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Pete · 15 January 2007, 05:47 AM

hey guys/gals

i just picked up my new Mac. 17" desktop with the 1.83 GHZ. got a great deal on it. In a couple months i will be pickin up another Mac more then likely a laptop....then i will be 100% PC free!!! wooooohooooo!!

Pete

Prince · 15 January 2007, 07:00 AM

Congrats, Pete! Welcome to the light!!!

I have been an Apple devotee since 1980, and currently own a Dual Processor G5 Tower with 23" monitor, an ibook laptop, my wife has a G4 ibook, and my work machines are a PowerBook G4 laptop and a Gateway laptop (because I HAVE to have it).

We also have four iPods between the two of us, and if I hadn't just upgraded them to the newer models and gotten a new Red RAZR with a new carrier, I would get the new iPhone as soon as it comes out as well.

Cheers!!!

Goodwatch · 15 January 2007, 07:27 AM

Pete · 15 January 2007, 08:38 AM

ya i cant get away from it....they have made them look so futuristic and no pesky tower to store

Pete

diablojota · 15 January 2007, 08:48 AM

Congratulations and welcome to Macdom! I've been a Mac user since the original Mac (yes that's 1984). I have an iBook (circa 2001), a MacBook Pro, and a G5 iMac with 20" screen and built in iSight. I also have 2 iPods (Nano, and 4th Generation). I also just ordered the new Airport Extreme (the brand new one). I will also be getting the iPhone. So all in all, I drank the Apple Koolaid. I swear by Macs, and will never go back.

Pete · 15 January 2007, 09:19 AM

i read before i get it that when u sit down at a pac u really have fun. i was just realiziung this as i was sitting here and laughing and just havin a great time. I love it!

Pete

astcell · 15 January 2007, 09:24 AM

I have had PCs since 1984 when they cost a fortune. My first laptop was a Radio Shack Model 100, 8 lines of LCD type, 8k of memory. I got a mac over Christmas, have yet to open the box (because it is in Tampa).

Maybe the mac experts can post good software and stuff that we need to know, or at least good websites to visit for more info?

Pete · 15 January 2007, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

I have had PCs since 1984 when they cost a fortune. My first laptop was a Radio Shack Model 100, 8 lines of LCD type, 8k of memory. I got a mac over Christmas, have yet to open the box (because it is in Tampa).

Maybe the mac experts can post good software and stuff that we need to know, or at least good websites to visit for more info?

ditto!!!

Pete

diablojota · 15 January 2007, 09:57 AM

Feel free to ask any questions. Anything at all. I use, for the most part, all the software that came with the Mac (Mail.app, iCal - calendar program, iTunes, iPhoto, iChat - Aim Client, and GarageBand). I have downloaded Mozilla Firefox, bought Toast Titanium (a CD/DVD burning program).
I also have Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What will you be using it for beyond these things?

diablojota · 15 January 2007, 09:57 AM

Oh, and there are lots of cool software downloads at www.apple.com/macosx/downloads

Pete · 15 January 2007, 10:35 AM

im tryin to make some podcasts at garageband and i dont understand how to add effects like laughter etc

Pete

roadcarver · 15 January 2007, 11:16 AM

Congrats Pete. I'm not a Mac fan but my brother is. He has a Powerbook, but not sure what version.

I've been a PC fan for the longest time, its just that I'm comfortable with it. Maybe I'll try those new G series with the Intel procs

diablojota · 15 January 2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

im tryin to make some podcasts at garageband and i dont understand how to add effects like laughter etc

Pete

Hmmm... I've never played with that on GarageBand.

Try going to the menu 'Control' and Show the Loops. Then select people and the laughter track you are looking for. Then just drag this to the area where you want the laughter (don't create a new track for it, just drag it below the tracks listed).
If you need more help, I can post some screen shots.

padi56 · 15 January 2007, 08:25 PM

Yes been thinking about a Mac for quite some time,a bit fed up with the so called wonder of Windows.

Prince · 15 January 2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablojota

...So all in all, I drank the Apple Koolaid. I swear by Macs, and will never go back.

Yeah, I went back for seconds and thirds!!!

President · 15 January 2007, 11:29 PM

Pete, as an uber-geek and owner of countless Apple products I would like to welcome you to the Mac community.

diablojota · 16 January 2007, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Yeah, I went back for seconds and thirds!!!

Cheers, mate!

I'm right there with you. I think all the koolaid has made me light-headed.

Prince · 16 January 2007, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablojota

Cheers, mate!

I'm right there with you. I think all the koolaid has made me light-headed.

Call it "cosmic awareness", Frank!

diablojota · 16 January 2007, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Call it "cosmic awareness", Frank!

I don't think Steve J. could've said it better.

Prince · 16 January 2007, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablojota

I don't think Steve J. could've said it better.

Thanks, Frank. Ommmmmmmmm....

15 January 2007, 05:47 AM	#1
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	now a part of Mac nation!! hey guys/gals i just picked up my new Mac. 17" desktop with the 1.83 GHZ. got a great deal on it. In a couple months i will be pickin up another Mac more then likely a laptop....then i will be 100% PC free!!! wooooohooooo!! Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

15 January 2007, 07:00 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Congrats, Pete! Welcome to the light!!! I have been an Apple devotee since 1980, and currently own a Dual Processor G5 Tower with 23" monitor, an ibook laptop, my wife has a G4 ibook, and my work machines are a PowerBook G4 laptop and a Gateway laptop (because I HAVE to have it). We also have four iPods between the two of us, and if I hadn't just upgraded them to the newer models and gotten a new Red RAZR with a new carrier, I would get the new iPhone as soon as it comes out as well. Cheers!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

15 January 2007, 07:27 AM	#3
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15 January 2007, 08:38 AM	#4
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	ya i cant get away from it....they have made them look so futuristic and no pesky tower to store Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

15 January 2007, 09:19 AM	#6
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	i read before i get it that when u sit down at a pac u really have fun. i was just realiziung this as i was sitting here and laughing and just havin a great time. I love it! Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

15 January 2007, 08:48 AM	#5
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Congratulations and welcome to Macdom! I've been a Mac user since the original Mac (yes that's 1984). I have an iBook (circa 2001), a MacBook Pro, and a G5 iMac with 20" screen and built in iSight. I also have 2 iPods (Nano, and 4th Generation). I also just ordered the new Airport Extreme (the brand new one). I will also be getting the iPhone. So all in all, I drank the Apple Koolaid. I swear by Macs, and will never go back.

15 January 2007, 09:24 AM	#7
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I have had PCs since 1984 when they cost a fortune. My first laptop was a Radio Shack Model 100, 8 lines of LCD type, 8k of memory. I got a mac over Christmas, have yet to open the box (because it is in Tampa). Maybe the mac experts can post good software and stuff that we need to know, or at least good websites to visit for more info?

15 January 2007, 09:57 AM	#9
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Feel free to ask any questions. Anything at all. I use, for the most part, all the software that came with the Mac (Mail.app, iCal - calendar program, iTunes, iPhoto, iChat - Aim Client, and GarageBand). I have downloaded Mozilla Firefox, bought Toast Titanium (a CD/DVD burning program). I also have Word, Excel and PowerPoint. What will you be using it for beyond these things?

15 January 2007, 10:35 AM	#11
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	im tryin to make some podcasts at garageband and i dont understand how to add effects like laughter etc Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

15 January 2007, 11:16 AM	#12
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Congrats Pete. I'm not a Mac fan but my brother is. He has a Powerbook, but not sure what version. I've been a PC fan for the longest time, its just that I'm comfortable with it. Maybe I'll try those new G series with the Intel procs __________________ I'm just a cook...

15 January 2007, 08:25 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Yes been thinking about a Mac for quite some time,a bit fed up with the so called wonder of Windows. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 January 2007, 11:29 PM	#16
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Pete, as an uber-geek and owner of countless Apple products I would like to welcome you to the Mac community.

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