The Macintosh Platform.

Fritzjavel · 06-02-2008, 02:23 AM

okay i'm not a fanboy of windows, but I enjoy windows Way more, because whenever i have a problem I don't need to run to Apple fro help, i can open my system check whats wrong, test a few things, make my conclusion, and go purchase what ever it is i need... DONE.. I herd that apple was this great customer support, but I don't always want customer support..

My other grief is that i use the MacBook Pro at school, and while it's not bad, i notice alot of lag on the computer, like moving a window around the screen, the window never keeps up with the mouse, and that small annoyance bother me, or how unsmooth some action are, while windows does once in a while minimize or maximize a window terrible, overall i just prefers windows..

I do like the fact that apple makes connecting things wireless super easy, like making a server, and connecting a printer...

My final statement is could you compare iLife to Windows Media Center?... because i personally see more advantage in WMC, buy i may be wrong...

[-0MEGA-] · 06-02-2008, 02:25 AM

I've actually had a MacBook for the past month that was given to me from my work, and at first I didn't care for it too much, I was planning on using Boot Camp and run XP. But after using it for a week or two, I've really begun to like the Mac OS, it has so many features that Windows doesn't offer, and not having the Start button is not a big deal anymore, as it used to be for me.

tlarkin · 06-02-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritzjavel

okay i'm not a fanboy of windows, but I enjoy windows Way more, because whenever i have a problem I don't need to run to Apple fro help, i can open my system check whats wrong, test a few things, make my conclusion, and go purchase what ever it is i need... DONE.. I herd that apple was this great customer support, but I don't always want customer support..

My other grief is that i use the MacBook Pro at school, and while it's not bad, i notice alot of lag on the computer, like moving a window around the screen, the window never keeps up with the mouse, and that small annoyance bother me, or how unsmooth some action are, while windows does once in a while minimize or maximize a window terrible, overall i just prefers windows..

I do like the fact that apple makes connecting things wireless super easy, like making a server, and connecting a printer...

My final statement is could you compare iLife to Windows Media Center?... because i personally see more advantage in WMC, buy i may be wrong...

You just need to learn the platform. No OS is bullet proof, and I can troubleshoot almost any issue you have with OS X, because I know it and work with it every day by trade. It is different and it is a learning curve, you have to learn new things.

Ask any question or concern and I will try to my best ability answer it, and you can maybe learn the differences and then make a decision on your own with out my knowledge on your own experiences and knowledge.

Fritzjavel · 06-03-2008, 02:10 AM

alright my question is, is WMC better than I forgot what the mac version was called... but which one is better?

tlarkin · 06-03-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritzjavel

alright my question is, is WMC better than I forgot what the mac version was called... but which one is better?

Apple only has one OS, just OS X that is all.

Fritzjavel · 06-03-2008, 02:15 AM

No i mean their software called Fron Row i think compared to Windows Media Center

tlarkin · 06-03-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritzjavel

No i mean their software called Fron Row i think compared to Windows Media Center

Oh front row is just like a interface the puts it all together. With your media remote you can control itunes, iphoto, and the dvd player. It has a full screen 3D interface so you can see what you are doing across the room.

I wouldn't say it really compares because Apple ended up making the Apple TV, and that is more like their media center.

However, I use VLC anyway on all my machines. If I were to want a HTPC, I would build one and probably use Myth TV, but that is just me.

g25racer · 06-03-2008, 02:49 AM

^^^ VLC!! Yeah

Fritzjavel · 06-03-2008, 03:48 AM

This maybe off topic, but quickly.. .VLC ROCKS, but i get a better image with Zoom Player

Kornowski · 06-03-2008, 08:13 AM

Very detailed thread, Nice one!

Shame about the tags left, can they be deleted?

06-02-2008, 02:25 AM	#42 (permalink)
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06-02-2008, 02:23 AM	#41 (permalink)
Fritzjavel Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunrise, FL Age: 16 Posts: 297	okay i'm not a fanboy of windows, but I enjoy windows Way more, because whenever i have a problem I don't need to run to Apple fro help, i can open my system check whats wrong, test a few things, make my conclusion, and go purchase what ever it is i need... DONE.. I herd that apple was this great customer support, but I don't always want customer support.. My other grief is that i use the MacBook Pro at school, and while it's not bad, i notice alot of lag on the computer, like moving a window around the screen, the window never keeps up with the mouse, and that small annoyance bother me, or how unsmooth some action are, while windows does once in a while minimize or maximize a window terrible, overall i just prefers windows.. I do like the fact that apple makes connecting things wireless super easy, like making a server, and connecting a printer... My final statement is could you compare iLife to Windows Media Center?... because i personally see more advantage in WMC, buy i may be wrong...

06-03-2008, 02:10 AM	#44 (permalink)
Fritzjavel Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunrise, FL Age: 16 Posts: 297	alright my question is, is WMC better than I forgot what the mac version was called... but which one is better?

06-03-2008, 02:15 AM	#46 (permalink)
Fritzjavel Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunrise, FL Age: 16 Posts: 297	No i mean their software called Fron Row i think compared to Windows Media Center

06-03-2008, 03:48 AM	#49 (permalink)
Fritzjavel Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunrise, FL Age: 16 Posts: 297	This maybe off topic, but quickly.. .VLC ROCKS, but i get a better image with Zoom Player