Switcher - Buying a MacBook - Page 3 - iPhone 3G

scandalex · 03-22-2008, 01:01 AM

I've had my WhiteBook just 8 days shy of 2 months and each time I use it, I think, out of all the gadgets and toys I have, this one by far, is the best purchase I've made in a long time and I couldn't be happier.

The fact that Apple released a 2.4GHz MB doesnt bother me since mine is 2.2GHz- barely a noticeable difference.

I purchased the TableMate II for my PS3 steering wheel, but now just use it all over my house with my MB instead of having it sitting in my lap.

And nope.... thats not me.

aggieman · 03-24-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dturner

I know but once you do it, it will hold that position.
For all the newbies here I found a "Dummies" book on the OS X system to be really helpful. You will find many little things that I am sure are in the help menu's,but would probably never come across unless you read everyone. One example is did you know you can put wallpaper in the finder window? That might be a ho-hum one, but there is some really go info. in the book.

i picked up a copy of this at Barnes & Noble this weekend. pretty good stuff.

Luckykelleyk · 03-24-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scandalex

I've had my WhiteBook just 8 days shy of 2 months and each time I use it, I think, out of all the gadgets and toys I have, this one by far, is the best purchase I've made in a long time and I couldn't be happier.

The fact that Apple released a 2.4GHz MB doesnt bother me since mine is 2.2GHz- barely a noticeable difference.

I purchased the TableMate II for my PS3 steering wheel, but now just use it all over my house with my MB instead of having it sitting in my lap.

And nope.... thats not me.

Haha well, she sure seems happy with it! That looks pretty cool though.

kokogirl · 03-26-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by aggieman

i picked up a copy of this at Barnes & Noble this weekend. pretty good stuff.

I looked at the book today. It looked so boring. I may have to get it though. I really do not know what I am doing with the mac. I am just pushing things and trying stuff out. Good thing it is fairly intuitive. It did take me quite a while to figure out how to change what's on the dock!

aggieman · 03-26-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kokogirl

I looked at the book today. It looked so boring. I may have to get it though. I really do not know what I am doing with the mac. I am just pushing things and trying stuff out. Good thing it is fairly intuitive. It did take me quite a while to figure out how to change what's on the dock!

the more time you spend with it the easier it gets. I fall in love with it more every day. Now that I'm learning all the commands and have found tips here and there I feel almost as comfortable on it as the XP machine I'm used to.

DUKEL · 03-26-2008, 03:37 AM

Plus it's just so much more visually appealing. Whenever I switch over to xp on bootcamp you can really tell the difference. It's basically like comparing the iPhones OSX mobile to WM6.

The macbook has been my first computer and has been a good experience. I have had to send it in a couple of times due to malfunction but apple always fixed it and I never lost any of my data. I got it when it first came out in 2006 which probably explains some of the problems. The iPhone integration with a macbook is just awesome. No real headaches at all!

scandalex · 03-26-2008, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kokogirl

I looked at the book today. It looked so boring. I may have to get it though. I really do not know what I am doing with the mac. I am just pushing things and trying stuff out. Good thing it is fairly intuitive. It did take me quite a while to figure out how to change what's on the dock!

I've been thinking about grabbing this book as well. I have found that the more time I spend just using my MB, the better at it I get.

Pushing things and trying stuff out on your own is good.

scandalex · 03-26-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Luckykelleyk

Haha well, she sure seems happy with it! That looks pretty cool though.

I couldnt tell if she was happy with the table or her laptop. While using my table, I dont smile that much.... maybe I'm missing something.

patrickj · 03-26-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by scandalex

I've been thinking about grabbing this book as well. I have found that the more time I spend just using my MB, the better at it I get.

Pushing things and trying stuff out on your own is good.

I'm going to look out for that book next time I'm at B&N. In the meantime, have you all checked out the Switcher 101 stuff at Apple's site? You're all probably past a lot of the stuff, but this section has given me some nice pointers and things I've made notes on for future ref, like using Automator, just as one example.

I find with computer stuff, the closer I am to a computer when I'm reading a tip or trick, the more likely I'll try it out quickly, and retain it ...

iphoneconnie · 03-26-2008, 07:55 AM

I ordered my Macbook online on Saturday and got it today. Love it!! In the meantime while I was waiting for it to come I bought the "Switching to Mac for Dummies" book at B&N. It prepared me and I feel I already new a little more about it before opening up the box. FYI-All the "dummies" book are on sale this week at B & N plus there is a $5 rebate by mail.

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