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I just need ur feedback as I was thinking about buy either Dell or Mac .... I do know that Mac is good for graphic artist stuffs like that ... but what else ??? can u tell me pro and con between Dell and Mac that would help my decision better ... sorry if it is repost as i am too lazy to do search through .. if Dell isn't good and other brand than that then tell me why and what brand is better ... since I don't want to screw up for make huge mistaken decisions .. Thanks for ur times to read and if u repsond to this post then thanks once again lol ... smile
 
We have PC/Windows for internet use. I also have Mac for graphics and translation work. My Mac used to be on-line, until lightning hit.

My first computer (long time ago) was Mac, and I prefer Mac. The negatives are high cost and lack of local support. If you live in area where you can get real live support, and buy parts, then Mac is a good choice. If you don't know other local Macophiles, then it can be hard to find service help. If you are very knowledgeable about shopping on-line you can get good deals via ebay, but you really need to know your stuff so you don't get ripped off.

The other negative about my iMac was the built-in Ethernet. Lightning struck our Mac and PC at the same time. Roadrunner replaced the modem and Ethernet, no cost, on the PC. Can't replace built-in Ethernet in Mac, so I am stuck without internet.

Another neg about Mac is not as much variety for available software but that situation is improving. More software and hardware accessories are becoming Mac/PC interchangeable.

I don't know about Dells because our PC is custom built. I have friends with Dells, and they like them. The college where I interpret uses Dells for general computer work, and Macs for graphics work.

Dells have a wide range of prices and features, so it probably depends on the system you want.

It really depends on what purpose you need for the computer, your budget, and your skills.
 
Well... Generally Apple Mac is a lot better than PCs (i.e. Dell, Gateway, etc).

I don't know what your computer habit is, so I cannot really say much. If you haven't been to the stores to check out Macs, I suggest you do that so you can see if it is for you and more importantly, don't be afraid to ask the salesperson many questions! :)
 
Brian said:
Well... Generally Apple Mac is a lot better than PCs (i.e. Dell, Gateway, etc).

I don't know what your computer habit is, so I cannot really say much. If you haven't been to the stores to check out Macs, I suggest you do that so you can see if it is for you and more importantly, don't be afraid to ask the salesperson many questions! :)
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YEAH I HAVE BEEN DO THE RESEARCH ALL OVER THE STORES AND I HEAR MANY SAME OLD FARTS STORY FROM EVERYBODY AT STORE AS THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO CONVICE U TO BUY THESE STUFFS THATS WHY I RATHER TO HEAR FROM MOUTH WORDS ROUND THAN STORES EVEN WANT TO HEAR FROM THE PEOPLE'S EXPEREINCES VARIES BRANDS AND WHAT IS THEIR CON AND PRO SO I CAN GET IDEA ABOUT IT ..
 
Yeah. I know salespersons' jobs are to try to sell stuff to you so they can get bonus/commission for selling any. Sometimes they don't want to help customers at all.

What would be helpful if you can tell AllDeaf'rs, what your computer habit is, like do you do graphic arts, download music, play games do a lot of typings, etc?
 
Brian said:
Yeah. I know salespersons' jobs are to try to sell stuff to you so they can get bonus/commission for selling any. Sometimes they don't want to help customers at all.

What would be helpful if you can tell AllDeaf'rs, what your computer habit is, like do you do graphic arts, download music, play games do a lot of typings, etc?
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ummmm pretty much typing lol that's daily living ... lol ... even I always want to learn how to make the stuffs like signtures etc like graphic design or artist whatever u name it ... I kinda of feeling like idoits lol i know Mac is good for graphic artist stufs like that but i need more details from pro and con eventhrough i did try play round with mac at kinko's and i find some cool as i like the way Aim action like it jump up an down to let me know there is msg that really attention me big times lol .. well i am trying to figure out which one is better brand that really less problems and headaches and doesn't need to take these cpu to the hospital to do the surgery lol
 
I recommend you to buy an Apple G5 or G4 or iMac. I just wanted to let you know that Apple computers never get infected from viruses as long as they have Mac OS X.

Let says that you have an Apple computer. When you received an infected email in your computer, it NEVER affect on all new Mac computers. If you forward that infected email to your friend(s) who has an IBM PC, that is the problem. I have an anti-virus software because I did not want to ruin my friends' IBM PC computer.

Mac is amazing that you could use anything that give you more flexiable than XP (IBM's Operating System or Windows). My sister purchased an IBM PC with XP windows three weeks ago. Her hard disk was erased without warning after she upgraded the OS - probably from a hacker's virus. She got full refund and purchased an eMac which cost around 800 dollars. I personally do not like CRT. I have an Apple tower G5 and a 20-inches LCD monitor, and an 12" iBook for traveling. ...and my mother has a 15" iMac. She loves it.


I strongly recommend you not to purchase one at CompUSA because the CompUSA's own warranty automatically removed the AppleCare's one-year plan. The CompUSA dealer lied to me two years ago. Just make sure that you get 'AppleCare Protection Plan' that come from Apple store or authorized Apple store. My sister bought the AppleCare for $119 for 3 years at Apple store instead of separate orders in different day which cost $169. (The CompUSA is one of the authorized Apple dealers, but that one I cannot understand it.)

For Macromedia Dreamweaver (creating websites) or Photoshop, it have the same concept on Apple and IBM software.

My opinion is that DVD movies for Apple is better than IBM PC. It's because the Apple automatically runs the movie for you instead of finding the software on IBM PC in order to run it. The quality for the closed caption is about the same for both computers, however the Apple now has updated the version that allows you to watch it in a separate window for captions which looks a lot better.

One more thing, Apple will announce a new design computer coming up next month. :jaw:
 
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webexplorer said:
I recommend you to buy an Apple G5 or G4 or iMac. I just wanted to let you know that Apple computers never get infected from viruses as long as they have Mac OS X.
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That's right. I forgot to mention that benefit. I only have Mac OS 9.2 but it was never infected by a virus.
 
webexplorer said:
One more thing, Apple will announce a new design computer coming up next month. :jaw:
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Please, don't torture me! :(
 
I prefer PCs because they're easy to play around with. Your typical PC would be a tower, monitor, keyboard, and mouse (2 buttons plus wheel). Your typical Mac would be a monitor, keyboard, mouse (1 button), and whatever comes with the whole set. Some Macs have a tower, while some have the hard drive in the monitor. It's all complicated and only looks good with the design. If PCs did that, they would kick Mac's ass! Heh!

Anyway, what is the main purpose for yourself getting a computer?
 
I dislike the mac puters.. IBM rocks on! I have 2 puters at my home (1 tower of nearly 7 years old and 1 new lappy just 1 years old now).
 
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Thanks. However, I noticed that this Mac offers a lot of nice programs that's Mac-only. I rather have something that I can most likely expect others to have. :thumb:
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I recall that there is a software that you could use XP or Window 95/98 on a single Apple computer, but I do not remember the name of the software. I was told that the software for IBM on Apple that has to be run OS X which is more stable than the old verisons. That's all I know about.
 
Get a Timex Sinclair 1000

No popups, no virus, no spam, no spyware, no ad ware!

Go back to the early 80's.

Rich
 
webexplorer said:
I recall that there is a software that you could use XP or Window 95/98 on a single Apple computer, but I do not remember the name of the software. I was told that the software for IBM on Apple that has to be run OS X which is more stable than the old verisons. That's all I know about.
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Its called Virtual PC. newer versions of Virtual PC do require Mac OS X, but there are older versions that run on older versions of the MacOS quite fine.
Mac OS X can also run many if not most 'linux' programs, so it really gives you a triple whammy. Mac, linux and PC apps on one machine at the same time.
 
LOL !!! one of my friend (actually a hardcore commodore fan himself he has one of the biggest commodore collection ) he told me he met a college professor once and asked him why does he still use his ole trusty commodore 64 computer to do his work he simply said its VIRUS-FREE lol !!! same goes for one of my friend (a video game collector just like me) why does he still use a webtv he said its FREE OF VIRUSES hehe haha LOL


Nesmuth said:
Get a Timex Sinclair 1000

No popups, no virus, no spam, no spyware, no ad ware!

Go back to the early 80's.

Rich
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dojosky3 said:
LOL !!! one of my friend (actually a hardcore commodore fan himself he has one of the biggest commodore collection ) he told me he met a college professor once and asked him why does he still use his ole trusty commodore 64 computer to do his work he simply said its VIRUS-FREE lol !!! same goes for one of my friend (a video game collector just like me) why does he still use a webtv he said its FREE OF VIRUSES hehe haha LOL
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That's true for people who don't know what they are doing on their computers. I have met a lot of people who would complain about the slow downs, occasional disconnections from the Internet or from their LAN, etc. I would check their computer and find that they have 300+ spywares on their computer and I would be like Holy Beezlebub! Installed Spy Bot, Ad-Aware and some other programs that might be needed to fix certain issues (i.e. LSPfix fixes your internet connection, it can be altered by a spyware/adware). Took care of the problem and weeks later, same problem arises after giving them specific instructions not to do this and that. They still go back to their old habits (i.e. looking up porno, clicking on jpeg based pixs that looks like Windows XP message boxes, "Your computer has been infected, click here to run a spyware scan!" all that b.s.). Personally, I think MACs are good for people who are computer illiterate and do not know what they are doing on the Internet. If you do know what you are doing and you are 100% sure of it, then you can use a PC but don't blame the other people/places you've gone to because of the problems, it's your fault because you didn't read carefully, didn't research on that or do whatever to ensure that it's 100% safe to move on. Your PC dies because of you and not because of other people. Just be like a parent and treat your PC as a child. That's why there's the Mac, they made it easy for people to use without worrying or confusing themselves with the computer lingo. Of course, another reason why it's good is because of their ability to draw clear pictures as well as execute a lot of complicated instructions while using Photoshop or JASC Photopaint (whatever that program is called).

BTW, Reba, I'm not really familiar with the Mac inner-architecture, but since your onboard Ethernet port got fried, should there be a jumper/switch that allow you to disable the onboard Ethernet port and let you install an expansion Network Interface Card (NIC)? It should let you do that, if it can't let you do that, then I'd go for the PC because of its flexibility. You can add/delete whatever you want and given the correct, clear and concise instructions, you will be back online in seconds. :thumb:
 
PyrollisAhFiros said:
...BTW, Reba, I'm not really familiar with the Mac inner-architecture, but since your onboard Ethernet port got fried, should there be a jumper/switch that allow you to disable the onboard Ethernet port and let you install an expansion Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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Thanks for the suggestion. We looked into that possibility but it won't work.
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It should let you do that, if it can't let you do that, then I'd go for the PC because of its flexibility. You can add/delete whatever you want and given the correct, clear and concise instructions, you will be back online in seconds. :thumb:
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Yes, we did get the PC back on line, no problem. We also now have a laptop on-line via wireless router, so I do have on-line access. If I really need something from the internet for my imac, I download it onto a SanDisk. Then I download the SanDisk data into the imac. It's an extra step but better than nothing.
 
I'm wondering if the Mac's motherboard is Plug And Play compatible? (PnP) If it is, then maybe the OS will detect the new card in one of the expansion slots and recognize it as a NIC then disable the onboard Ethernet port the same way a laptop would do when it recognize a regular keyboard instead of the laptop keyboard. When the laptop recognizes the external keyboard, it will disable the laptop's keyboard and let you use the external keyboard. You understand what I'm saying? If you do, then that's good!
 
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