My desktop PC has staggered into it's fifth year of (ab)use and I made the decision to retire the old dear. I'm not really a PC gamer anymore, just playing the odd game of FM, and used the PC for the internet and editing pictures and movies.
A mate of mine does mostly the same with his iBook and has been raving about it for months, so I saw an iMac in PC World and after playing with it for an hour and liking what it offered, I ordered one.
Anyone else made the transition from PC to Mac recently? It seems a scary process but I'm assured that it's fine. Leopard OS comes with BootCamp preinstalled so I can use existing Windows applications, but that seems like a bit of a pain in the arse because I use MediaMonkey as my everyday media player and library (as well as transferring music to my Creative Zen), which isn't Mac compatible and I far prefer it to iTunes. I quite like the OS interface compared to Windows too, so I considered using Parallel Desktops but I've heard mixed reviews.
How does the basic Mac office type programmes compare with MS Office? Is it worth getting MS Office for Mac or just using my existing Office software with BootCamp or Parallels? If I'm honest, I quite fancy making a clean break from Windows, but it looks like it might be difficult to go cold turkey!
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It's no bad. I prefer a razor, but the stubble's a chunt to clean from the bath.
Too obvious?
Too obvious?
It's the best decision you've ever made.
Well, maybe not, but good choice.
I switched to mac in November (I think it was) and I wouldn't get a PC again. Your questions about Office - I bought the mac version (with Pages, Keynote and Numbers) instead of the Microsoft version, and I'm not really noticing much of a difference/problems. You can open Microsoft files with it, and when you save something, you can export it as a pdf file, or even a Microsoft .doc/.pps/.xls file. So in short, I'd go for the half-the-price mac version.
Check this link for keyboard shortcuts. They will come in very handy.
I've never used Bootcamp yet.
Well, maybe not, but good choice.
I switched to mac in November (I think it was) and I wouldn't get a PC again. Your questions about Office - I bought the mac version (with Pages, Keynote and Numbers) instead of the Microsoft version, and I'm not really noticing much of a difference/problems. You can open Microsoft files with it, and when you save something, you can export it as a pdf file, or even a Microsoft .doc/.pps/.xls file. So in short, I'd go for the half-the-price mac version.Check this link for keyboard shortcuts. They will come in very handy.
I've never used Bootcamp yet.
QUOTE (Reina @ Jul 12 2008, 20:11) 
It's the best decision you've ever made.
Well, maybe not, but good choice. I switched to mac in November (I think it was) and I wouldn't get a PC again. Your questions about Office - I bought the mac version (with Pages, Keynote and Numbers) instead of the Microsoft version, and I'm not really noticing much of a difference/problems. You can open Microsoft files with it, and when you save something, you can export it as a pdf file, or even a Microsoft .doc/.pps/.xls file. So in short, I'd go for the half-the-price mac version.
Check this link for keyboard shortcuts. They will come in very handy.
I've never used Bootcamp yet.
Well, maybe not, but good choice.
I switched to mac in November (I think it was) and I wouldn't get a PC again. Your questions about Office - I bought the mac version (with Pages, Keynote and Numbers) instead of the Microsoft version, and I'm not really noticing much of a difference/problems. You can open Microsoft files with it, and when you save something, you can export it as a pdf file, or even a Microsoft .doc/.pps/.xls file. So in short, I'd go for the half-the-price mac version.Check this link for keyboard shortcuts. They will come in very handy.
I've never used Bootcamp yet.
Microsoft .doc is soooo Office 2003.
I got Office 2007 Professional, legitimately I might add, for £17.51
QUOTE (cow-bite. moo @ Jul 12 2008, 20:08)
It's no bad. I prefer a razor, but the stubble's a chunt to clean from the bath.
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QUOTE (turboshandy @ Jul 12 2008, 20:20)
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Same here
QUOTE (Laid Back Maverick @ Jul 12 2008, 19:54)
My desktop PC has staggered into it's fifth year of (ab)use and I made the decision to retire the old dear. I'm not really a PC gamer anymore, just playing the odd game of FM, and used the PC for the internet and editing pictures and movies.
A mate of mine does mostly the same with his iBook and has been raving about it for months, so I saw an iMac in PC World and after playing with it for an hour and liking what it offered, I ordered one.
Anyone else made the transition from PC to Mac recently? It seems a scary process but I'm assured that it's fine. Leopard OS comes with BootCamp preinstalled so I can use existing Windows applications, but that seems like a bit of a pain in the arse because I use MediaMonkey as my everyday media player and library (as well as transferring music to my Creative Zen), which isn't Mac compatible and I far prefer it to iTunes. I quite like the OS interface compared to Windows too, so I considered using Parallel Desktops but I've heard mixed reviews.
How does the basic Mac office type programmes compare with MS Office? Is it worth getting MS Office for Mac or just using my existing Office software with BootCamp or Parallels? If I'm honest, I quite fancy making a clean break from Windows, but it looks like it might be difficult to go cold turkey!
A mate of mine does mostly the same with his iBook and has been raving about it for months, so I saw an iMac in PC World and after playing with it for an hour and liking what it offered, I ordered one.
Anyone else made the transition from PC to Mac recently? It seems a scary process but I'm assured that it's fine. Leopard OS comes with BootCamp preinstalled so I can use existing Windows applications, but that seems like a bit of a pain in the arse because I use MediaMonkey as my everyday media player and library (as well as transferring music to my Creative Zen), which isn't Mac compatible and I far prefer it to iTunes. I quite like the OS interface compared to Windows too, so I considered using Parallel Desktops but I've heard mixed reviews.
How does the basic Mac office type programmes compare with MS Office? Is it worth getting MS Office for Mac or just using my existing Office software with BootCamp or Parallels? If I'm honest, I quite fancy making a clean break from Windows, but it looks like it might be difficult to go cold turkey!
when you get the mac, download Neooffice. it's the mac version of open office and should do most things that MS Office does. i use it for the odd spreadsheet and text document.
other tip is for web you'll want to have the built in safari and to download firefox. equally as good, but gives a few more options on blocking sites that safari doesnt.
As for Itunes, if you have your music backed up on disc it's just a case of firing them into itunes.
I use both PC and iMac for work.
For Instant Messaging Download Adium. It's brilliant.
iTunes is far superiour on the Mac.
Download Opera for Mac. It takes about 20 seconds to load up, as every program, then it kicks ass.
The Dock is brilliant. Drag your commonly used applications to that.
Spotlight is amazing for searching. You can press ALT+Apple+N and create a smart folder, then click Others and pick numerous folders to search.
It's smoother and the graphics are good as well. I've got mine to turn on 5 mins before I get into work.
For Instant Messaging Download Adium. It's brilliant.
iTunes is far superiour on the Mac.
Download Opera for Mac. It takes about 20 seconds to load up, as every program, then it kicks ass.
The Dock is brilliant. Drag your commonly used applications to that.
Spotlight is amazing for searching. You can press ALT+Apple+N and create a smart folder, then click Others and pick numerous folders to search.
It's smoother and the graphics are good as well. I've got mine to turn on 5 mins before I get into work.
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