The Great Platform Switcharoo

[Not Afraid]

Well, I'm going to do it. I'm switching platforms after 15 (or is it more) years of love with a PC, I'm going to buy a Mac.

There is a 15" MacBookPro just waiting for my credit card number which it will get sometime next week.

I'm excited but I'm also scared to death. This is a MAJOR change for me, but there are so many similarities between the 2 platforms I shouldn't be so worried.

So, 10 days from now, my old life will come to an end and a new life will start.

WHEEEEE!:D

[€uroMeinke]

And I will scavanging parts - Arrrrrr

[Not Afraid]

LOL! First purchased PC specs - 40 megabytes, 30Hz.

[Alex]

First PC purchased specs: vic-20 with tape drive.

You'll have the people coming in here and supporting your decision. I hope it works out for you, but I'm afraid I have to withhold support. Over the course of 8 years I've watched Lani have a dozen times more trouble with her Macs than I've ever had with my PCs. But if it give €uro parts to poach then something good will have come of it. (Plus, I'd rather the world have one Bill Gates than a dozen Steve Jobs so I like to put my money in his pocket.)

(By the way, this post isn't particularly serious, I don't care which platform people buy.)

[Snowflake]

Well, that's cool. :cool:

I've always had a PC for no better reason than this is the platform used at work.

All my friends who have macs, love them.

[Moonliner]

Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your life...

[flippyshark]

I'm one of the loyal zombie mac minions, so I say "Welcome, comrade." Anyway, I have had very few problems and many many good times with my macs over the last decade or so.

Gimme a buzz if I can help you with anything.

[Gemini Cricket]

Mac and PC... both are fine.
It's like Coke and Pepsi for me. Same thing to me, big deal for other people. Everyone should learn how to use both.
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[Matterhorn Fan]

Coke totally rules! From my experience, you can drink Pepsi and still tolerate Coke, but if you drink Coke you're less likely to tolerate Pepsi.

GC, you must usually buy Pepsi, right?

[Gemini Cricket]

GC, you must usually buy Pepsi, right?
To be specific, I usually buy either Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi. But I usually buy whichever one is on sale at the time at the grocery store. They alternate, I've noticed.

I also noticed that Diet Coke has more caffeine than Diet Pepsi. I get much more wired off of DC.
:)

Ralphie's sister is trying to get me hooked onto Diet Dr. Pepper, that's okay too in my book.

[Not Afraid]

I cannot drink diet coke but I really like Diet Pepsi. BIG difference between the two to me.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I don't care too much from a usability perspective which I use....but Macs are cooler, no doubt about that. :cool:

Enjoy, and keep us posted as you figure it out!

[CoasterMatt]

Screw you all, Amiga OS Forever!! :D

[CoasterMatt]

No Mac is as cool as my Cheeseburger 9000, but they do have their charms.

[Kevy Baby]

I prefer iced tea

[Not Afraid]

Tomorrow. 10:30. Here is my charge card.


Then I try and be patient as shipping ensues.

[CoasterMatt]

Newegg.com is the best for computer shopping stuff...

They own a big chunk of my soul

[Not Afraid]

Good! I will be buying more ram after the fact.

[orbitalpunk]

I'd recommend buying from a 3rd party reseller like amazon or something. Apple will charge 10% if you return it. no mater what. on the other hand, you can buy thru the online apple store at student price with no problem. they never ever check your student credentials. I've bought a G5 and Mac Mini and returned both. Mac's sure are pretty but felt I was using a computer with one hand tied behind my back. I hope you have a successful switch. And make sure what ever programs you use, that its available in Universal Binary. Otherwise it will be very slow. And dont forget, windows XP runs great on them now. so if you ever miss something thats not there, your in luck.

[BarTopDancer]

Newegg.com is the best for computer shopping stuff...

They own a big chunk of my soul

Every time I look at their site I drop a nice chunk of change with them.

I'm currently waiting on my 1 gig sd memory card for my new camera and I'm getting a camera case as part of a bundle package. I closed out before I could spend any more.

mmmmmmmmm technology........(droooooolllllllll)

[CoasterMatt]

I especially like that Newegg.com's shipping is so fast, and their customer service has been really responsive the one time (out of about 60 purchases) that I needed them.

[BarTopDancer]

I especially like that Newegg.com's shipping is so fast, and their customer service has been really responsive the one time (out of about 60 purchases) that I needed them.

Their shipping is amazing. Then again you live about 15 minutes and I live about 45 minutes from where they ship from.

[Not Afraid]

Well, it too me a bit longer to get to the Apple store than I anticipated, but I did the deed today. I ended up getting a MacBookPro 15" 2.16 GHz - much faster then I had originally intended, but it wprked out better that way.

I also got a 300GB external hard drive to store our music and photos, a wireless keyboard and a new printer (which ended up being free).

I got 2-3 days shipping, so I should have it next week.

WHEEEE!

[Ponine]

How totally cool!
I know nothing about Macs, but I dont hate them.... they might just be perfect for you!

I cant wait to hear how it works out for you.

[Not Afraid]

It's on the Fed Ex truck for delivery!!!!!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's on the Fed Ex truck for delivery!!!!!!!
How much did they pay you to say that?

[Not Afraid]

It's here! IT'S HERE!

Fej got to hear a new squeal he's never heard out of me before.

[mousepod]

Yaaaaaaaay!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I wonder how long before you hit the previously undiscovered YIM character limit on this one.

Congrats!

[Not Afraid]

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After a full day on the learning curve.