Any PC to Mac converts here?

[Txflyer]

My home PC is getting a bit long in tooth, and I am really considering giving an iMac a try. Anyone made the switch (or not made the switch) and have comments either way.

I owned an original Mac back in 1985 as a college student, but the new ones seem to have come a looooong way. Primary uses at home are email, net surfing, keeping track of personal finances and some online gaming for stress relief.

[ohiobuckeyes]

Just purchased a Mac Book about 2 years ago. Glad I purchased it, but have not had time to play around with all of the cool tools it has standard. I used iTunes a lot, along with the internet on the mac (home pc does not connect will to the wireless network at home).

Also run Windows XP on my Mac Book with the software VMware Fusion or you and use Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac. Really worth the extra investment. Also have an iPhone so it links up great with the mac book.

(http://www.dealerrefresh.com/mac-dealership/)

Alex Snyder from Dealer Refresh wrote a great article about using a MAC in the car dealership, it might help you out a little bit.

Hope this helps.

Can not wait for that Automotive DMS from Apple.

[SHACOS]

I've been considering the switch for about a year now. Let me know how it goes if it switches. My biggest concerns are price and the quality. A friend of mine has used Macs all of his life and has said they typically only last 3-4 years before you need to get a new one. Anyone else have the same experience?

[XDCX]

Originally Posted by ohiobuckeyes

(http://www.dealerrefresh.com/mac-dealership/)

Alex Snyder from Dealer Refresh wrote a great article about using a MAC in the car dealership, it might help you out a little bit.

Hope this helps.

Wow, great link. That article covers all the pros and cons of switching to a MAC.

Originally Posted by ohiobuckeyes

Can not wait for that Automotive DMS from Apple.

I must have missed that news flash - I didn't know that Apple was working on a DMS.

On a different note, what ever happened to Microsoft's DMS? I remember a couple of years ago they were testing it with some Megadealers and I haven't heard anything since.

[fourmds]

Highly recomended if thats all you use it for. Remember too you can run windows on a mac.

[ohiobuckeyes]

No Apple does not have a DMS coming out. It would just a be a great idea for us mac users in the auto busniess.

[CUD]

I own a Mac Powerbook and love it. No crazy error messages and you can basically use it right out of the box. I also own an iphone and love that as well.

Did buy a new PC this year and must say that Windows 7 is a huge (I mean HUGE) improvement over Vista and XP. It is much more stable.

But...the Apple is the computer that gets the most use in my home.

[Txflyer]

I've about made the decision to jump, especially reading about the Parallels software. I can continue to run my PC based apps until I can either wean myself off them or they become outdated. Just not having to constantly have a machine slowed down by Norton get the blue screen of death or constantly have applications crash would be a huge relief.

[XDCX]

Originally Posted by CUD

Did buy a new PC this year and must say that Windows 7 is a huge (I mean HUGE) improvement over Vista and XP. It is much more stable.

I purchased a Dell Laptop with Windows 7 a couple of months ago and totally agree - it's a HUGE improvement over Vista.

[Txflyer]

Maybe I need to check out a Windows 7 machine before deciding. My Vista / XP machines are the ones making me look the other direction.

[SHACOS]

I'm a huge fan of Windows 7 on my work laptop. So much better!

[XDCX]

Originally Posted by Txflyer

Maybe I need to check out a Windows 7 machine before deciding. My Vista / XP machines are the ones making me look the other direction.

That's probably a smart idea and would probably prove to be a lot less costly in the long run.

[Ralph]

PC's....needed a new laptop after about a year every time, because they get so clogged with crap, they're slow as molassass. I switched to Mac about 10 years ago...and I've upgraded several...and the old ones are with friends and family still running strong. Let's see a Windows machine run for 10 years flawlessly.

There's my opinion.

[Txflyer]

Well. . . .I decided to give Bill Gates one more shot. Just ordered a Dell 8100 this weekend. I do some online gaming to relieve the stress from the dealership, and a Mac stout enough for the demands of that would have run into some serious $$$. I was able to buy a windows machine with twice the processing power for about half the price.

If Windows 7 dissapoints, I'll get a Mac next time for everything else, and keep the PC for gaming.

[possum]

My Windows 7 has been perfect.........so far.