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georgiadawg
Joined: 04 Dec 2004
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 Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:30 am Post subject: First MAC |
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Bought my first MAC this weekend. Had originally planned to wait and buy a MacBook PRO when the new operating system is released... however, I couldn't wait since I plan on traveling for the month of February. Thus, I bought the 13.3 inch MacBook with plans to trade up later when the new OS comes out...
First observations... why the heck didn't I make the switch earlier...???? I've used laptops (PC) for almost 15 years (IBM, Dell, Toshiba, HP)... they don't compare. I know it is early yet for final judgments, but this little computer is light, small, sleek, quiet and pretty fast. Moreover, the operating system is easy and friendly. I think I'll never go back.............................................
I'm glad I got the 13 inch... the portability is great. However, I do a lot of photo editing, so I may trade in the long run. In the mean time, this little Apple is half the weight of my HP Pavilion ZD8000.....................
There's a romance brewing here......
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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
Location: Right behind you!
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| Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:46 am Post subject: |
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| I am a bit confused, why do you need to buy a new computer for the new OS? Just install it when it comes out. Also, what can a PRO offer for photo editing that the MacBook can't? I use Gimp, it's free and it works great. |
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georgiadawg
Joined: 04 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:40 am Post subject: Easy questions |
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1. They usually offer new hardware specs at the time of an OS release. Therefore, I wanted to wait and just get the OS / Hardware at the same time
2. The PRO offers a faster processor, more RAM, and a larger screen... the 13 inch isn't so great for photo editing. I have GIMP and it is great as a portable application, but I usually run Photoshop.
When I travel without my laptop, I carry GIMP as a portable application on my IPOD. I stop in a computer cafe and copy photos from my Nikon D100 to my IPOD for storage and use GIMP for minor, quick edits. |
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AbbeFaria
Joined: 17 May 2005
Location: Gangnam
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| Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Bought the 13 inch MabBook myself, with the 2.0 gHz and it's great. Enjoy. Might want to look into a protective case for it, it's white (unless you paid the black tax) and prone to getting dirty. I've got a cover for the outside as well as a keyboard cover.
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