I have come to love my computer again

[Chapter 2099]

Question: If I had Vista (came with the PC...no OS disc) and I upgraded to a, ahem, non-genuine version of 7 Ultimate how do I get Vista back so I can buy the upgrade to 7 rather than buying a new 7 version (upgrade version is cheaper)?

Ask Skiman.

I have no idea, TBH.

 

[gibby]

I purchased a Macbook Pro about a year ago, after coming from a PC, and I'm so glad I made the switch. I absolutely love it and can't recommend it enough. The prices may be high, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Everything I wanted and then some.

That's how I was with mac products. I loved apple and swore to replace all of my windows machines with mac stuff.
However, after seeing my mac mini fail after 1.5yrs, two iphones (one replaced under warranty, the other one recycled), and now my macbook enhanced with the flickering led screen also at the 1.5yr mark, I'm becoming ever so hesitant in purchasing anything else apple.

I still love the simplicity and design, but the quality has gone down hill in a big way over the past 5 years, imo.

 

[Chapter 2099]

That's how I was with mac products. I loved apple and swore to replace all of my windows machines with mac stuff.
However, after seeing my mac mini fail after 1.5yrs, two iphones (one replaced under warranty, the other one recycled), and now my macbook enhanced with the flickering led screen also at the 1.5yr mark, I'm becoming ever so hesitant in purchasing anything else apple.

I still love the simplicity and design, but the quality has gone down hill in a big way over the past 5 years, imo.

That brings up a good question. My one year warranty is about out, and thinking of buying the 3 year "Appleplan." (or whatever it's called.) Is it worth it? I've heard Macs are expensive to fix, but don't know what kind of coverage etc. the Apple plan offers.

 

[gibby]

That brings up a good question. My one year warranty is about out, and thinking of buying the 3 year "Appleplan." (or whatever it's called.) Is it worth it? I've heard Macs are expensive to fix, but don't know what kind of coverage etc. the Apple plan offers.

I would have if I had known the problems Apple LED screens have, but it didn't hit until my standard warranty was up.

I hate purchasing warranties on electronics, but in my case it would have been well worth the additional cost and headache.

Another POV, if you don't get the warranty and something happens, it will give you an excuse to get something new!

 

[CLU]

PHHHEEEEWWW! NO WAY! I'll stick with a computer I can actually upgrade and that uses a dependable OS.

 

[darthviper107]

That brings up a good question. My one year warranty is about out, and thinking of buying the 3 year "Appleplan." (or whatever it's called.) Is it worth it? I've heard Macs are expensive to fix, but don't know what kind of coverage etc. the Apple plan offers.

That's one of the advantages of building your own computer--each part has great warranties, you can usually just send it in and get a replacement for free. And the warranties are usually at least 3 years.

 

[gibby]

That's one of the advantages of building your own computer--each part has great warranties, you can usually just send it in and get a replacement for free. And the warranties are usually at least 3 years.

That's what I've gone back to. Just finished another Win 7 build and couldn't be happier!

 

[CLU]

Trendy toys is all Apple makes.

Exactly. Only coffee shop dwelling drinking hipsters use Apple computers. I'm proud to say I don't own a single Apple product. My laptop is Toshiba and my desktop- is custom built. Also my mp3 player is a Sony.
I'm not going to buy an iphone or ipod because a new one comes out every 6 months.

 

[Batty]

The whole PC vs. Mac debate is one of the most ridiculous and pointless arguments around. Who care what someone else likes? Why should it it bother people so much?

Exactly. Only coffee shop dwelling drinking hipsters use Apple computers. I'm proud to say I don't own a single Apple product. My laptop is Toshiba and my desktop- is custom built. Also my mp3 player is a Sony.
I'm not going to buy an iphone or ipod because a new one comes out every 6 months.

That's one of the dumbest things I've read here...And I've read a lot of dumb things. Try getting your head out of your ass, and don't make sweeping generalizations.

 

[BuffyGirl]

Statements like this are only made by people who don't know a damn thing about computers, people whose job depend on Windows, and trolls.

I purchased a Macbook Pro about a year ago, after coming from a PC, and I'm so glad I made the switch. I absolutely love it and can't recommend it enough. The prices may be high, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Everything I wanted and then some.

Same here. Love my macbook. Better than the pc 100%.

 

[CLU]

The whole PC vs. Mac debate is one of the most ridiculous and pointless arguments around. Who care what someone else likes? Why should it it bother people so much?



That's one of the dumbest things I've read here...And I've read a lot of dumb things. Try getting your head out of your ass, and don't make sweeping generalizations.

Chill out just poking fun at the apple users.

 

[Batty]

Chill out just poking fun at the apple users.

You're an idiot. How's that for fun?

 

[KitFisto]

Statements like this are only made by people who don't know a damn thing about computers, people whose job depend on Windows, and trolls.

Nah, I've used Mac's. I can't stand them. I hate everything about them. Apple does make trendy toys and I like some of them, but I despise Mac computers.

Apple charges an arm and a leg for their trendy toys as well. Apple is about image and trying to come up with as many gadgets that do pretty much the same thing, but marketing them as if they are something new.

 

[KitFisto]

Exactly. Only coffee shop dwelling drinking hipsters use Apple computers. I'm proud to say I don't own a single Apple product. My laptop is Toshiba and my desktop- is custom built. Also my mp3 player is a Sony.
I'm not going to buy an iphone or ipod because a new one comes out every 6 months.

It's funny you mentioned the coffee drinking hipsters because I was going to say Apple users are the same type you see at Starbucks.

They hold their Starbucks cup high so everyone can SEE that they paid $9 for their whipped foam

 

[occulum]

It's funny you mentioned the coffee drinking hipsters because I was going to say Apple users are the same type you see at Starbucks.

They hold their Starbucks cup high so everyone can SEE that they paid $9 for their whipped foam

Really? all youre doing is proving the previous observation of your comment true.

I use my Mac to:....

Make an illustration of my daughter for my wife's bday.

I also use it to do layouts and concepts to redesign my basement and help turn it into a my cave before I even buy the first piece of material.

again I built and designed my Vamypre PF display before even the first piece of wood was cut to make sure I liked the design.

I design a concept Pop-up store for Comfortaire which is currently, as I type this, up and running at the World Furniture Market in High POint, NC

I take a moment at Christmas to photoshop a pic of Santa at our house during Xmas to have fun with my daughter who is just starting to enjoy Xmas to the max.

Back to work. This time a design for House of Marley to introduce their new audio products at the CES show this year. They loved it but went with a rental cause they couldnt afford it.

then Im bored with my poster at work so I whip something new up in an couple hours one morning..

On with work on my Mac again. THis one is a design for a Kirstie Kelly wedding dress station set up in CostCo's.
Here is a link to see it live on ABC News is you want
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/wedding-dress-costco-13146914

back to home again... here is my current project i just started. A digital painting of my daughter just 1 day old.

then designed my work's current display which was set up in Vegas at Exhibitor just last week. Just got back from Vegas few days ago myself.

I also did the video which ran on the 84" screen in the booth on a Mac.

Also check out my sig .. guess what? done on a Mac.

Every Mac purchase Ive made Ive always shelled out the extra $$$ for Apple Care just in case. 17yrs and about 5 Macs later and never even once had to call or use it.

... and after all that Im posting this post from a Mac.
I really enjoy walking in at home and showing videos and pics directly from my iPhone wirelessly on my TV thru an Apple TV. I also love having my friends with iPhones instantly throw their pics, videos or music straight up on the screen if they want too. Really enjoy how it wirelessly plays any movies, videos or music from any phone or Mac anywhere in my house. Thats a cool toy too.

and just FYI. All of this can be done on a PC as well.
My point is .. your "Toy" comment was pretty We Taught It .. ....

 

[fosing]

my lappy is a ZOMBIE. it died, crashed and burned. it got re-animated. now back from the grave, its not quite the same. limping and crawling speed= zombie speed.

i should shoot it in the head and end its misery sometime.

 

[The Ween]

For what I use my computer for, my PC is just fine. I loooove my touchscreen.

 

[KitFisto]

You're an idiot. How's that for fun?

Lighten up Frances.

 

[Batty]

Lighten up Frances.

Coming from such a miserable troll...that's a good one.

 

[Maglor]

The whole PC vs. Mac debate is one of the most ridiculous and pointless arguments around. Who care what someone else likes? Why should it it bother people so much?



That's one of the dumbest things I've read here...And I've read a lot of dumb things. Try getting your head out of your ass, and don't make sweeping generalizations.

I held off buying a Mac for a long time because of the stereotype CLU mentioned, but in the end just bought the desktop that I felt best met my needs.