diablopilot 2 #1 October 31, 2007 ... and wondering why I didn't buy one sooner!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #2 October 31, 2007 Because you're not that smart. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #3 October 31, 2007 *golfclap*"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 October 31, 2007 Because you wanted to have some money left over for software? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 1 #5 October 31, 2007 Which one did you get and what did it replace? Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 October 31, 2007 Got the Black MacBook. I had a Pretty nice Gateway laptop that I bought almost 3 years ago at a Best Buy. I bought the service plan and I'm glad I did. In 3 years it went back for service once for faulty memory, once for a faulty DVD drive, and 3 times for a screen/display problem. Well the service plan paid off. Their "no lemon" policy kicked in and the called me to let me know I could come and choose a replacement. They gave me the full value of what I paid 3 years ago, about $1500, so I decided to try a Mac. No complaints yet. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 October 31, 2007 Quote Because you're not that smart. What makes you say that?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #8 October 31, 2007 have had my powerbook G4 for about 4 years....no problems. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #9 October 31, 2007 Quote Quote Because you're not that smart. What makes you say that? Because you left the door open and it's fun to pull your chain.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 October 31, 2007 Where's this chain you speak of? I'm lost. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #11 October 31, 2007 JP Did you get Leopard preinstalled on your MacBook? If not, you should be entitled to a free upgrade (plus some sort of handling fee I imagine). I'm curious what you use your computers for and how you have found the transition to the different OS so far. Congrats, I'm sure you'll enjoy that MacBook...I have a black one as well and aside from the fact that my eyes are almost too old for a 13" screen, it's a great little piece of gear. Murray-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #12 October 31, 2007 Quote Where's this chain you speak of? I'm lost. See, my first reply was right on the mark.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 1 #13 November 1, 2007 Quote Got the Black MacBook. Well the service plan paid off. Their "no lemon" policy kicked in and the called me to let me know I could come and choose a replacement. They gave me the full value of what I paid 3 years ago, about $1500, so I decided to try a Mac. Good one. You made out like a bandit. I wish I had one. I still work on the same old Dell I have had since the release of windows 2000 pro. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 3 #14 November 1, 2007 Quotehave had my powerbook G4 for about 4 years....no problems. I've had my G4 Powerbook for 3 years and it's been turned on for almost 3 years now. I only shut it down a few times during the first year or so, and during upgrades. Like a freakin rock. I long for a new MacbookPro...but I also long for a rig of my own. The pain. - DavidSCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #15 November 1, 2007 Quote ... and wondering why I didn't buy one sooner! I've been a very happy convert for a year and a half now ... and if you have questions, ask murrays Honestly, I LOVE my Mac. Trying to convince them at work that it would be better for me to use. One day ... And honestly, murrays is a good one to ask ... sorry, Murray but you've been a HUGE help to me with the questions I've had. Hope you don't mind the plug! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #16 November 1, 2007 It was not installed, but it did come with a copy of the new OS. The change has been easy other than a few bits of getting used to different keystrokes and the such.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 November 1, 2007 Quote Quote Got the Black MacBook. Well the service plan paid off. Their "no lemon" policy kicked in and the called me to let me know I could come and choose a replacement. They gave me the full value of what I paid 3 years ago, about $1500, so I decided to try a Mac. Good one. You made out like a bandit. I wish I had one. I still work on the same old Dell I have had since the release of windows 2000 pro. Jeff The Gateway hasn't been bad per say, but when presented with the choice of a Sony Viao with MS Windows Vista and a Mac with the new OS, it was a no brainer. I mean MS doesn't have the most stellar track record when it comes to seamless releases of new operating systems.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #18 November 1, 2007 Quote It was not installed, but it did come with a copy of the new OS. The change has been easy other than a few bits of getting used to different keystrokes and the such. JP, I hope that you received a full copy of Leopard and not just an upgrade disk as mentioned in this TUAW post. If you got the upgrade disk, get somebody with a full version dvd to burn you a copy. If you can't find someone local, let me know Glad to hear that you have found the transition straightforward.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #19 November 1, 2007 QuoteI mean MS doesn't have the most stellar track record when it comes to seamless releases of new operating systems. [sarcasm] are you serious??? [/sarcasm]Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyLake 0 #20 November 1, 2007 You didn't get one sooner because you hadn't yet accepted the fact that you've become "that guy." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #21 November 1, 2007 Quote The Gateway hasn't been bad per say, but when presented with the choice of a Sony Viao with MS Windows Vista and a Mac with the new OS, it was a no brainer. I mean MS doesn't have the most stellar track record when it comes to seamless releases of new operating systems. I would have thought the Viao would have been more pricey, or did you get a Macbook Pro??"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #22 November 1, 2007 Is it easy to install a new OS on my Macbook pro? Apart from backing everything crucial up as should be expected, can i just install over the top?Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 3 #23 November 2, 2007 QuoteIs it easy to install a new OS on my Macbook pro? Apart from backing everything crucial up as should be expected, can i just install over the top? It's sick-easy. - DavidSCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquilax 0 #24 November 2, 2007 QuoteIs it easy to install a new OS on my Macbook pro? Apart from backing everything crucial up as should be expected, can i just install over the top? I fired it up and took a 2hr nap. It was done when I woke up.Ostriches and rheas are the only birds that urinate and defecate separately. They read Parachutist while doing #2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #25 November 2, 2007 Quote Because you wanted to have some money left over for software? True, true... I've been into computers for 25 years now, and I just switched to a Mac as my personal system in February after spending the last 20ish years with Microsoft and Unix/Linux. One thing OS X users should check out is www.osalt.com. It's a database of open source alternatives to commercial programs. Since OS X is linux in its underbellies, with the X11 package (off the installation CD) you can run certain linux programs...like Neo Office, OpenOffice, Gimp, etc. I do have VMWare Fusion to run XP on to support two of my clients, but other than buying a photo editing package the next few months, I've converted to native apps. The MB Pro can dual boot to XP or Vista natively, but from testing I did with Parallels (a virtual OS competitor of VMWare), the speed reduction of running XP in a virtual session made my core 2 duo 2.16 into a core duo 2.16...not a huge problem for me. Anyway, to the OP, welcome...the water is getting warmer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
