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  • fishepa
    I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
    • Feb 2003
    • 18989

    #1

    I may be getting a Mac...

    Well, my Dell PC of 7 years has finally bitten the dust today. I'm thinking of making the move to a Mac. The mac mini is looking like my option right now because I already have a nice monitor. The only thing I'm worried about is that as soon as I buy it, they will update the line to a faster processor.

    Since there are a couple apps I need to run in Windows I plan on using VMware Fusion to take care of that.

    So anyone have any experience with the Mini's?
  • ARG190
    Rookie
    • Jul 2005
    • 83

    #2
    Re: I may be getting a Mac...

    While I can't give you any advice on Mac desktops, I can tell you that Mac OS X is outstanding!

    I have a Macbook and I would never consider buying a PC again.

    As for the updates, I would check this out... Mac

    Looks like you should hold out for bit.
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    • fishepa
      I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
      • Feb 2003
      • 18989

      #3
      Re: I may be getting a Mac...

      Originally posted by ARG190
      While I can't give you any advice on Mac desktops, I can tell you that Mac OS X is outstanding!

      I have a Macbook and I would never consider buying a PC again.

      As for the updates, I would check this out... Mac

      Looks like you should hold out for bit.
      Yeah, I saw that site. The only thing is I really just can't sit around and wait I need to replace the PC that went dead ASAP.

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      • Bruins
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        • Mar 2004
        • 6433

        #4
        Re: I may be getting a Mac...

        I would go for it.

        I stopped worrying about if Apple was going to update their product right after I purchased one a long time ago. That's just how Apple operates it seems. You just gotta go for it when you're ready/you need to, or else you'll always be waiting on them.

        Especially with the Mac Mini, the upgrade (if/when it comes) isn't going to be very significant anyway. It's already using the Intel chipset, so you should be all set.

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        • youvalss
          ******
          • Feb 2007
          • 16601

          #5
          Re: I may be getting a Mac...

          I've been working on Mac for 6 years now. Other than games, I can't see a reason to buy a PC.
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          GPU: Monochrome display
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          • hdaniel1
            Swiper
            • Jul 2002
            • 5189

            #6
            Re: I may be getting a Mac...

            I got a MacBook Pro and it is probably the best laptop I have used, plus Mac OS X rocks!

            My bro got the MacBook when it first came out. He loves it but only the battery doesn't last that long anymore.

            Boot Camp comes with Leopard.

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            • fishepa
              I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
              • Feb 2003
              • 18989

              #7
              Re: I may be getting a Mac...

              I love the MacBook pros but they are just too expensive. The mini is reasonably priced compared to a PC.

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              • Heelfan71
                Hall Of Fame
                • Jul 2002
                • 19940

                #8
                Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                I have an iMac and it is awesome. I have VM fushion too but never use it.
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                • bkrich83
                  Has Been
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 71579

                  #9
                  Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                  I am thinking about picking up an IMac this week. Really impressed with them, plus the ability to run Windows natively, makes buying a Mac a no brainer imo.
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                  • Herbsinator
                    All Star
                    • Sep 2003
                    • 4573

                    #10
                    Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                    Get a mac and it will be the best thing you've ever done.

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                    • jt45
                      All Star
                      • Apr 2003
                      • 5074

                      #11
                      Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                      Made the switch in July 05, and I am still using the same Powerbook with OSX that I bought back then. Best computer purchase I've made to date.

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                      • The GIGGAS
                        Timbers - Jags - Hokies
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 28474

                        #12
                        Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                        Get a decent PC and put Linux on there. I would go with Kubuntu, but Ubuntu/Xubuntu are good too.
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                        • Steve_OS
                          Editor-in-Chief
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 33825

                          #13
                          Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                          I'll be making the jump to a Macbook Pro in a few months. Can't wait. I'll still have to do my capturing via PC tho, but it's not a big deal, as I will be doing my gaming there as well. I just want something new, and something that is more stable than XP and Vista.
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                          • youvalss
                            ******
                            • Feb 2007
                            • 16601

                            #14
                            Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                            Once you go Mac, you can't go back!
                            My Specs:

                            ZX Spectrum
                            CPU: Z80 @ 3.5 MHz
                            GPU: Monochrome display
                            RAM: 48 KB
                            OS: Sinclair BASIC

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                            • The GIGGAS
                              Timbers - Jags - Hokies
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 28474

                              #15
                              Re: I may be getting a Mac...

                              Originally posted by Steve_OS
                              I'll be making the jump to a Macbook Pro in a few months. Can't wait. I'll still have to do my capturing via PC tho, but it's not a big deal, as I will be doing my gaming there as well. I just want something new, and something that is more stable than XP and Vista.
                              Linux...
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