Topic 'Permanent Greeting, part two' in forum 'All Things Macintosh' - dslreports.com

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:31:01 EDT

cidknee0 posted : So im kinda new here, been on the forum and browsing around. I've been working with PeeCee's for almost 15 years and dabbled into the Apple world with iPods and such.

My wife got me my first MBP (17") for graduating college late 2011.

I love it, but have one gripe. Every morning I come into work and type on my Acer PC.... I have to squish my hands together, my Mac Keyboard so much more comfortable lol.

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two Update

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:13:53 EDT

not quite right posted :

said by not quite right:

Always meant to do this ...
Start:
2g iPod Nano,
OG iPhone,
3G iPhone,
iPhone 4,
iPad 2
6g iPod Nano,
2G Apple TV,
3G Apple TV,
Mid 2011 Mac Mini,
2TB Apple Time Capsule
Present
I'm sure by the end of 2012 you will be able to add a 13" MBA or a 15"MBPR, A Thunderbolt display for the Mini, and of course an iPhone 5.

It's official add the Thunderbolt display & 16GB of memory to the Mini.
--
Not many people know this, but I happen to be quite famous...

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:40 EDT

happy4ya posted :

said by MichelR:

After 28 years of Mac bashing (more out of fun torturing my Mac friends, really)

LOL, same here. I used to get into it with them just for the argument of "whatever you can do I can do with my PC".

said by MichelR:

a couple of weeks ago I decided to expand my knowledge of computing platforms, and since the Mac can run Windows and Linux, I figured I wouldn't be "losing" anything anyway. I first used a Mac (Macintosh II) in 1989, then last in 1995 (Mac SE or something...)

I got one last year for the same reason, except that I did not even know you can run Windows inside the Mac when I bought it. I just figured I had my Win 7 laptop here in case I needed to do something with Windows. My first Mac was around the same time as yours. My school had all Apple IIC's and IIE's and I was using them taking Basic Programming and Pascal classes and running a Commodore 64 at home.

I came here for a lot of Mac help and that is exactly what I got. There is definitely some good help here :).

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:06:07 EDT

Linklist posted : Came to All Things Macintosh forum when I got my 1st iPad.

Now on my 2nd iPad - an iPad3. And an Apple TV.

--
»www.mittromney.com/s/repeal-and-···bamacare
»www.mittromney.com/issues/health-care

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:56:36 EDT

MichelR posted : Hey guys,

new here, though not new to DSLReports.com (been posting in Canadian forums and VoIP Tech Chat).

My first Apple product was a 40Gb back in 2005. In 2010 I replaced it with a 32Gb iPod Touch. Bought a 16Gb iPad 2 last summer.

After 28 years of Mac bashing (more out of fun torturing my Mac friends, really), a couple of weeks ago I decided to expand my knowledge of computing platforms, and since the Mac can run Windows and Linux, I figured I wouldn't be "losing" anything anyway. I first used a Mac (Macintosh II) in 1989, then last in 1995 (Mac SE or something...)

So anyway, last week I ordered a 27" iMac fully loaded (by that I mean that when you order from the Apple store, you set all the options such as processor, RAM, video... to the max selection). I also ordered a Thunderbolt display (I just can't work with only one monitor).

I'm currently still waiting for this stuff to be delivered, but I've already started lurking on this forum to see what you guys are saying so I can learn a bit while waiting for that beast to be delivered.

The display was shipped on Thursday but on Friday I got an e-mail from Apple telling me UPS had lost it in transit (how you lose something this big, I don't know). They're sending another one. Last time I checked the iMac was still being prepared. Hoping to get it for this coming long weekend.

Looking forward to asking you "newbie" questions. :) (I've owned computers since 1984, so it feels weird saying that).

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 06:24:30 EDT

Coma posted :
Happy Birthday !

--
July is National Ice Cream Month

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 22:39:39 EDT

pcdebb posted : got an iPad3 for my birthday a few weeks ago, so far I love it!
--
| map your city |

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:42:51 EDT

John2Jonnie posted :
Hello!!!

The name is Jonnie and since my wife surprised me this weekend with an iPad2 I thought I'd start exploring and make this forum one of my favorites.

Slowly downloading some apps, I'm on my third page as of his morning, and getting iPad versions of some things I have on my Acer Iona Tablet.

Guess I should have visited before since I've had an iPod (2nd gen) for a couple of years now.

--
Where it all began: »groups.yahoo.com/group/TsDoItYou···ormones/

Not Another Moment Loss To seizures . . . . .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:26:36 EDT

not quite right posted : Always meant to do this ...
Start:
2g iPod Nano,
OG iPhone,
3G iPhone,
iPhone 4,
iPad 2
6g iPod Nano,
2G Apple TV,
3G Apple TV,
Mid 2011 Mac Mini,
2TB Apple Time Capsule
Present
I'm sure by the end of 2012 you will be able to add a 13" MBA or a 15"MBPR, A Thunderbolt display for the Mini, and of course an iPhone 5.
--
"Oh Look A Dead Horse ... Let's Beat It To Death!"

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sun, 20 May 2012 07:34:41 EDT

DKS posted : Just crashing the party.

This spring I got an iPad2 for work and then an iPhone4S to replace my cell phone. I have been a PC user since 1989 (an XT) and stayed PC ever since. We have three PCs in the house and I use a PC at work exclusively. I have no intention of changing. All are tools. The iPhone and iPad have their use in certain niches and excel at certain tasks. The various PS computers also excel at certain tasks. I live with those limitations. The PC computers are superb creators of content for my work while the iPhone and the iPad are better consumers of content. Such is life.
--
Need-based health care not greed-based health care.

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:15:57 EDT

pcdebb posted : i'm closer to being complete I guess. I took the plunge and upgraded to a 4s today. time to have fun with Siri :)
--
| map your city |

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:17:32 EDT

kcttocs posted : Hello,

Recent convert here... I've owned an Iphone from day one, and finally decided to plop out the dough for a MacBook Air 13'. And Wow! I am impressed with this laptop. I will not go back. Well, other than what I have to use at work ~cough~ a Dell Probook 6450b :(

Scott

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:45:27 EDT

ocnetgeek posted : Now you have to get a Mac to go with the iPad and the iPhone

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:52:47 EDT

pcdebb posted : i feel like I just snuck out the back door after midnite....

today I have completely converted/defected to iWorld. got my ipad2 a few weeks ago, today I got me an iphone4. no more little green guys.

somebody help me.
--
| map your city |

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:06:55 EDT

J E F F posted : Speaking of which, I never did do my greeting.

First iDevice was January 2007, a shuffle.
This went to the 3g iPod Nano. (it got stolen)
From there, a 1G Touch
2 1G shuffles for the kids
in 2009, made the plunge with a MacBook (Unibody -- last ones before they all became Pro's)
2 iPod touchs (2G) for the kids
ended up with some 3G shuffles (3 of 'em)
5G nano
October 2010 I got the new MBA. (nice)
February 2011 iPhone 4
August 2011 a 4G shuffle for the car.
--
If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. - Albert Einstein

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:01:20 EDT

maggie2101 posted : Hey y'all.

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:54:19 EDT

Stacy posted : Take me back!!!! I do not choose to post!

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:30:46 EDT

dliw posted : Just recently joined the "cult" with the purchase of an iPhone 3GS. Am so impresses I have decided to upgrade to 4 or 5 and a MacBook when the budget allows it.
--
A dog is just a dog unless it is running. Then it is a dog of action. ~ Team Discovery

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:08:47 EDT

Coma posted :

said by unbelievable02:

Hi.. newbie here.. james is the name and i'm an avid fanatic of Apple and Steve Jobs... glad to meet all of you here..

Welcome.

. . . mmm, fresh blood.

:)

--
. . . CBT . . .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:18:29 EDT

unbelievable02 posted : Hi.. newbie here.. james is the name and i'm an avid fanatic of Apple and Steve Jobs... glad to meet all of you here..

A bevy of Apples...

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:05:42 EDT

Bryon posted : In the last 90 days, we've added-
iPhone 4, 13" MBP, and iPad2 for me;
an iPad2 for my daughter;
and my 2008 MBP trickles down to my wife.
--
While it's true that love has no boundaries, no limits, and no rules, your court-appointed restraining order has all three.

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:53:38 EDT

Coma posted :

said by talligewi62:

3GS - 12/26/2009
MacBook Pro 15-inch - 01/15/2011

. . . and my portfolio thanks you also.

--
. . . explore your fantasies . . .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:49:48 EDT

talligewi62 posted : 3GS - 12/26/2009
MacBook Pro 15-inch - 01/15/2011

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:44:40 EDT

Coma posted :

said by pcdebb:

Lord help me. I gots myself an iPad. it's therapy tho.
now the addiction begins.....

My portfolio thanks you.

--
. . . explore your fantasies . . .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:38:35 EDT

pcdebb posted : Lord help me. I gots myself an iPad. it's therapy tho.
now the addiction begins.....

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:45:37 EDT

Optimized posted : I'm a proud first time Mac owner of a 13.3" MacBook Pro since Thursday and I am very pleased thus far. The battery life is simply amazing as advertised. I plan on upgrading the RAM from 4 to 8 GB and the hard drive from 250 GB 5400 RPM to 750 GB 7200 RPM myself.

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:56:35 EDT

CherylA posted : Cant say I am in the clan yet as my first ever Apple Device is a gift of an IPAD 3G/wifi currently in transit. Have only had my hands on an Ipad twice, and loved it, never had any other devices from there. Have used windows based pcs since late 90s and excited to dabble but know I will be lost lol In a good way.
--
BAN THE DEED NOT THE BREED!!
NEUTER & SPAY, DON'T LITTER!
-----------------
Enjoying DSLX Service

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:04:38 EDT

RustyTheDog posted : Hi all. Eric here. Purchased my first Apple product in 20-something years back in December, 2009. A 32GB iPhone 3GS. I dabbled in Apple's back when the McIntosh hit the streets (God, I am old). I was a Commodore 64/128 and up user, programmer and repair/consultant dude in my spare time since about 1979 or so (I was 12). Honestly, my main reason for shunning Apple was the lack of applications. That seems to have been resolved since my last real try a long time ago.

I currently am all Windows as far as my computers go, but I am seriously considering looking at a MBP for my next purchase.

I'm really not unhappy with Windows (I dual boot Ubuntu also).

For the record, I never was an Apple basher. I always knew the quality and consistency of the hardware for Apple was better, I just never "got" the OS. I mean I understood it, but never preferred it.

So wish me luck as I prepare to really mix up a batch of Kool-Aid, probably around Christmas time. I LOVE my iPhone (even bought an iPod touch for my son). So I guess the Kool-Aid is trickling in already :D

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:31:40 EDT

roc5955 posted : Hi folks, Rocco here. I got my first MacBook last October. It was on sale at MicroCenter in Paterson, NJ. I was fed up with all the hype over Windows 6.1 (aka 7), so I jumped ship. The laptop was a steal at $800 +3.5% tax (Paterson is an economically depressed area, so Jersey cut their sales tax). Being the hacker that I am, the first two things that I did was to upgrade from 2MB RAM to 4, and upgrade the measly 160GB HDD to 500. It was so easy, it's not funny. I enjoyed that one until a couple of months ago, when I got an e-mail from MicroCenter. They opened a new store in Yonkers, and had a one day sale on the new 13" MBP. $300 off!!! I only had a day or two to find someone to buy my MB, so that I could buy the other one. It was quite easy.
Now I have the MBP, with the 500GB drive, (I took the 250 that came with it, and installed it in the MB) 4GB DDR3 RAM, and am quite impressed with its speed. Even though RAM prices are high these days, I want to upgrade so that I can allot more RAM to my VMs. VMWare has been a godsend for me here. You see, I am a network/PC tech, and have to support various versions of Windows for work. VMWare allows me to load any version (even DOS and WIN 3.1) so that I can be on the same page as my users. Now, if I have more RAM, I can run Windows 6.1 with more than 2MB, and perhaps it will run a little faster.

I cannot say enough about OSX. It's so much smoother, and easier to use than Windows. It's gotten to the point where when people ask me what new PC they should buy, I tell them to just buy a Mac. After all, how much are headaches worth?

I also love the build of the MBP. One piece of machined aluminum makes it sturdy, light, and quite the good looker.

You probably have seen me here in other forums, as DSLReports is one of my Internet hangouts.

L8R
Roc.
--
"Understanding is a three-edged sword."

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:12:40 EDT

pcdebb posted : I'd like to thank a friend of mine for getting me addicted. I wanted an iPhone, but it was not cost-effective for me to leave my current carrier. I went into CompUSA and somehow the darn thing took my debit card and ran to the register :D

I absolutely REFUSE to goto the Apple store, the iPad might beat me up to take my debit card LOL
--
| map your city | tweet |

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:26:19 EDT

sortofageek posted : Nope. :)

This is my play toy. I will reboot it a lot and do stuff to it. Planning to add it to my Windows 2008 Server R2 64-bit (brand new) domain, which I will build when I return from my trip, migrating from W2K3 at last. Hopefully, I'll have a folding farm in a box as one of my domain controllers, so this little guy is exempt from folding duties.

I will also play with creating a Win7 dual boot on the MBP, just because I can and I actually enjoy that kind of pain. ;)
--
Join Team Helix * I am praying for these friends .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:09:40 EDT

sashwa posted : Sooooo, are you gonna fold on it when you get back from your trip?

You don't have to worry about the temps unless they go over 80C. Also get a cooling pad for it. That helps with the temps.
--
TH ~ NE ~ EPN ~ NC ~ TD

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:38:01 EDT

sortofageek posted : OK, that was easy enough. :)

»www.apple.com/voiceover/info/gui···131.html

--
Join Team Helix * I am praying for these friends .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:35:27 EDT

sortofageek posted : Long time PC user, I recently developed the "need" for a portable computer of some sort. After doing my research, I surprised myself by deciding a 15.4" MacBook Pro would best suit me.

It arrived on the 7th and I was again surprised to find I really like the little guy. I'm busy getting it ready for a trip I plan to take and actually enjoying the process. :)

If I have a question, please be nice to me. Other than to tease the Chaotic Cat around, I've never said anything bad about the Apple products. It's just so fun to get him going a little. ;)

In my mind, Macs have their pros and cons and, of course, so do the PCs.

I must stop playing with that track pad now and go find out what an "fn" key does. ;)
--
Join Team Helix * I am praying for these friends .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:44:42 EDT

kim posted : I started a new job and the boss took me shopping and bought me a Mac. As ~~Chelle~~ L'il says iWooHoo!!!© credit for copyright goes to L'il and not Chelle. Now I owe you a jar of homemade jam. dagnabit!

I'm still trying to navigate my way around the basics but I know there's no going back now. I have an urge to put on my 'I heart geeks' tshirt.

edit:corrected for copyright infringement ;-)

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:57:33 EDT

jcsjr posted : I'm a new convert too and loving my MBP 13. Welcome aboard!
--
Would you like fries with that?

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:40:20 EDT

TJ19971 posted : This weekend my first Mac arrived, a 24 in iMac. I do have to say that so far I LOVE it. The only question I have is why didn't I get one before now?
--
Don't bother me. I'm living happily ever after.

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:20:04 EDT

Coma posted :

said by jcsjr:

Hello Everyone!

Finally got a Mac on 8/18!!!! It's a refurbished MBP 13" 2.26GHz.

You have excellent taste in Kool-Aid !

--
. . . seeking professional help . . .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:11:10 EDT

jcsjr posted : Hello Everyone!

Finally got a Mac on 8/18!!!! It's a refurbished MBP 13" 2.26GHz.

I've moved just about everything to it and have learned a few shortcuts that make it a dream to use. Battery is lasting 6-7 hours and has 7 cycles so far.

Still can't print to our home printer that is shared on a Vista Ultimate system, but I have a spare printer that can be used until I figure out what the problem is.

I was a PC, now I'm a Mac!!! WOOT!
--
Would you like fries with that?

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:23:56 EDT

rolande posted : I just bought the new MacBook Pro 15". Should get here Monday. I have long used various distributions of Linux and FreeBSD, so I am very familiar with the OS. I am just now finally converting from the Dark Side on my home workstation. :) I'll confess I did order VMWare Fusion2 so I can run a few apps in WinXP. The wife can not bear to part with Outlook 2007 and I am not buying another copy for Mac. But I hope to get Mac versions of most anything else I use. I am ecstatic to finally switch!

I debated for quite awhile about getting the 24" LED Cinema display but I could not justify a monitor that only supports Mini DisplayPort at nearly twice the price of decent Dell. So I got a Dell 2408WFP since it has a huge variety of connectors with the USB hub and card readers. I read tons of reviews and kept going back and forth. I am not a big gamer so the input delay issue I could deal with. But I am still agonizing over the decision. The Apple display is just so pretty. ;) Anything, though, is better than my big old 19" Graphics Series Viewsonic CRT that took up way too much desk space.
--
Scott, CCIE #14618 Routing & Switching
Too bad those that know it all can't do it all.
»www.thewaystation.com/techref/tech.shtml
»blog.thewaystation.com/

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:58:13 EDT

alamarco posted : Just bought a Macbook, first time Mac user. So far I'm enjoying it, but I'm still at the configuration phase. Configuring Firefox as we speak.

Going to need to buy iWork soon as well. Boy do I hate configuration phases :).

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:27:21 EDT

Coma posted :
Welcome to the cult . . .

--
. . . seeking professional help . . .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:01:16 EDT

thender posted : I lost my job two months ago so I used the last of the pay I got from selling all their stuff off after about 500 unsuccessful resume sendouts to buy two broken macbooks, and the parts to fix them. Sold those, bought more, and started developing good relationship with parts vendors. Now I get like 6 a week..

I decided to screw with it while watching tv or playing a game, to check some sites with during commercials/loading, ad it's a pretty cool machine. Runs logic from work nicely too. I now use them as much as my desktop even around the house.

I'm considering one for myself but since I have at least 2-3 here at any given time, that'd make no sense. I wipe the user account as I get it and before I sell it so I don't ever bother to screw around with preferences or anything, bit I have to admit, it is quite the little machine. :)

I still have no clue how to use half the stuff on it. After having an Inspiron 8200 for years, which was a total piece of junk, this is a welcome addition!

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:36:24 EDT

Dominokat posted : I like your thinking...

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:52:46 EDT

tmpchaos posted : Shouldn't the fridge have been moved next to the desk?

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:46:41 EDT

sashwa posted : That desk looks too clean and neat to be yours, dkat. :D

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:15:04 EDT

Dominokat posted :

said by lilhurricane:

said by Dominokat:

I flunked pics with both my first purchase of the Macbook, and then shortly after, an iMac. :(

It's never too late for Kool Aid, Cat ;)

Post up!

Ask, and you shall receive!

iMac
Macbook
Portables

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:58:30 EDT

Coma posted :

said by Dominokat:

I flunked pics with both my first purchase of the Macbook, and then shortly after, an iMac. :(

Welcome to the cult . . .

--
. . . seeking professional help . . .

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:57:33 EDT

lilhurricane posted :

said by Dominokat:

I flunked pics with both my first purchase of the Macbook, and then shortly after, an iMac. :(

It's never too late for Kool Aid, Cat ;)

Post up!

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:56:22 EDT

Dominokat posted : I flunked pics with both my first purchase of the Macbook, and then shortly after, an iMac. :(

Topic 'Permanent Greeting, part two' in forum 'All Things Macintosh' - dslreports.com

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two *Update*

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

A bevy of Apples...

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Re: Permanent Greeting, part two Update