tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post640078483106100078..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Mac-tasticIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-86396227483758642582007-11-27T10:08:00.000+00:002007-11-27T10:08:00.000+00:00Lovely bit of kit. Just wait until it goes wrong (...Lovely bit of kit. Just wait until it goes wrong (which they do regularly) and you find out that the on-site warranty actually requires you to send it away for a week! Not sure how they get away with this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-50731021718883601772007-11-26T22:21:00.000+00:002007-11-26T22:21:00.000+00:00Relgious debates are so boring, aren't they?Relgious debates are so boring, aren't they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-90349756684056652202007-11-26T20:24:00.000+00:002007-11-26T20:24:00.000+00:00I have had this discussion with Canvas before.Basi...I have had this discussion with Canvas before.<BR/><BR/>Basically, I concluded that whoever was running their network was a monkey; either that or their Macs are still running System 7 and IE 5...<BR/><BR/><I>Macs are not real computers. They are toys for use by fashion obsessed fools and half-wit graphic designers.</I><BR/><BR/>And what do you consider to be the "proper" use for a computer, if it is not making the thing crunch filters on 2GB Photoshop files?<BR/><BR/>DKDevil's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832949569501846730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-25696081871953889782007-11-25T21:56:00.000+00:002007-11-25T21:56:00.000+00:00I moved from Windows to Linux a year or two ago, b...I moved from Windows to Linux a year or two ago, but when i saw the new macs i had to have one and i love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-28210934906574165322007-11-25T21:42:00.000+00:002007-11-25T21:42:00.000+00:00When the I-phone came out a week or so ago I was i...When the I-phone came out a week or so ago I was interested to see the report on Sky News about the sort of people who were queueing up for it.<BR/><BR/>There was one ass-whole, his face full of studs and tattoos, was saying how good it was.<BR/><BR/>Do you really want to associate yourself with scum-bags like that?Rush-is-Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860467341217977185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-86230784383557090052007-11-25T20:49:00.000+00:002007-11-25T20:49:00.000+00:00anonymous said...Macs are not real computers. They...anonymous said...<BR/>Macs are not real computers. They are toys for use by fashion obsessed fools and half-wit graphic designers.<BR/><BR/>Take it back and get a proper laptop<BR/><BR/><BR/>These are the ramblings of someone who is probably employed in some overstaffed IT department who needs to justify their existence by slagging off anything that may cause their employer to question the constantly increasing numbers of people needed to keep even the smallest PC network working.<BR/><BR/>Anyone that can say that Macs are not proper computers has clearly never used one. Of course it true that some PC games did not run on some of the older Macs. Perhaps that what Anonymous thinks that "real computers " are used for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-34374914517131969922007-11-25T19:51:00.000+00:002007-11-25T19:51:00.000+00:00I don't know which is worse, the fact that you've ...I don't know which is worse, the fact that you've bought an over-priced Mac or that you shop in over-priced PC World. You've got more money than sense on both accounts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-40571313935120599832007-11-25T18:37:00.000+00:002007-11-25T18:37:00.000+00:00Anonymous 2.43:Oh, poor diddums. That's what comes...Anonymous 2.43:<BR/><BR/>Oh, poor diddums. That's what comes of only using a Mac.<BR/><BR/>To get a USB memory stick out a PC:<BR/>Pull.<BR/><BR/>To get a USB memory stick out of a Mac:<BR/>1. Hold down the Control key.<BR/>2. Click on a desktop icon called, for some reason, 'No Name'.<BR/>3. From the menu that appears, click on 'Eject No Name'.<BR/>4. Then pull. If you have not gone through steps 1-3, you get an error message that you have to cancel.<BR/><BR/>Intuitive, huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-85103253078276315752007-11-25T18:21:00.000+00:002007-11-25T18:21:00.000+00:00Macs are not real computers. They are toys for use...Macs are not real computers. They are toys for use by fashion obsessed fools and half-wit graphic designers.<BR/><BR/>Take it back and get a proper laptopAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-47406204134189823022007-11-25T14:43:00.000+00:002007-11-25T14:43:00.000+00:00I have been using Macs since 1989. I have never us...I have been using Macs since 1989. I have never used PCs (luckily, I'm in publishing), but once, in an internet cafe, I had to.<BR/><BR/>I had put a usb stick in the side of the PC. How do i get it out?<BR/><BR/> 'All you have to do is...'<BR/><BR/>Those seven words are what kill PCs.<BR/><BR/>With a Mac you just sit down and go. The other day I bought a copy of garage band and within 2 minutes I was expertly mixing songs together.<BR/><BR/>It's all just incredibly intuitive - no help, no techy background - it just works.<BR/><BR/>It's funny. When the BBC runs tech stories on new Apple products - the HYS goes nuts with green-eyed PC jockeys drooling on about news values.<BR/><BR/>Mac stuff is a joy - because IT JUST WORKS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-36425238393831487222007-11-25T12:37:00.000+00:002007-11-25T12:37:00.000+00:00Be careful! If you are Mac-receptive, this purchas...Be careful! If you are Mac-receptive, this purchase will change your life. I started with an iPod mini 3 Christmases ago; we're now iPod video-ed, iMac-ed, Powerbook-ed, Airtune-d, and of course I'm gagging for an iPhone. Apple things look beautiful, and they work, they really do just work, they can see each other and connect to each other, and you don't need to do anything.Graeme Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995457637445873579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-75952564231258237582007-11-25T12:11:00.000+00:002007-11-25T12:11:00.000+00:00Well done Iain - top piece of kit. If you need to ...Well done Iain - top piece of kit. If you need to buy another one, go to John Lewis as theirs are all sold with a two year guarantee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-29651320960102038642007-11-25T11:49:00.000+00:002007-11-25T11:49:00.000+00:00@Canvas"I think Macs are incompatible with the int...@Canvas<BR/><BR/>"I think Macs are incompatible with the internet."<BR/><BR/>Why do you say that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-10093577581812471962007-11-25T11:38:00.000+00:002007-11-25T11:38:00.000+00:00If anyone else is considering a Mac purchase, you ...If anyone else is considering a Mac purchase, you might want to look at buying from <A HREF="http://www.johnlewis.com/Technology/Computers/Computers/SubCategory.aspx" REL="nofollow">John Lewis</A>. They offer a two year guarantee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-73579149499168910162007-11-25T11:29:00.000+00:002007-11-25T11:29:00.000+00:00canvas said...I use both - PC and Mac on a daily b...canvas said...<BR/>I use both - PC and Mac on a daily basis - and I think Macs are incompatible with the internet<BR/><BR/>Interesting. We use iMacs in the office and Macbooks on the road. Extremely reliable and robust. No problems with the internet. <BR/><BR/>The PC at home is a constant nightmare with viruses, poor connectivity and general unreliability and will shortly be consigned to the dustbin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-63552544927833996872007-11-25T10:16:00.001+00:002007-11-25T10:16:00.001+00:00http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_ProCheck out ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro<BR/><BR/>Check out the "issues"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52500736139094964212007-11-25T10:16:00.000+00:002007-11-25T10:16:00.000+00:00Iain, why didn't you just go to John Lewis and buy...Iain, why didn't you just go to John Lewis and buy your computer?<BR/><BR/>PC World is probably the WORST place to buy a computer - and there are risks buying through Amazon (if you have problems)...<BR/><BR/>Did you look at the price on the Apple website?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-42586554017332688872007-11-25T10:08:00.000+00:002007-11-25T10:08:00.000+00:00Iain - Macs might look great - but they are nothin...Iain - Macs might look great - but they are nothing but trouble...<BR/><BR/>I use both - PC and Mac on a daily basis - and I think Macs are incompatible with the internet.<BR/><BR/>I've had to stop myself throwing Macs out the window due to total frustration...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-11460452695188205652007-11-25T09:21:00.000+00:002007-11-25T09:21:00.000+00:00Seriously, I find myself buying a new laptop about...Seriously, I find myself buying a new laptop about every two years. It's annoying and depressing. I've had various brands, but for me the question now is where can I get a decent sized notebook with a good screen - 15" or thereabouts, which won't break or die after a couple of years? <BR/><BR/>Mine get used heavily every day. Dell has been the most robust so far but even so, only lasts for about that time.<BR/><BR/>Any suggestions? Is a Macbook any tougher?Unsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307116169498533047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-90734363047539050632007-11-25T08:29:00.000+00:002007-11-25T08:29:00.000+00:00iain dale said...WHy should I have got a MAcbook p...<B>iain dale said...</B><BR/><BR/>WHy should I have got a MAcbook pro?<BR/><BR/>-----------------------------------<BR/><B>iain dale said...</B><BR/><BR/>WHy should I have got a MAcbook pro?<BR/><BR/>-----------------------------------<BR/><BR/><I>Perhaps the Shift and Return keys are less prone to sticking, Iain?</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-9182018582073685132007-11-25T05:46:00.000+00:002007-11-25T05:46:00.000+00:00Mmmm. Product placement. If Iain isn't being paid ...Mmmm. Product placement. If Iain isn't being paid by Apple for his puff piece he really should be!Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823246393666389713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-17862224297347589762007-11-25T05:11:00.000+00:002007-11-25T05:11:00.000+00:00Hmmmm.MacBook or MacBook Pro?Really depends how se...Hmmmm.<BR/><BR/>MacBook or MacBook Pro?<BR/><BR/>Really depends how seriously you're going to be using the iMovie software?<BR/><BR/>Light stuff? A Mac with plenty of RAM will work no sweat.<BR/><BR/>BTW. The new iMovie is different to the old one - a complete new build, so it's worth going to Apple - if they still do it - and downloaded the previous build to see what you want (the old one has more features, but the new one is supposedly a breeze for the casual user).Aaron Murin-Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519231609156056620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-17602524842662277472007-11-25T04:03:00.000+00:002007-11-25T04:03:00.000+00:00Because the MacBook Pros are the "high-end" laptop...Because the MacBook Pros are the "high-end" laptops. To be honest, lovely (and powerful) as they are, I am not sure that they quite justify their price point, and they are due an specification overhaul.<BR/><BR/>But then I use a Mac Pro desktop as well as my MacBook...<BR/><BR/>DKDevil's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832949569501846730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-31591264765239136052007-11-25T03:09:00.000+00:002007-11-25T03:09:00.000+00:00It's because Mac Book Pro's are sexier."Backlit ke...It's because Mac Book Pro's are sexier.<BR/><BR/>"Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness."<BR/><BR/>That's the reason I bought mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-37633035984967177852007-11-25T01:34:00.000+00:002007-11-25T01:34:00.000+00:00I don't like the Mac Book Pros. The keyboard is ho...I don't like the Mac Book Pros. The keyboard is horrid. The main difference is the larger screen, some more powerful graphics and a faster firewire port. Not that much for the much bigger price point.<BR/><BR/>One thing you should do straight away is order 2gb of ram from www.crucial.com/uk . Last time I checked it was under £50 and it will really help with the video work. If you are seriously going to output video the best hidden secret is an Elgato h264 Turbo. It is a little usb stick you pop in a spare port and will export to excellent h.264 format (youtube standard) in a fraction of the normal time. http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=7E4FA1DC&nplm=TN783<BR/><BR/>Off to bed now.. far too late for technical talk!Ken Leavingsoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592481140544615936noreply@blogger.com