Help me decide PLS

@Kanzen Thanks my man. i think i will go for it. i will use my PS2 for gaming.
I would much rather have a stable system then support Bill Gates.

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Originally posted by BillK

[reply=Gallactico]
I got offered a APPLE laptop, with 15.4" screen, DVD writer, and all that... ITs silver and it looks awesome.
But i have only ever used windows operated systems in my life.
Will i find it easy to use? Can i play the latest games like Fifa World Cup 2006 or Championship manager 2006?
Will all programs work?

Thank you very much in advance for all your help..

You say "offered." Does that mean no cost to you? If that's the case, take it, fool!
I'm also a lifelong Windows user, but I got a Powerbook for video editing. I don't like the Mac file system, and a few other things, but I'm sure you can get used to it.
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the guy offered it to me for $800. hope thats a good price.

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Originally posted by magg

Whoa, you can login to different levels of your account? That's pretty sweet, I've never seen that in any other forum...
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nope I cant, but due to an error with my sponsorship my crew powers were transfered to another account.

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Originally posted by Kanzen

[reply=Gall]
Will i find it easy to use?

Very. However don't expect it to behave like Windows. Mac OS behaves like all logic would dictate. Its a very strict and formulaic OS.


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Be honest. That's a matter of opinion, and is probably skewed by which system you started out on. I used Windows for years, then got a Powerbook, because video editing for Windows blows, and I hate the Mac file system. And where is the f-ing "start" menu??

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

it was directed to Kanzen.

Means" You sir are a pompous ass, and as far as I am concerned, this conversation is over because no matter what I say, I can not win."

I'd rather be a pompous ass than a liar. You can always win when you have truth on your side.

http://www.zedshaw.com/blog/general/apple_sux.html

http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/102/C4082/

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/biztech/01/01/apple.suit.reut/

http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/story/0,10801,92048,00.html


and I guess none of your Macs have ever had a kernel panic? Of course not. That would imply an imperfection in the Mac OS.

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Originally posted by Gallactico

[reply=BillK]




the guy offered it to me for $800. hope thats a good price.

unless it's an obsolete model (doesn't sound like it), yeah, that's a good price.

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Originally posted by Kanzen

I'd rather be a pompous ass than a liar. You can always win when you have truth on your side.

what the fuck do I possibly have to gain by lying?

I think they're every bit as prone to problems as a Windows machine. But don't tell me I'm lying and don't even try to tell me that I didn't have to troubleshoot these pieces of shit for a year and a half, listening to some of the most godawful stupid people bitch about how great Macs are supposed to be. And if OS X never crashes, then pray tell, why did I learn the phrases "archive and install" and "erase and install", and when to tell people when to do each?

What software is on it? If you do video at all, iDVD is just awesome, and if you want to do basic video editing, iMovie is great too.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

http://www.zedshaw.com/blog/general/apple_sux.html

Ah so a zealot's blog entry being pissy about system upgrades is going to be of some value?

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/102/C4082/

What does an old speculative post have anything to do with it? Its already been proven that OS X86 software runs just as fast and sometimes faster than the older out of date PowerPC. Every review of the new Intel Macs have stated that they are faster in almost every instance outside of running old emulated code.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/biztech/01/01/apple.suit.reut/

Ah more out of date articles that have absolutely no relevenace. A hardware defect is not a software defect. Please keep that in mind Mr. "It has viruses and malware and requires reinstalls if it crashes".

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

and I guess none of your Macs have ever had a kernel panic?

Nope. Not a single one. Only time my Macs went down inadvertently were during power outtages.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

Of course not. That would imply an imperfection in the Mac OS.

Where did I say OS X was perfect? I just said all that crap you werre claiming was common was utter bullshit. If you're going to argue someone you should at least do a good job of it, better yet, not pick a fight with someone that probably has more computer experience than you.

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Originally posted by Kanzen

Where did I say OS X was perfect? I just said all that crap you werre claiming was common was utter bullshit. If you're going to argue someone you should at least do a good job of it, better yet, not pick a fight with someone that probably has more computer experience than you.

somehow I SERIOUSLY doubt that.

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Originally posted by Bangledesh

[reply=magg]
Whoa, you can login to different levels of your account? That's pretty sweet, I've never seen that in any other forum...
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nope I cant, but due to an error with my sponsorship my crew powers were transfered to another account.
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Ah, thanks for the clarification...can't say that I've been on any other forums w/ sponsorships, so that explains it

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

what the fuck do I possibly have to gain by lying?

About as much as the average Windows user does. I don't know, maybe you are just a pathological liar.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

You want to use Macs? Fucking use them, I couldn't possibly care less.

Ah and that is why you have spent so much time trying to defend fud.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

I think they're every bit as prone to problems as a Windows machine.

If you had actually used one, you'd know different. I can't find a single Mac user that has much problems as any Windows user.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

But don't tell me I'm lying and don't even try to tell me that I didn't have to troubleshoot these pieces of shit for a year and a half,

Careful your underlying bias is leaking out of that facade you call impartiality.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

listening to some of the most godawful stupid people bitch about how great Macs are supposed to be.

Ah name calling, the last resort of desperation, your bias is still showing.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

And if OS X never crashes, then pray tell, why did I learn the phrases "archive and install" and "erase and install", and when to tell people when to do each?

Because its a common piece of knowledge that is spread throughout all Mac sites about updating from systems. Its been around for about 5 years now. Anyone who has used a Mac has seen it when upgrading to the next version. From 10.0 beta to 10.1, from 10.1 to 10.2, from 10.2 to 10.3, from 10.3 to 10.4. Or maybe because some people have multiple installations? I know I have a bootable FW400 drive with a copy of Tiger on it. I use it whenever I use a Guest Mac.

Yeah, just like you were last time in French.

Gall, always be mindful of those supposed "impartial" people. Many PC biased people claim to uncaring about OSes, but as soon as you challenge them on it they start to show what they are really made of.

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

fuck Apple and fuck you.

See?

i think its safe to say we can lock this thread...
Thanks for all the info.

*Locked*

damnit all.

now i have to edit this damn thread...

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Originally posted by Bangledesh

damnit all.

now i have to edit this damn thread...

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Originally posted by RogueFTW

eat shit and die macboy

Continue to give example.

Anyways, since the questions are answered. Locked.