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12-03-2008, 11:30 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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K. how much for that? I think the Apples are too expensive for what I am going to use it for. Nice units but $$$ is an issue for me. I am looking at Dell.
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12-03-2008, 11:34 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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It was $387.....but it looks like they are all sold out
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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12-03-2008, 01:32 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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thank you for info
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12-03-2008, 03:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N.K.
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Originally Posted by Strike_King
I use both between home and work,I'll give my take on it..While I prefer Macs,I'm by no means a Kool Aid drinking fanboy that would walk off the edge of the mountain if Steve said to. For me,the preference is in the OS. With OSX,in order to install anything on the root of the computer,your prompted for a username and password. It would be pretty hard to install something malicious unknowingly. Another major difference is that there is no registry with OS X. Therefore no shared dll or ini files. When you want to get rid of a program,drag it to the trash and that's it.You're not prompted about shared dll's etc. There is also no BIOS with a Mac.Startup times are pretty quick. As far as a learning curve,it's kind of like reinventing the wheel.Not that hard really. In regard to cost of software,for most home users Neo Office (Open Office ported to OS X) is more than enough for documents,spreadsheets etc. Thunderbird is a great mail app that I use..Both are open source,free. I also have a Windows box because I like to tweak. Upgrades are a snap with a PC. With a Mac,components are somewhat more proprietary. Tho I did upgrade the RAM and hardrive on my Macbook easily.Costwise, a PC can't be beat. With some of the price points now,PC's are almost becoming disposable. Vista,well that's a whole nuther issue.Tho there are speed tweaks for it,it still can be a major biatch at times..I'm wondering how the next Window's OS will be?
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If you're a hardcore gamer,stick with PC
If you get processor envy and tweak your computer often,stick with a PC
If you're in a newtorked office that uses Windows,stick with a PC
None of the above,a Mac works..
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I'm a hardcore gamer and my pc boots up in real short time.Apps run like lightning and my vid card pushes my 27.5 inch monitor on high with no problems.OS is XP Pro because I tried the vista and couldn't stand it's incompatible with most of the applications I use to keep my XP install clean and sound.Can't play games on a MAC so I don't have or want one.They do look cool and all the important people own them.They are also in all the movies. |
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12-03-2008, 05:14 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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I ordered a pretty ballsy Dell for the apartment; Quad core processor, 500GB Hard drive etc etc.. w/ 20" flat panel for 700ish shipped...
Check your place of employment, they might have additional discounts (Prof M; talking to you) Through the Univ affiliation I got an additional 7% off (covers the tax) and free shipping...
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-03-2008, 05:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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I grew up on macs.. I am a professional artist and do my own graphic design and digital photography... long story short, I switched over to PC's..why??? PC's used to be business based and would not work with most graphic design software or at least not as well as macs.... not any more.
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12-03-2008, 06:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N.K.
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12-03-2008, 09:37 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Originally Posted by Nebe
I grew up on macs.. I am a professional artist and do my own graphic design and digital photography... long story short, I switched over to PC's..why??? PC's used to be business based and would not work with most graphic design software or at least not as well as macs.... not any more.
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shhhh.....Don't let Steve Jobs here you talk like that...it'll be back in the closet for you. |
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12-03-2008, 10:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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Thanks
Thanks for all the advice and input. (and arguing amongst yourselves )
John R set me in the right direction !  |
LETS GO BRANDON
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12-03-2008, 10:45 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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and you thought it was going to be easy....
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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12-04-2008, 05:53 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Originally Posted by TheSpecialist
Not fair you have an advantage over us computer illiterate baboons, you got mad skillz |
Not "Mad Skilz" amung my peers but I do OK  . Your Verizon I'm ready to blow up. Technically great, billing been AFU for a year now and I STILL don't have my TV
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
I ordered a pretty ballsy Dell for the apartment; Quad core processor, 500GB Hard drive etc etc.. w/ 20" flat panel for 700ish shipped...
Check your place of employment, they might have additional discounts (Prof M; talking to you) Through the Univ affiliation I got an additional 7% off (covers the tax) and free shipping...
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Originally Posted by Nebe
I grew up on macs.. I am a professional artist and do my own graphic design and digital photography... long story short, I switched over to PC's..why??? PC's used to be business based and would not work with most graphic design software or at least not as well as macs.... not any more.
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Well said. Simple truth is they are (usually) both good rigs and the MAC used to have a graphics edge, no longer does, and is a matter of preference. I do wish Windows engineers were were more consistent with their product.
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Thanks for all the advice and input. (and arguing amongst yourselves )
John R set me in the right direction ! |
It's a good rig, fast too, faster than my home rig, maybe...
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
and you thought it was going to be easy....
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