Mac Virgin Needs Info!

[rochelle789]

My PC is on its last leg and I'm sick and tired of dealing with PC operating system issues, Microsoft, viruses, and all that crap. So, I'm getting a Mac! I know almost nothing about them, other than the fact that the $2500 17" Macbook Pro is very pretty.

So, Mac people, what do I need to know? What do you recommend? I'd prefer a laptop, but I'm open to a desktop also.

[Sari]

Hmm, well, I have an iBook and an iMac right now. I loove the convenience of a laptop and the Macbook Pro is calling my name. BUT, I have to say, the 27" iMac is soooo nice. I am using my brothers 21" right now and that is sweet but was drooling over the new 27" at the store. I guess it depends on how portable you need to be.

I found the switch to Macs super easy. Some people have a harder time adjusting though. For me it was easy and I have no complaints about making the switch. There are great forums out there to help and I think Apple has a section on their site to help those switching over from PC's.

[Megan Turnidge]

I *just* got the 27" iMac... and oh my word, it is GORGEOUS!!! I found that I really didn't need a laptop anymore and I wanted the stability of a desktop computer.

I've had this Mac for a few days and I think the switch has been super easy! I've been able to google a few things real quick (like how to take a screenshot) and found the answers to my questions easily. I was expecting a much harder transition, but it's been great! And this thing is screamin' fast!!!

[rochelle789]

I will definitely check out Apple's section for PC users. So far I've only been looking at the store (so much eye candy in there!!).

So, another question, and pardon my ignorance...were your EHDs compatible with your Mac? Was it easy to get all of your files transferred from your PC to your Mac?

[Paula]

I have a Macbook Pro and I love it. But, I also have the 24" iMac and I equally love it! =)

I had no problems getting either of my EHDs to work with my Mac. I didn't have to worry about transferring my files from PC to Mac because I had them all on my EHD. But, my DH used the firewire to transfer some of his files onto his iMac (we both have one) and he had no problems.

[msteiner99]

I have the 27" iMac, and I am completely in love with it. The monitor is GORGEOUS - and scrapping on it is so much fun!

I really miss my laptop though, so I'm eyeing a MacBook Pro. However, money would have to start falling from the sky to have that happen, so I'm sure it's just a dream right now.

I thought the transition from PC to Mac would be much more difficult, but it was super easy.