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

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

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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.
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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.
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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!

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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.
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Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:08:47 EDT

Coma posted :

said by unbelievable:

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.

:)

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Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:18:29 EDT

unbelievable 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.
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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.

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Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:49:48 EDT

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

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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.

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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.....

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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.

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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.
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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

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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.

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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
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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. ;)
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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.
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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

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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. ;)
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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 ;-)

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Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:57:33 EDT

jcsjr posted : I'm a new convert too and loving my MBP 13. Welcome aboard!
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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?
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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 !

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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!
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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.
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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 . . .

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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?

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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:46:41 EDT

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

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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!

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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 . . .

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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!

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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. :(

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:29:09 EDT

sashwa posted : No batteries for the camera but it came a nondescript brown box. :p

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:06:13 EDT

Coma posted :

said by tmpchaos:

Where are the kittys opening the box pics?

Give them time to realize the true meaning of Kool-Aid !

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:07:36 EDT

tmpchaos posted : Where are the kittys opening the box pics?

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:51:33 EDT

sashwa posted : Sipping the kool-aid with a refurbished MBP. :)

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:48:39 EDT

bobdog posted : Hi everyone. I just bought my first Mac. It is an older Powerpc G4 500mhz with Mac OS 10. It is a nice learner machine. I plan on upgrading it soon with a better video card and processor. I have been an avid PC user and PC tech for many years. I see the justification on having both systems. I don't see the Mac as a replacement for my PC or vice versa, but they do compliment each other very nicely. I also use my iphone like it is going out of style.
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Re: Permanent Greeting, part two

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:40:17 EDT

Coma posted :

said by bobrk:

Enjoy the Kool-Aid™! ;)

. . . and don't overdose too often . . . ;)

[att=1]

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:21:14 EDT

bobrk posted : Enjoy the Kool-Aid™! ;)

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:41:15 EDT

lilhurricane posted :

said by jmirabella:

woohoo!

*ahem...that's

"iWooHoo" :D ;)

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:39:32 EDT

jmirabella posted : woohoo!

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Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:39:15 EDT

lilhurricane posted :
..proud new user of a MacBook Pro;)