Mac users?

[Ginevive]

We are looking into getting a new iMac. Now, we have always had/used PCs, but recently Mark has used a Mac laptop at work and loves it. I am just hunting around for Mac people and looking for the pros and cons. I like how the iMac design eliminates the need for a bulky tower, but is this a system that'll stay cool (not overheated) and hold up to the test of time? Almost all of the reviews that I read online about this computer are positives. And I remember some users here are Mac people (I am pretty sure that Kara is one of them.) So please tell me all about your experiences with them!

[Nate]

I use an iMac at my work. I really am happy with it. If you're not, Leopard comes with Bootcamp, so you can install Windows and be right at home

It's complicated at first for new users, but you will eventually get used to it...

[STORMS]

I use an iMac at my work. I really am happy with it. If you're not, Leopard comes with Bootcamp, so you can install Windows and be right at home

It's complicated at first for new users, but you will eventually get used to it...

I use one 4 work too (G5). Took some getting used to, but really a great system. I think overall I prefer pc's.

There are towerless pc's too, I believe Gateway makes one.

[edie]

I'm on an imac right now and use an ibook most of the time, I love both of them and they don't seem to slow down at all like our old PCs used to. My boyfriend has the newer imac and its really cool, it has a bunch of cool features and looks really clean.. his old PC took around 1-5 min. to just load one page and it would freeze all the time.

The only problem I have ever had with my imac or ibook is that sometimes safari would quit or freeze, I got firefox after a while and it works really well

[andwhy6]

Ive had a macbook for bout a 1 1/2 years now and am a computer tech.. the virus world for PC has gotten a lot worse since january.. the hackers are taking the upper hand on the good guys it seems. macs dont get viruses cuz hackers dont make them due to the fact that only about 2% of the US own them.

pros = hasnt slowed at all, very user friendly, NO VIRUSES, no bs antivirus or spyware software you have to buy, you get free tech service when you make appt at apple store, and you can buy applecare so if any hardware on you mac goes bad with in 3 years they replace it for free (250$)

con = i only have 1... much harder if not impossible to get some games cuz most games are made or sponsored by microsoft

MY OPINION... BUY A MAC!!!!

[Ginevive]

Thanks for your replies I know that no system is going to be aperfect all of the time without flaws. I like the Macs too because I am a music-o-holic, and I plan on buying an iPod as well to tap into all of that potential.

[Kagez28]

i think macs are much more simple to use then PC. and if you get a new PC watch out for vista AHHHHHHHHH!!!!

[Nate]

i think macs are much more simple to use then PC. and if you get a new PC watch out for vista AHHHHHHHHH!!!!

lol yes Service Pack 3 for Windows XP was released. Go with that

[Ginevive]

Thanks for the posts! I really dislike Vista; my mom has it at her place, and it just annoys me. We run here on xp here.

[chimpkin]

I have a fairly new 20" Intel Imac and I love it. I have been using macs for a long time and I would say that overall, they are much more reliable.

No computer is perfect. I certainly know people who have had trouble Macs, but, usually people enjoy them. Buy a new imac! I promise you will love it. Especially if you love music.