Why a mac?

[Lone Wolf]

AS the title suggest..why?

[madmacs]

why not? :clap:

[Ricky]

I just got a macbook pro for working purpose. Mainly for commerical work and checking mails. At least i can rest in mind that i won't face the attack of virus. Downside is kinda of expensive, but it worth every penny mentioned by Andy Ihnatko. Why not?? :clap:

[littlegenie]

mac better for graphics processing?

[espn]

Myth. :)

I got a Mac because basically the

i) essential software I use, is more readily available on Mac.
ii) The upgrades for the s/w is cheaper, $150+ for iLife, iWorks and $200+ for OS.
iii) the OS is much more robust more than any windoze (3.11, 95, 98, ME, 2000, NT4, XP, Vista).
iv) the RISC processors were much better than CISC processors in processing MM stuff (tho' now all using CISC).
v) IEEE1934 support on the devices.
vi) Cooler GUI & LCD screens are much better than laptops/normal desktops.



:D

[fotoudavid]

what software can use for mac os and also xp? i dun wanna shut down mac os, then switch to xp....and how much? i heard is $100 plus...

[espn]

what software can use for mac os and also xp? i dun wanna shut down mac os, then switch to xp....and how much? i heard is $100 plus...
You mean run windoze within Mac?

Parallels.

[fotoudavid]

You mean run windoze within Mac?

Parallels.

thks, apple never sell in their site, itot belongs to them under apple, well, gotta go funan liao...any suggestions on which shop???

i will never go sls, kena chop head also dun noe the place....

[Ricky]

thks, apple never sell in their site, itot belongs to them under apple, well, gotta go funan liao...any suggestions on which shop???

i will never go sls, kena chop head also dun noe the place....

You can go to Multimedia Integrated in Funan. Our forum co sponsors. http://www.miapr.com.sg/contactus.php

[espn]

Got my OS X from there. Get it. Although I have parallels, I hardly used it.

[fotoudavid]

all big bro, i have a stupid question, where is the place to buy oem xp?? i need to load to my MBP.....

[madmacs]

thks, apple never sell in their site, itot belongs to them under apple, well, gotta go funan liao...any suggestions on which shop???

i will never go sls, kena chop head also dun noe the place....

you can order and download online from http://www.parallels.com. prince slightly cheaper than local shops and you get a free itunes gift card that they will snail mail to you.

[madmacs]

all big bro, i have a stupid question, where is the place to buy oem xp?? i need to load to my MBP.....

sim lim square lor. should be able to get at shops like fuwell or videopro if they exist :happy1:

[fotoudavid]

i got a cable, short, white, and i dun noe what is it.....1 side like sensor....

[Ricky]

i got a cable, short, white, and i dun noe what is it.....1 side like sensor....

Hi David, i believe is a DVI to VGA adapater.
It connect to an external display, projection device or TV that uses a DVI connector or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor.:coolnod:

[Emperor]

what software can use for mac os and also xp? i dun wanna shut down mac os, then switch to xp....and how much? i heard is $100 plus...

I think you are referring to Virtual PC... But it takes up A LOT of RAM and system resources... IMO it's still better to use Boot Camp and run the OS natively

[madmacs]

I think you are referring to Virtual PC... But it takes up A LOT of RAM and system resources... IMO it's still better to use Boot Camp and run the OS natively

true..if you are going to use windows only. if you are using mac apps and just need to use windows for a while then boot camp is not really suitable.

[fotoudavid]

i just bought parella, and window xp oem.....have both os at the same time....but takes up alot of rams etc i have no ideal....

[EFG]

To some users, the purpose of owning a mac is to perhaps avoid the problems with vista. Installing dual OS is opening the gateway to allow virus to attack on system bios and other system bugs that may follow. If I can, i try to use a mac on a machine meant for mac and a basic PC with windows loaded. (I still prefer windows 2000 as its NT based).

Anyway, each his/her own. If one is happy, go with the flow.

Have a happy day!:thumbsup:

[fotoudavid]

Can someone enlighten me, which software is best for burning cd, dvd, and is it free?

Also, remember to update software thru internet, my i movie cannot work, but sls got ppl tell me update, and i am doing now.

[fotoudavid]

if wanna upgrade ram, any brand will do?

[EFG]

if wanna upgrade ram, any brand will do?

Try memory world at simlim. The ladies there are trained to upgrade your notebook on the spot and test if it works. They may not be the cheapest, but their service is great and I feel safe for such one time investment.

My mbp was upgraded there and i heard the mac shops get from them as well. So, I went passed a middle merchant and get direct full warranty for my ram.

One thing about ram is, if it works for the first boot up, it will work for many years to come. Of course, this is referred to good brands out there.

Meanwhile, remember that alot of memory stuff are made in Taiwan. I have a friend in Taiwan working for a company making SD cards. brands like Samsung and some Japanese brands oem from there. As to why that Taiwanese firm is chosen is because of the high quality of parts used to making them. I was told they used pure gold threads in making them. So, good brands makes a difference as opposed to no brand stuff.

[fotoudavid]

how much u paid? i also wanna upgrade my desktop too, dell.

[Thomas]

if wanna upgrade ram, any brand will do?

For Mac RAM you can approach Louis from Funan Apple Centre (Multimedia Integrated), one of our partners. They can give you special price for our members. Please bring your membership card along.

[soey]

is that when u upgrade from pc to MBP or iMac ..
no need to calibrate your monitor?

[jer]

is that when u upgrade from pc to MBP or iMac ..
no need to calibrate your monitor?

I believe the screen still needs to be calibrate...that's why they have mac version software for all the calibrator

[jer]

Since we are at the topic of Mac, can Photoshop Actions created in windows be used in a mac?

[madmacs]

Since we are at the topic of Mac, can Photoshop Actions created in windows be used in a mac?

as far as i know yes... in fact i have shared some of my ps actions with my friends before.

[jer]

as far as i know yes... in fact i have shared some of my ps actions with my friends before.


alright man....save me some problem later on when i switch over...tks

[Jukon]

Ha Ha I am a new member of the Mac family, I just get my Mac Book Pro from Multimedia from Funan. The machine is good, the Staffs are very helpful & pro giving excellent service.

This will the only shop I go to purchase for Mac stuffs

[Jukon]

Ha ha I just join the Mac family as I just got my Mac Book Pro from Multimedia Funan DigitalLife Mall. The machine is good & easy to handle.
The Staffs are very pro & give excellent service.

[Stanley]

I wellcome you lar!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Still got many many for you to learn. Visit SLCC more to learn more:coolnod:

[petercheck]

The people who need the anti-virus and anti-spy the most, don't use it, consequently making the platform more dangerous for everyone. I use free security software, and I've never had a problem with security.If you run a lot of programs that are Mac specific, and very few Windows apps, obviously having a Mac is your best bet. With OS X you can actually use that full 4 GB instead of just having it sit in your computer doing nothing.

[KopiOkaya]

If you run a lot of programs that are Mac specific, and very few Windows apps, obviously having a Mac is your best bet.

People who use Mac like to look at that partially-eaten apple logo mah. :grin:

[bluffname]

People who use Mac like to look at that partially-eaten apple logo mah. :grin:

Not true :knock1: The logo is at the backside of the computer and, as a Mac user for 21 years, I have never seen the logo while using my computer.

Anyway, here's a ridddle:
What's worse than finding a worm in your apple?
Finding part of a worm :rofl:

[KopiOkaya]

Not true :knock1: The logo is at the backside of the computer...

There is a black half-eaten apple logo in front also mah. :knock1:

[bluffname]

There is a black half-eaten apple logo in front also mah. :knock1:


Oops! Forgot about that one :knock1:

[KopiOkaya]

Oops! Forgot about that one :knock1:

All other Mac products have that partially-eaten apple logo behind, except iMac, Mac Mini and Mac TV.

[bluffname]

All other Mac products have that partially-eaten apple logo behind, except iMac, Mac Mini and Mac TV.

All have the logo on the top left of the screen :cheer:

[KopiOkaya]

All have the logo on the top left of the screen :cheer:

Yeah... That one also. All except iPhone, iPad and iPod.

[hpotter11]

is it really much easier to edit on macs? havent used one, only apple ipods