Don't be afraid of the mac's price. For what you pay for, it includes TONS of software you won't get (for free) on Windows... All highly usable and most very integrated with each otehr. AND they tend to last longer than WIndows machines so you won't feel you have to upgrade every 2-3 years
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My needs are for a computer that has good graphics for photo manipulations. Otherwise, I don't game so that's not a high priority. I do want a large screen, so I've been thinking of a seperate monitor to hook up to.
I have lots of Windows programs I want to continue to use, ranging from a simple database type program that has my sewing patterns, to Dreamweaver as a must for web design work. I don't like template programs. I also don't do much in videos, so iMovie and garage band don't appeal to me.
Oh, and I need something with Firewire, prefer 800 not 400, to connect the new scanner I must get to replace my dead one. The old had scsi, so the new one must run quickly on the scanning.
It just seems like soooooo many choices in front of me.
Personally, I don't like Macs. I don't like they way that they work, and I don't like the assumptions that they make about what I want to do and how I want to do it. I don't always like Windows assumptions either, but
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I am understanding that the security features are like Zone Alarm, which only goes off when something is being done for the first time, unless I want it to warn me every time something wants access to the net.
Mac, I've used old ones and I kinda like them, but Windows has more software options than Mac do. But now Mac can often run those software, if an emulator is used. I don't know tho if the emulators will work with my strange software.
So many new options to chose from, it's mind boggling to decide.
I'm sitting on my living room couch, cuddling my son as I type this on a Mac laptop, so you know which way I'd vote. :)
I agree that some of the frivolous extras are really nice, and excellent for the hardworking SAHM. One you might appreciate is the Photobooth feature--it's a great way to keep little ones busy. They'll sit and make faces at the camera, and take pictures of themselves, for many minutes at a time. Long enough to go to the bathroom by yourself, or any number of the little luxuries Mommies don't get enough of.
I've also found that being able to play movies on the laptop is great. I have six loads of laundry piled up in my basement. The only way I'm going to get around to folding all of it is to take the laptop down there and watch a great movie while I do it. It would also be good for watching how-to DVDs, of sewing and such.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. It was your laptop that got me thinking of going Mac, that and the whole Vista (do I want to deal with it or not) thing.
So, how well does your Mac run your pattern drafting software? I have odd software that I want to continue to run (meaning not the usual Office products), so I am wondering how well Mac emulates for unusual PC software.
Yeah, I want more options to mix and match for a Mac that would be right for me. Not sure, as the low ends are too underpowered, but the high ends, I want to change out the video cards.
My husband got an HP laptop, and it sounds similar to yours. While I don't get out of the house often, I do want to quit being chained to my sewing room where my PC currently resides. As to price, hubby hasn't set a price limit, so I am just exploring options. I am more inclined to be frugal on things than he is, so going overboard isn't likely to happen.
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I have lots of Windows programs I want to continue to use, ranging from a simple database type program that has my sewing patterns, to Dreamweaver as a must for web design work. I don't like template programs. I also don't do much in videos, so iMovie and garage band don't appeal to me.
Oh, and I need something with Firewire, prefer 800 not 400, to connect the new scanner I must get to replace my dead one. The old had scsi, so the new one must run quickly on the scanning.
It just seems like soooooo many choices in front of me.
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Mac, I've used old ones and I kinda like them, but Windows has more software options than Mac do. But now Mac can often run those software, if an emulator is used. I don't know tho if the emulators will work with my strange software.
So many new options to chose from, it's mind boggling to decide.
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I agree that some of the frivolous extras are really nice, and excellent for the hardworking SAHM. One you might appreciate is the Photobooth feature--it's a great way to keep little ones busy. They'll sit and make faces at the camera, and take pictures of themselves, for many minutes at a time. Long enough to go to the bathroom by yourself, or any number of the little luxuries Mommies don't get enough of.
I've also found that being able to play movies on the laptop is great. I have six loads of laundry piled up in my basement. The only way I'm going to get around to folding all of it is to take the laptop down there and watch a great movie while I do it. It would also be good for watching how-to DVDs, of sewing and such.
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So, how well does your Mac run your pattern drafting software? I have odd software that I want to continue to run (meaning not the usual Office products), so I am wondering how well Mac emulates for unusual PC software.
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They do tend towads expensive.
And there are a few configuration options (at apple.com), though not many.
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