doggyworld Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Just wondering how many people who have been Windows users up until now are planning on purchasing a MAC now that they've had a taste of what it's like? I know that I'm seriously considering it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMacME Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 i already own a Mac so i'm not gonna vote. bought a G4 Mac Mini early last year. wish they had released the MacIntel then and not now. oh well. was very tempted to buy a new MacIntel when i heard the news you could dual boot, but couldn't justify the cost (would have wanted a MacBook Pro, or at the very least an iMac). so here i am experimenting with my PC, and just bought some upgrade parts to build and run a cheap OSX86 machine. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggyworld Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yeah.. I guess this doesn't really pertain to already MAC owners. The reason why I ask this question is I wonder if the OSx86 project is helping Apple by bringing more Windows users to experience MAC and eventually go on to purchasing a MAC or if it's hurting Apple by allowing OS X to be run on much cheaper non-Apple hardware thus losing the people that would buy a Mac if OSx86 were not an option. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Pribbernow Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I suppose this thread doesn't truly pertain to me since the intent is to discover if OSX downloaders will now buy a Mac, but I'll toss in my experience (and motives) on the martter. I'm largely a PC user who dabbles in the Mac side. I purchased my first system back in 2003 (15" flat panel iMac G4), and then "upgraded" to a Mac mini early last year. I've been impressed with OSX so much that I intend to make it my primary platform of choice. My original intent was to download OSX x86 purely for the challenge...because it fun to hack the hell out of software and hardware. But in all honesty OSX runs so bloody fast on my old Intel system (1.7GHZ P4 Dell desktop), compared to the PowerPC based mac mini, that I plan on using it instead....BUT I only intend to use it as a holdover until my dream system rolls this coming August, when Apple unveils its successor to the PowerMac line based on Intel's Conroe processor. At that point I will be wiping my HD clean and installing Windows Vista on this rig (I'm in the Vista beta program). So yes, I will be buying ANOTHER Mac. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
digicide Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'll definitely have my work buy me a macbook pro, when the small ones come out... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganymedian Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Im not gonna go running out to get one, but my next computer will be a mac for sure. which may be in like a year. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 hmm.. Still too expensive for me.. I feel I've been robbed... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBits Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 No... to expensive for same hardware as normal pc... thats why ill be checking here if something does not work in hackintosh Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILValla Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Also for me it's too expensive.. i'll continue with x86 ... but why don't use darwin? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtwh20 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 i will probably go with a dual core mini from the apple refurb store, when they are available there the my dell with OSX86 will be a file server Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakabab Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm missing the "I'd love to but I can't afford a Mac right now" button? At least.. thats where I'd fitt in :-) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-99974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggyworld Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 I think the Mac's are rather expensive compared to PC's, but I'm considering getting a Mac Mini if OSx86 becomes too hard to update and loses alot of driver support. I really enjoy the look and feel of OS X now that I've actually used it for a while, but I don't think I could give up all the apps and games I use Windows for. So I'll probably end up getting a Mac Mini if I had to get a Mac. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
staticuxo Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 i'm gunna get one this summer; probably the macbook pro.. hopefully it's worth the $2,600, it's going to set me back alot /: Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualBooter Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm looking forward to the first Intel-based PowerMacs. Dual Core Duos and a 500GB SATA would be nice, for starters, okay Steve & Co.?!?!?! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublove Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Well I would like to buy a real Mac. I went to the Apple store last tuesday to have a fiddle (after checking out osxx86). At this stage I would not buy one as it would make sense for me to wait until Apple release a workstation version powered by Intel. However looking at the mini and the price I have to say I am tempted. When you look at the engineering behind it, its bloomin fantastic. Its a sexy lifestyle product. Another factor is work. I've had to be wintel compatible which is a drag as i've used osx before although not like its my own and fiddle with all the settings etc. TBH I detest windows. Something random is always going on behind the scenes causing it to bugger up. Now I install osx on my pc it's hacked, not official, theres no proper driver support yet its installs way faster, boots faster, the interface just works. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm looking forward to the first Intel-based PowerMacs. Dual Core Duos and a 500GB SATA would be nice, for starters, okay Steve & Co.?!?!?! They'll use Conroe processors, not Yonah like the current Core Duos, but yeah I'm interested what they'll be like as well. I couln't justify spending the money on a mac, they're too expensive in general and OSx86 is running surprisingly well for me. Besides I'm triple booting between it, Suse and Windows so I'm not hurting in any way. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtraa Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I am waiting for the intel 12" ibook. hope they will release one, soon. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzar Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Never ever. I've 0 interest in buying overpriced assembled generic x86 hardware. I wouldn't want one for free either unless is a laptop Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedragon1971 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Two comments: 1. It's Mac not MAC (MAC is a cosmetics company). 2. for those of you saying the hardware is too expensive, I suggest you try comparing pretty much any Mac (especially notebooks) to pretty much any Dell or Gateway computer with exactly the same specs and features that come standard on the Mac. Most of the time, the price difference is minimal or non-existant (sometimes the Mac is even less expensive). Don't keep trying to compare the bottom of the barrel PC to a Mac because it is never a valid comparison because Macs tend to come with more features as standard equipment. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrvnqsr Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Been a Mac user since '95, and a PC user for just as long. Now that I can choose which machine I want to use OSX on, I doubt I'lll ever be a Mac user again. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdude123 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Well after being a former Mac user... switching over the Windows and getting a taste of Mac OS X, I'm really debating to get a ibook. The last OS I used from Apple was OS 8.1. At the time, it was MUCH better than Windows 98 (more stable, better interface), but got hooked on NT. Now that XP is out it's eh... it's not quite NT, but at least it's not Win9x. Mac OS still has the better interface and stability, but a LOT has changed. When I first ran OS X, I didn't recognize a lot of it. Now that it's on Darwin, it's a heck more advanced that it previously was. That made me interested in learning how to work with Darwin. Prices... you can get a cheap computer if you look well enough. I'm debating to get an ibook g3 700mhz... it's not the top of the line, but you can get it for around $330 bucks. Windows compatibility would be nice, to run the games, but Virtual PC might be "ok" if I can at least get a 200-300mhz equivalent PC. I'm debating to get that or a Dell Axim x51. I already have a VAIO ultraslim notebook, so it's not really that I need another notebook... it's just the hardware I would want. Well whatever the case, trying out OS X did make me want a Mac. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pardy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Ordered My IMAC 20' today! student discount.... 2100$ canadain.... Pardy Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 As others have said "It's a bit expensive" for what it does. If the new 12" iBook (bare) is under $1000, I'll buy one. If OSX86 reaches the same speed of XP, there's no point to buy commodity hardware with 30-40% markup. Sure, the Macs "look" sexier, but for the average Joe-Consumer what it comes down to nowadays is price. I couldn't justify spending $2,500 for the top model MacBookPro unless I was a designer/artist. On the OTHER side, I would buy a Mac if more X86 apps would be available. A perfect example of what is holding me back at the moment: "Reason 3.0", a popular music creation program is available for OSX. Ok great. But my Reason 3.0-using and music-making competitor has a Creative X-FI sound card. Can I buy one of those for a Mac? No. What does this mean? My competitor has a sound card that has 30-35 times more performance over a standard AC97 sound chip. You wanna upgrade your graphic card to give your games more "Ooomph"? Well dear Apple, where on your site can I upgrade my graphic card so I can play these cool games?. Oh wait, I've got a very limited selection of first-person shooters and "Sim" games. Where is the value in that? If this whole "virtualization" thing becomes a reality, then sure, give me a Mac. But at that point, is it still a "Mac" ?? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyboy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Wouldnt buy 1 nor would i take 1 for free as my pc hardware right now runs osx86 just as good or better and can certainly only get better, Macs are just way over priced pc`s and considering its only pc parts inside why would i want to waste my dough Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadMonkey Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I've been using Apple's since the Macintosh+ which are now used as fish bowls he he. But corporate america forced me to work on PC's for a better part of my career. I felt a need to return back home so to speak. He he. So I tried a 10.4.1 install (Aug 2005 - He he) last year on my spare PC box and I was hooked! Now I have a new MacBook Pro 1.83 Ghz. , My photograghic collection is stored on my main OSX86 box and my daughters OSX86 machine was converted from a PC running Windows XP Home. I'm extremely happy with these changes and looking forward to more. Cheers, Just wondering how many people who have been Windows users up until now are planning on purchasing a MAC now that they've had a taste of what it's like? I know that I'm seriously considering it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/15510-whos-going-to-buy-a-mac-now/#findComment-100724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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