tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post502406259875140766..comments2024-03-18T21:44:03.542-05:00Comments on The CoffeeShop Blog: Going to the Dark (Light?) Side! I Heart my new iMac.Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-308281058870961072011-07-22T15:38:55.996-05:002011-07-22T15:38:55.996-05:00Melio, it takes no time to get used to using a mac...Melio, it takes no time to get used to using a mac. Oh, I can't tell you how much I adore this computer! RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-9721589167817622112011-07-22T15:38:55.650-05:002011-07-22T15:38:55.650-05:00Melio, it takes no time to get used to using a mac...Melio, it takes no time to get used to using a mac. Oh, I can't tell you how much I adore this computer! RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-15776219821210550852011-07-22T15:01:01.405-05:002011-07-22T15:01:01.405-05:00so funny I just happened upon this... we're ab...so funny I just happened upon this... we're about to go over to the "light" side as well. My hubby fell in love with this thing a while ago and convinced me that it would be great for my photography. I told him we didn't need the biggest one, but of course that went in one ear and out the other. We should be getting it any day now :) I'm curious how long it'll take to get used to.Meliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558775684931740201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-72140416720400933232011-07-09T03:49:19.175-05:002011-07-09T03:49:19.175-05:00I bought an iMac last year. I am not running anti-...I bought an iMac last year. I am not running anti-virus software and I haven't had a problem so far. I read somewhere that anti-virus software slows down the computer and all it finds is pc viruses. For the time being I just leave it at that, but I will also keeping an eye on several sites for Apple users to keep myself up to date regarding viruses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418580373479471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-2187636564665798492011-07-07T12:19:16.937-05:002011-07-07T12:19:16.937-05:00I have the same one! I think you can see it from ...I have the same one! I think you can see it from outerspace!!! You will L O V e love it!!! I know I do, even my non mac husband likes it!!!!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003414736448125987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-81177812647724320932011-07-05T10:31:37.688-05:002011-07-05T10:31:37.688-05:00I think you're going to absolutely love it and...I think you're going to absolutely love it and wonder how you were able to do things on your PC. No turning back!<br /><br />What made you finally decide to get this?<br /><br />Great picture. Welcome to the mac world<br /><br />Liz-CoolProductsAssistanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015172615239612985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-61836289172522758722011-07-04T19:42:59.401-05:002011-07-04T19:42:59.401-05:00Rita, you will love it. I started life with a PC 1...Rita, you will love it. I started life with a PC 15 years ago, I went to a MAC two years ago and will never go back to a PC. I just love this machine.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344796971519739533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-8495068306273551932011-07-02T21:01:27.418-05:002011-07-02T21:01:27.418-05:00I have been using Macs since 2003 and I have never...I have been using Macs since 2003 and I have never looked back! I know it sounds trite by now... But every time I have to get on my husband's PC I cringe. I can't ever find anything on that thing!!! Not intuitive at all and I am super intuitive. Welcome to the Light Side!Erinhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/emmyandgabbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-66908397260793582432011-07-02T16:04:38.658-05:002011-07-02T16:04:38.658-05:00I have been a mac girl for a loooong time. Once yo...I have been a mac girl for a loooong time. Once you go mac, you never go back. :) <br />Aren't you a homeschooler? Check out the adobe prices for educators. I got CS5 for $200 because I'm a educator. <br />Have fun playing. :)Ruthannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751891036313865189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-6656691415237693822011-06-30T11:30:32.808-05:002011-06-30T11:30:32.808-05:00I keep hearing how expensive. :D 1 iMac 5 yrs goin...I keep hearing how expensive. :D 1 iMac 5 yrs going strong. Daughter, same 5 years, 2 pc laptops, expensive windows upgrades, yearly virus protection. I'm not a numbers person but even I can add. Have fun with your new mac!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155826587429458218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-31899912691997259282011-06-30T09:45:49.360-05:002011-06-30T09:45:49.360-05:00I'm late to this post. I just wanted to say, ...I'm late to this post. I just wanted to say, I love my Mac. I will never go back to PC again. They are so much easier to use. I had much of the same problems with my PC's you did. I use MacKeeper for virus and computer maintenance. Have fun!!!Mariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13146833574992738732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-5236165710895525742011-06-30T07:15:55.116-05:002011-06-30T07:15:55.116-05:00Congrats Rita. Am so happy for you! I'm old ...Congrats Rita. Am so happy for you! I'm old school...well just old...so still enjoy my PC.hootnonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022385102821778210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-75077229281205495362011-06-30T00:08:29.943-05:002011-06-30T00:08:29.943-05:00Ahhhhhhhhhhh - the sigh that releases each time I ...Ahhhhhhhhhhh - the sigh that releases each time I turn on that wonderful machine! It has such a warming welcome!! I'd sleep with it if I could!<br /><br />(cant you tell I'm in love too?)<br /><br />PC? What's that?Jewels Avenue Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728791673844045156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-64398749065457880652011-06-29T23:01:07.362-05:002011-06-29T23:01:07.362-05:00I went from a PC to an iMac a in April 2011. Never...I went from a PC to an iMac a in April 2011. Never looking back!!<br />I also have PS5 for Mac and LR3. LR<br />is the way to go, but i-photo is<br />good for most people. I now use<br />LR3 to organize my digital scrapbooking kit as well as my<br />photos. Congrats on going Mac.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293544374349342764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-9940388578503120232011-06-29T16:14:01.556-05:002011-06-29T16:14:01.556-05:00I TOO WANT A MAC, but yes cost is HIGH!! I used t...I TOO WANT A MAC, but yes cost is HIGH!! I used to work at UCLA Computer Science Dept in 1998 & they had converted all to MACS (no crashes, no virus, no problems) and was convinced back then. But still stuck w/PCs that have crashed & cost lots of money to restore hard drives, lost data & much heartache over the years. Now that Im new to digital scrapping & have thousands & thousands of digi files (only have done several digi pg layouts & cards)....will they convert over to a MAC if I get one....can someone help me in the area. I had deleted all the Macox files when I unzipped my digi supplies. Am I hosed??!!! I recently got PSE9 & LR3 so Im okay there, but what about my digiscrap files? PLS SUGGEST ANY HELP FOR ME !!! I'm a Rita too ;-)Drew Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630625880673035923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-11452601114937972882011-06-29T15:26:12.263-05:002011-06-29T15:26:12.263-05:00At least now I understand all of the hype. It is ...At least now I understand all of the hype. It is well earned by Apple!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-31613833626479983362011-06-29T12:11:16.883-05:002011-06-29T12:11:16.883-05:00The night my DH and I met 12 years ago we fell in ...The night my DH and I met 12 years ago we fell in love over our disdain for Apple (and other mutual nerdy agreements). He bought me a MacBook Pro for Christmas. It was a HUGE deal for both of us but I loooooove it! He secretly covets mine and I think wants one too :) ENJOY!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117307617379642300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-82502447962620544102011-06-29T11:32:16.678-05:002011-06-29T11:32:16.678-05:00I am so happy you just got a Mac that that made my...I am so happy you just got a Mac that that made my final decision in deciding to purchase your action pack. I want to help you pay for it! :)candicetheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435771450194230913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-88004132880510953042011-06-29T11:30:31.537-05:002011-06-29T11:30:31.537-05:00So happy for you! I heart my iMac like it's an...So happy for you! I heart my iMac like it's another child! (tongue in cheek but super heart it)candicetheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435771450194230913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-39064943988332953522011-06-29T10:55:27.384-05:002011-06-29T10:55:27.384-05:00Yep, I too converted to Mac from PC in January of ...Yep, I too converted to Mac from PC in January of this year, and wondered why I didn't do it years ago. Had been a PC user since the early 90's, but enough was enough. I don't use virus protection, but do make sure your firewall is switched on (it's not by default on a new Mac). My hubbie is still cursing his old PC laptop and my heart sinks every time he asks me to fix something on it - a Macbook is on the shopping list :o).<br /><br />If you're interested, you can see my blog post raving about my new iMac here http://oaktree-cottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-love-my-apple-long-wordy-post-read-on.htmlsewalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897986960733738753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-74443221182453924322011-06-29T10:11:27.697-05:002011-06-29T10:11:27.697-05:00Well, you said it yourself, you kept buying cheap ...Well, you said it yourself, you kept buying cheap PC's ;^)<br />My PC isn't noisy, and I wouldn't trade it for a Mac. And Mac's do still get viruses. Proportionately it's not the same and you don't hear much about it, because for every Mac out there, there are 10x more PCs, so yes the PC numbers will be higher. Don't get lazy with your virus protection thinking that Mac's can't get viruses, because they can. And, I might add, that I don't get viruses on MY PC either.<br />I only spent about $1200 on my PC and I'm very happy with it. It works great, doesn't freeze up and purrs along just fine all day long while I crank out the graphics & websites. But I did invest in a 64-bit system with plenty of RAM to make it purr. The cost to switch all my software over to Mac is prohibitive anyway.Theresa Sheridanhttp://www.theresasheridan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-63181291987280145712011-06-29T09:32:22.214-05:002011-06-29T09:32:22.214-05:00I am a long-ago Mac convert and like many on the b...I am a long-ago Mac convert and like many on the blog own multiple Macs. Having worked for a public school in IT, I learned to love them for the ease of working on them and controlling access as well as their user-friendliness. Viruses will become more common as more and more people convert to Macs, but I personally don't run any virus protection on our home Macs. It was a different story at school. The iMacs *are* much more difficult to work on than the towers, but they need such little work, it didn't figure into my purchase. My favorite though is my old G5 with Cinema display. It is unfortunately VERY hard to get software for it since Mac went to Intel Processors. Great Hubby! Enjoy--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-17471599875396513312011-06-29T09:23:20.837-05:002011-06-29T09:23:20.837-05:00PC users, everything I will put on this blog will ...PC users, everything I will put on this blog will still work on both computers, don't worry! My laptop is a PC so I will test everything. I won't forsake you guys!!!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-38065621696923193492011-06-29T08:38:25.485-05:002011-06-29T08:38:25.485-05:00Congratulations on the upgrade. It is wonderful t...Congratulations on the upgrade. It is wonderful that the switch is going to smoothly.<br /><br />I am a PC user, not because I think they are superior (or inferior) to Mac, but because of history and price. I used to get the hand-me down computers in my family, which were all PCs (even though I advocated for Macs). When my last PC was becoming inefficient about 3 years ago, my son, a computer guy, ordered a PC to meet my photo needs. I also got a 24" monitor, which I love. At that time, buying a Mac that met my needs would have cost twice as much. <br /><br />Since then, my son has become a Mac user and tries to persuade me to switch. But so long as I don't have issues with my PC--and I don't--and I have a son in a private university, I'm happy with my economical and well-behaved PC!! <br /><br />As someone else wrote, please don't abandon us PC and Elements users!!! And, thank you for your instructive blog.Anita Bowerhttp://anitabower.aminus3.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-41874419101243068562011-06-29T08:35:35.970-05:002011-06-29T08:35:35.970-05:00I hope I never, ever go back to owning my own PC. ...I hope I never, ever go back to owning my own PC. After the first few days of getting used to my Mac I was in love. I've never looked back. I keep trying to covert my husband. Maybe one of these days! So happy you have found a new and useful tool, esp. for all your photo work. I hope someday I can work on photos on a screen as big as yours!Rachel Owenshttp://rophoto.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com