Thinking of switching to Mac? .... READ THIS FIRST

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Nice link - I've just switched so have a lot to learn. The Cmd + ~ shortcut is good - I was wondering how you switched between windows of an open app using the keyboard (Cmd + Tab just swaps between apps).
 
I have a Powerbook G4 and a PC, i like both sides tbh. If i want to watch TV i just use my PB down stairs etc and faf about on that. But osx has never crashed or let me down i must admit. I just can't heavly get addicted to the Mac experance to switch over , though i shall but the new osx when it comes out for the powerbook.

For the peope that did switch what made you do it?
 
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Mp4 said:
For the peope that did switch what made you do it?
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Fed up of forever replacing bits of hardware, upgrading, re-installing windows. Plus my iMac looks great, takes up less space, and IMO offers some decent speed for the money.
 
Fed up with having to waste my time with Winblows. I am more productive, more secure and more attractive to women because I now use a Mac, never going back. :)
 
My Thinkpad broke! I've started using LaTeX a lot recently and it was a real pain in the *** editing LaTeX documents on the PC using TexNicCentre, where as TeXShop on the Mac (and ITeXMac2) is far far better. Another strong point is the full integration for Adobe PDF's, great if your an academic. In fact Mac are generally better IMO for students (if your software set is supported). Of course though the key reason for the switch was the fact they are now Intel based and hence can (if you REALLY need to) switch to using Windows and you not blown your money.

The idea of a Mac is the main attraction, you should spend time creating/researching not fiddling with settings.

A lot of basic functions are easier too, the Airport setup is just SO much similar than a lot centrino notebooks I've used.

The cons though are:
1) Non Native support for MS Office, which, no matter what line of work your in is a MUST have application. Open Office is no match.

2) Non universal versions of MATLAB/Mapple (although I think mapple might be sorted now?
 
made the switch because I didn't want a windows laptop for uni (because they start running like **** after a while), plus I already had an iPod, my dad has a G5 iMac and back in the day had a Apple IIe :)
 
DAVEM said:
The cons though are:
1) Non Native support for MS Office, which, no matter what line of work your in is a MUST have application. Open Office is no match.
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What do you mean? I have Microsoft Office for Mac and it works fine. A little slower than the native apps obviously but just as quick as it was on my last Windows PC once started up. I use it most days for uni work, etc.

I made the switch largely because of looks lol. Everyone involved in technology knows it's easier to use and I loved the way they iBook looked so I got my parents to buy me one. Meanwhile I've sold half my possesions on eBay to fund my new iMac 20". I still have a Windows PC but I will never switch back 100% unless Windows improves a lot or Apple does something disastrous.
 
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