Official Mac Owner Thread 

solefald · 10-01-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bmdubbz

BmDblU hit the nail right on the head with his post. It's a novelty. The iPhone is a piece of dirt unless you're a 16 year old and the only ppl who defend them are the owners. Once you get a bb you'll realize how much better it is.

this must be the dumbest post on all of internets....

jopa489 · 10-01-2009, 07:28 PM

*sigh*

The BB has plenty of advantages. From an IT perspective, it's very easy to configure, manage, and administer with Exchange thanks to BES. It doesn't require OWA and other MS/Apple awkwardness to function. This also gives it full Exchange support, the iPhone doesn't support everything Exchange offers. Since just about every company with even half a clue on technology uses Exchange, this is critically important. They also have real keyboards (aside from the Storm) which is better for a lot of users. Battery life is also superior on the BBs.

That said, I have an iPhone. Nothing out there beats the polished interface and App Store. But I can see the attraction to BBs, especially for businesses.

radix · 10-01-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Since just about every company with even half a clue on technology uses Exchange

I don't disagree with the rest of your post, so I've elided it. This statement on the other hand, is simply not true. Many companies use Domino instead of Exchange, and there are some good reasons too. The number of platforms you can run it on for starters. Additionally, many other smaller companies don't use either, and simply opt for MTAs such as exim, postfix or sendmail if messaging and calendaring aren't as important.

jopa489 · 10-01-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by radix

I don't disagree with the rest of your post, so I've elided it. This statement on the other hand, is simply not true. Many companies use Domino instead of Exchange, and there are some good reasons too. The number of platforms you can run it on for starters. Additionally, many other smaller companies don't use either, and simply opt for MTAs such as exim, postfix or sendmail if messaging and calendaring aren't as important.

True enough, perhaps some slight exaggeration for effect on my part. My bad.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 10-02-2009, 12:51 AM

Unibody MacBook user.

radiantm3 · 10-02-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Like ive said in another post....The bb is a business phone, like the windows guy on the apple commercials. The iphone is the young music/movies/gaming guy from the commercial.

Business vs fun. bb vs iphone. If you need a business phone then get one, thats like buying a ferrari and crying that you cant haul lumber in the back. The iphone isnt meant to be a business phone. I dont need a business phone, so guess what, the bb cannot in anyway defeat my iphone in even one category related to my needs. Thats why I bought two.

Correction. The blackberry is a business phone in the windows world of business. Yes, that's probably the majority, but the iPhone makes just as good a business phone especially if you aren't tied to exchange. The smaller, smarter, faster, connected businesses these days don't use exchange/outlook as much as one would think. There are a lot of [better] options out there these days.

vgame64 · 10-02-2009, 12:23 PM

iPhone is the best phone ever made (that I have used). I just wish the battery was replaceable.

bmwturbopower · 10-05-2009, 02:05 PM

I got my macbook pro today and I am a first time owner. What are the best applications to use with it?

xtac · 10-05-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JNic335i

I got my macbook pro today and I am a first time owner. What are the best applications to use with it?

Many programs, best way is to post what you used on windows and we can share what is the eqiv on mac.

Or you can simply google "best mac apps' to get a list...

UltimateBMW · 10-05-2009, 04:33 PM

Had to.

jopa489 · 10-05-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by xtac

Many programs, best way is to post what you used on windows and we can share what is the eqiv on mac.

Or you can simply google "best mac apps' to get a list...

Let's hear what you like and are used to on Windows. It's easier for us to make suggestions if we know what you use.

hhkim · 10-05-2009, 06:33 PM

I used to have an iphone for a year, couldn't stand the lag when you try to open any program besides the phone app. Also had an absurd amount of difficulty typing things. I just wish there was some kind of tactile response when you press a key, just not the fail bb storm screen/button combo thing.

hhkim · 10-05-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bmdubbz

Actually xtac the blackberry has a touch screen phone too. I have it so it's not like you can't have that feature on a bb.

BmDblU hit the nail right on the head with his post. It's a novelty. The iPhone is a piece of dirt unless you're a 16 year old and the only ppl who defend them are the owners. Once you get a bb you'll realize how much better it is.

jakna.

blue2fire · 10-05-2009, 09:22 PM

Damn, what a clusterfuck.

T7R_Sky · 10-08-2009, 10:09 AM

Cool, a Mac thread! I just got one a few weeks ago! I love how user friendly everything is on here. Macbook Pro 17in.

Weaselboy · 10-09-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by T7R_Sky

Cool, a Mac thread! I just got one a few weeks ago! I love how user friendly everything is on here. Macbook Pro 17in.

:finger: JK

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 10-15-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

Unibody MacBook user.

Upgraded to MBP 13''

RevC · 10-24-2009, 04:20 PM

mmm, macbook pro ftw. mine has an external LCD

, i'm developing my own retrofit into the apple logo, but something noone has seen, so if anyone is interested, i'll start a new thread with the progress (its what i do when i have free time

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GAM3OVR85 · 10-26-2009, 02:10 AM

I just bought a 2.53GHz 13" MBP....I love it!

I have an ipod video 80GB and only used 3GB haha, i also have the iphone 3G 16gb and using 4gb...Its nice to have but it lags alot, sometimes i feel like throwing it out of the window lol.

memento · 10-26-2009, 04:27 PM

nice thread! My first mac was an SE, then SE30, Quadra700, etc etc. Now I have a MacPro quad core and the wife has a new macbook.

I have a Mac Plus, original iPod and an eBook in my display case. Still looking for that deal on a mint Newton!

memento · 10-26-2009, 06:16 PM

will do! It'll be a week and a half or so. I'm working 14 hour days. I've been meaning to set them up in my makeshift studio for photos. I can't get hot models, so Mac geekery will haveto do!

.:bHd:. · 10-26-2009, 08:06 PM

My Macbook Pro wont start. Greatttt and I think im out of warranty. Anyone here experience anything similar? I hope it wont cost an arm and a leg to fix.

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bmwturbopower Captain 337 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 08' E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (8)	I got my macbook pro today and I am a first time owner. What are the best applications to use with it?
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RevC Lieutenant General 179 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	mmm, macbook pro ftw. mine has an external LCD, i'm developing my own retrofit into the apple logo, but something noone has seen, so if anyone is interested, i'll start a new thread with the progress (its what i do when i have free time ) __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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memento Enlisted Member 10 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2006 Titanium 325xi E90 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Schenectady, NY iTrader: (0)	nice thread! My first mac was an SE, then SE30, Quadra700, etc etc. Now I have a MacPro quad core and the wife has a new macbook. I have a Mac Plus, original iPod and an eBook in my display case. Still looking for that deal on a mint Newton! __________________ 2006 325xi 6MT
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memento Enlisted Member 10 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2006 Titanium 325xi E90 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Schenectady, NY iTrader: (0)	will do! It'll be a week and a half or so. I'm working 14 hour days. I've been meaning to set them up in my makeshift studio for photos. I can't get hot models, so Mac geekery will haveto do! __________________ 2006 325xi 6MT
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.:bHd:. Major 371 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: E92 335i MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	My Macbook Pro wont start. Greatttt and I think im out of warranty. Anyone here experience anything similar? I hope it wont cost an arm and a leg to fix. __________________
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