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Wrighty

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27th Jun 10 at 09:35

Just interested to know who on heres uses a mac / mac book for home use really, what you use it for and what swayed your decision to get one instead of a windows based machine?

Im tempted to get a macbook pro for home use, 1 because i dont currently have a laptop and 2 i can get into midi/digital when DJ'in running ableton/traktor scratch pro

They seem decently powerful machines, or are they more form over function?

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Andrew

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27th Jun 10 at 19:24

I've a MacBook. Use it a fair bit at the moment as i'm not staying at my own place. Tend to use RDP Client to connect to Windows Servers and use Firefox to browse the internet.

They are ok, i still prefer Windows though.

antscorsa

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27th Jun 10 at 19:34

use a macbook at home! would never go back to windows if i didnt have to use it for work!

Much simpler and nicer user experience

Nic Barnes

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27th Jun 10 at 19:39

an old mac makes windows 7 look dated.

Joe

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27th Jun 10 at 19:56

I have an iMac, don't use it to its capabilites at all. Mainly music and internet but I love it. Wouldn't get a PC again I don't think.

Doug

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27th Jun 10 at 19:58

I use one at work occasionally. I like them, I would quite like one as a home PC tbh

jamied

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27th Jun 10 at 19:58

Is strange because I love most things apple but hate macs. Everytime I go on my dads simple things are a 5 minute job,a lot of apps I use e.g. Grabit doesn't work on there and Mac alternatives annoy me.they are great for simple Internet, emails, looking at photos etc and suits my dad perfect as he was forever getting spyware and viruses etc.

AlunJ

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27th Jun 10 at 21:12

I use a macbook for day to day browsing, msn, music etc. Having used windows for years at home/work/school etc I much prefer the mac. The only thing is, if you're used to windows it takes a bit of getting used to and can't always find equivalent applications

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27th Jun 10 at 21:37

Used to use one for Photoshop. I have to use too many PC only programs which would mean I'd get a Mac and have to load Windows on it

I'm tempted by a Mac Mini but the cost of the thing now is ridiculous if you wanted all Apple peripherals, and as I'm a fanboy I'd need that stuff.

adiohead

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28th Jun 10 at 00:23

Macbook Pro and iMac here. Good for most stuff except flash and games.

I use Windows for work but it's crap and gets viruses

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28th Jun 10 at 07:11

Why isn't it good at flash?

Tommy L

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28th Jun 10 at 08:49

quote:
Originally posted by Joe
I have an iMac, don't use it to its capabilites at all. Mainly music and internet but I love it. Wouldn't get a PC again I don't think.

Same put have a macbook pro. I prefer it to windows, just a nicer experience and in my opinion easier to operate. I do work on for courses etc as well. I wouldn't buy a windows laptop now, i don't think.

adiohead

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28th Jun 10 at 12:34

quote:
Originally posted by ed
Why isn't it good at flash?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20000055-264.html

sometimes makes my fans kick in.

AlunJ

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28th Jun 10 at 16:03

my fan usually spins up when using anything flash based funny enough, not good when you're trying to crack one off

That's the only problem i've really noticed with mine

[Edited on 28-06-2010 by AlunJ]

jacko198

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28th Jun 10 at 18:50

Ive got a Macbook, used imac + Mac Pro's at college.

Mine gets used for music, internet etc Everything tbh!

I also use it for Sound engineering, i run protools reason and logic all on my macbook and its perfect for it

N16K

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28th Jun 10 at 19:30

Been using a Mac for years, never had a problem with them, could not go back to using a PC.

podgeworth

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28th Jun 10 at 19:59

Ive got a macbook
Use it for day to day things like internet and music but also use it to make music on using programs only a mac can run or run better than a windows pc.

Wrighty

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28th Jun 10 at 20:29

quote:
Originally posted by podgeworth
Ive got a macbook
Use it for day to day things like internet and music but also use it to make music on using programs only a mac can run or run better than a windows pc.

yuh, im thinking thats why a lot of dj producers use them

ssj_kakarot

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28th Jun 10 at 20:42

do macs use pentiums now?

so its basically just a pc with a different OS and a higher price and brand?

John

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28th Jun 10 at 21:02

I had to set one up the other day in work.

Macbook pro, the hardware is nice, really nice, I know from experience though it's not as easy or cheap as a normal laptop to repair when they go wrong.

The OS, had nothing but problems since it went out, good for browsing the web and using itunes or fannying about with whatever audio stuff you get for them.

Completely useless for getting any work done.

I'd have one with windows on it if I had cash to throw about.

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29th Jun 10 at 07:41

quote:
Originally posted by ssj_kakarot
do macs use pentiums now?

so its basically just a pc with a different OS and a higher price and brand?

They run an Apple/Intel x86 architecture. It's the same but different to a PC

R Lee

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30th Jun 10 at 02:15

Macbook Pro

I use it purely for the internet, music, and viewing photos. I don't use a computer for work anymore.

Sam

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30th Jun 10 at 13:24

quote:
Originally posted by ed

quote:
Originally posted by ssj_kakarot
do macs use pentiums now?

so its basically just a pc with a different OS and a higher price and brand?
They run an Apple/Intel x86 architecture. It's the same but different to a PC

I've read somewhere recently Apple are in talks with AMD...

adiohead

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30th Jun 10 at 15:00

Apple used to rave on about their PowerPC chips and how much faster they were compared to Intel.

then they changed to Intel...

sometimes they are complete dicks

[Edited on 30-06-2010 by adiohead]

Tomnova16

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