O.T. Thinking about switching to Mac

[mcdawg22]

I have a PC and updated to windows 10. Afterwards I tried to go online and it couldn't find my router. I went to Network Settings and it said that A Wireless Device Couldn't be found. I uninstalled the drivers, reinstalled the drivers, went to Command Admin and did a bunch of DOS stuff that was supposed to fix it. Nothing. I looked up every internet fix and tried it to no avail. Then I restored to Windows 7 and Viola I had a connection to my router again. I don't use XCel or any MS products on my home PC, and I have never had a problem with the 3 IPhones I have owned since 2010. My wife got an android last year because of a friends recommendation and I hate it. Are Mac's just more user friendly? Cost is not a problem.

 

[WutheringDawg]

100 % endorse mac products if only for their ease of use and reliability. Plus it'll hold value over time if you want to sell it and trade up. They just feel good to use.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

If you ever did need MS Office, they make it for Mac now.

 

[Digging dog]

Made the switch A year ago. My old Dell would catch a virus quicker than a hooker in a 3rd world country.

 

[RocketDawg]

They've had Office for the Mac for many, many years. Just guessing, it came out sometime in the late '80s.

I've been using Macs since they first were introduced ... they're great machines. More expensive but worth it. I'm using a MacBook Pro now and love it.

mcdawg22 ... check your router settings and see if that will help.

 

[StillTbonewannabe]

It is nice using Excel and having multiple windows open. If you are using multiple screens it is so much better.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Mine wears a condom.

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[LTblows]

I switched a couple of years ago to Mac and loved it. It took a little bit to get used to it, but after I did, I was hooked.

I have since switched back to PC due to a job change, and I really miss the mac. It is certainly more user friendly.

Pro Tip: Once you switch, read up on articles on switching. Learn some quick keys, menu shortcuts, and the rest will take care of itself

 

[hatfieldms]

I bought my first Mac in January of 2010

Instill have it and it hasn't slowed down a bit. I don't see how I will ever go back to Windows

 

[dawgatUSM]

Same here with my January 2011 model. They are well worth the extra couple hundred bucks in my opinion

 

[mcdawg22]

Same here with my January 2011 model. They are well worth the extra couple hundred bucks in my opinion

We can go ahead and lock this thread. Thanks for all of the input, going to get the Mac Pro 13 Retina.

 

[Sutterkane]

Here's my thing with Apple. They make very sleek, nice looking products, no doubt. They are also very user friendly. With that said, if you ever do have a problem with your mac, good luck. Every time I go by the apple stores here in Nashville they are always packed with people and they are not looking at buying new things. They are there to get their products fixed.

I don't get the millenial/fanboy reaction to their products at all either. Steve Jobs said years ago that ipads didn't need a pen, and MS included a stylus with their surface product; after the success of surface, here comes Apple with a stylus and the seals clap at the revolutionary idea. For what it's worth I have an ipad but I am greatly disappointed in its storage capacity. I use my ipad for games mostly and any real work I do on my surface pro 2.

I have had an issue with my ipad. The power button doesn't work on it at all. I've taken it to the store and they say there's nothing wrong with it. I looked online and apparently people are fixing the button by SMASHING IT INTO A HARD SURFACE. I tried this too and it amazingly worked. Still, that is not 21st century customer service or hardware.

 

[EAVdog]

I have Windows 10 and love it. I don't have anything against a Mac just won't run the program's I need without running parallels. Which is just a non starter.

 

[RocketDawg]

That's what I have. I have 16 GB memory and 256 flash drive storage, so a few upgrades to the standard. I recommend both. It's very fast, and the battery life is phenomenal. I was getting maybe 30 minutes out of my old white MacBook ... many hours on the Pro (supposedly 10 or 11, but I've never taken it down that far). You won't be disappointed.

 

[WayboDawg]

Had my Macbook Pro for over 3 years now, and it has worked like a champ. It takes some getting used to, but once you figure out it's nuances, its a pleasure to use. However, I don't recommend Macs to students, gamers, or those folks who need to install and run software from work on them. You will most definitely run into compatibility issues as a student or remote worker, and you get way more bang for your buck with a Windows PC if you are a serious gamer. I use mine mostly for browsing, paying bills, watching movies, storing media, and typing the occasional document in Open Office.

 

[Rebeldude]

I can do that on a Windows PC as well. I have to open another instance of Excel and then use the open button to find the file, but it is doable.

 

[57stratdawg]

I have a Mac Mini which I enjoy. It's basically a Mac Desktop CPU without a screen for 1/2 the price. I use my TV as the monitor. Wireless keyboard and mouse allow me to use it while I'm sitting on the couch with tons of screen real estate.

Granted, I use mine as a hub essentially syncing up all of our Apple Devices. It's not like I'm surfing the web on it very much.

Just an option for you.

 

[ScreenCaptureThis]

Might want to hold up on buying one...

We can go ahead and lock this thread. Thanks for all of the input, going to get the Mac Pro 13 Retina.

The Apple Spring release is set for mid-march, and there are a ton of rumors out there that the macbook pro is going to get a significant upgrade, including a new processor, 4k display, and others. I would hold off, if you can, for another month or so. You'll pay the same for the new model as you will for the macbook out now (or should be very close).

I use both. If you do any GIS work, the mac is not an option. Dual boot or virtual machine is too much of a resource hog and will slow down your machine. Other than that, and some nitpicky data management software differences (STATA, SPSS, ETC), the Macs are much MUCH more user friendly.

That said, my Dell is still kicking strong after 5 years, Windows 10 and all.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

Lenovo laptop + Ubuntu Linux