Anyone scrap on a mac?

I've suddenly got it into my head that I need a mac... 'cos they're created for graphics stuff right? And those new iMacs are gorgeous - especially the 24" screen!

But I thought I'd ask here whether anyone scraps with a mac and whether it's better than a pc? They are sooo much more expensive! *lol*

What's everyone's thoughts? Pros and cons? Love 'em hate 'em?

Love to hear from y'all

[Robin Carlton]

Oooh Im interested in this too. I've decided I want a MacBook...Mac envy or something. So give us the dish if you're a Mac user!

Robin

Ooohhhh! I'm so interested in this too! DH said he doesn't mind, but before we shell out the $$ for it I have to know it it'll be worth it. I'm more interested in a macbook at the moment, we recently replaced our desktop.

Anyone with any info?

I do! I have PS CS3 on an iMac--the 21" model though . I love it. You'll definitely want CS3 though because it's the first version that's Intel native, meaning the software is actually maximized to run on these macs. It's a beautiful machine, an elegant operating system and all-in-all great piece of work.

I've got my eye on an iBook as well as the new 24", but really, I can't justify it. When I go to digi-crops or teach photography classes, I just pack up the iMac and go. I can't take it outside with me, but other than that or scrapping in bed, it's pretty portable.

I grew up on Apples so I'll admit to being slightly biased. My Dad bought his first Apple when I was in about 3rd grade. He later upgraded to one of the very first Apple 2e computers way back in the day. (Yeah, that totally dates me.) I switched to PCs for years while I worked in the corporate world. We had PCs at home too, but I was so sick of the blue screen of death (and DH was sick of fixing it for me), that he surprised me with this machine 18 months ago. I can honestly say it has had one total crash since then. I restart it about once a month just because it seems like I should. Individual programs will crash once in a while, but since the underlying system is Unix, I just have to force quit one program and everything is hunky-dory again.

(Is that enough convincing? LOL)

I'll check back to see if you have any other questions.

I am using a little MacBook! Love it!!
The only thing is that the screen is a bit small, but it is buyed to use at school (I have the smallest one). Now i got an external (is that the english word for it?) screen which is much bigger!
Got it today so I havn´t tried it yet, but I think it would be very good!


I really love my Mac. The windows-computers at home was horrible to use. Hated them!
And I think Mac is so much easier to use.. (I don´t know too much about computer stuff..)

[CindyS]

I wish I could help, but I've never had a PC! I've been a Mac girl from the beginning and I will never switch. I had an Apple IIe in college--that was the one with the handle! I find it very user friendly, it never crashes, and I'm much safer (although not 100%) from the worms and viruses that get sent around. Right now I'm using a G3, completely ancient, but dh's brother works for Apple and he's going to help us purchase a brand spankin' new machine in October when the new OS comes out. Yay!

[Sari]

I am a Mac girl! LOVE my Mac.

I started using a Mac shortly after I began digi scrapping. It's been 2 years now and I don't think I'll ever go back to PC again. I just think things are so much simpler on a Mac.

I have an iBook (laptop).

I scrap on a Mac also. But I've never scrapped on a PC so I don't know how they differ in that regard. But I will say that in general, I prefer Macs to PC. They're a lot less fussy, and while it does take some getting used to once you get one, it's worth it.

[TaterTot]

I've heard that Macs don't get as many (if any?) viruses and spyware like PC's do - but do you still run some kind of software just in case?

What software would you recommend to someone getting a new Mac? I would really like to switch, but I need more ammo to feed to the hubby.

Oh, and one more question - is there a recommended amount of memory to have to run Photoshop? I'm hoping that if I can get a mac that I can upgrade my photoshop also.

[Sari]

I know some people still run anti-virus software on their Macs, but I don't. I just never find the need to (another reason why I LOVE my Mac).

Now, with the Intel Macs that also run Windows, you probably would want to run an anti-virus software if you plan to install Windows on your Mac. I don't know what to recommend though. I'm sure you can find some of that info on the Apple forums as well.