my wife is thinking of getting a mac - GoFuckYourself.com

tony286 · 01-28-2007, 09:55 PM

She does web building,webcam shows and sometimes graphics. She is looking at a laptop would 1 gig be enough. Im not sure with macs being a win guy

Kard63 · 01-28-2007, 09:57 PM

Dude, don't let her. lol

NETbilling · 01-28-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

She does web building,webcam shows and sometimes graphics. She is looking at a laptop would 1 gig be enough. Im not sure with macs being a win guy

Once she goes Mac, she will never go back. Get the 17" Macbook Pro. It is loaded and fast as hell.

Mitch

Jace · 01-28-2007, 09:59 PM

doesn't she also do gallery submission? i would say that that would be a bit harder on a mac...there are no submission tools on macs that I know of

Jace · 01-28-2007, 10:01 PM

in fact, almost every mac friend I have also has a pc just because of the limited programs for adult webmasters on macs....stats checking, tgp tools, se tools etc...

don't get me wrong, I have no issue with mac or pc, I think they both are equal these days, but there are some things you just NEED a PC for in this biz

stickyfingerz · 01-28-2007, 10:01 PM

I prefer the whopper, I dont like the secret sauce in the macs.

Jace · 01-28-2007, 10:02 PM

I can't believe in this day and age there is still a mac/pc debate, both are equally as good, but kick ass, both are equally as powerful

Cyndalie · 01-28-2007, 10:02 PM

If she already has a PC get a mac and have the best of both worlds.

tony286 · 01-28-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

doesn't she also do gallery submission? i would say that that would be a bit harder on a mac...there are no submission tools on macs that I know of

she does them by hand doesnt use a software program

tony286 · 01-28-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

I prefer the whopper, I dont like the secret sauce in the macs.

If its made right then and hot , it beats the big mac anyday

poe · 01-28-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

in fact, almost every mac friend I have also has a pc just because of the limited programs for adult webmasters on macs....stats checking, tgp tools, se tools etc...

don't get me wrong, I have no issue with mac or pc, I think they both are equal these days, but there are some things you just NEED a PC for in this biz

You can run windows on newer Macs.. Either inside OS X or you can boot in to Windows.

www.parallels.com

niche25 · 01-28-2007, 10:37 PM

Macbook Pro, like others are saying you can load with Windows as well. The one and only thing I dislike about Macbook... is only one mouse button!!!! God, can't Apple get over that stupid little hump already?? They sell one button mice and their laptops have them as well, yet if you use a two button mouse and right click, it gives you a menu or options!!

Got a little carried away there, I like the new Macs, lol!!

drjones · 01-28-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by niche25

Macbook Pro, like others are saying you can load with Windows as well. The one and only thing I dislike about Macbook... is only one mouse button!!!! God, can't Apple get over that stupid little hump already?? They sell one button mice and their laptops have them as well, yet if you use a two button mouse and right click, it gives you a menu or options!!

Got a little carried away there, I like the new Macs, lol!!

You know if you put two fingers on the trackpad and click the button it counts as a right click , right?

Also, if you have "Tap for mouse click" turned on, tapping two fingers at the same time counts as a right mouse click.

Their "Mighty Mouse" is actually a 4 button mouse.. even though the top is solid and looks like one button you can right click, left click middle click and squeeze the sides for a 4th button. I dont think they have 1 button mice anymore, at all (thank god).

CybermedAndy · 01-28-2007, 10:50 PM

I finally got a mac powerbook last year and love it

Mrs. Lenny2 · 01-28-2007, 11:12 PM

I have no opinion either way...I just wanted to say hello to you both. I hope you're doing well.

tony286 · 01-28-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Lenny2

I have no opinion either way...I just wanted to say hello to you both. I hope you're doing well.

thank you dollface

Mrs. Lenny2 · 01-28-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

thank you dollface

You betcha, my friend.

r-c-e · 01-29-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jace

in fact, almost every mac friend I have also has a pc just because of the limited programs for adult webmasters on macs....stats checking, tgp tools, se tools etc...

don't get me wrong, I have no issue with mac or pc, I think they both are equal these days, but there are some things you just NEED a PC for in this biz

Just use Parallels

DateDoc · 01-29-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by niche25

The one and only thing I dislike about Macbook... is only one mouse button!!!! God, can't Apple get over that stupid little hump already?? They sell one button mice and their laptops have them as well, yet if you use a two button mouse and right click, it gives you a menu or options!!

Got a little carried away there, I like the new Macs, lol!!

The mighty mouse is not a one button mouse. i can right click on mine and get the same options as if i was on a pc.

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The Button That Wasn?t
Alas the fate of the one-button mouse in today?s multibutton world. Who has time for intuitive, elegant design when there is so much clicking to do? Thanks to a smooth top shell with touch-sensitive technology beneath, Mighty Mouse allows you to right click without a right button. Capacitive sensors under Mighty Mouse?s seamless top shell detect where your fingers are and predict your clicking intentions, so you don?t need two buttons ? just two fingers. Click on the left side to use Mighty Mouse in its simplest, single-button form. Click on the right to access contextual menus within applications and edit, copy, label or download from your mouse. It?s simple sleight of hand.

http://www.apple.com/mightymouse/design.html

Jace · 01-29-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by r-c-e

Just use Parallels

while I think that is AWESOME, has it been tested to fully work with all windows apps? seems too new to really jump into a mac because of it and expect to be happy

and with all the new vista shit coming out, how does parallels handle that?

Jace · 01-29-2007, 12:32 AM

the ONE major thing that really has me not even wanting to try and get a mac is their pricing....they really need to get off their high horse

Fizzgig · 01-29-2007, 12:32 AM

Are you sure she means the computer and not the guy up the street?

drjones · 01-29-2007, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jace

while I think that is AWESOME, has it been tested to fully work with all windows apps? seems too new to really jump into a mac because of it and expect to be happy

and with all the new vista shit coming out, how does parallels handle that?

Yep.. runs anything Windows can. The only exception I can think of would be 3d accelerated games.. although that is coming in future releases.

Parallels actually is a software simulated computer. As far as Windows is concerned, it thinks its actually running on its own native hardware. You can run and install apps just like in windows.. The latest versions have this cool feature too that hides your windows desktop and lets you run windows apps "detatched" so they appear right along side your mac apps on the desktop.

And yes, it runs Vista. Not sure about all the Aero effects though.

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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	doesn't she also do gallery submission? i would say that that would be a bit harder on a mac...there are no submission tools on macs that I know of

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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	in fact, almost every mac friend I have also has a pc just because of the limited programs for adult webmasters on macs....stats checking, tgp tools, se tools etc... don't get me wrong, I have no issue with mac or pc, I think they both are equal these days, but there are some things you just NEED a PC for in this biz

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stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,984	I prefer the whopper, I dont like the secret sauce in the macs.

01-28-2007, 10:37 PM	#12
niche25 GoFuckYourself Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paradise Valley, AZ Posts: 407	Macbook Pro, like others are saying you can load with Windows as well. The one and only thing I dislike about Macbook... is only one mouse button!!!! God, can't Apple get over that stupid little hump already?? They sell one button mice and their laptops have them as well, yet if you use a two button mouse and right click, it gives you a menu or options!! Got a little carried away there, I like the new Macs, lol!!

01-29-2007, 12:32 AM	#21
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	the ONE major thing that really has me not even wanting to try and get a mac is their pricing....they really need to get off their high horse

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Fizzgig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In Your Dreams Posts: 9,649	Are you sure she means the computer and not the guy up the street? __________________ ---'-,-{@ Sassy Grrrl @}-'-,---