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Blu boy · 02-02-2008, 07:41 PM

so I was wondering since there is so much Microsoft hate going around. what type of computer do you use

crazy25000 · 02-02-2008, 07:50 PM

it should be what operating system you use instead

i use linux btw

xtop · 02-02-2008, 07:54 PM

where's the option for all of the above?

Blu boy · 02-02-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy25000

it should be what operating system you use instead

i use linux btw

well thats what i meant but i couldnt think of the right word so i hoped by including linux people would realize what i meant that was my fault.

Sylin · 02-02-2008, 09:10 PM

I switched to Mac in 2006. I have nothing against Microsoft ("hate" is mean word), but Windows was the source of too many sleepless nights and hair-pulling for me.

clyon · 02-02-2008, 09:17 PM

My computer is a custom Compaq Presario x6000, my O/S is XP Pro, love it. I hate Vista, but too be more accurate, Vista was & is still not readly for release, it should still be in Beta stage.

love4blu · 02-02-2008, 09:24 PM

Frankly, I use microsoft products all the time

. I had my share of problems (O.K., that IS an understatement

), but somehow I never managed to get accustomed to macs. In fact, I always thought of Apple products as a bit overpriced...
As for Microsoft's support for HD DVD, I really do not care. My blu drive works perfect with Vista and I do believe that eventually, MS will see the blu light

tqmilymi · 02-02-2008, 09:32 PM

I've used an Apple/Mac since the mid 1980s and never had a problem. Currently have a 17" iMac desktop (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive). We also have a Toshiba laptop at home that runs Windows Vista for our business.

Go Mac and Go Blu... could life be any better?

partridge · 02-02-2008, 09:34 PM

Mac is too expensive, simple as that. So I, like many others, really have little choice when it comes to buying a computer.

jubaiweaponx · 02-02-2008, 09:38 PM

yeah i`d love to try a mac but just too expensive ,my next one i`ll prob spring for but for noe microsoft has my money ,lol

Lord_Phan · 02-02-2008, 11:25 PM

As a gamer, it's PC all the way. But I like a previous poster stated, Vista is practically still in beta mode. I'll get it later when they've got all the bugs out.
Win XP works fine for me anyhow.

tofur69 · 02-02-2008, 11:50 PM

I have been a PC person for MANY years. I started building my own machines when MS-DOS 2.0 was new. I love tinkering with machines by "getting under the hood". I am also a hard core gamer and I like to tweak the system to squeeze as much power out of my machine. You are limited with Mac systems when it comes to this.

richteer · 02-02-2008, 11:53 PM

Nothing but Solaris for me. I've run nothing but Solaris on my machines since day one.

IHMO, anyone who uses M$ products--unless there is absolutely no alternative--has more money than sense. And anyone using M$ Office need their heads examining.

kolasi · 02-03-2008, 02:44 PM

i use xp. i still havent went to vista yet since i heard it still has bugs.

Blu-Beard · 02-03-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubaiweaponx

yeah i`d love to try a mac but just too expensive ,my next one i`ll prob spring for but for now microsoft has my money ,lol

+1

w_tanoto · 02-03-2008, 12:34 AM

as far as i hate m$, my os is windows xp/vista.
also yellowdog linux on uk ps3. my jpn ps3 has none.

Barnum · 02-03-2008, 01:17 AM

AMD X2 6400 with Vista Ultimate and love it.

Robmx · 02-03-2008, 12:02 PM

Switched to Mac Feb of 2007 and NEVER going back. I would rather use my computer as it was intended then spend half the time trying to fix Viruses/Spyware and other crap.

I upgraded to OS X Leopard from Tiger and love it. Currently own 15" MacBook Pro with Intel 2.16GHZ Duo Core 2, 3GB of Ram, 120GB Hard Drive and its pretty peppy!

What really made me give Mac a chance was that they switched to Intel processors. Now everything can be upgraded with regular PC parts. Plus the ability to use both OS X and Windows if I wanted in case I couldn't adjust to Mac's OS which I must say is a work of art !

FruityOatyBar · 02-04-2008, 10:52 PM

I've been on a Mac since 2001 and have never looked back. These days Mac are about $200 - $300 (tops) more expensive than a comprably configured computer from another manufacturer. To me, that balances out cone you include the amazing software that ships with a Mac. And of course, Macs retain their value much longer than other computers.

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02-02-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
Blu boy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois, USA PSNetwork ID: bigredsc Blu-ray collection:20	your computer so I was wondering since there is so much Microsoft hate going around. what type of computer do you use

02-02-2008, 09:38 PM	#10
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	indeed yeah i`d love to try a mac but just too expensive ,my next one i`ll prob spring for but for noe microsoft has my money ,lol

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02-02-2008, 07:50 PM	#2
crazy25000 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:16	it should be what operating system you use instead i use linux btw

02-02-2008, 07:54 PM	#3
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	where's the option for all of the above?

02-02-2008, 09:10 PM	#5
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	I switched to Mac in 2006. I have nothing against Microsoft ("hate" is mean word), but Windows was the source of too many sleepless nights and hair-pulling for me.

02-02-2008, 09:17 PM	#6
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	My computer is a custom Compaq Presario x6000, my O/S is XP Pro, love it. I hate Vista, but too be more accurate, Vista was & is still not readly for release, it should still be in Beta stage.

02-02-2008, 09:24 PM	#7
love4blu Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Montreal Blu-ray collection:332	Frankly, I use microsoft products all the time . I had my share of problems (O.K., that IS an understatement ), but somehow I never managed to get accustomed to macs. In fact, I always thought of Apple products as a bit overpriced... As for Microsoft's support for HD DVD, I really do not care. My blu drive works perfect with Vista and I do believe that eventually, MS will see the blu light

02-02-2008, 09:32 PM	#8
tqmilymi Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Maryland Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:1558 DVD collection:212 Digital collection:1864 iTunes collection:57 Prime collection:31 Trading Score:140	I've used an Apple/Mac since the mid 1980s and never had a problem. Currently have a 17" iMac desktop (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive). We also have a Toshiba laptop at home that runs Windows Vista for our business. Go Mac and Go Blu... could life be any better?

02-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#9
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	Mac is too expensive, simple as that. So I, like many others, really have little choice when it comes to buying a computer.

02-02-2008, 11:25 PM	#11
Lord_Phan Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Brampton, On	As a gamer, it's PC all the way. But I like a previous poster stated, Vista is practically still in beta mode. I'll get it later when they've got all the bugs out. Win XP works fine for me anyhow.

02-02-2008, 11:50 PM	#12
tofur69 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Westminster, CO	I have been a PC person for MANY years. I started building my own machines when MS-DOS 2.0 was new. I love tinkering with machines by "getting under the hood". I am also a hard core gamer and I like to tweak the system to squeeze as much power out of my machine. You are limited with Mac systems when it comes to this.

02-02-2008, 11:53 PM	#13
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	Nothing but Solaris for me. I've run nothing but Solaris on my machines since day one. IHMO, anyone who uses M$ products--unless there is absolutely no alternative--has more money than sense. And anyone using M$ Office need their heads examining.

02-03-2008, 02:44 PM	#14
kolasi Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:connecticut	i use xp. i still havent went to vista yet since i heard it still has bugs.

02-03-2008, 12:34 AM	#16
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	as far as i hate m$, my os is windows xp/vista. also yellowdog linux on uk ps3. my jpn ps3 has none.

02-03-2008, 01:17 AM	#17
Barnum Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:3	AMD X2 6400 with Vista Ultimate and love it.

02-03-2008, 12:02 PM	#18
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Switched to Mac Feb of 2007 and NEVER going back. I would rather use my computer as it was intended then spend half the time trying to fix Viruses/Spyware and other crap. I upgraded to OS X Leopard from Tiger and love it. Currently own 15" MacBook Pro with Intel 2.16GHZ Duo Core 2, 3GB of Ram, 120GB Hard Drive and its pretty peppy! What really made me give Mac a chance was that they switched to Intel processors. Now everything can be upgraded with regular PC parts. Plus the ability to use both OS X and Windows if I wanted in case I couldn't adjust to Mac's OS which I must say is a work of art !

02-04-2008, 10:52 PM	#19
FruityOatyBar Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Hollywood, CA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:368	I've been on a Mac since 2001 and have never looked back. These days Mac are about $200 - $300 (tops) more expensive than a comprably configured computer from another manufacturer. To me, that balances out cone you include the amazing software that ships with a Mac. And of course, Macs retain their value much longer than other computers.

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