Mac?

Deena J · 15 Oct 2011, 22:03

Every computer I have owned has been either a HP or Dell pc. But lately my interests have focused on video, audio, photo areas ---not to mention I own an iPhone and iPod already... In which case I have been considering a Mac, since those subjects are suppose to be key parts to a Mac.

The problem is that it also scares me! LOL What if it is too different and I never give it all of it's potential bc I don't know how to use a Mac?

Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?

Thanks!!!!

snider22 · 15 Oct 2011, 22:17

I have owned 2 HP computers and 2 Dell laptops in my life. The latest Dell was there top of the line with Windows 7 and I hated it. It was sluggish and froze up constantly. So, for the first time in my life I bought a Mac.

I bought the 13 inch Macbook Air laptop with the new Lion OS pre installed and I have to say that I am in love with this thing. It is incredibly quick and resposive, never freezes up and for video, audio, and photos, Mac's come preloaded with some great programs.

It comes with iPhoto, iMovie, and Garageband all of which are easy to use and very full featured programs. I have to say that I will never go back to a Windows based PC again because Macs just simply work so much better.

They are also easy to use and the OS is very user friendly. Having never touched a Mac before, I had a feel for the OS within about 3 days. Macs have slightly different keyboards, and a COMMAND key that will probably have not seen before. However, once you learn all the neat stuff you can do with it, you will like it.

My personal opinion, take the plunge and get you a Mac.

juniper · 15 Oct 2011, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Deena J

Every computer I have owned has been either a HP or Dell pc. But lately my interests have focused on video, audio, photo areas ---not to mention I own an iPhone and iPod already... In which case I have been considering a Mac, since those subjects are suppose to be key parts to a Mac.

The problem is that it also scares me! LOL What if it is too different and I never give it all of it's potential bc I don't know how to use a Mac?

Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?

Thanks!!!!

If you do all those things graphically and with video, you should be using a Mac. And since you already have an iphone and ipod, everything can be synched. Not sure why you haven't made the plunge? I have a Mac and a PC because some things I need a pc for that I can't do on a Mac and vice versa, but graphically, Apple products can't compare. Thank you Mr. Jobs.

Deena J · 15 Oct 2011, 22:49

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Originally Posted by juniper

If you do all those things graphically and with video, you should be using a Mac. And since you already have an iphone and ipod, everything can be synched. Not sure why you haven't made the plunge?

I've just begun an interest in editing photos, videos, etc in the last year or so... All I know how to do really is convert my old VHS tapes to DVD on my HP desktop. Yeah i still have those in a big cardboard box, tucked away in the corner of the extra bedroom, pitifully... That's why I haven't bought a Mac yet for that purpose.

Also I suppose you can say it's loyalty? LOL Or is it just stubbornness?

All of my desktops have been HP & laptops Dell. I mean, even my vehicles... Always a Ford. :) So the idea of switching has caused me some issues. Hehehe

But I appreciate ya'lls input though!!!!

unbekannt · 15 Oct 2011, 22:53

Once you've used a Mac, you won't go back!

Deena J · 15 Oct 2011, 22:55

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Originally Posted by unbekannt

Once you've used a Mac, you won't go back!

LOL Duly noted.

Cherry.Loaf · 15 Oct 2011, 23:02

Well me and my boyfriends computers are the same age; mine is incredibly slow and his Mac is fantastic so I'd say Mac all the way they aren't that hard to use either

juniper · 15 Oct 2011, 23:29

For the vhs conversion, i use a converter i got at walmart for like 50 bucks. It hooks up to the tv, has vhs on one side and dvd on the other and converts automatically. As far as loyalty, Apple products are American, excrpt for the minor detail that they are made in China under sketchy conditions, but that's a discussion for a huffpo blog.

Deena J · 15 Oct 2011, 23:32

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Originally Posted by juniper

For the vhs conversion, i use a converter i got at walmart for like 50 bucks. It hooks up to the tv, has vhs on one side and dvd on the other and converts automatically. As far as loyalty, Apple products are American, excrpt for the minor detail that they are made in China under sketchy conditions, but that's a discussion for a huffpo blog.

LOL Sorry for not clarifying that comment; I meant brand loyalty (HP, Ford, etc). I suppose it is simply just staying with what you like/are se to ---like buying the same brand of hairspray or pair of jeans every time... Tough to change!!!!

As for the converter, thanks for the tip. :)

**Monstro** · 15 Oct 2011, 23:33

My other half uses a Mac Pro as it's the music industry standard (sick of her telling me how quick it is, never drops the wireless collection etc etc etc) but to transfer video we just bought a lead that runs direct from the video to the mac.

Wario · 16 Oct 2011, 01:24

Yeah Macs are indistry standard for video and music production.

Macs are awesome, rarely ever crash, and well worth the 2k you put into it.

Only downside is the charge goes by real quick (4 hours or so)

PanicLord · 16 Oct 2011, 11:14

I don't have anything against Macs and they do look awesome plus I accept they do dominate the industry, however... I'd just like to say I have a Windows 7 PC that has only crashed twice since I installed it the day out came out, both times it was due to a website. It runs superbly quickly and stably and has some neat new features vs xp. Couldn't comment on the software but I'd be very surprised if there was anything a Mac could do that a Pc can't.

juniper · 16 Oct 2011, 11:32

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Originally Posted by PanicLord

I'd be very surprised if there was anything a Mac could do that a Pc can't.

Actually there are, I run some conversion programs that the software is only available for pc's. And on the otherside, I use Mac for uploading to itunes and it's just plain easier to do so with a Mac than a pc. Someday the computers and software will all just get along.

15 Oct 2011, 22:03	#1
Deena J Super Loafer Join Date: 25.06.2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 356	Mac? Every computer I have owned has been either a HP or Dell pc. But lately my interests have focused on video, audio, photo areas ---not to mention I own an iPhone and iPod already... In which case I have been considering a Mac, since those subjects are suppose to be key parts to a Mac. The problem is that it also scares me! LOL What if it is too different and I never give it all of it's potential bc I don't know how to use a Mac? Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions? Thanks!!!!

15 Oct 2011, 22:17	#2
snider22 Guest Join Date: 23.11.2008 Location: Posts: 525	I have owned 2 HP computers and 2 Dell laptops in my life. The latest Dell was there top of the line with Windows 7 and I hated it. It was sluggish and froze up constantly. So, for the first time in my life I bought a Mac. I bought the 13 inch Macbook Air laptop with the new Lion OS pre installed and I have to say that I am in love with this thing. It is incredibly quick and resposive, never freezes up and for video, audio, and photos, Mac's come preloaded with some great programs. It comes with iPhoto, iMovie, and Garageband all of which are easy to use and very full featured programs. I have to say that I will never go back to a Windows based PC again because Macs just simply work so much better. They are also easy to use and the OS is very user friendly. Having never touched a Mac before, I had a feel for the OS within about 3 days. Macs have slightly different keyboards, and a COMMAND key that will probably have not seen before. However, once you learn all the neat stuff you can do with it, you will like it. My personal opinion, take the plunge and get you a Mac.

15 Oct 2011, 22:53	#5
unbekannt Super Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2010 Location: Wonderland Posts: 371	Once you've used a Mac, you won't go back!

15 Oct 2011, 23:02	#7
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	Well me and my boyfriends computers are the same age; mine is incredibly slow and his Mac is fantastic so I'd say Mac all the way they aren't that hard to use either

15 Oct 2011, 23:29	#8
juniper Super Loafer Join Date: 27.08.2011 Location: playland Posts: 214	For the vhs conversion, i use a converter i got at walmart for like 50 bucks. It hooks up to the tv, has vhs on one side and dvd on the other and converts automatically. As far as loyalty, Apple products are American, excrpt for the minor detail that they are made in China under sketchy conditions, but that's a discussion for a huffpo blog.

15 Oct 2011, 23:33	#10
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,946	My other half uses a Mac Pro as it's the music industry standard (sick of her telling me how quick it is, never drops the wireless collection etc etc etc) but to transfer video we just bought a lead that runs direct from the video to the mac.

16 Oct 2011, 01:24	#11
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Yeah Macs are indistry standard for video and music production. Macs are awesome, rarely ever crash, and well worth the 2k you put into it. Only downside is the charge goes by real quick (4 hours or so)

16 Oct 2011, 11:14	#12
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,651	I don't have anything against Macs and they do look awesome plus I accept they do dominate the industry, however... I'd just like to say I have a Windows 7 PC that has only crashed twice since I installed it the day out came out, both times it was due to a website. It runs superbly quickly and stably and has some neat new features vs xp. Couldn't comment on the software but I'd be very surprised if there was anything a Mac could do that a Pc can't.