Author Topic: mac book pro (Read 4935 times)

bigmc · « **on:** August 10, 2013, 01:14:27 PM »

made the switch from windows based lap top to mac book pro today

very good piece of kit

any other mac fans on here

BRO · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:18:48 PM »

Good piece of hardware.

Goes both ways. Windows out performs Apple, and Apple out performs Windows. Depends on what capacity, as well as the use for it.

In before the floodgates open up on Microsoft VS Apple, or similar comments

BRO · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:19:47 PM »

Which one did you get anyway bigmc?

Schnauzer · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:20:31 PM »

BRO · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:21:45 PM »

Quote from: Schnauzer on August 10, 2013, 01:20:31 PM

HAHA!

Very informative flow chart there...

bigmc · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:26:49 PM »

Quote from: Schnauzer on August 10, 2013, 01:20:31 PM

ironically my wife talked me in to it

ukjeff · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:29:39 PM »

Mac PC (got one)
Its shit as far as software goes, just refuses to load stuff.
Mac blocks everything.
Got a programme for copying films, Mac wont even load it.

bigmc · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:31:54 PM »

Quote from: ukjeff on August 10, 2013, 01:29:39 PM

Mac PC (got one)
Its shit as far as software goes, just refuses to load stuff.
Mac blocks everything.
Got a programme for copying films, Mac wont even load it.

have you tried u torrent

ive got a windows desktop anyway

a teacher friend of ours said it would be good for the kids to learn on this

Army of One · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:39:10 PM »

The mac pro automatically turns you in to a submissive bottom, BigMc

bigmc · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:41:23 PM »

Quote from: Army of One on August 10, 2013, 01:39:10 PM

The mac pro automatically turns you in to a submissive bottom, BigMc

its not possible

i will single handedly make it ok for straight men to have mac book pros

my endorsement instantly makes them gangster

MisterMagoo · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:45:53 PM »

solid machine. had one for a while. i'm not a huge fan of OSX, some of its quirks drive me crazy (not to mention i play a lot of games) so i swapped out. if you don't need any windows-only software and are okay with how it deals with window management or file movement then i say pick one up.

Tedim · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:50:15 PM »

Changed everything at home to Mac....but businesses still all run PC's. $:-\$

monstermunch · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2013, 01:57:19 PM »

Isn't it an arse to find things that are compatible, thought they were primarily used by designers.

MisterMagoo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2013, 02:03:33 PM »

Quote from: monstermunch on August 10, 2013, 01:57:19 PM

Isn't it an arse to find things that are compatible, thought they were primarily used by designers.

depends on what all you do with it. most people just browse, chat, email, listen to music and watch movies. i'd argue that for a shitload of people a MBP is way more computer than they need.

gee38 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2013, 02:04:09 PM »

I have a mac book pro

only got it for itunes and all that shit being honest

computers are not my thing

_aj_ · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2013, 02:05:02 PM »

I am kind of an "anything but windows" person. Did most of my development on Linux, but finally had to standardize on Macs in the house, because the PCs were too flaky.

That said, my son does have a "gamer PC" that I allowed because of all the funky games he likes.

The rest of the family is MacOS.

avxo · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2013, 01:00:46 AM »

I personally think that from a technical perspective OSX is the superior OS when compared against Windows. Linux could be better, but it's just not polished enough for my taste.

With that said, I've been using Windows as an everyday desktop for way too long to switch to OSX without feeling major pain (see: “how the fuck do I do <insert trivial operation here>”). I'm likely to stick with Windows just because I don't like change.

With that said, the MBP is a really nice laptop – a quality product from the box it ships in to the screws it uses. And the ones with the “Retina” display just have, by far, the best computer screen I've seen. I wish Apple releases standalone retina displays. You can bet I'm standing in line for those babies... I spent way too much time in from or the computer to not get the best quality displays money can buy.

Kwon_2 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2013, 02:25:35 AM »

I'm a big Fan of our Aussie K-Mack

_bruce_ · « **Reply #18 on:** August 11, 2013, 04:17:08 AM »

Would be interesting to do a little bit of coding in Objective C.
OSX is great because there's a good deal of NeXTstep under its hood.
Only thing I dislike about the Mac is the gayest of the gay image that they've acquired... "me hip, use mac, all China but nonetheless sooo fol a bettel futule".

Has anybody tried the hack approach of setting up an OSX on a standard Intel?

pluck · « **Reply #19 on:** August 11, 2013, 06:20:02 AM »

Been using MAC OS last 3 years.
I use my laptop for Internet browsing, light downloads & email. So technically don't need all the processing power but vs my old windows it doesn't get buggy, slows down....etc

I don't have to worry installing antivirus shit or running diagnostic bs bevause I'm running slower. It's bulletproof for what I use it for. Also apples warranty is the best. For whatever reason laptop fucks up bring it to the store & they'll fix it as long as its not your fault. Or but the apple care + and you can take it to a shooting range & for a small fee they'll give you replacement.

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #20 on:** August 11, 2013, 06:25:42 AM »

Quote from: bigmc on August 10, 2013, 01:14:27 PM

made the switch from windows based lap top to mac book pro today

very good piece of kit

any other mac fans on here

best laptop period

Dragoon · « **Reply #21 on:** August 11, 2013, 06:32:34 AM »

Quote from: Cleanest Natural on August 11, 2013, 06:25:42 AM

best laptop period

This...

I also use Windows for gaming, etc. ,but love my Mac Book Pro

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #22 on:** August 11, 2013, 06:33:23 AM »

When traveling, I always have my Macbook air 13 on hand. It's lightweight and fits everywhere.

At work, all systems are still Windows based. In light of this, I keep an all-purpose windows desktop at home in order to do work remotely from home.

I am wondering whether the different pads out on the market are worth having. Besides searching the web and maybe watching netflix movies, what other benefits do those have?

"1"

galain · « **Reply #23 on:** August 11, 2013, 06:33:35 AM »

Not a computer person at all. Bought a macbook 5 years ago when I left Oz because they were on sale and the price was good and I'd heard 'life changing' things about Macs for years.

Took awhile to get used to. Also had a major manufacturing problem 5 weeks after I bought it (fixed under warranty). Since then I've used it for hours every day and not had a problem.

Due for a new one soon - I like mine enough to consider buying another Mac, but not so much that a windows machine is out of the question. I'm looking at the Macbook Air. If I find one for a good price then good, if not, then back to windows most likely.

_aj_ · « **Reply #24 on:** August 11, 2013, 06:44:29 AM »

Quote from: OneMoreRep on August 11, 2013, 06:33:23 AM

When traveling, I always have my Macbook air 13 on hand. It's lightweight and fits everywhere.

At work, all systems are still Windows based. In light of this, I keep an all-purpose windows desktop at home in order to do work remotely from home.

I am wondering whether the different pads out on the market are worth having. Besides searching the web and maybe watching netflix movies, what other benefits do those have?

"1"

I have pretty much converted over to most of my off-time, fun, Internet-consumption-based stuff via a iPad. Unless your day is spent inside MS Word or Excel, it works fine. Learning to use the keyboard can be strange and you really give up about 1/2 your typing speed having to go back and deal with all the autocorrects.

The iPad has a nice app for an SSH terminal so I can administer my Linux servers in the house.

I also have a 13" MBA, but have increasingly been going to the iPad and not finding it wanting.