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[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by MadAl

The mini is great, may have expandability issues like the iMac, but those I know who are running them are happy

I have a Mini and love it! Doesn't take up room and I can add whatever I want to it!!! Screen size no problem... just add the one you want!!!

[eber]

i have been using a macbook for the past 2 years almost and my family has had a 24" imac for about three years and they have not had any issues with it. personally I like having a laptop but if I was going to get a desktop it would be an imac for sure. I say go for it

[saggel]

Once you go Mac, you never go back. I love my macbook!!!

[macpappy]

What kind of hard core gaming is everyone saying the Mac can't handle? Which Mac?

I'm just curious because I use my MBPro and my G5 desktop for playing WOW and have never had any problems.

[King James]

Originally Posted by macpappy

What kind of hard core gaming is everyone saying the Mac can't handle? Which Mac?

I'm just curious because I use my MBPro and my G5 desktop for playing WOW and have never had any problems.

I don't know that I would consider WOW that much of a graphically intensive game. If you try to play something like Crysis macs just don't have the video card to handle it

[macpappy]

Originally Posted by King James

I don't know that I would consider WOW that much of a graphically intensive game. If you try to play something like Crysis macs just don't have the video card to handle it

I probably still wouldn't have much of a problem because of how my macs are configured. When I work, I do graphic design so mine have been souped up some.

[King James]

Originally Posted by macpappy

I probably still wouldn't have much of a problem because of how my macs are configured. When I work, I do graphic design so mine have been souped up some.

maybe not, just Macs never got the reputation as gaming machines because most that game like to customize and build their own completely

[kgoings]

Originally Posted by saggel

Once you go Mac, you never go back. I love my macbook!!!

Not true! I went macbook pro, and dropped it like a bad habit after 6 months.

Honestly do we need another "Should I buy a Mac" thread? All the macmaniacs are gonna jump on the thread and tell you they are great, and help you justify a decision you have probably already made.

Just go buy it.

[macpappy]

Originally Posted by kgoings

Not true! I went macbook pro, and dropped it like a bad habit after 6 months.

Honestly do we need another "Should I buy a Mac" thread? All the macmaniacs are gonna jump on the thread and tell you they are great, and help you justify a decision you have probably already made.

Just go buy it.

I'm a Mac user. Have been since 1986.
Mac's aren't the right computer for everyone.
Zealots are zealots and nothing anyone says is every going to change their minds. (Just look at the religious wars in the Middle East that have been going on for a few thousand years.)

So no, we don't need another "Should I buy a Mac" thread.
We need more "Should I buy that box of Pepins or that box of Padilla's" threads.

Originally Posted by macpappy

I'm a Mac user. Have been since 1986.
Mac's aren't the right computer for everyone.
Zealots are zealots and nothing anyone says is every going to change their minds. (Just look at the religious wars in the Middle East that have been going on for a few thousand years.)

So no, we don't need another "Should I buy a Mac" thread.
We need more "Should I buy that box of Pepins or that box of Padilla's" threads.

I'll take the Pepins.

[macpappy]

Originally Posted by Wanger

I'll take the Pepins.

Yeah. That's what I leaning towards. I know they are more expensive and not as good for heavy game.... wait we're talking cigars or computers?

(BTW - sorry for your loss. Go Saints!)

[DrDubzz]

I have a question - can you get an imac and not use their wafe of a keyboard? I don't have midget hands so I was wondering, I like the mouse though

[AD720]

Originally Posted by RX2010

I have a question - can you get an imac and not use their wafe of a keyboard? I don't have midget hands so I was wondering, I like the mouse though

Any USB keyboard will work, at least the basic functions of it.

I have average sized hands and really like the new keyboard but maybe that's because its so similar to my macbook.

Originally Posted by King James

I don't know that I would consider WOW that much of a graphically intensive game. If you try to play something like Crysis macs just don't have the video card to handle it

Most PC's at the time Crysis came out couldn't even play Crysis well. My friend's Alienware crapped out on him around that time. He spent around $1500 on new guts for it and it still wouldn't play the game perfectly. Not a fair comparison.

Originally Posted by RX2010

I have a question - can you get an imac and not use their wafe of a keyboard? I don't have midget hands so I was wondering, I like the mouse though

I have huge hands being, 6'4 and all, and I have no problem with my basic Mac keyboard. In fact, I prefer it because I don't have to here so much of the clickety-click from the raised buttons that I here with regular keyboards. There are a variety of different styles of third party keyboards for the Mac. You can also try one of the older Mac keyboards if you like the raised buttons.

[King James]

I also love apple keyboards, both my wireless one on the imac and the macbook ones.... but it is all about personal preference, and like stated any should work..... USB and if you have a bluetooth one that should work too.

Maybe try one out at the store and see if you like the new ones?