In conjunction with the Mac & iPod discovery week by Machines Sdn. Bhd at Megamall from the 1st to 5th July 2009, there will be a giveaway contest for the Lowyat.net AppleByte forumers.
Do a write up on why you are using a Mac, or why you wish to switch to a Mac, and win the following: - Best entry: iPod Shuffle from Machines - Second best entry: Cap, T-Shirt & thumb drive from Gameloft
Entries are to be put in on this thread. Winners will be announced on the 4th of July 2009.
Why i'm using mac..hmmm...why aaaa....because i want mac experience..it's very easy to use mac, just need a couple minute to discover the OS and i don't have to worried about virus. With a build in software like iPhoto, it's make you easy to manage your photo and edit it.....
Why a Mac? From the unboxing to the first time the plastic wrapping seal is broken.
Your hands caressing affectionately its fully aluminum body, feeling the texture while admiring the build quality at the same time. At one point, I was just gazing at it and mumble to myself, "This is it!", perfection in action, downright to the first time you tap on the On button. With that single On button, one way or another, everyone of us are connected regardless of our religion, colour, creed, nationality, political standings or even personal background. One for all and all for one, the welcome page that connects us all.
There is no other way to replace the Mac experience but to make that journey yourself. From the countless times I've been to the Apple stores to check the products out, the endless wait for a truly perfect one, and the accessories you planned to pair with your Mac, it is not just about buying over the counter but its the Mac experience that counts.
My Mac and I have made a pilgrimage of sorts and I'm a convert!
To the saying of, "Once you go Mac you never go back." I definitely haven't look back, ever since my first iPod Video U2 Special Edition.
and to the saying of Appleism, Jobs is my god, Apple is my religion, and Apple Stores are my temple and shrines.
If there's a chance, Jobs god willing, the Mecca pilgrimage of sorts MacWorld, would definitely be on my bucket list.
--- on a sidenote, i do think that a new shuffle would be a good addition to what I have now
To be honest, i once think Macs are just plain old PC's with expensive stuffs going on. But exposure by exposure to Apple lineup of Macs change my view of it. Even the simplicity just pulled me in!
Like other's say..
Once you're in Mac territory, you'll never go back to regular PC's again. So i hope i too have the same reaction one day~
Oh yeah, Macs does everything that Pc can and BETTER!
Why I want a Mac? Well because I think it'll revolutionize the way I do things? Well i've only got a few Apple products that've entered my life... When I first got my iPod video, well it was sister's but she didn't like it due to iTunes, I was like wow, now I'll be able to watch movies on the go that sounded really cool, until I realised I needed a converter and the whole process became too tedious... Hey come to think of it what it really brought into my life was podcasts. Being a big fan of documentaries, I can't doubt how podcasts have kept me entertained, and up to date:) In fact the similiar thing happened to me when I got my iPhone 3G from maxis. I thought, yay! Finally entertainment on the go! And yea it didn't turn out that way... In fact it remains in my pocket most of the time when I'm out... But what it has really done is given me Internet everywhere. browsing websites on the iPhone is a whole new experience, I'm sure most of you can understand me:) in fact I'm typing this on my iPhone, and yea I love the auto-correct. Haha The last Apple thing I have with me is my wireless mighty mouse. I bought it on the sole point that it was white and shiny. And till today I think the RM269 I paid in full is worth the fact that it's just white and shiny. I have a logitech mouse that can do things better than my mighty mouse but it's not white and shiny. Damn I like white and shiny:) Ok I think I've deviated from the main point a bit too long. Maybe a Mac won't recolutionize the way I do things. For all I know it could be just as good as my Acer laptop. But I know that Whatever it is, there has to be something in a Mac that will please me:) and on that note I'll get me a MBP one day, one day;)
I just switch to mac and using mac now, the reason is 1.The design of the mac was really awesome and beauty than window and linux 2.All software that developer build for mac was really include emphasize the design such as icon and etc than software in window 3.The install and uninstall software in mac is really easy than window and linux 4.The mac really care everything than window and linux and make almost everything easy than window and linux 5.Almost everything in mac is better than window and linux and it really fresh than window and linux 6.The Mac really run faster than window and linux especially when sufting and download from internet 7.When starting Mac, it run faster than window when loading to the main interface.
When using My MacBookPro now, it make me want IMac, IPhone, Ipod, everything about APPLE Product and that why i using and switch to MAC.
The reason I switched to Mac was the reassurance that I could install Boot Camp and Windows XP to play games easily. Being able to use familiar software such as Microsoft Office and Mozilla Firefox also encouraged me to switch.
I think the final thing that made me switch was drooling over my friend's new Macbook at a mamak. Everything about it just seemed to ooze perfection; from the hardware design, to the slick interface. Spaces and expose also intrigued me, as it seemed easier to set out work into sections. And the icing on the cake was the fact that everything works: Wifi is a simple drop down menu, plug in a printer and hit print, installing just by dragging icons. Using Mac for the first time I couldn't help but think "This is what a computer should be like, anyone can use this".
(must be about Macs only or Apple products in general?)
When talks about Apple Mac machines, most of us will have the first thought, "It has a sleek and innovative design, yet an expensive computing device". It was my first thought too, but not until when I got a chance to expose myself to Mac products few years back.
Mac is nothing like others, it brings us full of surprises, excitements and innovatives to spice up our daily life. It has been an innovative leader in the industry that changes our lifestyle, whether you like it or not.
I can't imagine how my life could be without Mac, especially my iPhone and MacBook. With iPhone, I can always entertain myself on the go with musics, movies, games or even Internet. With MacBook, I don't even have to worry about viruses, worms or even spywares like I used to be. Now, I'm totally worry-free of those whenever I use my MacBook!
I'm loving Mac more than anything else... like everybody does !
This post has been edited by friends: Jun 29 2009, 03:55 AM
Mac has always been giving people an elegant and classy feel. Simply using a Mac makes a person look more esteemed in the eye of general public. People usually give a 'woah, you're a Mac user?' look when they get to know that someone is using a Mac.
But as for me, the reason for switching to a Mac is much more beyond that.
From the outside, every generation of Mac uses state of art enclosure technology of the time, that not only look gorgeous, but also of incredibly solid build. It feels stronger, more durable, and carefully designed. It looks more exquisite and polished than any other PC equivalents.
From the inside, Mac has never failed to be equipped with the latest and best combination of computer hardware. It has always impressed me with its leading use of the most advanced hardware technologies, with deliberate concern in the best cost-benefit ratio that utilizes every cent of the user to its max.
Other than the hardware, the software in a Mac is also one of the most convincing reasons that makes me wanting to switch to a Mac so badly. The operating system used in a Mac is dubbed as 'the most advanced operating system' in its marketing endeavor, but more than true in its reality. The operating system is carefully designed from every perspective. From the future advancement perspective, the OS has shown its clear and deliberately smooth transition from a generation to another generation of technology. It minimizes the impacts of the changes and other hiccups to the user.
Because Mac and its OS are produced by the same company, the OS is built specifically for Mac to bring out the best of its hardware. The user does not need to spend precious time setting up the device with the right drivers and configurations to make it work. Mac OS is intuitively designed for seamless user interaction. The graphical user interface and its user interaction model rarely, if not never, gets into the way the user works on things. Another of its natural competitive advantage over a Windows PC is that a Mac has native immunity to PC viruses. All these make the Mac user be able to focus on being productive.
All in all, Mac is carefully crafted from inside out, from hardware to software, from design to engineering. To me, every aspect of a Mac is well thought out, and the engineers and designers of the Mac pay attention to even the slightest details. I feel my money will be much more well spent on a Mac than a PC. Therefore I have been looking forward to switch to a Mac when I know about all these convincing yet true reasons on switching.
Why i'd rather use a Mac than any other commonly used operating system
1) Super fast boot
Now, i'm not talking about super modded PC's or anything like that. Just a normal unit against a Mac. Compare it for yourself, and then you'll see what i mean. A Mac system boots up in like a few seconds, whereas a different OS (Windows) takes nearly a year to boot.
2) Simplicity
Mac's are hassle free, and even the most hardcore Windows fans can't deny this well known fact. I mean, there basically is just one short power cable, and two separate USB cables obviously for the mouse and the awesomely neat keyboard. On a normal PC unit, well, nothing has to be said....
3) Easier to troubleshoot
Macs, are super easy to troubleshoot. I mean, you have Activity Monitor, Console, and Disk Utility. What else would you want? Of course, and good computer user would be able to troubleshoot his computer on Windows XP etc, but would an average user be able to do so like in the case of Macs? I doubt so.
4) Fresh look
Macs just look awesome. They look so fresh, and neat.
Hey guys..thank you for participating in this Mac & iPod Discovery Week giveaway contest and for those who haven't, please continue to post your experiences with Mac and why you would like to switch to Mac.
To make it more interesting...i have the prizes with me:
Best entry and Second best entry will need to collect the prize from me.
Location: Tropicana City Mall.
Prizes credited to Machines and Gameloft.
Cheers
This post has been edited by davidgary73: Jun 30 2009, 12:59 AM
In conjunction with the Mac & iPod discovery week by Machines Sdn. Bhd at Megamall from the 1st to 5th July 2009, there will be a giveaway contest for the Lowyat.net AppleByte forumers.
Do a write up on why you are using a Mac, or why you wish to switch to a Mac, and win the following: - Best entry: iPod Shuffle from Machines - Second best entry: Cap, T-Shirt & thumb drive from Gameloft
Entries are to be put in on this thread. Winners will be announced on the 4th of July 2009.
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I am using a Mac because: Logging in is pronto, iPhoto is uno, its features are certainly full of gusto and not mellow; my mood goes aglow, Mac is supremo! It plays music like a maestro, my own mobile radio, entertainer on – the – go, video or audio presented like a pro, colors of the rainbow, great graphics for show! My Mac follows me from Toronto to Kuala Lumpur; it’s my amigo, partner and companion, that I know!
Why Mac? ~Simple yet user-friendly, stable and doesn't crash like the Windows "beep" do, virus-free means I don't hv to waste my time reformatting my com every now and then. Long battery hours which spares me from bringing the charger/adaptor with me whenever I go out. The "i" that does everything: iPhoto, iTunes, iMovies, iChat, iWork bla bla bla. Fast logging in and logging out time. The touch pad that's so useful and the "expose" and "dashboard" feature that blows the contenders away. Mac Messenger a little cacat though xD
Why iPod touch/Video ~Ex-owner of the iPod Video, the click wheel is very sensitive and easy for browsing and searching for songs, large capacity that enables me to stuff all songs iTunes into the iPod Video without the needs of selecting only certain songs to be transferred. When the iPod touch hits the market, the touch-screen feature alone had me purchased it without having 2nd thought(impulse buying), the iPod touch is an all-in one gadget, Wi-Fi, Email, Safari, Messenger, Video player, nice pictures viewing horizontally or vertically, zooming in or out with fingers, Calculator you named it, everything you need is inside this petite player. I seriously doubt that there're other MP3 player that can do as many thing as this one did.
One-word: I'm a die-hard fan of Apple xD Not only me, my siblings as well, lol. Apple Roxs..
1. Virus, Spyware, Malware free. 2. Easy navigation and user friendly interface. 3. Syncs easily with other portables like the Ipods and the Iphones. 4. Great software application bundles to organize my life. 5. Vibrant colors and default calibrated settings match closely to printing outputs. 6. Apple is a forbidden fruit. Not everyone could have it and that makes me feel special.
1. Simplicity of the OS. nuff said. 2. Long battery operating hours makes me more mobile than before. 3. Mac has awesome fast boot compared to "Windows" 4. Designed for people who are minimalist. 5. Availability of the Apple Care Protection Plan makes me feel more safe after purchasing Apple products. 6. "Its mac, why must there be a comparison?"
I was a "Window" user for almost 11 years... until I've tried Macintosh a year ago. It took my breath away because of the userfriendliness OS captured my attention on buying a macbook. Regardless to what people (non mac owners) say Mac is difficult, bla bla... but after owning the product, i will give you something beyond what is imagined.
Brilliantly designed to cater to the current lifestyle of fast-paced, fashion-conscious, stress implicated & on-the-go society.
A Mac's simplicity, sleek design, hassle free & elegant user interface; all that without sacrificing performance, are everything that is needed in a computer. What else are required?
Ipod - Time is gold, remember; wouldn't want it to go wasted. Thus, with ipod, all those idle hours on travelling & waiting would be utilised efficiently. With the capability to play music, listen to podcast, playing games, net surfin, e-book reading, & the list just goes on & on, how can just anyone live without the ipod.
Because at that moment where this realization hits me, I slapped my forehead in embarrassment for what I had been doing all this while with the "other" operating system. When I could have easily eaten, with fork and knife in my hands(Mac), I have been eating using my feet wrapped around my neck(my previous operating system with a "window" of a view ) trying to feed my workflow on my day-to-day routine.
Never again, shall I have to do a circus act of trying to make things "work" with "that" other OS. when I could have "it just works", plain on simple, on my Mac. Thanks Apple!
The reason why I choose MAC is because it can do that PC can't do. From the beginning, I really thought that MAC is only for a graphic design people. But guess I was wrong. I search through all website about MAC and why it is so special and so expensive compare to other computer. It didn't really convince me until one day, I read in lowyat.net. One of the member in the forum told me about how MAC change his perception about using a computer. On thing that he said is, "if you have MAC, chances of getting virus is zero". Well, I'm really sick of viruses that coming in when I'm using PC. Its very hard because I have to scan every time I switch on my computer and even though I bought expensive anti-virus, there is no way that I can block all the virus. The solution is? Of course MAC
But one thing that bother me. Why MAC is so expensive? Is it because of the BRAND? Most people will say that when you buy MAC, you buy for a brand. Plus, the software is totally different because MAC have their own software. I'm afraid that I will not capable to understand all the basic thing in MAC because I'm not a high-tech person.
I make a research about "WHY MAC IS SO EXPENSIVE" and I found out why. It's not because of the BRAND itself but it because APPLE trying to protect their product and they will make sure that everything is good to their consumer. Not convincing enough? I tried to compare PC and MAC side by side and see about the capability of the MAC and PC. First, MAC run faster than PC. Second, it is very user friendly. Third, the screen is more better compare to PC. Fourth, weight to weight comparison because I travel a lot. Fifth, it is easy for me to have MAC than PC because it can match with my iPhone and iPod which can have a lot of thing to do when you have the same manufacture and it works perfect.
I do not know about the RAM,ROM because I wasn't looking at that. I just want a computer that is light weight, not easy to get attack by virus and user friendly. But the price is still killing me. So, I made up my mind and save some money to buy a MAC. I swear that I will throw my MAC in front of the APPLE STORE if the MAC didn't do the job as I wanted.
On March 2009, I went to APPLE STORE in KLCC and the girl explained to me about MAC. After she convinced me that MAC is better than PC, I bought it straight.
From the boxing, I can say that this item is so marvelous. I tried to play with my MAC for a couple of days and I really frustrated because I didn't even know how to use it. I was thinking about to sell it back. But my heart tell me to give it a try for another weeks. Luckily that in APPLE website, they have a video showing what I can do with my MAC and even there's a video for user who just bought a MAC. It was amazing how this team do this especially to a person like me who didn't even know anything. It took me several day to learn and watch all the videos. But I got to say that it pay off. Now, I know everything about MAC. Ok, but still I have a lot to learn from. What really amaze me? The iWeb. I'm a blogger and I also do a podcast for people who want to learn Malay. I used GarageBand to make my podcast and after finish it, with one click I can transfer my podcast to my iWeb. It's very easy as A,B,C.
I did say that I have an iPhone. It pair with my MAC. With MobileMe, I can store my address book, document, and emails inside MobileMe. So, I won't worry if my data will lost. And the best thing is, recently in MobileMe, you can detect where your phone if you lost it. How amazing it is. i know, you want to know more right?
In my MAC, I can use Words, Excel, Power Point and etc that every PC user said that I can't have it in my MAC. They are totally wrong. And to spice up a little bit, this Word, Excel for MAC is even much better that PC. I totally mean it. Hey, it's not the best thing yet. There's more my MAC can do.
Searching for file and document is easy. With the "SPOTLIGHT", I can search everything if I forgot where I put my document. And do you know that in MAC, you can view your file as ICON,LIST,COLUMN and COVER FLOW. My friend always awe with the cover flow view when I show them. It did change the way I think about MAC and I'm glad that it did to my friend to. When someone ask me what is so special about MAC? And I will say, everything is special. From the inside and outside. Now, I don't have to worry about virus, lost of data and heavy notebook to carry around.
Why MAC is expensive? Because it worth every penny. I don't regret at all. I do believe that consumer need something that work perfectly but hey, good thing not come in a cheap price. Throw all your thought about "MAC IS FOR DESIGN PEOPLE". MAC is for everyone. It can suit to a geek who know everything about MAC and to a NOOB who don't know anything about MAC like me.
I started to use Mac as there is a Mac culture in the design industry. I took the plunge to have an iBook as a learning tool to prepare myself for the real world outside. But still back then, the Mac is just a computer too me, no different from PC as I am still doing my design on the desktop PC.
Indeed when I'd stepped into design working environment, everything runs on Apple and Mac, and I felt glad that the iBook purchase was a correct decision. An old eMac was given to me to accomplish works from webdesign to printart during my course of internship. Suprise suprise! I cannot believe how powerful this low speed eMac is compare to the computer at my home. That is the time that I know Gigahertz doesn't mean everything. But more, how come just a 1GB RAM allows me to run Photoshop, Illustrator and Quarkexpress together so smoothly? Memory management in Mac OSX is amazing. How bout Expose? Having runs different apps at the same time with so many workfiles was such a headache without it. My workfiles are all images and graphics, Expose allows me to easily identify the file I'm looking for visually rather than reading texts and filenames. Hey I''m a designer, I'm good with graphics not words. Working as a team require me to share files with my colleagues all the time. Networking among Mac system is snapping easy! I can even search for file that I need from other Mac quickly.
The iBook used to be a toy to me. Not anymore after spending 20 hours a day with the eMac. Mac have become part of my life. Part of my love for art and design.
And that was my experience 3 years ago, working in Mac OSX 10.3 Panther. With Snow Leopard and Intel-based Macs the experience are even greater. I never look back since then. Whether it's Vista or Windows 7, it doesn't matter anymore. I have found what I wanted.
It's weird sometimes how often we labour ourself when we try so simplify things. We always find ways to make our life easier. Find quickest solution to a problem. Working less while gaining more.
But when we work on a PC, WE WORK FOR THE PC. When I work on a Mac, THE MAC WORKS FOR ME.
_kapkaplui
This post has been edited by kapkaplui: Jul 3 2009, 05:39 PM
First, apologies for the late announcement of the winners. Being involved in 2 events at the same time is really murder, and thank god both events were in the same shopping complex!
Anyways, here's the winners: First Place: kapkaplui Second Place: Balok
Please get in touch with davidgary73 in regards to the collection of the prizes.
Congratulations to both kapkaplui who won the iPod Shuffle and Balok on Gameloft merchandise.
Prize pickup point at Tropicana City Mall in Starbucks. Please pm me the date/day and your contact number when you're able to come over to collect your prizes.
A big thank you to all who has participated in this giveaway contest and to the winners again, congrats.
Here is the iPod Shuffle that I'd won from Discovery Week Contest. Want to thank Machines, Apple Malaysia, fyire and davidgary73 again for the price. Muakz!
Jun 25 2009, 03:54 PM, updated 17y ago
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