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cricket
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 20:32 - Edited by: cricket
so, dh got me a MacBook for Christmas..yay for dh!! Tell me, am I going to have a hard time learning to use a mac from being a pc user all these years??? I'm so excited but just a bit freakishly nervous too! LOL
Tell me girls...whatcha think?
smiles,
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magpie
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 20:38
I don't think you'll have trouble. In fact, from what I hear, it's just the opposite. My friend Karen absolutely loves what she can do with photos on her MacBook.
Your dh must have racked up a ton of brownie points for getting you a great gift like that!!! Is he always this good to you, lol?
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Sonja
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 20:42
There are a few VERY minor things to get used to, but the Mac is so sweet and user friendly, it's like making a new friend, not trying to figure out a whole new system.
The thing that was most frustrating for me was the iphoto...it seemed like with a p.c. you didn't always have to move stuff around like you do with Mac. My sister thinks I'm crazy to be irritated at times with it b/c she's a total Mac girl, but it just takes some getting used to.
Don't get nervous, just play around, you will be so, so happy you made the switch (enjoy making friends with you new Mac)
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cricket
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 11:24
I'm lucky Magpie, I've got a very generous hubby, who has always spoiled me!!
smiles,
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gigi
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 11:28
The thing that was most frustrating for me was the iphoto.
ditto...this is what i'm finding most frustrating...but i hear that the leopard update is so much better (& you probably have that already on yours)...i've just gotta load my leopard up
i think i just have to sit down & figure it out & all will be fine...
but i tend to just bang away & curse...
i'm the read directions last kinda gal....lol
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kwhitten
Big SIS (4475)
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 11:38
Mac Rocks!
It's hard to explain but it just does stuff that the PC doesn't.
I *heart* MAC.
~kim
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groovcat
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 11:53
just play around.
and remember you won't need to know ctl-alt-delete ever again!!! :D :D :D
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cricket
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 21:19
Yay, sounds great and thanks!! I've not set her up yet...meant to do that today but got busy with putting all the Christmas stuff away. Tomorrow is all mine and all Mac!!
smiles,
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tallynt
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 21:22
I highly suggest you go to the Apple Store and take one of their little courses. There are tricks that make the mac so amazing that you can not do on a pc and switching can be difficult. After awhile though you will never know how you were a pc user for so long. =)
The switch to iphoto is a challenge, easier now with the newer iphoto
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allison11
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 12:19
i love my mac.
there were a few things that took some getting used to.
i got a laptop, so the no-right-click thing was what took me forever to figure out. but, just play around and you'll figure stuff out.
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cricket
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 13:43
thanks guys!! today is the day, she's getting fired up and i'm playing around!!
smiles,
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cricket
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 15:56
here's my first post using my new Mac!
smiles,
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jlk3scrapper
Vogue SISter (3006)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 16:47
i switched recently as well and certainly it is not "seamless" per se, but it is definitely worth it once you get the hang of it!! i cannot even stand to get on a PC now!!! just play around and be patient and ask lots of ?'s...at least that is what i did. and of course, all of your SiSters here are more than generous and willing to help you out!!!
have fun!!
you will love it!!!!
xo
jen
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cricket
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 18:37
Thanks again everyone! I'm typing this right now on my new baby!! I'm reading up and discovering some of the cool things she can do! I was sooo nervous about it but I think I'm gonna like her!! Just got all my iTunes library transferred over....next I'm going to attempt my photos...wish me luck!
smiles,
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