Comments on: Time to Give Up the “PC” Stuff? http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/ Twanna is a sex, dating and relationships writer in New York City. She's funky. She has brown skin. And, she's a chick. FUNKYBROWNCHICK® chronicles her life. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:42:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: funkybrownchick http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22699 funkybrownchick Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:34:51 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22699 @ courtney: Denzel was a Gateway. There will be no Gateways in my home for at least a few years. @ Baba Doodlius: Less expensive = good. In the end, the decision will probably come down to money. @ courtney: Denzel was a Gateway. There will be no Gateways in my home for at least a few years.

@ Baba Doodlius: Less expensive = good. In the end, the decision will probably come down to money.

]]> By: Baba Doodlius http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22656 Baba Doodlius Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:38:54 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22656 Unless you use your computer to play lots of computer games, it doesn't matter what you get - they all do basically the same thing. A Mac may be a little more secure because Apple isn't nearly as big of a target as Windows (10% market share vs. 90%), but other than that there are few significant differences. The user interface on a Mac is somewhat different, so if you get one it will take a little time to get accustomed to it, but not a whole lotta time. If you do video editing or graphic design, definitely get a Mac. If you want a less expensive machine, get Windows. Otherwise it's mainly down to personal preference. A computer is a computer. Unless you use your computer to play lots of computer games, it doesn’t matter what you get – they all do basically the same thing. A Mac may be a little more secure because Apple isn’t nearly as big of a target as Windows (10% market share vs. 90%), but other than that there are few significant differences. The user interface on a Mac is somewhat different, so if you get one it will take a little time to get accustomed to it, but not a whole lotta time. If you do video editing or graphic design, definitely get a Mac. If you want a less expensive machine, get Windows. Otherwise it’s mainly down to personal preference.

A computer is a computer.

]]> By: Macgirlnow http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22602 Macgirlnow Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:35:22 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22602 I also recently switched from PC to a Macbook pro and SHOULD HAVE done this SOONER! I have had Dell, Gateway, and Toshiba out of the three Gateway was the better, but all of them had one problem THE BLUE SCREEN. Mac is better on the eyes, better for graphics, design, better for life. I started podcasting using garageband which comes with the mac, not to mention I love the imovie and iphoto. I have MS office for mac and honestly it's perfect! I wouldn't get a pc now since Vista is pushed on everyone. I can run my Windows XP if I want to but who needs to Mac is and will remain the best computer decision of my life! I also recently switched from PC to a Macbook pro and SHOULD HAVE done this SOONER! I have had Dell, Gateway, and Toshiba out of the three Gateway was the better, but all of them had one problem THE BLUE SCREEN.

Mac is better on the eyes, better for graphics, design, better for life. I started podcasting using garageband which comes with the mac, not to mention I love the imovie and iphoto. I have MS office for mac and honestly it’s perfect! I wouldn’t get a pc now since Vista is pushed on everyone. I can run my Windows XP if I want to but who needs to Mac is and will remain the best computer decision of my life!

]]> By: courtney http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22330 courtney Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:32:39 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22330 ech @ MACs. :( I'm a PC chick...so if you ever decide to go with a PC, definitely go with Gateway because their support is top notch. We have 3 gateways in the house (2 laps and a desk) and their networking is pretty seemless. ech @ MACs. :(
I’m a PC chick…so if you ever decide to go with a PC, definitely go with Gateway because their support is top notch. We have 3 gateways in the house (2 laps and a desk) and their networking is pretty seemless.

]]> By: funkybrownchick http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22168 funkybrownchick Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:37:24 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22168 Okay, okay, I'm kind of sold. Sounds like I have to get a MAC, huh? I'll be in Chicago for a work trip most of this week. But, I'll be back in New York next week. I'll look into getting a MAC then. Okay, okay, I’m kind of sold. Sounds like I have to get a MAC, huh? I’ll be in Chicago for a work trip most of this week. But, I’ll be back in New York next week. I’ll look into getting a MAC then.

]]> By: whackamole http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22115 whackamole Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:31:05 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22115 In 1997 I bought my first Mac laptop, which was a Powerbook. It was faithful and true, unlike the slimy Mac salesman who "forgot" to mention that the iMac revolution was just around the corner. Then in 1999 I had a chance to buy a fully loaded one year-old Mac iBook clamshell from a friend. I then gave the 1997 version to a friend, and it was still being used until a few years ago (her computing needs were s-i-m-p-l-e!!). I used the iBook clamshell without issue until this past spring. It's still working fine, but I inherited my (79 year-old!!) mother's 2001 Mac iBook so I'm now able to download the latest operating system. And my funky mom? She bought a 2007 iBook and is digging it intensely and immensely. Of course my recommendation is - buy a Mac! They last long time AND they're like a compu-condom against viruses and the like. Go on - you're worth it. In 1997 I bought my first Mac laptop, which was a Powerbook. It was faithful and true, unlike the slimy Mac salesman who “forgot” to mention that the iMac revolution was just around the corner. Then in 1999 I had a chance to buy a fully loaded one year-old Mac iBook clamshell from a friend. I then gave the 1997 version to a friend, and it was still being used until a few years ago (her computing needs were s-i-m-p-l-e!!). I used the iBook clamshell without issue until this past spring. It’s still working fine, but I inherited my (79 year-old!!) mother’s 2001 Mac iBook so I’m now able to download the latest operating system. And my funky mom? She bought a 2007 iBook and is digging it intensely and immensely. Of course my recommendation is – buy a Mac! They last long time AND they’re like a compu-condom against viruses and the like. Go on – you’re worth it.

]]> By: jason http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22109 jason Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:45:37 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22109 No doubt about it. Go for the Mac. it can do Windows, in any event, if you must. As I am sure you have heard in another context, once you go Mac, you won't go back . . . . No doubt about it. Go for the Mac. it can do Windows, in any event, if you must. As I am sure you have heard in another context, once you go Mac, you won’t go back . . . .

]]> By: errorboy http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22087 errorboy Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:18:06 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22087 Finally a topic I actually know something about... For laptops... if you have money to spare, get a MacBook *Pro* not one of those wannabe basic thingies (cf. 4ft5 men). If you do miss Windows, which I sincerely doubt given some time, you can always install Parallels or VMWare Fusion (better) and run both on the same hardware. Do count on spending $2k+ for a *basic* model Pro. Windows is unsafe mainly because the default user has administrative rights. This has changed somewhat in Vista, but Windows is *not* inherently more unsafe if installed properly, i.e. do not surf/log in with an account that has administrator rights. If you do get a PC with XP Pro, then remove ALL 'free' crapware fresh out of the box, and install whatever applications you need as administrator. Create a NEW login account with limited rights, and only log in as admin to install new applications. Read: http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13554_1-9756656-33.html Anyhow, if this is too technical, spring for the Mac. Finally a topic I actually know something about…

For laptops… if you have money to spare, get a MacBook *Pro* not one of those wannabe basic thingies (cf. 4ft5 men).

If you do miss Windows, which I sincerely doubt given some time, you can always install Parallels or VMWare Fusion (better) and run both on the same hardware.

Do count on spending $2k+ for a *basic* model Pro.

Windows is unsafe mainly because the default user has administrative rights. This has changed somewhat in Vista, but Windows is *not* inherently more unsafe if installed properly, i.e. do not surf/log in with an account that has administrator rights.

If you do get a PC with XP Pro, then remove ALL ‘free’ crapware fresh out of the box, and install whatever applications you need as administrator. Create a NEW login account with limited rights, and only log in as admin to install new applications.

Read:
http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13554_1-9756656-33.html

Anyhow, if this is too technical, spring for the Mac.

]]> By: Bexxie http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22071 Bexxie Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:13:41 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22071 Great question to pose FBC .. I've always been curious to know what other people prefer .. I've never used a MAC so I'm sorry I can't contribute. My lil HP laptop is pretty good considering how old it is. I hope to update soon too .. my only problem is whether to get a desktop or laptop. (I currently use both at home) Good idea for a post don't ya think? ;o) Great question to pose FBC .. I’ve always been curious to know what other people prefer ..

I’ve never used a MAC so I’m sorry I can’t contribute. My lil HP laptop is pretty good considering how old it is. I hope to update soon too .. my only problem is whether to get a desktop or laptop. (I currently use both at home) Good idea for a post don’t ya think? ;o)

]]> By: danishDude http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-22013 danishDude Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:43:13 +0000 http://funkybrownchick.com/2007/08/31/time-to-give-up-the-pc-stuff/#comment-22013 Considering that the innards of a Mac these days actually are made from "PC" components, I really can't see a reason as why to go and spend silly money on a Mac. Besides, if you're used to Microsofts GUI, the Mac will be a pain in the derriere. That's my two penneth worth anyway! Considering that the innards of a Mac these days actually are made from “PC” components, I really can’t see a reason as why to go and spend silly money on a Mac.
Besides, if you’re used to Microsofts GUI, the Mac will be a pain in the derriere. That’s my two penneth worth anyway!

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