Comments on: My Quest For The Apple Part 1 http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/ News That Could Be News Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: My Quest For The Apple Part Deux | Connected Internet http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8814 My Quest For The Apple Part Deux | Connected Internet Fri, 30 May 2008 05:48:17 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8814 [...] you might have read, I’m on a quest for either a MacBook or a PC. The comments in the latest post clearly shows that the battle between Apple and Microsoft - or OS [...] [...] you might have read, I’m on a quest for either a MacBook or a PC. The comments in the latest post clearly shows that the battle between Apple and Microsoft – or OS [...]

]]> By: Dan http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8782 Dan Sun, 25 May 2008 03:21:20 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8782 If somebody could guarantee that your PC would never suffer from malware, spyware or viruses - and that antivirus software was unnecessary -- how much would that piece of mind and increased productivity be worth to you in cash? $100? $500 ? $1000? Macs may be afflicted tomorrow but I am talking about the present -- right now. Secure. If somebody could guarantee that your PC would never suffer from malware, spyware or viruses – and that antivirus software was unnecessary — how much would that piece of mind and increased productivity be worth to you in cash? $100? $500 ? $1000?

Macs may be afflicted tomorrow but I am talking about the present — right now. Secure.

]]> By: Partners in Grime http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8780 Partners in Grime Sat, 24 May 2008 21:54:22 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8780 To realistically compare specs you have to know the manufacturer and part numbers. For example, just because one computer has a 250GB hard drive and another has a 160GB hard drive you can't conclude the one with the 250GB drive is better. To realistically compare specs you have to know the manufacturer and part numbers. For example, just because one computer has a 250GB hard drive and another has a 160GB hard drive you can’t conclude the one with the 250GB drive is better.

]]> By: My Quest For The Apple Part Deux | The Beta News http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8758 My Quest For The Apple Part Deux | The Beta News Thu, 22 May 2008 10:56:24 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8758 [...] may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!As you might have read, I’m on a quest for either a MacBook or a PC. The comments in the latest post clearly shows that the battle between Apple and Microsoft - or OS [...] [...] may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!As you might have read, I’m on a quest for either a MacBook or a PC. The comments in the latest post clearly shows that the battle between Apple and Microsoft – or OS [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8749 Lisa Tue, 20 May 2008 12:45:39 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8749 Hi Dennis - Thanks for the welcome. I don't get into the mac vs. pc debates, because frankly, I don't care for the holier-than-though attitudes that are so prevalent in both camps. I use both Mac and PC, and in my mind, there are clear advantages and disadvantages to each. I'm still finding my way around my MBP, and sure, sometimes I'm tempted to go jump on my XP desktop and work, because I know Windows inside and out. Still, I prefer my mac, and that's what works for ME. I didn't purchase Office for Mac because NeoOffice is free and is essentially the same thing. I use BootCamp to access expensive windows software that I don't want to re-invest in, such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver. I use a virtual machine mostly, rather than logging in through BootCamp directly. I have used Parallels to do this in the past, but found it to be pretty unstable. I've started using VMWare and really love it. I can start windows through my Boot Camp partition without restarting the computer, so it's like using two systems at the same time. So that's my 2 cts. Purchasing a new computer is a big investment, regardless of the price. You're wise to do your homework and purchase the system that is best for YOU. Best of luck! Lisa Hi Dennis -

Thanks for the welcome. I don’t get into the mac vs. pc debates, because frankly, I don’t care for the holier-than-though attitudes that are so prevalent in both camps.

I use both Mac and PC, and in my mind, there are clear advantages and disadvantages to each. I’m still finding my way around my MBP, and sure, sometimes I’m tempted to go jump on my XP desktop and work, because I know Windows inside and out. Still, I prefer my mac, and that’s what works for ME. I didn’t purchase Office for Mac because NeoOffice is free and is essentially the same thing. I use BootCamp to access expensive windows software that I don’t want to re-invest in, such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver. I use a virtual machine mostly, rather than logging in through BootCamp directly. I have used Parallels to do this in the past, but found it to be pretty unstable. I’ve started using VMWare and really love it. I can start windows through my Boot Camp partition without restarting the computer, so it’s like using two systems at the same time.

So that’s my 2 cts. Purchasing a new computer is a big investment, regardless of the price. You’re wise to do your homework and purchase the system that is best for YOU.

Best of luck!

Lisa

]]> By: Dan http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8748 Dan Tue, 20 May 2008 12:05:52 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8748 @ Dan... I think you'll find you can run OSX on third party laptops now... and apparently it works very well indeed. @ Dan…

I think you’ll find you can run OSX on third party laptops now… and apparently it works very well indeed.

]]> By: Dennis Bjørn Petersen http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8747 Dennis Bjørn Petersen Tue, 20 May 2008 11:26:50 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8747 @Lisa: Bootcamp is one of the reasons, I'm so close to buying a MacBook. I think it's a great feature and very easy to set up. Thank you very much for your input and welcome to TBN! @Dan (Minute44): There is an economic side to this as well yes. That's a part of my dilemma ;) @Dan: Welcome to TBN and thank you for stopping by. I've read a lot of people say that MacOSX is very stable. Great link by the way. @Lisa: Bootcamp is one of the reasons, I’m so close to buying a MacBook. I think it’s a great feature and very easy to set up.

Thank you very much for your input and welcome to TBN!

@Dan (Minute44): There is an economic side to this as well yes. That’s a part of my dilemma ;)

@Dan: Welcome to TBN and thank you for stopping by. I’ve read a lot of people say that MacOSX is very stable.

Great link by the way.

]]> By: Dan http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8746 Dan Tue, 20 May 2008 01:07:01 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8746 You can argue price all you want. The most important thing is the operating system. I have a Apple Powerbook (the MBP predecessor) that is five years old. I have lived with three major upgrades to the OS and the computer is still humming along smoothly. No bugs, no crashes, no viruses. Ease of use. I am never tweaking the thing to get it to recognize a wireless signal, to burn CDs, to download images. I am never reinstalling software, dealing with a registry (what is that, anyway?) or other time consuming chores. Regarding comprison pricing between Apple, Dell and HP, here is another article: http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-dell-hp.html You can argue price all you want. The most important thing is the operating system. I have a Apple Powerbook (the MBP predecessor) that is five years old. I have lived with three major upgrades to the OS and the computer is still humming along smoothly. No bugs, no crashes, no viruses. Ease of use. I am never tweaking the thing to get it to recognize a wireless signal, to burn CDs, to download images. I am never reinstalling software, dealing with a registry (what is that, anyway?) or other time consuming chores.

Regarding comprison pricing between Apple, Dell and HP, here is another article:
http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-dell-hp.html

]]> By: Lisa http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8741 Lisa Mon, 19 May 2008 19:09:02 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8741 Well, then, do enjoy the savings and your new Vostro. Well, then, do enjoy the savings and your new Vostro.

]]> By: Dan http://www.thebetanews.com/my-quest-for-the-apple/comment-page-1/#comment-8740 Dan Mon, 19 May 2008 19:02:12 +0000 http://www.thebetanews.com/?p=655#comment-8740 Oh, and I thought I'd add. Dennis, if you do choose the macbook pro, you will be very happy with it. there's no denying that. It's a good spec and a solid, tried and tested machine that a lot of people swear by. I was simply stressing the point of cost over benefit as they are, near as damn it, the same machine and that seems to be your main concern in this move. Dan Oh, and I thought I’d add. Dennis, if you do choose the macbook pro, you will be very happy with it. there’s no denying that. It’s a good spec and a solid, tried and tested machine that a lot of people swear by.

I was simply stressing the point of cost over benefit as they are, near as damn it, the same machine and that seems to be your main concern in this move.

Dan

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