The Official Mac Chat Thread

[arisenfury]

Originally Posted by r3v

I just finally got around to installing Genius in my itunes. It took it at least three hours to sort through my entire collection. I have been challenging it with some of my most obscure music all day, and it's recommendations are not so far off. I really like the "Top Songs You're Missing" grid--since I obsessively collect music from some of my favorite bands.

I love how it is the opposite end of the spectrum as pandora. Now that I have two slick tools recommending music, my wallet is absolutely going to loose more weight . . .

Yeah the recommended music is pretty awesome. I can't get the playlist generator working though. It can never find matching music in my own library.

[Cybergypsy]

Originally Posted by HkyGrL2

So rumor is the new macbooks pro's might come out oct 14?

yes, people have seen boxs so this tuesday is a good day :)

[Cybergypsy]

Originally Posted by r3v

It's probably because my poor little macbook is two years old, so it's got some strange finish on it. From the day it first came out of the box, every time I touch it, it leaves nasty fingerprints. Pretty much, it always looks like I eat fried chicken and use the poor thing at the same time.

My car ipod is an older 80gb black. It has the same issue with the fingerprints.

Maybe this issue ought to just be another reason to go pro . . .

Pro does the same thing, I had a few pros last year and went back to my macbook, I love it more then the pros :)

[r3v]

Originally Posted by arisenfury

Yeah the recommended music is pretty awesome. I can't get the playlist generator working though. It can never find matching music in my own library.

I had a problem with the playlist generator initially too. I had to click Update Genius on the store menu. In fact, it looks like you have to update genius each time you rip more music to your library. It doesn't seem to be able to recognize all of my music too--pretty much, any band that the itunes store was not able to generate cover art for does not show up in genius, with a few exceptions.

Also, I am not sure if I approve of the playlist generator. It seems to make some weird, random selections.

[Cybergypsy]

SHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[BJ2008]

ok, for photo booth, when you have the background; like the eiffel tower, how do you make it come clear with your face. Every time I take that pic, the background comes out blurry??????

[BJ2008]

Last thing, I have videos in AVI format, but my quicktime player is not readying it. Any way to fix it???

[HkyGrL2]

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

SHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

hmmm what is that i see on the mouse track?!
How do we know this pic is for real. message me your sources cyber!

[HkyGrL2]

Rumor Mill: Some juice on the new MBP | The Apple Core | ZDNet.com
hmm i dunno cyber

[Cybergypsy]

Ok believe what you want a few more weeks will tell

[HkyGrL2]

OH, I've never had a macbook pro..so I don't care.
I just want them to come out with it already so I can get one
I need a laptop!!!

[iomatic]

Why would the apple logo be in reverse?

[HkyGrL2]

ok, so I'm getting excited about the possible release of a new macbook pro in October.
I know I am definitely getting one, however one big question lingers.

iWork or MS Office 2008?

Some guy briefly showed me how to use iWork and was impressed. Especially, since I've heard some not so great things about the MS mac version.


The only programs I really use are word, power point, and sometimes publisher. I occasionally use excel, but not so advanced that I use formulas.

Sooooo... for those of you that have used both, which do you prefer and why?

[Firestrife]

I would recommend you get MS Office 2008 because of compatibility issues and the options/features that you would use with MS office 2008 is much greater on a usability level.

[LucasBlack]

Originally Posted by Firestrife

I would recommend you get MS Office 2008 because of compatibility issues and the options/features that you would use with MS office 2008 is much greater on a usability level.

...you think?
In Pages, you can save to a multitude of file formats, and I've never had a problem with the "usability" of it.

In essence, I guess I'm just disagreeing with the reasoning behind your favoritism -- care to elaborate on it?

[HkyGrL2]

Originally Posted by LucasBlack

...you think?
In Pages, you can save to a multitude of file formats, and I've never had a problem with the "usability" of it.

In essence, I guess I'm just disagreeing with the reasoning behind your favoritism -- care to elaborate on it?

That is what got me excited about iwork. All you have to do is export it as a .doc file.

I also liked how he just dragged a picture from his collection onto the word document and the ability to place it where you want-also the picture automatically wrapped around the text (like you'd see in magazines or papers).

oh and the same goes for keynote...just save it as a powerpoint.

[HkyGrL2]

oh and let's be civil on this thread. Everyone is entitled to their opinion...i am just curious as to what it is. I'm not going to say you're right or wrong.
What you say will help in my decision.

[Firestrife]

Originally Posted by LucasBlack

...you think?
In Pages, you can save to a multitude of file formats, and I've never had a problem with the "usability" of it.

In essence, I guess I'm just disagreeing with the reasoning behind your favoritism -- care to elaborate on it?

Hey can i state my opinion, and you try to stop being the dick that gives all mac users a bad name. k thnx.
I have a black macbook i think my favortism is spoken for...

Anyhow they arent vastly different but depending on what you do for typing and what not could vary on what which one you should get.

[Cybergypsy]

Been back to Vista 3 times trying to love it, bought my macbook 1 month ago and will never go back, waiting for the new one to be released and getting a new one :)

[Anubis]

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

Been back to Vista 3 times trying to love it, bought my macbook 1 month ago and will never go back, waiting for the new one to be released and getting a new one :)

Wow I guess i have a ton to learn. I was planning on buying my Wife a macbook pro for Christmas this year to replace her G4 powerbook (I think.....sorry not a mac guy).

Now all this talk about a new model makes me glad I didn't already purchase one for her.
I do have a question if someone would be so kind:

I believe the base model pro 2.4 GHz $1999 will meet her needs, but I know she would like a 17 in screen. The only way to do that is buy the 2.5 GHz top of the line Pro which I think is overkill for what she needs. She is a graphic designer so she needs to have somewhat of a powerful Mac, but doesn't need all the top of the line video card, etc... that the $2800 macbook pro offers. She also will only be using this laptop for basic design, and programs like adobe. She has a desktop at work for all the hard core design.

Thoughts?


P.S. Sorry for the newbie question. I have asked several questions in the past, but now we are quickly reaching the point in which i need to make a decision. I just want to make sure I am buying the right laptop for her.