Proof that the Macintosh is the superior computer. - Beyond Tiki

J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Fri, May 6, 2005 12:02 PM As a MAC user since Christmas morning - I've got to say I like it a lot but using it is like trying to speak a foreign language that is oddly recognizable but strangely different than what you are used to. I really haven't witnessed the advantages of using the MAC instead of my old Sony Vaio. I've got Final Cut Pro which will come in handy but I haven't even tried it out yet and Itunes is cool as far as its compatibility with my Ipod but... for everyday tasks such as reading Tiki Central, sending e-mail, playing around with MP3s and a little writing on Microsoft Word here and there I sheepishly have to admit that I don't see an advantage. I've had my Sony for nearly 7 years and have never had any problems with crashing or acting up and I keep the thing running constantly. So to those who are “in the know”... what am I missing? (And don't tell me for doing artwork, spreadsheets, animation, or whatever - with the tasks that I've mentioned that I perform on my computer only :)) I recently had to rip a bunch of LPs into MP3 format and I turned to the sad old PC lying on the floor underneath the throne the MAC now occupies. Needless to say it worked perfect and I got the job done with no trouble... except crouching on the hardwood floor to edit and title the audio tracks. I hate to talk bad about the MAC and I think I've done pretty well at avoiding any criticism because my wife would be devastated if she knew I haven't been as impressed with the overly extravagant Christmas present she thought I was absolutely going to love. Enlighten me!!!

As a MAC user since Christmas morning - I've got to say I like it a lot but using it is like trying to speak a foreign language that is oddly recognizable but strangely different than what you are used to. I really haven't witnessed the advantages of using the MAC instead of my old Sony Vaio. I've got Final Cut Pro which will come in handy but I haven't even tried it out yet and Itunes is cool as far as its compatibility with my Ipod but... for everyday tasks such as reading Tiki Central, sending e-mail, playing around with MP3s and a little writing on Microsoft Word here and there I sheepishly have to admit that I don't see an advantage.

I've had my Sony for nearly 7 years and have never had any problems with crashing or acting up and I keep the thing running constantly. So to those who are “in the know”... what am I missing? (And don't tell me for doing artwork, spreadsheets, animation, or whatever - with the tasks that I've mentioned that I perform on my computer only :)) I recently had to rip a bunch of LPs into MP3 format and I turned to the sad old PC lying on the floor underneath the throne the MAC now occupies. Needless to say it worked perfect and I got the job done with no trouble... except crouching on the hardwood floor to edit and title the audio tracks.

I hate to talk bad about the MAC and I think I've done pretty well at avoiding any criticism because my wife would be devastated if she knew I haven't been as impressed with the overly extravagant Christmas present she thought I was absolutely going to love. Enlighten me!!!

Post #157018 by johntiki on Fri, May 6, 2005 12:02 PM