Comments on: The Mac Experience – part 1

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:27:16 +0000

Update: Now I am kind of glad for the delay. I am reading numerous problems with Photoshop CS3 and Leopard, to the point of people recommending “Don’t switch yet if you want to use Photoshop.” Seems there are numerous issues with the CS3 suite. Ugh! Seems a few new MacPro users are also experiencing a variety of problems.

Hopefully by the time mine arrives, new updates are out! Fingers crossed. I am really hoping this is a pleasant experience.

By: BoydGreeneArt

BoydGreeneArt — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:29:38 +0000

Congratulations on getting another computer and I can’t wait to learn more by reading about your experience.

Another great exploratory photo found where few others dare to tread! Awesome shot Mark.

By: latoga

latoga — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:04:15 +0000

Mark,

I hope your waiting pains don’t have to last too long! A few tips, you’ll want to use firefox as the browser and check out FirFox Mac website for a version that is optimized for the mac, they make a huge difference in performance (especially if you keep a lot of windows open like I do).

I subscribe to the MaxOSXHints blog, but I only browse the topics (usually 5+ a day ) and find gems once in a while. I haven’t found too many other sites that seemed worth subcribing to.

Honestly, I only have had to do a search for info on something about 4-5 times. Otherwise, everything just works. Always drop a line if you have questions on anything…

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:10:19 +0000

Hey Mark

You’ll love it. You know what they say, “once ya go Mac, you won’t … ”

Cheers

Carl

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:15:21 +0000

Dave, I ordered from OWC (the Netlist certified kind that is supposed to have the heat sinks) per recommendations I have read on Macrumors. RAM from Apple seems extremely expensive.

Lana and Chris, thanks! I actually have a pretty decent 23in Sony that I use for my PC, but figure I am going to need 2 monitors for ea. computer for awhile until the full transition is done.

By: Dave Zarzycki

Dave Zarzycki — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:39:27 +0000

Thanks for the NAPP tips…
I will be ordering the Mac Pro soon as well and was wondering if you ordered the RAM from Apple or another vendor. I believe that there are special heat sinks that need to be attached to the DIMMS.
I opted for the NEC 2690 instead of the Cinema display.
You may have already seen this since you mentioned the macrumors site:
http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM

Great photos, great site, GL with the new hardware.

By: Lana

Lana — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:32:57 +0000

Another beautiful photo. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Mac. Sounds like you got a heck of a deal.

By: Chris Kayler

Chris Kayler — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:04:29 +0000

Considering I use PC myself, I can’t be of much help regarding Mac issues. However, I’ve just gotta say … congrats on the monitor! I would love to have one of the Apple Cinema Displays at some point. Enjoy it (I know I do when I visit the Apple store)!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:01:38 +0000

@Daniel; What is this configuring hardware you speak of? –
Well, I have been reading various things about RAM, the slots they go in, etc, etc It will come with a 320 GB installed, and I ordered a 500, leaving space for much, much more.

@Howard – yep, I use that one a lot as well!

By: Howard Grill

Howard Grill — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:23:43 +0000

Looking forward to hearing how your Mac experience goes. NAPP is definitely worth it for discounts alone, and the magazine is great. Don’t forget, it also gets you free shipping from B&H.