JH2688 Posted June 1, 2008 CID Share Posted June 1, 2008 I knew you'd be able to prove me wrong. So are you useing a different program to be able to run windows applications? If so, then is there any preformence draw backs? When i would use linux ubuntu i would have to use"wine emulator" to use a windows applications. and i felt like it was much slower then running it on a windows. I still find it odd that microsoft is allowing a competitive operating system, that can run a microsoft product. dlewis23 did you download windows media player from Microsoft.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siryak Posted June 1, 2008 CID Share Posted June 1, 2008 I knew you'd be able to prove me wrong. So are you useing a different program to be able to run windows applications? If so, then is there any preformence draw backs? When i would use linux ubuntu i would have to use"wine emulator" to use a windows applications. and i felt like it was much slower then running it on a windows. That is what i was wondering. ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted June 1, 2008 Author CID Share Posted June 1, 2008 I knew you'd be able to prove me wrong. So are you useing a different program to be able to run windows applications? If so, then is there any preformence draw backs? When i would use linux ubuntu i would have to use"wine emulator" to use a windows applications. and i felt like it was much slower then running it on a windows. I still find it odd that microsoft is allowing a competitive operating system, that can run a microsoft product. dlewis23 did you download windows media player from Microsoft.com? Right now I'm using parallels running windows XP, There really aren't any performance drawl backs because it uses virtualization not emulation so it can take full advantage of your processor. Where this of VM ware fusion lack in performance is on gaming, There really isn't a way to emulate a 3D card but they are getting better. If you want to play windows games you could use either bootcamp, crossover and it will give you full performance of the graphics card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'm running Leopard , and Vista Ultimate in parallels. Of course this is only one of my screens lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark06 Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok Please xplain to me Why on earth I would Pay a whole lot more money to Run WMP and " Everything else" and only use a mac for Surfing cause its "Secure" For that shit I will stick with a dual boot linux and windows also with windows you get options Free ones and paid for but if u can imagine it or a have problem Chances are someone wrote a program 4 it Mostly for windows And Itunes Sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjageek Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 If mac's were not so expensive I would love to have one. Still do not understand why steve will not jump in and give windows a run for the money. I know macs are running pentium chips now. At least I think thats right. ?? I know a a couple of people at one time figured out how to put the mac os on the windows pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 Excuse me, but does that Mac come with fries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 Excuse me, but does that Mac come with fries? And the shake. One more thing, i have had literally dozens of machines at my fingertips, and to be honest, that there people is one main reason I purchased my latest, the feel of quality is un matched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted June 2, 2008 Author CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 One more thing, i have had literally dozens of machines at my fingertips, and to be honest, that there people is one main reason I purchased my latest, the feel of quality is un matched. Thats one thing I always forget to mention. There people go above and beyond every time. If you need help with something they will help you. Thats why there support is rated #1. You can actually under stand the people when you call. If you have a apple store near by you can take there to the genius bar free of charge and they will take care of the issue right there for you. If the parts are in stock they will even do hardware repairs there for you. And they are not geek squad, they will do top quality work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grift3r74 Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 Id like to buy one but there are very few games developed for macs.. Too few gaming companies make games for macs,, But Macs are way cooler than windows no doubt about it hands down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted June 2, 2008 Author CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 Id like to buy one but there are very few games developed for macs.. Too few gaming companies make games for macs,, But Macs are way cooler than windows no doubt about it hands down... Thats what crossover and bootcamp are for. Just boot into windows to play the game, boot back out when done. With crossover you can play many games with out even leaving OS X. More developers are starting to get on board with making games for macs, now that they are intel they can use a program called cider which makes them mac compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grift3r74 Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 And one more thing people at home (family) will get mad at me if i dump the windows pc in favor of the mac since they dont know how to use MAC OS lol :2funny: I think ill settle for a macbook. not the desktop one (and gotta work real hard for one,) You gotta admit it. many people doest want "change" even if its for the better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted June 2, 2008 CID Share Posted June 2, 2008 You gotta admit it. many people doest want "change" even if its for the better.. The Greeks have a word for Change its "Chaos"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern Posted June 3, 2008 CID Share Posted June 3, 2008 Last Apple product I bought was an Apple IIe and I swore I would never buy anything Apple again. So far I have kept that promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted June 3, 2008 Author CID Share Posted June 3, 2008 Last Apple product I bought was an Apple IIe and I swore I would never buy anything Apple again. So far I have kept that promise. You actually bought a Apple IIe damn thats going way back, before the GUI. They are very different now from those days. Well hell everything is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdawnaz Posted June 3, 2008 CID Share Posted June 3, 2008 They are very now. they are very *what* now??? ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted June 3, 2008 CID Share Posted June 3, 2008 they are very *what* now??? ^^ You know Yuppie shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted June 3, 2008 CID Share Posted June 3, 2008 You really shouldn't talk about price because they really don't cost more. If you do a apples to apples comparison you will see that they are in fact cheaper most of the time. Take the iMac for example, compare it too the gateway one and dell xps one. The iMac has a much faster processor bigger screen looks a hell of a lot better doesn't come with a whole bunch of crap on it, and costs less. Lets go for raw power. Put the mac pro up against any other comparable desktop and the mac pro is far cheaper. To get something close from dell you have to go for there performance workstation desktop to get the dual processors, and matching the processors speed too the mac pro, and going for 2GB of ram you will drop close to $4000. its $2800 from apple, and you get the best looking and functioning case you can buy. If you where to try and build a computer your self that was close you would spend around $710 per processor, and anywhere from around $400 - $700 for a motherboard, then you gotta find a case the motherboard can fit into, and can cool dual quad core processors. for just the 2 processors and motherboard your looking at $1800 - $2100 depending on what motherboard you get. no on pricec alone " Apple 2.4 GHz White MacBook This MacBook is perfectly designed for your mobile lifestyle, with a range of innovative features, including a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 160 GB Hard Drive, 2 GB Memory & built-in iSight Video Camera. Price inc. VAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlucardHS Posted June 4, 2008 CID Share Posted June 4, 2008 why does this look like a Mac Fanboy thread ? I would say more but this link says it best ! http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=macs_cant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostmaster Posted June 4, 2008 CID Share Posted June 4, 2008 why does this look like a Mac Fanboy thread ? Very astute observation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted June 4, 2008 CID Share Posted June 4, 2008 Maybe it's because we are just trying to help all the poor souls trapped in the small world of windows ? Maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlucardHS Posted June 4, 2008 CID Share Posted June 4, 2008 Maybe it's because we are just trying to help all the poor souls trapped in the small world of windows ? Maybe ? Last I checked a window is bigger then an apple! So how am I or any PC user in a small world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted June 4, 2008 Author CID Share Posted June 4, 2008 Last I checked a window is bigger then an apple! So how am I or any PC user in a small world? I think he ment a shrinking windows world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlucardHS Posted June 4, 2008 CID Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think he ment a shrinking windows world Shrinking, really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdawnaz Posted June 4, 2008 CID Share Posted June 4, 2008 what's the mac fanboy thread?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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