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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I didn't even know they existed. Of course I just got a cell phone at Christmas, so what do I know of electronic gadgets? ;)

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I'm a mac user, so I try to keep informed of new releases from apple, even if I know I'll never be able to afford them.

I REALLY want the new macbook pro. It has a solid aluminum uni-body casing, which means they laser cut a body out of a solid piece of aluminum so it doesn't have any seems. It's motion sensitive, and there are games for it that require you to tip and turn the computer to play them. The keyboard and sleep light are light sensitive and light up to just the right level for the room it's in, which means you can type in the dark and the keys won't be glaringly bright.

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Originally Posted by hheath541

I'm a mac user, so i try to keep informed of new releases from apple, even if i know i'll never be able to afford them.

i REALLY want the new macbook pro. it has a solid aluminum uni-body casing, which means they laser cut a body out of a solid piece of aluminum so it doesn't have any seems. it's motion sensitive, and there are games for it that require you to tip and turn the computer to play them. the keyboard and sleep light are light sensitive and light up to just the right level for the room it's in, which means you can type in the dark and the keys won't be glaringly bright.

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Okay heath... my husband is an expert at computers. He isn't here right now to explain the mac... How much does it cost?

My next computer will be a Mac. I'm not very computer savvy but they're much better then IBM in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

Okay heath...my husband is an expert at computers. He isn't here right now to explain the mac...How much does it cost?

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The new macbook pro runs about $1700.

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

My next computer will be a Mac. I'm not very computer savvy but they're much better then IBM in my opinion.

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Very user friendly, and a LOT easier to maintain. In three years, I have never ONCE had to worry about viruses or spyware.

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Originally Posted by hheath541

very user friendly, and a LOT easier to maintain. in three years, i have never ONCE had to worry about viruses or spyware.

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That's what I hear. My computer has daily viruses, daily issues. It's maddening.

Yes, the Mac is more expensive but I think it's worth it. Maybe next year we'll upgrade. :)

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very user friendly, and a LOT easier to maintain. in three years, i have never ONCE had to worry about viruses or spyware.

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For $1700.00.. I think that's not a bad price.:)

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That's what I hear. My computer has daily viruses, daily issues. It's maddening.

Yes, the Mac is more expensive but I think it's worth it. Maybe next year we'll upgrade. :)

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Daily?? Do you have software protection ? If so which one? You shouldn't be having any problems.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

Daily???? Do you have software protection ? If so which one? You shouldnt be having any problems.

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I agree with calif , if you have adequate antivirus software you should very rarely have any problems.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

Daily???? Do you have software protection ? If so which one? You shouldnt be having any problems.

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We do have software protection. Which one? Um, I don't know. Don't laugh! :o

There are always glitches. Some days are better then others, most days it's easily fixed, but there are days when everything just falls apart.

Sad thing is, I'm usually the one that fixes it. That's like a cook doing open heart surgery because the doctor couldn't figure it out. :D

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

I agree with calif , if you have adequate antivirus software you should very rarely have any problems.

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Well I never said it was adequate, I just said we have it. ;)

I'll have to ask hubby what we're using.

It's usually his fault we have problems, he downloads crap all the time, and voilà, new virus. :(

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Well I never said it was adequate, I just said we have it. ;)

I'll have to ask hubby what we're using.

It's usually his fault we have problems, he downloads crap all the time, and voila, new virus. :(

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Do you have a FREE Antivirus program or a PAID one??

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

Do you have a FREE Antivirus program or a PAID one ???

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Free. That much I know. :)

I think it starts with an "A", does that narrow it down?

I'll know it when I hear it, or read it in this case. ;)

Avast!

It's Avast. :)

Avast ? If so get Avast Pro and you won't have any more worries. It will even prevent anything he downloads from infecting your system.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

Avast ? If so get Avast Pro and you wont have any more worries. It will even prevent anything he downloads from infecting your system.

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Is the pro version free?

I'll look into it. Money is a bit tight right now so can't really be spending it to protect the computer.

Thanks boys. I hope you don't think I'm too computer stupid. ;)

Sorry its not free.

avast! - Download Free Antivirus Software or Internet Security

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

For $1700.00..I think that's not a bad price.:)

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I just have a regular macbook. It cost me $1200 when I got it. The iMac (the apple desktop) is even cheaper. They still run several hundred more than the average PC, though.

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Sorry its not free.

avast! - Download Free Antivirus Software or Internet Security

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Yikes! That's a bit too pricey right now. Something to think about when we get back on track though. Hubby just finished his last year of school in March, it takes a few months to catch up again.

Thanks for finding it for me though. Appreciate it. :)

I have AVG, it's free and I have never had a virus.