04-20-2004, 05:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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I switched (again)!
Well, after 13 years of using a PC, I switched to a Mac about a year and a half ago.
Today, I bought a refurbished Dell to run Windows again. 
Sure, Macs are incredible, but I'm tired of launching Virtual PC to do stuff like install Pocket PC programs or some engineering programs I use. So instead of paying $200 to buy Virtual PC, I spent $400 to buy a cheap refurbished Dell. I'm happy..
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04-20-2004, 07:57 AM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,911
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That is way to go. Macs are nice but you can't go exclusive with them. There are some ( ok a lot ) things you just need a Windows for to do them.
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04-20-2004, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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agree with dean, you can live without a mac. and in my personal opinion you dont even need a mac, but you cant live without a windows system!
this is the truth!
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04-20-2004, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Well, I agree and disagree. I disagree because I've been living without a Windows system for almost 2 years now. However, if you're a big gamer, then you absolutely can't live without a Windows system.
Same goes for if you use your Pocket PC to the extreme like all of us here at Pocket PC Thoughts..
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04-20-2004, 06:21 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
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I love my Mac although I do get frustrated with it and wish it were a Windows. There are some things on it that you just can't do with the Windows.
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04-20-2004, 09:02 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 631
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Originally Posted by Kowalski
agree with dean, you can live without a mac. and in my personal opinion you dont even need a mac, but you cant live without a windows system!
this is the truth!
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I've been using mac only at home since 1998. So actually, ya.... you can live without windoz.
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04-21-2004, 06:41 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I just became a Mac owner on Monday. First Mac ever for me. The intro of the new Powerbook line dropped the price of the existing models and I got an even better break on an open box 12" Powerbook at a local reseller. Saved enough money to cover the cost of Applecare and an Airport card. I had actually been agonizing over what laptop to get for months. I damn near bought a refurb Dell 600m over the weekend. I'm still very much in the honeymoon period but so far everything has gone pretty smooth. It is without a doubt a very cool piece of hardware. I think it will work out nicely.
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04-21-2004, 06:44 AM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Good choice CTSLICK. I have that machine and I am very happy with it. One slick piece of hardware.
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04-21-2004, 06:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Thanks dean_shan. I didn't plan on getting one with the superdrive but this one had it and the price was just too good. Looking forward to giving that a try. Had a little trauma with getting the aircard to give me any sort of reception but I sorted that out. Turned out to be a little piece of lint on the contact points of the aircard.
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04-21-2004, 07:03 AM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Nice, I only have a combo. You should really think about getting Final Cut Pro. It's pricey, but if your lucky ( like me ) your school will get it for you.
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