New Computer

[italian_stallion21]

Since I know there's plenty of computer wisdom here, I need some help. Getting a new computer as my 2005 Dell is starting to show its age. Looking for options. All we basically use our computer for is music, movies and pictures and surfing the internet, which I've heard means go for the iMac. If I do, is it as easy as transferring all my other stuff to an external harddrive and then moving it onto the Mac? Or should I be going PC again?

 

[Polska]

Since I know there's plenty of computer wisdom here, I need some help. Getting a new computer as my 2005 Dell is starting to show its age. Looking for options. All we basically use our computer for is music, movies and pictures and surfing the internet, which I've heard means go for the iMac. If I do, is it as easy as transferring all my other stuff to an external harddrive and then moving it onto the Mac? Or should I be going PC again?

Mac will spend 3-4 times what u would for pc.. I use both.. Mac by far more powerful and reliable for what i use it for (graphic Design) Business side is all done with pc (invoicing etc..)

browsers are not yet there for mac....

most apps are now interchangeable between both

For what u want stick with pc and with the money saved buy an i-pad

 

[italian_stallion21]

Not really concerned about the money issue, more about ease of use for and problems for what I use my computer for.

 

[bergamascho]

For your needs bro I say bite the bullet and go Mac. I went Mac * years ago and haven't looked back since.

 

[cascadesoccer]

Not really concerned about the money issue, more about ease of use for and problems for what I use my computer for.

Ill take one too then. Mac please.

 

[Polska]

Not really concerned about the money issue, more about ease of use for and problems for what I use my computer for.

your problem before was buying Dell

 

[Polska]

my experience tells me to stay away from DELL, big box stores and MDG Computers

I found a good independent dealer. His location is inconvienient for me but product is good

Mike's Computer Shop

 

[italian_stallion21]

your problem before was buying Dell

I have to say, I was skeptical at first but it has been the best computer experience I've had. Since 2005 I have had exactly 0 issues with it. No crashes, viruses or anything. Very odd considering the all the crap I download.

 

[Polska]

I have to say, I was skeptical at first but it has been the best computer experience I've had. Since 2005 I have had exactly 0 issues with it. No crashes, viruses or anything. Very odd considering the all the crap I download.

Your lucky you never had to deal with customer support...


start here if u are serious

iMac - Apple Store (Canada)

build to order and take to mac station

WARNING: prices listed are base prices and escalate quickly but this is no issue for u shady italian mafia types

 

[bergamascho]

Ital, if you want you can try out my Mac sometime to see how easy it is to use.

 

[Polska]

Ital, if you want you can try out my Mac sometime to see how easy it is to use.

Creepy

 

[italian_stallion21]

Creepy

Berg works for Apple, makes sense

 

[Polska]

Berg works for Apple, makes sense

Phew, my first thought was what an asshole, he doesn't even offer to buy dinner first

 

[Yoda]

Something to remember is all the software you have purchased for your PC, will have to be purchased again for a Mac, rather than just installing it again on the new PC.

I think one of the real reasons more people dont switch.

 

[bergamascho]

Hahaha thanks Polska, ya lil pizda! Just offering to help a brother out is all!

 

[italian_stallion21]

Well I bit the bullet and went and got the iMac last night. Wish I switched earlier. I don't have any software or anything as my computer needs are pretty basic, so the only big job was putting all the music, pictures, movies onto an external hardrive and move them onto the Mac. Luckily my PC still works, as I do have some stuff on Word and Excel that can't be transferred yet (don't have iWork) so that seems to be the only inconvenience so far. Other than that, she's a beaut.

 

[bergamascho]

Yessssssss another convert! Welcome to the club Stall...PS here is a neat thing. You can make appointments with a Mac "genius" @ the dt store and they will give you FREE tutorials on anything you want. Hope you enjoy your new 'puter!

 

[italian_stallion21]

Yessssssss another convert! Welcome to the club Stall...PS here is a neat thing. You can make appointments with a Mac "genius" @ the dt store and they will give you FREE tutorials on anything you want. Hope you enjoy your new 'puter!

Apparently Simply Computing has something along the same lines too.

 

[Taxman]

Now you can deal with getting the liquid paper off of the screen.....

 

[italian_stallion21]

That's a bitch you know. Apparently nail polish remover is not to be used to get it off.