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27 Dec 2012, 9:36 am

slave wrote:
Why don't you perform maint. on the Windoze computers? It's quite easy don't you find? :shrug:


Apparently you've missed the entire point of my post. No, it's not. It's a humoungous waste of time if you are a power user.

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it seems only the wealthy are entitled to the carefree computing experience of apple products.


I am far from wealthy. I simply chose to spend a bit differently. Tired of struggling with PC's, I saved and used tax return money to avoid spending future money, and time. It was worth the effort.


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27 Dec 2012, 12:16 pm

MrXxx wrote:
slave wrote:
Why don't you perform maint. on the Windoze computers? It's quite easy don't you find? :shrug:


Apparently you've missed the entire point of my post. No, it's not. It's a humoungous waste of time if you are a power user.

auntblabby wrote:
it seems only the wealthy are entitled to the carefree computing experience of apple products.


I am far from wealthy. I simply chose to spend a bit differently. Tired of struggling with PC's, I saved and used tax return money to avoid spending future money, and time. It was worth the effort.


Agreed MrXxx,

Spend more money at the start and save it in the long haul.

or

Spend less money at the start, and spend more over the long haul.

Id rather take the first over the second. But then its a matter of choice.


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27 Dec 2012, 2:57 pm

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I've been a Windows owner for over twelve years, and a Mac owner now for five years. I still own computers with both systems, but more with Windows than Macs for one simple reason.

Four of the Windows computers are bricks. Only one still works. Every single Windows computer degraded seriously within two years. I've got only one left. and the only reason it's still running is because I hardly ever use it.

The Macs are both still running like new five years later.

Why did I pay a higher price for the Macs? Simple. It's called cost effective spending. These Macs will still be running fine five years from now.

Windows requires far more maintenance to keep running well. Windows machines off the shelf never come with enough hardware for significant program installation and upgrades. Macs do.

For me, it has nothing to do with computer snobbery, or prejudice. It's all about productivity. I never have to maintain my Macs.

Oh, sorry, yes I do once in a while. I have Windows installed on both with Bootcamp, and those occasionally have to be reinstalled due to corruptions.

The Mac OS's? Haven't touched them once. They update and take care of themselves, leaving me free to get stuff done. THAT is why they are worth the money.

Try to say that to the guy who got problems with his Mac Mini.
http://byuu.org/articles/apple
http://board.byuu.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2373
Apple don't seem to care about the longevity of his phones and ipads whatsoever, with the impossibillity to change the battery that die after two or three years.
May as well go for Linux, it cost less and Mac osx can't play much video games either anyway. (Because I want to play video games, personnally I use Windows.)


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27 Dec 2012, 4:49 pm

My switch to Linux was more or less the same reason why people switch to Macs, to not get viruses and have a more carefree computing experience. My specs I'm running aren't too spectacular and it's fast enough for everything I do. Linux learning curve is a bit steep, I might have went with an Ubuntu variant again, but Ubuntu 10 even was bloated as hell compared to my current OS, Crunchbang Debian.

I figure it's the best compromise I can do without like, spending money.

That said, I have a friend that runs XP on 1ghz and 256 megs of RAM, and still has a quite functional computer. Runs partitions so viruses can't mess up his files.

I guess for me and him we're "Power users."



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02 Jan 2013, 11:39 am

morslilleole wrote:
And as for ethernet ports, wired lines will always be faster than wireless.


It is being rumoured that new Mac models to be released later this year will support 802.11ac "gigabit" wifi, supporting up to 1.3Gb/sec connections. Which is faster than gigabit ethernet, with 10GE still a long way from domestic use.



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03 Jan 2013, 9:08 am

1000Knives wrote:
I'm running a $300 or so eMachines desktop computer my mom bought in like 2007. 2ghz single core Celeron, 200gig HD, 1 gig DDR2 RAM. So it's 5 years old and running fine. Only thing that broke was the CRT monitor got a power surge or something during a lightning storm. No hardware issues at all. I'm running Linux now, and am fairly happy with Linux except for the poor performance of it's wireless network programs and my wireless card. I'm probably gonna get a bigger HD and dual boot Windows XP, though.

I don't like spending money on stuff.


I spent £400 on my self-assembled desktop running Windows 7. I got it 2 years ago and it runs fine. It will probably be good for another couple of years. Granted, my graphics card was from my previous desktop (6 years ago) and needs replacing, but other than that, it's fine. I could also do with a new monitor (also from my old computer).

My iPod died in that period (2 years). I don't actually find Mac products easier to use because the touchscreens are tricky and the keyboards are HORRIBLE!

Actual Microsoft hardware like mice and keyboards is usually much easier to use and long-lasting than anything Apple make. Apple make good hardware, but you can get that for a PC for a cheaper price if you shop around and self-assemble. Granted, Windows Operating Systems are very corruptible, but you save money if you just maintain them.

I also like being able to build my own.



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03 Jan 2013, 2:25 pm

Oh, Ive got a couple of Hackintoshes laying around. For that build your own syndrome. It was a good experience.

Of course I also have a few LFS boxes around too.

Thats a month of your life youll never get back. :)


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