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Switching from PC to Mac
Topic Started: Sep 29 2016, 08:46 PM (2,197 Views)
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Hello!

It’s nice there is an area on this discussion site for computers and technology.

After more than 20 years using PCs, I intend to switch from PC to Mac. My current desktop is one I regret having purchased—in January 2015. I have a family member outside my household who can use it.

I should mention that, unlike in the 1990s, I don’t have a need for a lot of software. I have been using an old version of Adobe’s InDesign to double for word processing and newsletter design. Nothing necessary for professional use; just hobby.

I do have for my smartphone the iPhone 6 Plus.

I wanted to ask anyone who has made the switch how he/she felt after the move: Did you have much trouble adjusting? Are you glad that you did?

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My son switched from PC to Mac a few years ago. He says the transition was/is very easy.
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ringotuna
Sep 30 2016, 06:11 AM
My son switched from PC to Mac a few years ago. He says the transition was/is very easy.


Thank you, ringotuna!

I suppose I may have it in mind that an adjustment would be difficult. But, it may have been just imagined on my part. I am looking to do it within the next couple months.
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Macs are superior PC, however, not on a level that objectively justifies their price premium
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Sep 29 2016, 08:46 PM
Hello!

It’s nice there is an area on this discussion site for computers and technology.

After more than 20 years using PCs, I intend to switch from PC to Mac. My current desktop is one I regret having purchased—in January 2015. I have a family member outside my household who can use it.

I should mention that, unlike in the 1990s, I don’t have a need for a lot of software. I have been using an old version of Adobe’s InDesign to double for word processing and newsletter design. Nothing necessary for professional use; just hobby.

I do have for my smartphone the iPhone 6 Plus.

I wanted to ask anyone who has made the switch how he/she felt after the move: Did you have much trouble adjusting? Are you glad that you did?

I have used both but I am primarily a PC user due to the software I use for work.

What I generally tell folks who are considering moving to a Mac from a PC is that Mac's are wonderful computers from a hardware standpoint but just like with your iPhone the Mac is more "locked down" than the PC. If you are the kind of person who wants to be able to open up their computer and update the hardware later or if you are a hard core gamer then you may want to think hard before switching. If on the other hand you are like 95% of the computer users out there and you never open the case on your machine and you plan to use it for surfing the net, sending email and doing the occasional document or spreadsheet then the Mac will be a fine option for you. If you plan on doing something artistic the Mac might even be better.

There is far less freeware out there for Macs than there is for PCs. On the other hand, the software that is out there to purchase for Macs is usually pretty good.

The bottom line is that if you spend the same money on a PC that most people spend on a Mac then you can get a PC of equal quality. That being said, if you don't have a specific need due to software to use a windows machine then there is no reason to stay with Windows. It will take you a little bit to get used to where things are on the screen but for most folks it is not too hard and once you have that down you will almost certainly be happy with the machine you buy.

You said you previous machine was bought in Jan 2015. That would make it a Windows 8.1 machine. Depending on what windows version you were running prior to getting that machine I can fully understand you frustrations. Win 8 and win 8.1 were bad operating systems from a Graphical User Interface standpoint.
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Coast2coast

First as always, "D" - wow! Always love to hear you talk computers. Sometimes I even understand.

I am PC here at the house right now but I also intend to move to MAC whenever I make my next computer purchase.

Now, I am no computer guy. I know where the gas goes in and I can fill most of the required fluids. That said I have routinely gone back and forth between using Macs sometimes at work (seems to be the industry preference) and my PC at home. It is not difficult. Some changes in procedures, language - but not hard.

Perhaps we can Frankenstein the two and come up with the PMac! :biggrin:



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Thank you, everyone!

What Demagogue mentioned is very encouraging to me to just do it.

Thank you once more.


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Sep 30 2016, 04:34 PM
First as always, "D" - wow! Always love to hear you talk computers. Sometimes I even understand.

I am PC here at the house right now but I also intend to move to MAC whenever I make my next computer purchase.

Now, I am no computer guy. I know where the gas goes in and I can fill most of the required fluids. That said I have routinely gone back and forth between using Macs sometimes at work (seems to be the industry preference) and my PC at home. It is not difficult. Some changes in procedures, language - but not hard.

Perhaps we can Frankenstein the two and come up with the PMac! :biggrin:



Lol, when Apple first started using Intel chips I worked with a couple guys trying to build themselves Mac clones. It was a pain in the ass to get the right chipsets but we did get a few that worked.

In the end, it really was not worth the effort beyond the technical challenge of the thing.
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I use a PCs mostly for professional work because that's all most of my professional software tools support.

My wife is an Apple fan, and thinks that PC are the work of Satan. I've tried to explain to her that it's not the PC itself, but Microsoft software that comes from hell.

Anyway, one of my dreams is to someday retire, and never have to use a Microsoft product ever again.

As far as home use, I could care less. Even a cheap Android lets me surf the web and answer emails.
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nNeo

I've used both, and several other OS, but still a PC guy. I like nothing about apple products. That said, go with whatever you like, and have no fear, you can master a change with just a little practice. Don't be afraid to press / click things to see what they do, and if all else fails, read the instructions.

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UPDATE:

I purchased the iMac this month. (I needed to delay my purchase longer than I had anticipated.)

It is the one which is 21.5 inches and one level before going up to a 27-inch iMac. I am impressed. I like it. (It is also helpful that weights so little.) It's great to sync with my iPhone. It is working out. I'm still taking time to become familiar with some command keys (that they are not the same on Windows). But, for me personally, it's really a problem.

Thank you, everyone. Demagogue, in particular, had a good amount of insight to share. I appreciate it.

—Colors

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Feb 21 2017, 11:48 PM
UPDATE:

I purchased the iMac this month. (I needed to delay my purchase longer than I had anticipated.)

It is the one which is 21.5 inches and one level before going up to a 27-inch iMac. I am impressed. I like it. (It is also helpful that weights so little.) It's great to sync with my iPhone. It is working out. I'm still taking time to become familiar with some command keys (that they are not the same on Windows). But, for me personally, it's really a problem.

Thank you, everyone. Demagogue, in particular, had a good amount of insight to share. I appreciate it.

—Colors

You are of course welcome and congratulations on your new Mac. Keep us posted. Maybe once you feel you have roughly equal mastery over the Mac to what you had over a PC you can write about the transition.
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Feb 21 2017, 11:48 PM
UPDATE:

I purchased the iMac this month. (I needed to delay my purchase longer than I had anticipated.)

It is the one which is 21.5 inches and one level before going up to a 27-inch iMac. I am impressed. I like it. (It is also helpful that weights so little.) It's great to sync with my iPhone. It is working out. I'm still taking time to become familiar with some command keys (that they are not the same on Windows). But, for me personally, it's really a problem.

Thank you, everyone. Demagogue, in particular, had a good amount of insight to share. I appreciate it.

—Colors

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But, for me personally, it's really a problem.


I forgot the word not.

Revise: But, for me personally, it's not really a problem.


I forgot to mention: The Retina 4K screen is excellent. Really vivid.



:cheers: Thank you, again, Demagogue! :cheers:
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Demagogue
Sep 30 2016, 02:36 PM
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Sep 29 2016, 08:46 PM
Hello!

It’s nice there is an area on this discussion site for computers and technology.

After more than 20 years using PCs, I intend to switch from PC to Mac. My current desktop is one I regret having purchased—in January 2015. I have a family member outside my household who can use it.

I should mention that, unlike in the 1990s, I don’t have a need for a lot of software. I have been using an old version of Adobe’s InDesign to double for word processing and newsletter design. Nothing necessary for professional use; just hobby.

I do have for my smartphone the iPhone 6 Plus.

I wanted to ask anyone who has made the switch how he/she felt after the move: Did you have much trouble adjusting? Are you glad that you did?

I have used both but I am primarily a PC user due to the software I use for work.

What I generally tell folks who are considering moving to a Mac from a PC is that Mac's are wonderful computers from a hardware standpoint but just like with your iPhone the Mac is more "locked down" than the PC. If you are the kind of person who wants to be able to open up their computer and update the hardware later or if you are a hard core gamer then you may want to think hard before switching. If on the other hand you are like 95% of the computer users out there and you never open the case on your machine and you plan to use it for surfing the net, sending email and doing the occasional document or spreadsheet then the Mac will be a fine option for you. If you plan on doing something artistic the Mac might even be better.

There is far less freeware out there for Macs than there is for PCs. On the other hand, the software that is out there to purchase for Macs is usually pretty good.

The bottom line is that if you spend the same money on a PC that most people spend on a Mac then you can get a PC of equal quality. That being said, if you don't have a specific need due to software to use a windows machine then there is no reason to stay with Windows. It will take you a little bit to get used to where things are on the screen but for most folks it is not too hard and once you have that down you will almost certainly be happy with the machine you buy.

You said you previous machine was bought in Jan 2015. That would make it a Windows 8.1 machine. Depending on what windows version you were running prior to getting that machine I can fully understand you frustrations. Win 8 and win 8.1 were bad operating systems from a Graphical User Interface standpoint.
The first thing I did when I got my windows 8.1 machine was to install the free Classic Menu start software from http://www.classicshell(dot)net/

bringing back the Win7 start menu and options.....

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Sep 30 2016, 02:36 PM
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Sep 29 2016, 08:46 PM
Hello!

It’s nice there is an area on this discussion site for computers and technology.

After more than 20 years using PCs, I intend to switch from PC to Mac. My current desktop is one I regret having purchased—in January 2015. I have a family member outside my household who can use it.

I should mention that, unlike in the 1990s, I don’t have a need for a lot of software. I have been using an old version of Adobe’s InDesign to double for word processing and newsletter design. Nothing necessary for professional use; just hobby.

I do have for my smartphone the iPhone 6 Plus.

I wanted to ask anyone who has made the switch how he/she felt after the move: Did you have much trouble adjusting? Are you glad that you did?

I have used both but I am primarily a PC user due to the software I use for work.

What I generally tell folks who are considering moving to a Mac from a PC is that Mac's are wonderful computers from a hardware standpoint but just like with your iPhone the Mac is more "locked down" than the PC. If you are the kind of person who wants to be able to open up their computer and update the hardware later or if you are a hard core gamer then you may want to think hard before switching. If on the other hand you are like 95% of the computer users out there and you never open the case on your machine and you plan to use it for surfing the net, sending email and doing the occasional document or spreadsheet then the Mac will be a fine option for you. If you plan on doing something artistic the Mac might even be better.

There is far less freeware out there for Macs than there is for PCs. On the other hand, the software that is out there to purchase for Macs is usually pretty good.

The bottom line is that if you spend the same money on a PC that most people spend on a Mac then you can get a PC of equal quality. That being said, if you don't have a specific need due to software to use a windows machine then there is no reason to stay with Windows. It will take you a little bit to get used to where things are on the screen but for most folks it is not too hard and once you have that down you will almost certainly be happy with the machine you buy.

You said you previous machine was bought in Jan 2015. That would make it a Windows 8.1 machine. Depending on what windows version you were running prior to getting that machine I can fully understand you frustrations. Win 8 and win 8.1 were bad operating systems from a Graphical User Interface standpoint.
The first thing I did when I got my windows 8.1 machine was to install the free Classic Menu start software from http://www.classicshell(dot)net/

bringing back the Win7 start menu and options.....

Indeed, getting rid of the start button and menu was one of the more idiotic things that Microsoft ever did.
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PC's on Windows 7 is far superior than any Apple product.

Windows 8/10 is a failure......


That said, go with Mac if you can't get a windows 7 PC.
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