MAC vs PC
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Just a word of warning Bob, Apple products can be as addictive as Festool! I started with an iPhone a few years ago and ended up with an iMac, a couple of iPods and an iPad. And if it wasn't for the auto industry slowdown, I'm sure I would have a MacBook by now too. 
You can sync data between the devices so you always have the info you need with you and Consumer Reports always ranks them top in customer service. I didn't have any trouble adjusting to them, but my wife still prefers Windows. You'll have to go play with one and see what you think - too bad they don't have Festool's 30 day return policy!
Also, I don't know if it is important to you, but Macs include software for music, photos, movies and can run Windows if you need it too. Just make sure the software you need is available for the Mac or you may have to run Windows to use your software.
Tom
You can sync data between the devices so you always have the info you need with you and Consumer Reports always ranks them top in customer service. I didn't have any trouble adjusting to them, but my wife still prefers Windows. You'll have to go play with one and see what you think - too bad they don't have Festool's 30 day return policy!Also, I don't know if it is important to you, but Macs include software for music, photos, movies and can run Windows if you need it too. Just make sure the software you need is available for the Mac or you may have to run Windows to use your software.
Tom
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tvgordon said:Just a word of warning Bob, Apple products can be as addictive as Festool! I started with an iPhone a few years ago and ended up with an iMac, a couple of iPods and an iPad. And if it wasn't for the auto industry slowdown, I'm sure I would have a MacBook by now too.
Also, I don't know if it is important to you, but Macs include software for music, photos, movies and can run Windows if you need it too. Just make sure the software you need is available for the Mac or you may have to run Windows to use your software.
Tom
I hear you Tom. I did take a quick look at Bestbuy and they had an Apple employee on hand - 5 days a week. I do like (and will probably need) that type of support and don't mind paying more (upfront) for it.
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One thing that I did notice that you can take classes at MAC stores, even one on one ($99.00 a year I heard). And at Bestbuy, they told me they had an Apple tech there 5 a few days a week for support. The support as I remember on all my PC's, was horrific.
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Bob you will love the support from Apple. They are like Festool and will go above and beyond. I prefer a Mac over a PC because I have had literally no problems with my MacBook Pro. I did have an issue with my 27" IMac but it was bad memory that the seller had installed. Don't buy one off Ebay go to Best Buy or an Apple Store.
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Bob you will love the support from Apple. They are like Festool and will go above and beyond. I prefer a Mac over a PC because I have had literally no problems with my MacBook Pro. I did have an issue with my 27" IMac but it was bad memory that the seller had installed. Don't buy one off Ebay go to Best Buy or an Apple Store.
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It is true that Apple can be come addictive and they have the products to support it. Before you know all your routers, WiFi hot spots, hand held devices will all be Apple devices.
One Apple product that really got me was there Free iPhone app that is a remote for iTunes. Combine iTunes with the Apple Airport Express and some speakers and you have a whole house multi room audio system. The iPhone remote controls all zones and displays cover art.
Nowyou have company's like Pioneer that are making A/V receivers that are deeply tied into Apples products. The new Pioneer AV receiver supports the new Apple Air Play, iTunes, guest playlist form three iOS devices and there is even an app for the iPad that is a full graphic remote.
One Apple product that really got me was there Free iPhone app that is a remote for iTunes. Combine iTunes with the Apple Airport Express and some speakers and you have a whole house multi room audio system. The iPhone remote controls all zones and displays cover art.
Nowyou have company's like Pioneer that are making A/V receivers that are deeply tied into Apples products. The new Pioneer AV receiver supports the new Apple Air Play, iTunes, guest playlist form three iOS devices and there is even an app for the iPad that is a full graphic remote.
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I have an AppleTV, which accepts Netflix videos, and I use my iPhone as a remote for the thing. This is one of the nice things about Apple products... they are seamlessly integrated. And, yes, once you start down that path, you are constantly looking for your next purchase. I've got a MacBook Pro in my sights.
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I have a refurbished Macbook. You couldn't tell the difference between it and a new one. Its about a year and a half old. I bought the Apple Care extended warranty.
Recently, the battery gave up the ghost. So I take it into the Apple store, just before Christmas. I get this one tech who looks like he's going to replace the battery, and then another tech takes over and tells me they won't. He said that the battery is a consumable and that after 400 charge cycles the battery is used up. I need to buy a new one.
I didn't want to do that. I left. I came back a few months later for another problem. The tech did the diagnostic, and said "There's something wrong with your battery." Out comes a new battery. No extra charge. No arguing. I didn't even ask for it, since I assumed that the consumable debate was correct.
When I was younger I would look for the lowest price. Now that I've dealt with companies that stand behind their products (and don't ship tech support overseas), I'm willing to pay extra for that level of service.
When I was younger I also built my own PC's. But now that I'm older, I don't have the time or desire to get under the hood and configure peripherals and mess with technical crap, especially without a net. And I don't want to buy a pre-built that has every credit card and advertising offer preloaded, requiring me to spend a week deleting that crap. That's why my next computer will be an Apple.
Recently, the battery gave up the ghost. So I take it into the Apple store, just before Christmas. I get this one tech who looks like he's going to replace the battery, and then another tech takes over and tells me they won't. He said that the battery is a consumable and that after 400 charge cycles the battery is used up. I need to buy a new one.
I didn't want to do that. I left. I came back a few months later for another problem. The tech did the diagnostic, and said "There's something wrong with your battery." Out comes a new battery. No extra charge. No arguing. I didn't even ask for it, since I assumed that the consumable debate was correct.
When I was younger I would look for the lowest price. Now that I've dealt with companies that stand behind their products (and don't ship tech support overseas), I'm willing to pay extra for that level of service.
When I was younger I also built my own PC's. But now that I'm older, I don't have the time or desire to get under the hood and configure peripherals and mess with technical crap, especially without a net. And I don't want to buy a pre-built that has every credit card and advertising offer preloaded, requiring me to spend a week deleting that crap. That's why my next computer will be an Apple.
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My only complaint is that the Apple stores in the mall are always mobbed! The unique customers can make for some interesting people watching though.
Unless one is very well off, buying products made outside the US is unavoidable. Everything from clothes, tools, tv's, computers, etc,etc,etc are all made elsewhere (including PCs).
I agree with pugilato that it is nice when customer service includes face to face help, email or someone will call you at the time you ask them to call. I will spend my money at companies that invest a little more in customer service, like Festool and Apple.
Tom
I agree with pugilato that it is nice when customer service includes face to face help, email or someone will call you at the time you ask them to call. I will spend my money at companies that invest a little more in customer service, like Festool and Apple.
Tom
