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iindigo:
The newer models are considerably quieter than the old G4 iBooks. I use to have a 1Ghz 12" iBook, and when I compare it to the 15" Macbook Pro my friend bought in early 2008, his beats the iBook extremely easily. The only time you even really notice the fan is if you open a game like WoW or start compressing/encoding stuff.
furuoshiki:
I agree with the college students being required to take Linux,
One of my friends who is a Computer Science major was even a former Linux fan. But to date I haven't found one computer oriented major who even acknowledges Apple's existence when it comes to real computing.
Granted it would be in their best interest to have Windows continue, if Mac actually had potential (like linux) I am sure they would at least hint at the fact that it may be a good alternative in the future to Windows OS. But the only alternative ever seriously discussed in their circles is Linux. Mac is never even a conversation topic.
Artsy farts are all over Mac of course, but maybe you are right about the lemon comment. But the thing is I am never willing to switch to Mac simply because it's too expensive, tech-support is god knows how much more expensive and they always try bundle pricing their software which is not only gay but mega-sonic gay.
Does Mac have good compatibility with shareware and freeware?
zherok:
--- Quote from: iindigo on March 06, 2009, 01:55:16 AM ---Ahh yeah, I forgot about that. For some reason, my mind refuses to classify it as part of the Macbook line and casts it off as its own entity.
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The $2000 airport cafe idler market seemed so viable too.
On a more serious note, I've been looking somewhat at getting a new computer, probably next semester, to replace my dying windows machine. I probably don't do enough specific things (besides certain emulators) that Windows has that Mac doesn't, but one thing in particular really seems to be a huge hurdle: the cost. I'm not sure how anyone manages to justify the cost of a Mac Mini to themselves, but I'm not sure the alternatives are really all that much better.
I've been a Windows user since the Pentium 1 line, but before we had a PC in the house (well, besides the Commodore 64) I was using Macs in elementary school. I'm not against them in principle, and I don't think I could honestly convince myself that I'm missing out a ton on exclusive apps (plus the option of Boot Camping Windows always remains) but it eventually comes back to price. What makes a Mac worth that huge investment?
PowerMac:
--- Quote from: iindigo on March 06, 2009, 02:17:47 AM ---The newer models are considerably quieter than the old G4 iBooks. I use to have a 1Ghz 12" iBook, and when I compare it to the 15" Macbook Pro my friend bought in early 2008, his beats the iBook extremely easily. The only time you even really notice the fan is if you open a game like WoW or start compressing/encoding stuff.
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I know they are quieter, but current funds don't allow me to purchase a MacBook :-[
--- Quote from: furuoshiki on March 06, 2009, 02:23:55 AM ---I agree with the college students being required to take Linux,
One of my friends who is a Computer Science major was even a former Linux fan. But to date I haven't found one computer oriented major who even acknowledges Apple's existence when it comes to real computing.
Granted it would be in their best interest to have Windows continue, if Mac actually had potential (like linux) I am sure they would at least hint at the fact that it may be a good alternative in the future to Windows OS. But the only alternative ever seriously discussed in their circles is Linux. Mac is never even a conversation topic.
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Im a Networking Major, and even my instructors acknowledge Apple's (growing) existence in the market. In fact there is even several Macs in the Labs that are used to demonstrate the topics on. We are taught on all three platforms, including the Mac.
iindigo:
--- Quote from: zherok on March 06, 2009, 02:30:21 AM ---
--- Quote from: iindigo on March 06, 2009, 01:55:16 AM ---Ahh yeah, I forgot about that. For some reason, my mind refuses to classify it as part of the Macbook line and casts it off as its own entity.
--- End quote ---
The $2000 airport cafe idler market seemed so viable too.
On a more serious note, I've been looking somewhat at getting a new computer, probably next semester, to replace my dying windows machine. I probably don't do enough specific things (besides certain emulators) that Windows has that Mac doesn't, but one thing in particular really seems to be a huge hurdle: the cost. I'm not sure how anyone manages to justify the cost of a Mac Mini to themselves, but I'm not sure the alternatives are really all that much better.
I've been a Windows user since the Pentium 1 line, but before we had a PC in the house (well, besides the Commodore 64) I was using Macs in elementary school. I'm not against them in principle, and I don't think I could honestly convince myself that I'm missing out a ton on exclusive apps (plus the option of Boot Camping Windows always remains) but it eventually comes back to price. What makes a Mac worth that huge investment?
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For me, it comes down to the OS. Yes, it does make a difference, despite what some naysayers might say. At least for me, the Mac workflow and UI feels much more natural and flowing. It never gets in my way and is always faithfully waiting for my next command. So while I might be able to buy a Dell with or build my own rig with specs that are similar or better than a Mac in the same bracket, it doesn't necessarily mean I'll get more out of it since using Windows (or even Linux) will slow me down instead.
Yes, sometimes the integration between Mac hardware and OS X is nice, but if Apple officially supported running OS X on a generic PC, I'd probably do that instead.
--- Quote from: furuoshiki on March 06, 2009, 02:23:55 AM ---Does Mac have good compatibility with shareware and freeware?
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http://www.macupdate.com/
Thousands and thousands of freeware and shareware apps for Mac OS X. Take your pick.
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