My Computer Doesn't Feel Well

gja1000 · 11-10-2008, 02:29 PM

I have always had Macs and I work exclusively on Mac's at work. They are extremely reliable and bug free - VIRUS free too. We are all going together and getting my granddaughter a Mac for Christmas. She's had a PC and has nothing but trouble with viruses and other problems. She uses a Mac at school and loves it.

I had my first Mac in 1989

and it ran for 8 years!!! Then I got a PC because my hubby needed to learn how to use one for his work. O.M.G. I hated that thing with a passion and had to have my computer-savvey son-in-law work on it almost weekly. I couldn't wait to throw that thing out!

I then got a mac laptop and it is 4 1/2 years old without nary a problem. It needs the operating system upgraded and I'll be doing that soon and getting a new battery - but I expect it to last another 4 years!

My hubby got me a desktop Mac year before last for Christmas and I soooooo love this machine!!!

Yes, Macs are more expensive, but way worth it in my opinion!!!

Janet · 11-10-2008, 02:34 PM

I wouldn't even know what to look for in a Mac. They do sound so much better. I think I'll start checking them out.

gja1000 · 11-10-2008, 05:30 PM

Go to the Apple store at apple.com There are basic packages that don't vary much. You can also buy reconditioned Macs that I have heard are just as good as new.

DianaB · 11-10-2008, 07:29 PM

Two of my daughter's use a Mac at school and they just love them! They have used the other kind here at home but they prefer the Macs. I think that it takes a while to get used to them but once you do you'll love them. I didn't go with a Mac when I got a new one because it's so hard to teach an old dog new tricks!!!!!

Janet · 11-11-2008, 08:54 AM

I know what you mean...arf arf!!

DianaB · 11-11-2008, 10:59 AM

judy · 11-11-2008, 04:32 PM

How is the computer feeling today? They should have emergency rooms for our computers. Don't use System Restore - it just goes back to before you put in a new program, or something that messed it up. It sounds like an internal illness.

I bought a refurbished back-up laptop a few weeks ago. I haven't done much with it yet. It's older than mine, but Steve got it online. I'm going to back up this computer soon because it's getting to have several problems. You should back up your files on a flash drive, disks, or an external memory just in case yours does crash.

I would love to play with Mac, but I also believe they can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Marilyn · 11-11-2008, 07:08 PM

Janet, you should try going to an Apple store where you can really check them out and see all the different models. There should be one in Indianapolis, I would think. I would love to have one of the new laptops that fit in a manilla envelop, but they are soooo expensive.

I used Macs years ago, but my work switched to PC's and PC's are so much less expensive. You might try looking at refurbished though. Sometimes I think it would be worth it to pay more and have fewer headaches.

Hope all works out very soon!!

11-10-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	I have always had Macs and I work exclusively on Mac's at work. They are extremely reliable and bug free - VIRUS free too. We are all going together and getting my granddaughter a Mac for Christmas. She's had a PC and has nothing but trouble with viruses and other problems. She uses a Mac at school and loves it. I had my first Mac in 1989 and it ran for 8 years!!! Then I got a PC because my hubby needed to learn how to use one for his work. O.M.G. I hated that thing with a passion and had to have my computer-savvey son-in-law work on it almost weekly. I couldn't wait to throw that thing out! I then got a mac laptop and it is 4 1/2 years old without nary a problem. It needs the operating system upgraded and I'll be doing that soon and getting a new battery - but I expect it to last another 4 years! My hubby got me a desktop Mac year before last for Christmas and I soooooo love this machine!!! Yes, Macs are more expensive, but way worth it in my opinion!!! __________________ Gayle

11-10-2008, 02:34 PM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I wouldn't even know what to look for in a Mac. They do sound so much better. I think I'll start checking them out. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

11-10-2008, 05:30 PM	#3
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Go to the Apple store at apple.com There are basic packages that don't vary much. You can also buy reconditioned Macs that I have heard are just as good as new. __________________ Gayle

11-10-2008, 07:29 PM	#4
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Two of my daughter's use a Mac at school and they just love them! They have used the other kind here at home but they prefer the Macs. I think that it takes a while to get used to them but once you do you'll love them. I didn't go with a Mac when I got a new one because it's so hard to teach an old dog new tricks!!!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

11-11-2008, 08:54 AM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I know what you mean...arf arf!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

11-11-2008, 10:59 AM	#6
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	__________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

11-11-2008, 04:32 PM	#7
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	How is the computer feeling today? They should have emergency rooms for our computers. Don't use System Restore - it just goes back to before you put in a new program, or something that messed it up. It sounds like an internal illness. I bought a refurbished back-up laptop a few weeks ago. I haven't done much with it yet. It's older than mine, but Steve got it online. I'm going to back up this computer soon because it's getting to have several problems. You should back up your files on a flash drive, disks, or an external memory just in case yours does crash. I would love to play with Mac, but I also believe they can't teach an old dog new tricks. __________________ *Judy*

11-11-2008, 07:08 PM	#8
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Janet, you should try going to an Apple store where you can really check them out and see all the different models. There should be one in Indianapolis, I would think. I would love to have one of the new laptops that fit in a manilla envelop, but they are soooo expensive. I used Macs years ago, but my work switched to PC's and PC's are so much less expensive. You might try looking at refurbished though. Sometimes I think it would be worth it to pay more and have fewer headaches. Hope all works out very soon!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

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