Help!!! MAC or PC?

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Permalink Reply by Thefix on August 4, 2007 at 8:07pm

I use both macs and pcs in my field and I am typing this message on a mac at the moment. i think from a price standpoint they can get more out of a pc. I have an imac which many people like because its a simple all in one solution and allows you to run both windows and the mac os together. If you go for a mac wait until the new os comes out which will come with bootcamp for running windows pre installed and out of the beta testing phase.

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Permalink Reply by B Mel on August 5, 2007 at 5:17pm

Howdy Linda,

Just thought I'd leave some feedback about what kind of computer to buy. I actually work for Apple doing networking support, so I feel I should be able to offer some perspective. For the most part the calls I experience are related to people misunderstanding how things are supposed to work or some other kind of user error. With Mac's they take a little more getting used to because people don't use them as commonly. However, once you get used to how they operate you will hardly ever have to deal with hardware failure or crazy software glitches like you might on a Windows machine. If you think they can handle the learning curve then I say go for the Mac but if you want something that you could help them use you might be better suited getting a PC. If you do get a Mac however, get the Apple Protection Plan so that they can call Apple for help instead ;D

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Permalink Reply by Linda Rath-Wiggins on August 6, 2007 at 1:12am

hey B Mel...thank you so much for the info! my grandparents wont have trouble getting used to a Mac cuz they never used anything ... so, whatever they will get...I guess they will have their troubles...but yes, you are right ... I probably couldnt help them out with a Mac!! :-(
I didnt know about the Apple Protection Plan...so THANK YOU FOR THAT!!

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on August 5, 2007 at 7:39pm

I have both Mac and PC. My grandfather always needed help with his PC. There is one problem when you are on the internet using a Mac and you want to reply or you hit the contact us button the Mac mail launches and some folks think they have sent mail when they have not. Most seniors don't want to pay $99 a year when they can get email for free.

Do you mind if I tac on to your question? Some one mentioned mac mini being stopped.... Is there more info on this? I need one for my son and I was going to wait until Oct. I am new here so just let me know if I need to ask that as my own question.... Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Linda Rath-Wiggins on August 6, 2007 at 1:08am

wait...u have to pay for email on mac? i dont get it....
i dont know anything about the mac mini being stopped but if you start a new discussion asking that question i am sure people can help you out with that :-) or just ask B Mel ... he works for Apple

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Permalink Reply by Linda Rath-Wiggins on August 6, 2007 at 2:52am

oh i see...thank you frank...i was gonna say...

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Permalink Reply by Jens-Uwe Hansen on August 7, 2007 at 4:31am

und linda? hast du dich denn nun schon entschieden??

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Permalink Reply by Joshua on August 8, 2007 at 12:05pm

Well it may not be exactly which computer operating system is better but what hardware will help to make their experience the best one! For instance.. swap out the standard keyboard for one with larger lettering on the keys such as the "Chester Creek Vision Board"
or perhaps you could look at a media center where they can store their pics, check their emails and watch TV from their couch. Such as Gateway's 840GM desktop and Dell's XPS M140 laptop. Of course you will have to show them the in's and outs

I wish I could say im just that smart but I took a look at the AARP Website it has alot of info on there for seniors. Ha I bet that is the first time anybody has mentioned the AARP on MIX!

Good Luck!
That being said... I would go with a Mac Much easier.. almost sometimes too fischer price like which would be good



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Permalink Reply by RogelioQ on August 13, 2007 at 11:20am

Mac's a for dumies, acording to my friend any way. Mac's are much more user friendly then PC. i love & Live Mac So i say help your self by helping them get started on a mac.

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