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Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-10-11 15:45:19 +0000

One more thing--If I go Mac, can I still hook into my folks' pc lan?

Posted by tgl on 2005-10-11 15:56:22 +0000

Since you are inquiring about the possibilty of an Apple computer, I take it you'd like to own one, so go right ahead. As long as the LAN in the house is Ethernet (I can't imagine it isn't) there won't be connection issues.

Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-10-11 16:17:15 +0000

I'm kinda thinking that I'd really like an imac. mmmm, imac. Mostly just because it looks cool, is way more computing power than I actually need, and I don't want to think too hard about what I want (if I buy it through work I get a nominal discount plus a 20 gig ipod for $90). I feel a little bit like I should do more research or something, but it's like shopping for camping gear--the obsessive possibilities are so endless that it's easier just to point and say, "Me like."

Posted by Miriam on 2005-10-11 16:24:53 +0000

Hey babe! Sorry about the fella. That sucks. Both 'cause of the breaking up part, and the computer saavy part. I think Macs look cool, too. Been a pc gal for a while, though and think they're easy to use. Macs are good for design, though, from all I hear. I think you should look into the programming options for each.

Posted by tendiamonds on 2005-10-11 18:41:20 +0000

For what do you want a computer? I assume that you want something that you can surf the web, write email, do nominal office-type tasks, play with photos, etc. If so, why spend $1,300 for a bottom of the line iMac, when you can get a PC that will do everything you need for under $500? Actually, no matter how much you want out of a computer, you can get a comparable PC for half the cost of a Mac. The only people I would recommend Macs to are "Mac People" (read: religious problem), and people who want to use heavy duty graphics (or video, Dawn) software. I hate Microsoft, but they really have the best thing going. Oh, and fuck Linux, too.

Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-10-11 18:52:01 +0000

Thanks 10d, that's just the kind of attitude I was looking for.

Posted by tgl on 2005-10-11 18:59:28 +0000

Lara's parents seem to be pleased with eMachines.

Posted by Travis on 2005-10-12 10:09:45 +0000

my office has a basement full of old pc's - they are classed as toxic waste and actually cost a fair bit of cash to dispose of so they just pile up in the basement, whenever someone wants a computer for their kids or something they just take one home. Is the situation in the US similar? If so with a bit of asking around you could probably get a older but perfectly servicable computer for free, then spend your money on a bigger harddrive, more memory and liquor and drugs. (apparently this works for older trade in cars at expensive dealerships as well, its easier and cheaper for them to give them away than to wash / service them and send them to an auction - haven't tried this yet)

Posted by Miriam on 2005-10-24 15:49:31 +0000

Honar, don't know which you've bought yet, but I was just reading an article in the NYT Magazine from Oct 16 about contstant interruptions at work and they mentioned that Apple has the best software for dealing with the deluge of information and multitasking we all seem to have these days. Check it out. I think the article is called Life Hackers or something.