Problem with computer

Sebby · Apr 22, 2009, 23:36:04

That's the thing with Apple; it's the whole experience of buying and owning.

Simon · Apr 22, 2009, 23:44:00

And repaying.

Steve · Apr 23, 2009, 07:23:33

Quote from: Simon on Apr 22, 2009, 23:30:37
Do let us know how you get on, Steve.

I am not expecting any issues really apart from exporting mail in Outlook 2007 to Entourage 2008 which is my wife's preferred software choices. You can do it by first exporting Outlook 2007 into Thunderbird on the PC and then export from Thunderbird in MBOX format which then imports into Entourage. I know it works as I use Thunderbird on a PC and my inbox transferred without any problem using this method to the mac.

bobleslie · Apr 23, 2009, 11:19:32

OMG .... another Apple user.

It's Sebby's fault; he's started to impregnate them. Watch your backs.

Rik · Apr 23, 2009, 11:20:43

I've got my back to the wall, Bob.

bobleslie · Apr 23, 2009, 11:24:44

You're not daft, Rik!

Hey! stay clear of Apple Shops.

Rik · Apr 23, 2009, 11:25:37

I avoid all greengrocers.

Simon · Apr 23, 2009, 11:51:37

I don't think I have an Apple shop near me, but I haven't looked that closely.

Rik · Apr 23, 2009, 11:57:03

Inevitably, being Milton Keynes, I do.

Simon · Apr 23, 2009, 11:59:17

But is it tempting enough to make the effort to get to?

Rik · Apr 23, 2009, 12:00:07

Only if I don't tell Sue where I am going.

Simon · Apr 23, 2009, 12:01:00

You could buy her one for her birthday!

Rik · Apr 23, 2009, 12:01:49

What a good thought.

bobleslie · Apr 23, 2009, 12:25:14

The PC World I looked at recently had a large Apple ~~department~~ Shop.

I hurried on by with my hand held tightly over my wallet.

Of course, I don't want to get a reputation for encouraging unconscionable acts like buying Apple, but those who insist going down the slippery slope may be interested in this.

Rik · Apr 23, 2009, 12:31:01

At least that's what you told the judge you were doing.

Sebby · Apr 23, 2009, 13:31:27

Sorry for the impregnation, though I don't regret it.

Steve · Apr 23, 2009, 13:42:55

Far as I can gather the small group Apple workshops are free and the one to one costs £70 per year with reservations made on line for both at your selected local retail store.

RogerP · Apr 23, 2009, 19:23:16

Hi everyone

Just reading these pages thought this might be of interest http://www.macworld.co.uk/mac/news/index.cfm?newsid=25770&pagtype=allchandate , I am awaiting a new Apple Laptop to be delivered in the next few days , thought about an iMac but wanted portability, this will be my second apple laptop can't wait for it to arrive.

Spec as below 17 in Aluminium Body

2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM 2X2GB
320GB Serial ATA @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive 8X
DISPLAY-HI RES, GL,Widescreen
Mini DisplayPort - DVI Adapter
IWORK '09 PREINSTALLED
KYBD/User's Guide -B
Country Kit-GBR

Simon · Apr 23, 2009, 19:44:39

They look great, Roger, but they're so bloody expensive!

RogerP · Apr 23, 2009, 20:16:30

hi Simon

People say that but when you get to use them and see what you get in the software etc compared to a windows m/c similarly specced then the price looks very close.
Like the guy in the article said Mac OSX is a much better piece of software all round , I thought it was a good article and quite balanced for a PC user as they usually slate Mac's.

You would probably think oh well he's biased but I do not regret switching one bit and I bet Sebby who comes on here would say the same , you just have to play with it to use it and get used to structure, but best of all is the customer service 2nd to none I would definitely recommend them to people.

Rogerp

bobleslie · Apr 23, 2009, 21:03:46

Quote from: Simon on Apr 23, 2009, 19:44:39
They look great, Roger, but they're so bloody expensive!

£1761! Someone's taking the pee pee.

I'd rather put my money any day into something like this.

Sebby · Apr 23, 2009, 21:56:48

Quote from: Simon on Apr 23, 2009, 19:44:39
They look great, Roger, but they're so bloody expensive!

They don't just look great, they work great as well.

Sebby · Apr 23, 2009, 21:57:36

Quote from: bobleslie on Apr 23, 2009, 21:03:46
£1761! Someone's taking the pee pee.

I'd rather put my money any day into something like this.

The 2 just can't be compared. When you get a Mac (notice I deliberately said when, because I'm going to wear you down!) you'll see what I mean.

Rik · Apr 24, 2009, 00:57:54

You go for it, Seb.

Gary · Apr 24, 2009, 07:32:38

Quote from: bobleslie on Apr 23, 2009, 21:03:46
£1761! Someone's taking the pee pee.

I'd rather put my money any day into something like this.

I went for this Bobbleslie http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?reviewid=112376&pn=3#imageI could have got a mac but with photoshop elements 6 and all the rest of my software being Windows based it was the ideal upgrade instead of having a desktop. It flies and it makes full backups as well (software came with it) the graphics card is pretty good for a desktop as well, the 9700GT gives great performance and with the HD screen watching blu-ray discs on it are fantastic when Justina has got East Enders on, or I just watch TV through the built in freeview player, also I have 640GB HDD space they got the specs wrong.