just got a macbook

[mgmjim]

:taunt: just got my first macbook and it's a thing of extreme beauty :wiggle:

what applications and things do you have for these which are must haves? unlike my pc this has come with photo, video software so I'm not sure what else I need but there must be some killer applications out there?

[Deafjeff]

Welcome to the ifamily!

I have ilife and iworks (I whole heartily recommend iworks)

Also recommend mobile me but it is expensive in some sense....

Worth having a look at this site...

Mac For Beginners | Mac Guides and Tutorials (http://www.macforbeginners.com/)

[ukwdwnut]

oh well nevermind :wink: :D

[mgmjim]

thanks Jeff, ilife came with it so just need iworks!

ukwdwnut you dont rate them???

[catrancher]

If you're new to the Mac, I'd suggest having a peek here: Mac 101 (http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/).

If you're coming from a pc background, you might want to take a look here; Switch 101 (http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/).

While they're not application related per se, they should help get you started right!

Application wise, I'd have to agree with DeafJeff, iWork is brilliant. Especially if you're going to be doing word processing, spreadsheets, or presentations. :thumbsup:

Tom (:macwave:... Mac user since 1984!)

[catrancher]

ukwdwnut you dont rate them???

Our Mick is a PC fan. We haven't been able to convert him yet.

Doesn't stop us from trying anyway! :taunt:

Tom (:macwave:... but we like him anyway! :wink:)

[mgmjim]

first person I've met who doesnt either have one or want one :unsure:

[catrancher]

first person I've met who doesnt either have one or want one :unsure:

Didn't say he didn't want one. He tells us he just can't seem to justify the price versus the capabilities when his Toshiba runs fine for him (at least I think that's what he's got) and is significantly less expensive.

Tom (:macwave:... did I say it right Mick?)

[ukwdwnut]

thanks Jeff, ilife came with it so just need iworks!

ukwdwnut you dont rate them???

i amit they are good but overpriced for what they are imo, lots of others think not but its just my opinion. i would like one, but wouldnt buy one new and i couldnt go back to anything with a screen less than 17" either so the macbook pro is so out of my price range new

[ukwdwnut]

Didn't say he didn't want one. He tells us he just can't seem to justify the price versus the capabilities when his Toshiba runs fine for him (at least I think that's what he's got) and is significantly less expensive.

Tom (:macwave:... did I say it right Mick?)

yep you got it spot on tom :D its a tosh core2duo 17" screen

does the macbook/pro come with hi def sound/video, harmon kardon speakers as well :wink:

[ukwdwnut]

first person I've met who doesnt either have one or want one :unsure:

i own nothing that starts with an i :lol:

[catrancher]

does the macbook/pro come with hi def sound/video, harmon kardon speakers as well :wink:

Don't know what brand of speakers are in it but I regularly use mine with iTunes in our office as a replacement for an actual stereo. This is usually during office parties. Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, special events, things like that. And yep, comes with Hi Def video! :thumbsup:

Tom (:macwave:... who needs a stereo!)

[ukwdwnut]

Don't know what brand of speakers are in it but I regularly use mine with iTunes in our office as a replacement for an actual stereo. This is usually during office parties. Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, special events, things like that. And yep, comes with Hi Def video! :thumbsup:

Tom (:macwave:... who needs a stereo!)

ok cool

my speakers/sound is on a different level the the other 2 laptops in the house also tosh's the hi def and harmon kardon speakers just make the sound, same a a bose system would to a normal priced stereo separates

[josh.p.]

Nice choice :yes: