I'm a teacher & have only owned inexpensive laptops. I've never bought an Apple. I'm tired of pop ups & issues. What are the advantages of an Apple?
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I bought my Mac on july last year , being my first Mac i was exited and i can say i don´t regret buying it. Sure its more expensive than regular laptops but i believe this is the best computer i´ve owned. And today it runs as new. I bet there is no other Laptop that feels as solid and well maid .
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First off I used PC's for over 20 years so I am not biased. Apple laptops are easier to use, you have less issues with viruses and spyware, especially if you get programs from the Apple App Store. The machines themselves were designed with what the user needs in mind.
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I might be a little biased in my answer, however, my own experience with Apple's macbook pro is not very pleasant. Apple, too, sends pop ups with a keychain passwords and nagging updates of the ups and I especially got tired of each message and email that comes in that apple pops up. However, the biggest issue was and still is with apple's freezing for no reason. I had similar freezing issues with PCs, too, so I guess on that regard, these computers are no different.
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I'm curious to know what you chose and how you feel. I'm having this same problem right now. I bought the touchsmart, and it's on the way. But I'm thinking I should have considered imac. Every mac customer loves them, i'm told they last better, perhaps I should pay more for the less equipped machine.For us we primarily use the computer for websurfing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and picture storage and minor editing (pics of our toddler for grandparents) We're as basic as they come. I have an ipad, she has an hp touchpad, we have an hp netbook, and we have 3 iphones in our family. So we're an eventually split apple/hp household. The question becomes what should i home base computer be? I'm curious to know what you chose and how you feel. I'm having this same problem right now. I bought the touchsmart, and it's on the way. But I'm thinking I should have considered imac. Every mac customer loves them, i'm told they last better, perhaps I should pay more for the less equipped machine.For us we primarily use the computer for websurfing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and picture storage and minor editing (pics of our toddler for grandparents) We're as basic as they come. I have an ipad, she has an hp touchpad, we have an hp netbook, and we have 3 iphones in... » Read More I'm curious to know what you chose and how you feel. I'm having this same problem right now. I bought the touchsmart, and it's on the way. But I'm thinking I should have considered imac. Every mac customer loves them, i'm told they last better, perhaps I should pay more for the less equipped machine.For us we primarily use the computer for websurfing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and picture storage and minor editing (pics of our toddler for grandparents) We're as basic as they come. I have an ipad, she has an hp touchpad, we have an hp netbook, and we have 3 iphones in our family. So we're an eventually split apple/hp household. The question becomes what should i home base computer be? « Show Less
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The price is a little more but you can customize the computer with Apple on their site. You can try MacMall too, they are great. The apps are the same. You may have to buy iWorks separate, I'm not sure what they have here.
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I use a Note 3 and added this tablet. Was an iPad 1 user. I prefer Android over iOS any day due to customization. Also products are however built like a tank whereas I feel all of my Samsung devices are more fragile. Apple is overpriced, made for people scared of technology i.e., can only turn something on and off but can't configure things, and Apple doesn't care about customers owning prior generation products i..e., no effort to make newer software backward compatible unlike Samsung/Android or Microsoft. Apple tries to force an upgrade cycle on its customers. Reject it!
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I've only had this computer a week and have had some problems. It may be me because I'm changing from a PC world to Apple. But I could not get on while I was at Central Market and have never had problems before with my PC.
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An iPad is a toy. COMPUTERS are for everyday computing needs. You can't even connect anything externally to an iPad. When I can connect a USB mouse, I'll buy one.
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I would also like that information. I am sitting on the fence and wondering which I should buy PC or MAC?Also how do I transfer my folders? I also have a laptop that is a PC and want to be able to use it as well. My family all say get a desktop MAC. But I am not sure it is worth it for me. I am a writer and I get my e-mail and that is about it. I hate being on the learning curve with the MAC. What to do?
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I just bought an HP dv6t and I have to say, I'm less than impressed for a number of reasons. So much bloatware, nothing works exactly the way I want it to...I'm also eyeballing the MacBook Pro, but I haven't made up my mind yet (I still have a window of time to return the HP). I've never owned a Mac before, but Mac owners swear by them. Windows 7 is a pain!
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no, apple is different from microsoft computers/laptop. this apple is the old edition and is not compatible with technology today. it's really slow, so doing homework on this laptop is not a good idea and because it is apple, it can't be updated like how microsoft computers/laptops
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I bought it for a 5 and 7 year old. I only surf the net and check my email. Sorry, I couldn't be much help. You can call Apple.
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Buy the MBA, you will not regret it. I see no advantage of having a touch screen interface on your laptop. MBA is lightning fast and a real joy to use.
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Macintosh in general are very easy to use. You may want to play around with one before you buy. Plus there are some Q&A; on Apple's website on how the differentiate from PC's. Once you start using a Mac, you will not want to go back to your PC
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I bought an apple ibook G4 for one of my children to use for homeschool. Even though it is used he has no problems whatsoever....sometimes it will run slow but I believe that has more to do with our internet speed than the actual computer....I actually like the preformance so much I will be looking to purchase 2 more for my other children...if you are familiar with Mac products then this would be a good purchase. Hope this was helpful
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We used a PC and this Mac the Mac was much better. Much more simplistic and apple has a superior product.
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I am not a hard core Apple man, however I have a strong dislike for the continual renewal and updates for antivirus, spy ware, trojan horses, and the like. I have not used the mac to its full potential, home use only, I still have a PC at work :/ Apple makes a very solid product and they are proud of it with pricing. I did buy the office for Mac to be more compatible on my home laptop. I have purchased two used mac laptops to use with employee training at work, again no antivirus needed :) The used one work fine for web based training. The Apple help staff are quite helpful in answering pre purchase questions or concerns. Hope this help someone.
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Robert-- I'm glad you found it useful, but I don't want to be the basis of your buying decision. I have the MBP because I sell software that has to run on a Mac, but I don't think I'd spend my own money on it for personal use. It's a beautiful piece of machinery, but it is very tied to the Apple view of the world; anyone who buys an iMac, for example, throws out the goofy Apple mouse and plugs in a Logitech, but you can't do that on a notebook where the keyboard and mouse are built into the case. On the notebooks you're stuck with control-click where everyone else has a right button on the mouse. That's an example, and you get used to it, but the entire world is providing multiple input channels that Apple just doesn't think are useful, and thus they make little accommodation for them on this computer. If I were spending my own money, I'd get another Dell Precision. If you're comfortable with Mac usage, this is a fantastic piece of hardware. Just make sure-- go to a store and try it out before you buy it. Luck, BillR
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Well, that's another good reason why I switch to Apple. After being a loyal Windows fan for over 30 years, I switched to Apple last April and I haven't regretted the move yet. Good Luck with Windows 8