Comments on: More Thoughts On The Mac http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/ For Women Who'd Rather Work For Themselves, Than Work For The Man Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:36:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Cynthia http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Cynthia Sat, 09 May 2009 22:51:12 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3261 MAC all the way. I have used both PC and Macs and if you want to continue to accumulate viruses. Then stay with a PC. MACs don't get those terrible chain viruses that get sent by PC users. MACs don't read them. Yes they are expensive, but you will get your money's worth. They are very reliable and they are very easy to use. I have a IMAC it's the white one with the hard drive built into the monitor. It's the best computer I have ever had and used. I also use a MAC at my job. Wouldn't have it any other way! MAC all the way. I have used both PC and Macs and if you want to continue to accumulate viruses. Then stay with a PC. MACs don’t get those terrible chain viruses that get sent by PC users. MACs don’t read them.
Yes they are expensive, but you will get your money’s worth. They are very reliable and they are very easy to use. I have a IMAC it’s the white one with the hard drive built into the monitor. It’s the best computer I have ever had and used. I also use a MAC at my job.
Wouldn’t have it any other way!

]]> By: Mac vs. PC - What Did I Decide? | IndieBizChicks.com http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3135 Mac vs. PC - What Did I Decide? | IndieBizChicks.com Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:10:32 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3135 [...] If you had been reading my site recently, you will know that I have been contemplating the decision to buy a new computer. I thought I would open up the debate of Mac vs. PC.  (Previous Posts: Should I Take The Mac Plunge, More Thoughts On The Mac) [...] [...] If you had been reading my site recently, you will know that I have been contemplating the decision to buy a new computer. I thought I would open up the debate of Mac vs. PC.  (Previous Posts: Should I Take The Mac Plunge, More Thoughts On The Mac) [...]

]]> By: Marya http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3079 Marya Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:41:05 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3079 Mac!!! Simple to use and very intuitive. I have TextWrangler (free) to look at code. Mac!!! Simple to use and very intuitive. I have TextWrangler (free) to look at code.

]]> By: Cre8Tive/Rebecca E. Parsons http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3065 Cre8Tive/Rebecca E. Parsons Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:15:42 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3065 ? ? ? ? ? MAC run, don't walk, to the nearest apple store...no crashes, faster than lightning, easy to use, and really kewl too...i ? my 12th mac - user since 1985 ? Rebecca E. Parsons ? ? ? ? ? MAC run, don’t walk, to the nearest apple store…no crashes, faster than lightning, easy to use, and really kewl too…i ? my 12th mac – user since 1985 ?

Rebecca E. Parsons

]]> By: Christie Ingram http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3041 Christie Ingram Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:23:51 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3041 I know what you are thinking, but honestly, my iMac was my best purchase ever. So much so that now my hubby got one 5 days later, then my sister a few months later and now my mom who never even used a computer before. My Mac is reliable and it works. Yes, it comes with some cool software, but it is not all you need. But there are good programs that aren;t too expensive. I also have Office for Mac (which gives you 3 licenses - do you know anyone who has a Mac? You could share. As for Photoshop, you can call Adobe and they will give you a discounted rate if you already purchased it for your windows machine, or you can use your nephew's id for the student if he uses it for his science projects, which I am sure he does ;) I have no idea if iWeb is any good, I know my hubby uses Textmate ($50) to look at his code, there are a bunch of not too expensive Mac Apps for web design. You don't need to go in to an Apple store, but you can use the amazing phone support which I used a lot at the beginning. I had to use our PC laptop this weekend and i haaaated it, I missed my mac so much I wanted to give it a big hug when we got back home :) I know what you are thinking, but honestly, my iMac was my best purchase ever. So much so that now my hubby got one 5 days later, then my sister a few months later and now my mom who never even used a computer before. My Mac is reliable and it works. Yes, it comes with some cool software, but it is not all you need. But there are good programs that aren;t too expensive. I also have Office for Mac (which gives you 3 licenses – do you know anyone who has a Mac? You could share.

As for Photoshop, you can call Adobe and they will give you a discounted rate if you already purchased it for your windows machine, or you can use your nephew’s id for the student if he uses it for his science projects, which I am sure he does ;)

I have no idea if iWeb is any good, I know my hubby uses Textmate ($50) to look at his code, there are a bunch of not too expensive Mac Apps for web design. You don’t need to go in to an Apple store, but you can use the amazing phone support which I used a lot at the beginning.

I had to use our PC laptop this weekend and i haaaated it, I missed my mac so much I wanted to give it a big hug when we got back home :)

]]> By: Bonnie Rue http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3040 Bonnie Rue Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:05:10 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3040 I went through the same thing when I got my new computer. Although it didn't take me long to realize that I wanted a Mac. Making the switch was certainly pricey but there hasn't been one moment that I didn't feel it was 100% worth it. I love my mac, my boyfriend sneers when I say my macbook is my boyfriend, but I'm just tellin it like it is. I did have to through down the $ for photoshop when I purchased the computer which was painful, but like I said. Worth it! It's a smart machine, apple has great customer service, they are incredibly light & I love how the information is organized. Make the switch - if you aren't happy with it I am sure you can find someone to sell it to. I went through the same thing when I got my new computer. Although it didn’t take me long to realize that I wanted a Mac. Making the switch was certainly pricey but there hasn’t been one moment that I didn’t feel it was 100% worth it. I love my mac, my boyfriend sneers when I say my macbook is my boyfriend, but I’m just tellin it like it is. I did have to through down the $ for photoshop when I purchased the computer which was painful, but like I said. Worth it!
It’s a smart machine, apple has great customer service, they are incredibly light & I love how the information is organized. Make the switch – if you aren’t happy with it I am sure you can find someone to sell it to.

]]> By: claudine hellmuth http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3034 claudine hellmuth Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:11:33 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3034 My Mom got a Dell lap top the same time we got our Macbook, she has had endless problems and has already had to reinstall the operating system once. been smooth sailing for us! Get the Mac!!! My Mom got a Dell lap top the same time we got our Macbook, she has had endless problems and has already had to reinstall the operating system once. been smooth sailing for us! Get the Mac!!!

]]> By: More Thoughts On The Mac http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3033 More Thoughts On The Mac Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:19:59 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3033 [...] News Sources wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptLast week I asked the question “ Should I Take The Mac Plunge ?” I received 40 comments on that blog post, plus reply tweets through Twitter, as well as emails and Facebook messages. When it comes to Mac vs PC, people have STRONG opinions! The responses so far have been neck and neck. Apple is in the “lead” by 2 votes. I talked to someone from Apple last Friday and spent the weekend looking at the Apple site, watching their tutorials and mulling everything over. I was contacted by someone fr [...] [...] News Sources wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptLast week I asked the question “ Should I Take The Mac Plunge ?” I received 40 comments on that blog post, plus reply tweets through Twitter, as well as emails and Facebook messages. When it comes to Mac vs PC, people have STRONG opinions! The responses so far have been neck and neck. Apple is in the “lead” by 2 votes. I talked to someone from Apple last Friday and spent the weekend looking at the Apple site, watching their tutorials and mulling everything over. I was contacted by someone fr [...]

]]> By: mchen http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3032 mchen Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:14:57 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3032 I am a Mac-head, and have been for almost a decade. I would never ever consider going back to PC, and I absolutely love my machines. I'm not at all techy, but in the rare instances that I encounter problems, I have always been able to fix the issues myself (looking online, running maintenance processes, disk utility, etc). I am always astounded by the customer service I get when I deal with Apple, but this is RARE because things always run smoothly. That being said... I DO NOT think that everyone and their dog should go get a Mac. It simply is not for everyone. From everything that you say above, it sounds like the ONLY reasons you might consider switching is (1) for aesthetics/weight (not a good enough reason in my books) and (2) for Photoshop. So about Photoshop: My experiences (admittedly limited) are that it runs better / faster / more reliably on my Mac than it does on any PC I've tried it on (and I did used to have a PC when I began graphic designing). BUT if you're only using it for photo editing and 'light' designs, as long as you have an up-to-date PC with plenty of RAM, you really shouldn't have any issues. My boyfriend is a photographer, and he has no problem editing photos on his PC; and that's even with multiple layers and masks and other fun doodads I've shown him. The Photoshop issue would only be switch-worthy if you're using it extensively and with massive files — in which case I would suggest considering the change to Mac. Other than that though, it sounds like all your needs are better met by PC. If you do, however, decide to get that Mac, point of note: the Might Mouse sucks. Get another non-Apple mouse — one with left/right buttons and a scroll. The Mouse is about the only Mac item that I don't like. I hope this helps, amongst all the other flying opinions!!! Good luck :) I am a Mac-head, and have been for almost a decade. I would never ever consider going back to PC, and I absolutely love my machines. I’m not at all techy, but in the rare instances that I encounter problems, I have always been able to fix the issues myself (looking online, running maintenance processes, disk utility, etc). I am always astounded by the customer service I get when I deal with Apple, but this is RARE because things always run smoothly.

That being said… I DO NOT think that everyone and their dog should go get a Mac. It simply is not for everyone. From everything that you say above, it sounds like the ONLY reasons you might consider switching is (1) for aesthetics/weight (not a good enough reason in my books) and (2) for Photoshop.

So about Photoshop:
My experiences (admittedly limited) are that it runs better / faster / more reliably on my Mac than it does on any PC I’ve tried it on (and I did used to have a PC when I began graphic designing). BUT if you’re only using it for photo editing and ‘light’ designs, as long as you have an up-to-date PC with plenty of RAM, you really shouldn’t have any issues. My boyfriend is a photographer, and he has no problem editing photos on his PC; and that’s even with multiple layers and masks and other fun doodads I’ve shown him. The Photoshop issue would only be switch-worthy if you’re using it extensively and with massive files — in which case I would suggest considering the change to Mac.

Other than that though, it sounds like all your needs are better met by PC.

If you do, however, decide to get that Mac, point of note: the Might Mouse sucks. Get another non-Apple mouse — one with left/right buttons and a scroll. The Mouse is about the only Mac item that I don’t like.

I hope this helps, amongst all the other flying opinions!!! Good luck :)

]]> By: Dan http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/more-thoughts-on-the-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-3031 Dan Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:44:48 +0000 http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/?p=929#comment-3031 Like I @replied to you on Twitter the other day, if you're happy with Windows, there is NO reason to switch. I use, and prefer, a Mac, but still like Windows for a lot of different tasks. The amount of free, open-source apps available for Windows is enough reason to stay. I've spent plenty of money in software to get my supposedly "ready out-of-the-box" MacBook Pro up to speed with what I need. Definitely more than I would've spent on a Windows box. But if you do decide to go with a Mac, yes, FileZilla is available (but the also free Cyberduck is better) and I love, love, love TextMate for coding ($80). iWeb? That's for chumps. Like I @replied to you on Twitter the other day, if you’re happy with Windows, there is NO reason to switch. I use, and prefer, a Mac, but still like Windows for a lot of different tasks. The amount of free, open-source apps available for Windows is enough reason to stay. I’ve spent plenty of money in software to get my supposedly “ready out-of-the-box” MacBook Pro up to speed with what I need. Definitely more than I would’ve spent on a Windows box.
But if you do decide to go with a Mac, yes, FileZilla is available (but the also free Cyberduck is better) and I love, love, love TextMate for coding ($80). iWeb? That’s for chumps.

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