well whiteflag... when hardware and software are made for each other, they perform like a symphony... and this is among 1 of the reason why ppl are going for Mac rather than Windows based PC over this 2 years...

ya Mac are not virus free.. but lesser virus...

For once I have been using PC fro the last 20 years , since migrated to Apple 1 year ago , no turning back for me !

I install 2 operating system in my mac :-

(1) XP for microsoft office and accounting system > this is what i need only
(2) Apple's Leopard for multimedia - Itune on mac able to stream music wireless (via wifi even without internet connection) to multiple aiport express , I can have music in master room , living hall and in kitchen and controlling the itune playlist remotely via Ipod touch and even streaming music to Ipod touch !

This post has been edited by khoh: Sep 9 2009, 06:36 PM

why many ppl tend to say MAC is far more superior than PC in multimedia things?? is that so??

jz an example, b4 SL.. ppl tend to say multimedia software such as CS, illustrator and bla bla run better in MAC. is it?
Windows hv 64bit system way earlier than OSX, which program can use more ram than a MAC, run more effectively
and in term of hardware, most of the multimedia PC system even hv a better GPU compare with a MAC.

so why mac is better in multimedia things???

sorry,if i gv wrong info...

I have not started my course yet. Im not very sure what software Im gonna need. But I guess worse comes to worst, I will just use bootcamp to gain higher performance for window. If not, I will just stick with MacOS.

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Added on September 9, 2009, 6:38 pmno one shall stop me to stepping into mac world muahaha >.< except my parent ._. my sponsor lol

This post has been edited by jasperng: Sep 9 2009, 06:38 PM

Open your mind before asking that question. The moment you mention its "lousy", you already have that mindset that is hard to change.
Better watch the Apple Ads... It will explain by itself...

I have XP and leopard running simultaneously , while working on my Microsoft's spreadsheet at the same time streaming itune music wirelessly to my Hifi set 10 feet away !

@jasperng,
U would roughly know what software you'll require depending on what course you've enrolled urself for. Don't get a Mac just cause we all support the decision; only u would know best if it's suitable or not for your coursework requirements

@WhiteFlag,
Just how do U make a comparison when you haven't tried both?

Typical Windows user. Vista is way less secure compared to OSX. Its a fact , if you say Windows 7 - I would agree. Every OSes they are flaws ,what differs with OSX is that Darwin (the kernel and most of the part of the OS are open-source compared to close source counterparts).

64-bit support in OSX was there for a long time ago ( http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10...the_kernel.html ). Don't get me started on x86_64 and PAE. OSX makes use of PAE , again thats why its possible to have MacPro up to 32GB running on 32-bit (however due to kernel limitation , there are few limitations. It wasn't possible for 32-bit , even with PAE turned on to address. This is because of the nature of the WIndows OS , thats why Windows released 32-bit and 64-bit version.

The reason why it runs better goes back to history as it started it for mac and people still have to say that it runs way better then in OSX. Its history, just like how Windows is now currently.

OSX makes use of graphics card very well , now with OpenCL (aka CUDA) , programs can take advantage of GPU power in Macs to do things faster. PC users have it more , but lets see how developers use it in Mac !

thx for the explanations bro...

apple to show off your class is higher than others and u are rich. Main pros of apple computers are their special effects and stablity because it runs on a totally different OS. Apple software is lack of softwares in the market.
Alot of software is unavailable to apple.

Anyway other pros of apple notebook u can install dual OS and run windows and mac together. Its very headache to connect an apple pc to windows powered network computer can vomit blood u know

From my experience, using CS in windows will cause lag then not responding if your file is very big. But in mac will also lag(depends) but wont become not responding. thats the main diff that i experienced.

From my friend's experience,
With a quite high end spec(i assume you 4GB ram) in windows, can you convert 8 movies in a same time? of course you can, but the chance get Not responding is quite high.

Compare to his old white intel macbook 1.XX ghz with 2 GB ram. he can convert 8 movies in a same time, the only thing will turn to is the speed of convert become slow, but wont turn up to Not responding.
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To TS,

For the spec comparing, Well, you can't compare 2GB Ram in Windows to 2GB Ram in Mac OS. They are actually different, maybe you should give a try on both of them before you comment em

CMD-K, then enter the IP address and share name of where I want to connect to, enter username + password, and done. No vomiting blood involved when I did it

Nowadays Apple where got expensive ady. Around Rm3k can get one ady wut. Time has changed boss

I've get an info of a macbook pro.
and then i go try to get the same spec from dell or hp website.

the result i get is the dell or hp laptop is just cheaper 1.5k...

so i think that macbook pro is still worth it bcuz of those features that windows' laptops dun have.

Order a MacBook pro 13" last night but until now still haven't receive confirmation email. The order status still remain as unshipped. Usually how long to receive the confirmation email?

do u guys have any tips on what to check when u purchase a mbp? like pixel defect or something? do u check it at the shop itself when u make the purchase?

Hello All, Considering purchasing Apple TV this week- have two questions for friends here:
1. Should buy it now or wait for a refresh rumored to be later this year?
2. Should consider using a cheaper rmvb player for now?
Any advice or suggestions welcome!
Many thanks,

er... ask urself, y are u buying it in teh 1st place, cos from ur 2nd suggestion, it seems weird

Yeah it is actually a "dumb" one- jz kinda unsure and thought cud get some assurance(s) on buying or not buying

as i was asking, y are u buying it in the 1st place

if u need to stream videos/movies u purchase off itunes, then its a good buy
or if u have lots of files in mp4/avi format then its fine