the tiny release hole. Stupid shit like that.
Jan 27, 2010 9:42pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 27, 2010 9:44 PM
justincredible wrote:My cd tray wouldn't open without sticking a paper clip in the tiny release hole. Stupid shit like that.

Apparently you dont have one of those plastic macbooks where the plastic warps and CD's get stuck inside
Jan 27, 2010 9:44pm
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Jan 27, 2010 9:50 PM
dlazz wrote:
justincredible wrote:My cd tray wouldn't open without sticking a paper clip in the tiny release hole. Stupid shit like that.

Apparently you dont have one of those plastic macbooks where the plastic warps and CD's get stuck inside
I don't. I held out until the first unibody Macbook Pro.

My wife has a 3 year old white Macbook but hasn't had an issue yet.
Jan 27, 2010 9:50pm
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Fab1b

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Jan 27, 2010 9:52 PM
Same here unibody Macbook Pro, thing is boss!!
Jan 27, 2010 9:52pm
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Jan 27, 2010 9:57 PM
I've had my White MacBook since 2006 and it still works like brand new.. People that say MacBooks are average when it comes to hardware are clueless. They don't need the beefed up hardware that a PC has because the OS is much crisper/cleaner..
Jan 27, 2010 9:57pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:04 PM
People hate Apple for two reasons IMO:
1. Cost - They are not cheap but IMO they are superior in quality
2. Stigma Apple users are labeled - I could give two shits if you think apple users are snobs who drive jettas, etc.....I have a machine that I love and am very happy with as you are with your PC!
Jan 27, 2010 10:04pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:11 PM
Fab1b wrote: People hate Apple for two reasons IMO:
1. Cost - They are not cheap but IMO they are superior in quality
2. Stigma Apple users are labeled - I could give two shits if you think apple users are snobs who drive jettas, etc.....I have a machine that I love and am very happy with as you are with your PC!
I'm a farm raised, truck driving son-of-a-bitch. I park on top of Jetta's. :)
Jan 27, 2010 10:11pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:12 PM
As big of an Apple fan as I am, I don't think I'll be getting the iPad. My iPod Touch is good enough for those features. Though the battery life and larger display are definitely nice.

However, I'd rather save that money and get a newer machine such as the MacBook Pro or iMac.

I love my current White MacBook though, so I don't know when my upgrade will come.
Jan 27, 2010 10:12pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:13 PM
I don't have a jetta :)
Jan 27, 2010 10:13pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:14 PM
What the hell is a Jetta? :)

It's Ford or bust for me haha..
Jan 27, 2010 10:14pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:15 PM
Jetta is VW, not sure why people say Apple users drive jetta but I hear it all the time. I drive a Chevy Blazer.
Jan 27, 2010 10:15pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:17 PM
LTrain23 wrote: What the hell is a Jetta? :)

It's Ford or bust for me haha..
GOAT. I own an F-150 and a Fusion. I kinda want to trade in the Fusion for the new Taurus SHO but my wife says no since the car is hers. I say bullshit because I'm paying for it!
Jan 27, 2010 10:17pm
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Jan 27, 2010 10:23 PM
We have a F-150 and Zx2 in our driveway.. Also have a 88 Mustang GT 5.0, but it needs some inside work done on it.

I agree on the new Taurus SHO... That thing is very nice. The Taurus has come a long way lol..
Jan 27, 2010 10:23pm
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Ender Wiggin

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Jan 27, 2010 11:19 PM
The only reason I have any Apple products is because they are just so goddamn easy to hack. I got an Iphone for the sole reason to hack it, I got it, immediately cancelled my sham of a plan with ATT then went to work.

The fact that this device is basically a bigger Ipod is great.

Other than that, id never get any Apple device. Only people, and I hate to put it this way, that are not technologically literate, think Apple is like this cutting edge company lol.
Jan 27, 2010 11:19pm
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Fab1b

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Jan 27, 2010 11:27 PM
We will agree to disagree then my friend!
Jan 27, 2010 11:27pm
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Jan 28, 2010 12:07 AM
LTrain23 wrote: They don't need the beefed up hardware that a PC has because the OS is much crisper/cleaner..
Debatable.
Jan 28, 2010 12:07am
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hoops23

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Jan 28, 2010 2:16 AM
dlazz wrote:
LTrain23 wrote: They don't need the beefed up hardware that a PC has because the OS is much crisper/cleaner..
Debatable.
Yep, after the Vista fiasco it is debatable :rolleyes:
Jan 28, 2010 2:16am