Mac Users...need opinion

[Turbo3000]

I have always worked on windows. I have been playing with my friends mac for the past few weeks and I love it. He has an ibook. I need a laptop. Apple has a great deal for students, I can get a new powerbook for 200 less and pay like 15 a month. I would obviously pay more then that. I would pay at least 40 a month. Do you think that is a good idea?

[dreamgirl]

hi turbo, I did that while I was in college. Bought a mac for $15 a month. I love my mac. We have both at home... the $$$ is in our mac though. It's for me. I am a graphic designer and everything is done on the mac. Because it's my job, that's why I have one. I do prefer it, I think it runs a little easier than a PC. Anyone that is going into advertising, I'd recommend a mac, or education. That seems to be the places where they use them most. If you like a mac, then get one. Now most programs are offered on both platforms. My boss has a dual processor mac.., you can run it like windows or the mac-- you'd never know... you may want to look into that model then you have both platforms.

[Turbo3000]

I was gonna get the 12" power book and a 10g ipod. I think now I am just gonna go with the 15" powerbook. I don't think I would use the ipod that much. I do need a laptop and I would love to learn how to use a mac as good as I can use windows.

[dreamgirl]

well, sounds like you've made your decision... welcome to the mac world! :hug:

[Turbo3000]

Originally posted by dreamgirl
well, sounds like you've made your decision... welcome to the mac world! :hug:

I dunno, I can't decide between the 12" or 15". :D

[dreamgirl]

im a big fan of bigger monitors... I have a 21" one here and the same at home. let me know what you decide.

[Turbo3000]

Alright just ordered the powerbook g5 15". Can't wait to get it in. Should be here in 2 weeks. Now I gotta learn how to work on a Mac.

[dreamgirl]

how fun!!! I have a G4 here and at home... I'm still running system software 9.2.... in order to upgrade to 10 I have to upgrade all of my design programs. I got to do that one of these days. You'll be on 10! Congratulations on your purchase.

[Turbo3000]

I meant g4, the g5 is only in the bigboy right now.

[dreamgirl]

that's what i have here and at home big boy G4's... that sounds funny..LOL

[Turbo3000]

Mine doesn't come with Panther and in Panther they made it easier to use with windows, that would be great for me. I could share files more easily between my pc and my powerbook. How easy are Macs to get use to? I am pretty good on windows.

[dreamgirl]

you're probably going to be running on jaguar then, I think macs are really easy to get used to. I'd be surprised to hear if you had any trouble using it.

[Turbo3000]

I just got off the phone with Apple. If mine doesn't come with Panther I can upgrade once I get my computer for like 20 dollars. I am so excited, I have wanted a laptop forever. I just can't believe I spent 2 grand on one though.

[dreamgirl]

lol. macs are more expensive... they always have been. I guess I'm the only one on here that uses one, no one else has responded to you. LOL look at us minorities... lol

[Sugarbaby]

Hello Turbo My love!

Macs are great - good luck with your new one. I had one for years and it was a real Trooper - I Put it through hell and back with all the programs I run simultaneously.

I have a friend who has all the latest and greatest components that MAC puts out. If you need someone to "jive" with or have any questions - he would be your man. You know where to reach me, sweet cheeks!