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Started by videorama , Apr 30 2009 12:13 PM

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#41 sknis

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Posted 09 May 2009 - 02:32 AM

QUOTE (Jim_Hardin @ May 8 2009, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yah, that's it!

You buy a MAC and you won't have any trouble

MACs have the same problems or worse but you get to pay 3X the money to have them

Now hold on a minute ........

(only 2X). Videorama, you may not like Toast (Roxio Mac application)

Regardless of what I say about computer maintenance, there is no need to defrag a solid state hard drive.

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#42 Jim_Hardin

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Posted 09 May 2009 - 03:40 AM

QUOTE (sknis @ May 9 2009, 06:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Now hold on a minute ........

(only 2X).

My mistake – sorry

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Posted 09 May 2009 - 04:15 AM

QUOTE (sknis @ May 9 2009, 03:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Now hold on a minute ........

(only 2X). Videorama, you may not like Toast (Roxio Mac application)

Hey!! Steve Knis has gone over to the Dark Side

He's a secret Mac user!

Hopefully, after your local tech wakes up your USB 2.0 ports you might not feel the need to change, Videorama. Whichever way you go, we wish you well.

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Posted 09 May 2009 - 06:14 AM

QUOTE (Jim_Hardin @ May 8 2009, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yah, that's it!

You buy a MAC and you won't have any trouble

MACs have the same problems or worse but you get to pay 3X the money to have them

Thanks for you comment Jim! Didn't mean to strike a nerve! I know several people with MAC's and they compute merrily away. My thought is that there are fewer programs for them and consequently the programs are very tailored for the MAC OS.

Like the problem that I have with the Restore and ATT/Yahoo and McAfwe. All I get from the 3 of them is "Go talk to X, it is them that is causing the problem." which gets me nowhere!

I would certainly do more research before buying anything and your opinion will be noted. In fact, I really like this VAIO because it is really set up for media. If I can get the usb 2,0 running and find out how to get Restore to work I'll be very happy to just plug away. As suggested, I really need to take it to the guys as I'm sure they can set it up that way. Biggest resistance is disconnecting everything to take it in! I sweat bullets every time I have to do something that could upset the apple (not MAC) cart.

As I always end my messages - you guys are wonderfully knowledgeable and so open to sharing what you can to help people. I'd still have Roxio in the box if it weren't for your help. Thanks!

#45 sknis

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Posted 09 May 2009 - 06:33 AM

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No problems with the Mac banter.   It is just joking around between friends.  My main computer is a pc but when that is tied up --  if for instance, doing AVCHD disc,  I use a laptop.  I had a HP with Vista and did not like it nor could I do anything to make it work better.  I now blame it on the laptop in combination with Vista and some of my prejudices.  Out of frustration, I bought a refurbished Powerbook Pro.  I like it.

I found that there are a few good programs for the MAC in addition to  the ILife.  The programs seem to be more expensive to do what is cheaper in pc.  I have Final Cut Express for major video editing and Toast for capture/burning/audio/etc. and PhotoShop for Mac.  The computer is fast because it is not loaded down with a lot of programs.

They both have their places.  I don't think I would go to a desktop MAC.

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Posted 10 May 2009 - 04:55 AM

QUOTE (sknis @ May 9 2009, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No problems with the Mac banter. It is just joking around between friends. My main computer is a pc but when that is tied up -- if for instance, doing AVCHD disc, I use a laptop. I had a HP with Vista and did not like it nor could I do anything to make it work better. I now blame it on the laptop in combination with Vista and some of my prejudices. Out of frustration, I bought a refurbished Powerbook Pro. I like it.

I found that there are a few good programs for the MAC in addition to the ILife. The programs seem to be more expensive to do what is cheaper in pc. I have Final Cut Express for major video editing and Toast for capture/burning/audio/etc. and PhotoShop for Mac. The computer is fast because it is not loaded down with a lot of programs.

They both have their places. I don't think I would go to a desktop MAC.

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#47 sknis

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Posted 10 May 2009 - 06:42 AM

QUOTE (cdanteek @ May 10 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Why not?

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Guru drift warning !!!

$$$$ for the software. Windows 7 may be a factor that might change my mind if it as good as Vista Home Premium.

I am swearing off inexpensive computers; they just don't live up to my needs (lots of video with more and more HD.) I also have no great desire to build my own. I could never get the inside of a computer to look (and function) as good/well as my 3 year old VelocityMicro. Upgrades, I can handle !

Edited by sknis, 10 May 2009 - 06:42 AM.

#48 cdanteek

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Posted 10 May 2009 - 07:41 AM

QUOTE (sknis @ May 10 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Guru drift warning !!!

$$$$ for the software. Windows 7 may be a factor that might change my mind if it as good as Vista Home Premium.

I am swearing off inexpensive computers; they just don't live up to my needs (lots of video with more and more HD.) I also have no great desire to build my own. I could never get the inside of a computer to look (and function) as good/well as my 3 year old VelocityMicro. Upgrades, I can handle !

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