Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



Active Topics || Favorites || Member List || Search || About Us || Help || Register || Login
Mothering and Family Life
 4Real Forums : Mothering and Family Life
Subject Topic: Tell me about your Mac Post ReplyPost New Topic
Author
Message << Prev Topic | Next Topic >>
mom2mpr
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star


Joined: May 16 2006
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1550
Posted: May 27 2010 at 7:14am | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
Our computer is on it's last legs. Dh and I are hearing great things about Mac's. We have always had Dell. Mac's are somewhat more expensive. But we will consider one if they can last longer than our Dells. We have had 2 Dell laptops in 6 years.
My other concerns are how easy it is to use, learn to use. I have little time for a learning curve.
So tell me the good and bad about your Mac.

__________________
Anne, married to dh 16 years!, ds,(97), Little One (02), and dd (02).
Back to Top View mom2mpr's Profile Search for other posts by mom2mpr
 
SeaStar
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Avatar

Joined: Sept 16 2006
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9068
Posted: May 27 2010 at 5:23pm | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
My parents have a Dell, and I find it very frustrating to use their computer since we have Macs at home. The Macs just seem more organized and user friendly to me.

I like some of the features like iphoto, which allows me to order prints directly from my computer.

My husband is a die-hard Mac fan... he has been using them for years and loves them

__________________
Melinda, mom to ds ('02) and dd ('04)


SQUILT Music Appreciation
Back to Top View SeaStar's Profile Search for other posts by SeaStar
 
SuzanneG
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Avatar

Joined: June 17 2006
Location: Idaho
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5465
Posted: May 27 2010 at 5:31pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
Anne~
Here are a couple of threads from the archives.

:: Best Laptop and why
:: This one has some info
:: Laptop vs. Desktop


__________________
Suzanne in ID
Wife to Pete
Mom of 7 (Girls - 14, 12, 11, 9, 7 and Boys - 4, 1)
Back to Top View SuzanneG's Profile Search for other posts by SuzanneG
 
mom2mpr
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star


Joined: May 16 2006
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1550
Posted: May 28 2010 at 6:43am | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
Thanks--will check out the links.

__________________
Anne, married to dh 16 years!, ds,(97), Little One (02), and dd (02).
Back to Top View mom2mpr's Profile Search for other posts by mom2mpr
 
Martha in VA
Forum Pro
Forum Pro


Joined: Nov 15 2006
Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 496
Posted: May 28 2010 at 9:13am | IP Logged Quote Martha in VA
I got my first Macbook in November. I was hesitant because I'd always been PC person. I was so afraid of regretting the purchase.

Since opening the box, I've never looked back!   

I love, love, love the user-friendliness of my Mac. Almost EVERYTHING is easier for me!

Good luck with your decision.

__________________
Blessed wife & mom to
4dds,miracle son 4/09, 2 in heaven
My Conversion Blog
Our Family Blog
Back to Top View Martha in VA's Profile Search for other posts by Martha in VA Visit Martha in VA's Homepage
 
time4tea
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 511
Posted: June 03 2010 at 11:17am | IP Logged Quote time4tea
Dh and I bought a Mac at the urging of our oldest ds, who loves all things Apple. It took some time to convince dh, but we did buy a used MacBook (from Apple) and we love, LOVE it . We have had it for over 2 years now, and I really don't know what I would do without it. It stores photos, videos, I can use it for word processing, spreadsheets and more - everything I want! I would suggest getting Apple Care with your purchase. If you ever have any problems with your Mac, Apple Care will cover it for you .

ETA - Ds wanted me to mention that you can currently buy a MacBook used at Apple.com (the used MacBooks are at the bottom of the page) for about $700.00. This is what we did 2 years ago, and have had a wonderful experience with our Mac!

__________________
Blessings to you!

~Tea
Back to Top View time4tea's Profile Search for other posts by time4tea
 
12stars
Forum Pro
Forum Pro
Avatar

Joined: April 25 2008
Location: California
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 372
Posted: June 03 2010 at 1:41pm | IP Logged Quote 12stars
We love ours.

__________________
Claudia in Southern California
Wife to George,
Mom to DD 14, DD 10, DD 7, DS 4, DS 2, 1 in heaven, and now due 5/11.
Back to Top View 12stars's Profile Search for other posts by 12stars Visit 12stars's Homepage
 
mom2mpr
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star


Joined: May 16 2006
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1550
Posted: June 03 2010 at 6:28pm | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
I got one!! I got one!!

It was awesome to pull it out of the box and watch it set itself up.    It truly was impressive.
Now, I am trying to figure out how to set up folders for each of us--for our own documents, bookmarks, photos, etc. Is that possible?
I do like it. Just occasionally frustrated and trying to learn.


__________________
Anne, married to dh 16 years!, ds,(97), Little One (02), and dd (02).
Back to Top View mom2mpr's Profile Search for other posts by mom2mpr
 
time4tea
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 511
Posted: June 03 2010 at 6:59pm | IP Logged Quote time4tea
Congratulations! I will ask ds about how to set up the folders when he gets home - he is my "help desk"    Also, Apple customer care is VERY helpful! They have been wonderful when we have had to call for anything.

__________________
Blessings to you!

~Tea
Back to Top View time4tea's Profile Search for other posts by time4tea
 
time4tea
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 511
Posted: June 03 2010 at 8:47pm | IP Logged Quote time4tea
Here is what ds suggests:

"First of all you will need to click on the smily face icon on the bottom left hand corner of the screen called "Finder"(Finder is the Mac version of Windows Explorer). After clicking, a window will open will different folders. When this windows opens click on the "File" option on the top left hand corner. A list of options will be presented with one being "New Folder". After clicking it will open a new folder that you can name and drag different items to. I hope this helps and if you have any more questions feel free to ask them. If this doesn't make sense call Apple at 1-800-MY-APPLE, they have one of the best customer services that I have ever dealt with bar none. Also, here is a link to a part of the Apple website with a bunch of how to videos including PC to Mac transition ones that should help you feel more comfortable with the Mac Interface."

Good luck and enjoy your new Mac!

__________________
Blessings to you!

~Tea
Back to Top View time4tea's Profile Search for other posts by time4tea
 
Macmom
Forum Pro
Forum Pro


Joined: July 06 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 193
Posted: June 14 2010 at 1:44pm | IP Logged Quote Macmom
(Notice my "handle" here! We are a Mac family... laptops, iphones, ipads, and 4 desktops!) We like that they are more intuitive, designed for more "creative" endeavors, and rarely (if ever) get computer viruses written for them.

I'm sorry you already bought one. My husband fought hard for Apple to offer their educational model computers to homeschoolers for the same price that schools pay for them... so you probably could have saved some money. (Dh does a lot of work on the side for Apple's Education Dept.)

ENJOY your new Mac! JavaScript:AddSmileyIcon('')

__________________
Catholic family life works on the same principle as a washing machine- clothes get clean by agitation.
Back to Top View Macmom's Profile Search for other posts by Macmom Visit Macmom's Homepage
 
mom2mpr
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star


Joined: May 16 2006
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1550
Posted: June 14 2010 at 6:23pm | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
Macmom wrote:
(Notice my "handle" here! We are a Mac family... laptops, iphones, ipads, and 4 desktops!) We like that they are more intuitive, designed for more "creative" endeavors, and rarely (if ever) get computer viruses written for them.

I'm sorry you already bought one. My husband fought hard for Apple to offer their educational model computers to homeschoolers for the same price that schools pay for them... so you probably could have saved some money. (Dh does a lot of work on the side for Apple's Education Dept.)

ENJOY your new Mac! JavaScript:AddSmileyIcon('')


I'll have to check into the Javascript thing. New langauge to me
I am so lost in a lot of ways, but do love this computer.

We did get a few hundred dollars off when dh mentioned we homeschooled. He was thrilled.

Off to continue learning and setting up files-I got it!!!


__________________
Anne, married to dh 16 years!, ds,(97), Little One (02), and dd (02).
Back to Top View mom2mpr's Profile Search for other posts by mom2mpr
 
crusermom
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star


Joined: Aug 09 2007
Location: New Jersey
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 878
Posted: June 15 2010 at 1:37pm | IP Logged Quote crusermom
I love my Imac - can't wait until I can afford an Ipad. What sold me (a die-hard pc person) was the lower chance of a virus on the mac. We used to get viruses all the time on our PC - no more.

__________________
Mary

Army wife and Crusermom to 8 wonderful children!
Back to Top View crusermom's Profile Search for other posts by crusermom
 

If you wish to post a reply to this topic you must first login
If you are not already registered you must first register

  [Add this topic to My Favorites] Post ReplyPost New Topic
Printable version Printable version

Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Hosting and Support provided by theNetSmith.com