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Post by Merge on Aug 30, 2014 2:22:07 GMT
I have loved my iMac for six years but it's just not meeting my needs anymore, and I can't justify the cost of a MacBook. I desperately need a home/work laptop and the PC ones are so much cheaper. I bought a Toshiba Satellite.
Windows 8 has a definite learning curve, but I hope I'll get the hang of it.
Anyone else had a Mac who went "back?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 2:26:05 GMT
Nope. I still have to use Windows every day for work, but now that I work from home and have my Windows machine side by side with my Mac, I do almost everything on my Mac and only use the Windows machine for things I absolutely can't do on my Mac (and those are things where I need to connect to bank systems with confidential information, which can only be accessed from bank-owned equipment).
I can't imagine a scenario that would make me go back to Windows by choice. I can't stand it.
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Post by scrapaddie on Aug 30, 2014 2:43:04 GMT
The old adage ... You get what you pay for..,,,
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Aug 30, 2014 2:50:52 GMT
I understand what you're saying but I can't imagine ever having to deal with a PC again. Since I've had my Macbook I haven't had to worry about viruses and all the other crap that goes along w/ PC's. I hope it's gotten better and your transition is smooth and enjoyable.
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 30, 2014 3:07:04 GMT
My son was in town and stayed with me. He brought out his clunky PC laptop. He kept muttering under his breath and setting it down on the table. What's wrong I ask. He says lousy pos laptop. Constantly freezing up to download anti virus software, takes over an hour, meanwhile, he can't do anything, he went on how much he hates windows.
Meanwhile, I'm happily playing on my iPad, saying you shoulda got a Mac!!!!!
I would never go back. I understand the cost factor, but like a earlier poster said, you get what you pay for. In the long run, a Apple product pays for itself. I have a old white Macbook from 2008 that still runs like a charm!
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Post by Merge on Aug 30, 2014 3:19:21 GMT
See, my old white MacBook from 2008 is slow to the point of uselessness and has something wrong with the trackpad where it randomly clicks on stuff when you hover over it. I don't know, I may end up hating this thing but expense aside, the Macs don't play nice with the network and software at school.  I'm sure if I could afford a new Mac it would be lovely, but I'd still have the school issue. *sigh* |
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 30, 2014 3:23:12 GMT
I understand. I hardly ever use my macbook since I got my iPad. And certainly never used it for work. It probably would be slow.
It will take some getting used to, I'm sure if anything, it's faster!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 3:27:23 GMT
My husband just bought me a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 yesterday as an early birthday present and I'm in love. 
I've been running Windows 8.1 for well over a year with no issues. Yes, there is a learning curve but once you figure out where everything is, it's awesome. I love having all of the website, apps, etc, I use regularly right on my start page as tiles. Easy access. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 30, 2014 4:10:16 GMT
I use both an iMac and Windows laptop every day. I hands down prefer the Windows operating system. It is so incredibly difficult for me to get anything done on the Apple computers. I don't find the operating system intuitive at all, and they have as many issues as the Windows machines. I have adapted quite nicely to Windows 8 too, it took a couple weeks but I do like it.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 30, 2014 4:22:36 GMT
I have loved my iMac for six years but it's just not meeting my needs anymore, and I can't justify the cost of a MacBook. I desperately need a home/work laptop and the PC ones are so much cheaper. I bought a Toshiba Satellite. Windows 8 has a definite learning curve, but I hope I'll get the hang of it. Anyone else had a Mac who went "back?" A couple years ago my 3-month old Toshiba Satellite that crashed once a week, lost all files, & required resetting to defaults each time prompted the purchase of an external drive & a MacBook Pro. The company admitted knowledge of the defect & did not support the product, so I strongly discourage you from keeping the Toshiba to avoid inevitable frustration & further expense! |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 30, 2014 4:24:52 GMT
Windows at work MacBook Pro at home. I love my Mac and since I spend more time on it than watching television, I don't mind the extra cost. I also love the fact that there are far fewer viruses than another kind of PC. I also have the iPad, iPad mini, iPod and iPhone, Love me a Mac. I might have more than I need. I gave my hubby my old iPad.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 30, 2014 5:02:58 GMT
Windows at work MacBook Pro at home. I love my Mac and since I spend more time on it than watching television, I don't mind the extra cost. I also love the fact that there are far fewer viruses than another kind of PC. I also have the iPad, iPad mini, iPod and iPhone, Love me a Mac. I might have more than I need. I gave my hubby my old iPad. Same for me. I hate using windows at work - always some issue with it. Love my mac and can't imagine changing back. |
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Post by cab919 on Aug 30, 2014 8:53:05 GMT
I have loved my iMac for six years but it's just not meeting my needs anymore, and I can't justify the cost of a MacBook. I desperately need a home/work laptop and the PC ones are so much cheaper. I bought a Toshiba Satellite. Windows 8 has a definite learning curve, but I hope I'll get the hang of it. Anyone else had a Mac who went "back?" A couple years ago my 3-month old Toshiba Satellite that crashed once a week, lost all files, & required resetting to defaults each time prompted the purchase of an external drive & a MacBook Pro. The company admitted knowledge of the defect & did not support the product, so I strongly discourage you from keeping the Toshiba to avoid inevitable frustration & further expense! I'm on my second Toshiba Satellite in less than 4 years. The repair guy for my first laptop said it didn't last because AMD processors are horrible but he still felt Toshiba was a good brand with a different processor. My sister bought one (not AMD processor) at the beginning of December and immediately noticed poor sound quality, dark video and defective mouse pad (may have had other issues too). It took several times sending it in for repair (and numerous calls-I think at least 17) before they fixed all the problems (she still isn't 100% happy with it). She was pretty much without her laptop for six months and Toshiba would not extend her warranty or compensate her in any way. She hates her laptop. Neither of us will buy or recommend Toshiba anymore. |
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Post by christine58 on Aug 30, 2014 10:40:43 GMT
Nope....just bought a new Macbook pro...the other was 10 years old and just started to do dumb things. I HATE PCs..we have them at school and they SUCK...FYI QVC has MacBooks on Easy pay!!
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Post by DinCA on Aug 30, 2014 10:46:44 GMT
I haven't and doubt very much that I ever will. I love my MAC. I love everything about it and I don't miss the Windows operating systems at all.
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Post by Merge on Aug 30, 2014 12:11:46 GMT
Ah well, crap. Hopefully this one will be OK. The reviews online were mostly positive, but who knows. My sister's husband is a software engineer and they are very snobby about their PCs (he thinks Macs are for people who don't know how to use computers or people who just want the trendiest and not the best, and they've been poking fun at me and my Macs for years), and he said this was a good one for what I need it for. So we'll see. I did notice in the store last night that, in the six years since I got my Macs, technology has passed me by. LOL I asked the sales clerk about a bluetooth mouse and was informed that mice don't use bluetooth technology anymore - they come with a USB dongle instead. I've generally considered myself pretty tech savvy but I felt like an old fart when he told me that.  |
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Post by Really Red on Aug 30, 2014 12:15:37 GMT
I hate Windows 8 with the passion of a million firey ants. But sometimes it's easier to be PC in a PC world.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 30, 2014 12:17:00 GMT
Do people find that PC laptops last for a long time? I've had three for work and none of them lasted more than a year. I'm in a similar situation as the OP in that we are considering a laptop (but would keep our apple computer are well as iPads) but don't want to spend a ton.
My brothers are software engineers as well and are the opposite of the OP's relatives. They are strictly Mac users (and develop
Software for apple products) even though one brother used to work at Microsoft.
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Post by Merge on Aug 30, 2014 12:26:25 GMT
Do people find that PC laptops last for a long time? I've had three for work and none of them lasted more than a year. I'm in a similar situation as the OP in that we are considering a laptop (but would keep our apple computer are well as iPads) but don't want to spend a ton. My DH has been using the same PC laptop for work for four years. He says it works fine. *shrug* We're not gamers or graphic designers and the biggest workout my PC will get is on this board and making/using powerpoint slides for school. |
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Post by Merge on Aug 30, 2014 12:32:02 GMT
I hate Windows 8 with the passion of a million firey ants. But sometimes it's easier to be PC in a PC world. Sigh, yes, this is kind of where I am. The vast majority of my computer work is for school. In a perfect world, I could download powerpoint on my iMac and use Windows 365 to show my files through the PC on the smart board at school, but ... the district upgraded our old desktop PCs to Windows 7 over the summer (we had been running XP) and none of the them have the memory or processor to handle it. Kindergartners are squirrelly anyway ... you can imagine just how quickly I lose them when I'm waiting several minutes for Powerpoint to reload because it crashed again. I'm planning to unplug my desktop PC from the smart board at school on Tuesday and plug this one in and go. |
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 30, 2014 13:03:31 GMT
I'm one of the few who started Mac eons ago, and then switched to PC so I could be compatible with many other programs- and people.
No offense whoever said "you get what you pay for"- but I think it's crazy people compare a $500 laptop to a more expensive apple and expect them to be equal. Would you do that with any other product?
Buy a PC with appropriate specs for the tasks you want, don't expect a base model to run great graphics, handle photoshop, or games. When I've comparison shopped a PC costing the same as an apple product has more features and advantages.
Now, if all you're doing is checking email, writing, and maybe light spread sheets, there's a world of variety available many macs or pcs work.
A friend, former Apple groupie and employee, says the Cult of Mac is sooo 1990's. I laugh each time he says it. My grandad has strong opinions about Ford vs Chevrolet, too.
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Post by iowgirl on Aug 30, 2014 13:15:45 GMT
I hate it when people compare the performance of a $250 laptop with cheap components to a $900+ Mac book.
It is true - you do get what you pay for. PC or Mac - it is personal preference - but if you buy a PC with crappy components (and sometimes you even get roped into spending big money on them) you will not have a good experience. I do prefer Intel processors. Get at least 8GB of RAM. Run a decent AV program - not Norton or McAfee - which slow your system down. Pay attention to downloads and READ them. Don't automatically agree to letting something install toolbars and other crap on your machine. Run some malware software once in a while. MalwareBytes is good.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Aug 30, 2014 13:38:01 GMT
I never really understood the mac cult. My company switched to macs a few years ago, oh what a giant PITA! They bought into the whole, it'll save money and time as they won't have virus crap. Too many programs just don't run on the mac, or are 2-3 years out of date. We ended up with Bootcamp as at that time the version of Excel for Mac as so far out of date it didn't even have macros. Thousands of hours of lost productivity later, they ditched them. I have an iPad, it's great for it's intended purpose. But in no way shape or form, does it replace my work laptop.
BTW someone asked, I have used pc laptops for the last 17 years for work (with the exception of the above experience). I have never had a laptop die in a year. My current Dell is 3 years old, and fine. Keep in mind, they also weren't $500 machines. I don't disagree that you get what you pay for.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 30, 2014 13:38:28 GMT
I hate it when people compare the performance of a $250 laptop with cheap components to a $900+ Mac book. . Run a decent AV program - not Norton or McAfee - which slow your system down. Pay attention to downloads and READ them. Don't automatically agree to letting something install toolbars and other crap on your machine. Run some malware software once in a while. MalwareBytes is good. I run Mcafee on LT and Norton on DT, what's a better choice? I should also mention we have iPhones, iPads, and still keep an older Mac. I'm not a hater. |
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Post by M~ on Aug 30, 2014 13:50:24 GMT
I don't get the MAC love either. My IBM Thinkpad has run smoothly for years, and just now it's a bit slow.
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Post by BeckyTech on Aug 30, 2014 14:00:47 GMT
I hate it when people compare the performance of a $250 laptop with cheap components to a $900+ Mac book. It is true - you do get what you pay for. PC or Mac - it is personal preference - but if you buy a PC with crappy components (and sometimes you even get roped into spending big money on them) you will not have a good experience. I do prefer Intel processors. Get at least 8GB of RAM. Run a decent AV program - not Norton or McAfee - which slow your system down. Pay attention to downloads and READ them. Don't automatically agree to letting something install toolbars and other crap on your machine. Run some malware software once in a while. MalwareBytes is good. Worth repeating. Every word. |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Aug 30, 2014 14:02:46 GMT
I so can't relate but hope you found a great fit. When I had a Toshiba I did love it. I love my MacBook Air though and never plan on going back.
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Post by BeckyTech on Aug 30, 2014 14:11:00 GMT
I run Mcafee on LT and Norton on DT, what's a better choice? I should also mention we have iPhones, iPads, and still keep an older Mac. I'm not a hater. Anything is better than Norton. Most are better than McAfee (which was bought out a few months ago.) I like ESET, but there are other good ones out there. Keep an eye on Dealnews.com, they seem to offer great deals on ESET about once a month or so. |
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Post by txdancermom on Aug 30, 2014 14:33:13 GMT
Nope - but I work on a windows computer at work on a daily basis - and there are enough glitches to make me never want one as a personal computer.....
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 30, 2014 15:07:47 GMT
I started my love of Macs back in the 80's so I get the cult following for the machine. I had 3 Apple Iic in my classroom. Then we had an E and at home I had the Apple GS (graphics and sound). Now that was big time. No matter what Mac product I had, it always seemed better and lasted longer than any compatible PC machine at work. Then one year we got a secretary that hated Macs and somehow got our principal to order other computers because they were cheaper and basically disposable. Sadly our tech department that support the computers in our district was increased by 500% to support the computers (IMB, Lenovo, Chrombooks etc) we now use. I get that people have a loyalty to what they have had success with. That just makes sense, but the support that non Mac's take and the time that they are unusable seems like the money is worth it. It did have a really nice IBM laptop that lasted for four years. It wasn't used a lot, so I thought it should have lasted longer.
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