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Help! New to computers Mac vrs. Windows

Dec 27, 2005 11:46AM PST

Okay, I just went out and purchased a Toshiba G25-AV513 because it was C/Net's number one recommendation. I initially wanted a Sony or Apple. I just blew Apple off because of my "old perception" that it's OS was not compatible with the rest of the PC world. I chose a multimedia unit hoping to do some fun stuff like record tv programs and movies. I thought I may interact with some programs at work, but that is not a must. I know I purchased a hella v alot more computer than I need, but I wanted to just play. Now I understand that Apple is compatible with pc's. So I would like some feedback, if maybe I should trade in for a Mac. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Brad

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Just weeks away, the Mactel.
Dec 27, 2005 12:02PM PST

You won't find me parting with currency for the old Macs. And you can wait to read the avalanch of pundits that will wail over the changes.

This is a good thing.

Triple boot XP, Linux and MacOS?

Bob

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Mac vrs. PC
Dec 27, 2005 12:34PM PST

Bob,
What do you know about Mactel? Should I return Toshiba and wait for Mactel, or is it going to be too hard to get, pricey etc?
Thanks,
Brad

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Only this and that.
Dec 27, 2005 11:23PM PST

A developer I know has that proto unit and it's very nice. Triple boot Linux, XP and Mac. No versus going on there.

I will not duplicate what's written on the web and "hard to get" may not be an issue since Jobs seems to know that getting the hardware out is key. Just look at their iPod production rampup.

Bob

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I'm not sure what you mean by the Mac being compatible with
Jan 2, 2006 5:15AM PST

the PC. Some files can be exchanged between the two, but not all if vanilla software is used. Programs certainly are not interchangeable, and that's where a lot of the investment will be. I haven't seen any programs on the Mac for which the same, or better, ones are not available on the PC. I have not seen Final Cut Pro, and don't know how it compares to Sony Vegas or Adobe Premiere Pro. However, a video professional that I respect thinks that Apple doesn't really understand video. Also, the new Aperture program is a question mark, but, if it contains something new and unique, my guess is that it won't take long to find its way into a PC product.

The MacTel machine? I guess if you want to sit on the sidelines and wait, you'll get more answers. From what I've read, Jobs would like to keep Windows off his machines, and his OS off of PCs. It's too soon to tell how this will shake out, and it will probably take a year or two before a picture will emerge.