So. What's the best feature of Mac's?

gilez · gilez #1 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 05:42 PM

I've recently (like 2 weeks ago) got my first mac, and just love it. It erm...works. It just works. So I was wandering what everyone thinks the best feature of Mac's, hardware or software is?

I was very impressed just now when I plugged my mac into a printer I have never used. No driver disks, or even installation, it just worked. straight away. Listening Bill? Leopards like printers. Windows don't.

I also love the multi touch trackpad. I've had a Dell laptop before (I know, I cried too), and this just doesn't compare. Not even like the same category of device.

Thought it'd be cool to see your thoughts about this.

todd51 · todd51 #2 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 05:44 PM

There are too many great features of the Operating System and even the hardware designs of the machines. It's too hard to pick one.

kalevine102 · kalevine102 #3 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 05:55 PM

I agree. its a world of difference between a dell and a macbook

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 06:12 PM

The best feature is .. they are idiot proof which is why I went Mac back in 1988!

mdfuller · mdfuller #5 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 06:14 PM

Some of my favorites are the startup/shutdown time and effectiveness of the thing sleeping and firing back up. I don't even shut mine down for months at a time. People used to tell me they did that and I never believed them until I switched. Oh that and everything else about them! LOL.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #6 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 06:51 PM

The best feature of Mac's... what?

his eyes?... his hair?... his snappy fashion sense?

wmprice1240 · wmprice1240 #7 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 08:24 PM

Elegance, simplicity and power.

MaConstant · MaConstant #8 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 10:15 PM

Intuitive, No bloat-ware, Idiot-proof, or at least idiot-resistant, and not to mention There just Freaking cool.

XJ-linux · XJ-linux #9 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 10:24 PM

OS X is a Mac's best feature.

torbjoern · torbjoern #10 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ-linux

OS X is a Mac's best feature.

+1 :-)

GK27V6 · GK27V6 #11 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 11:35 PM

If I absolutely had to choose between software and hardware I'd say software. Specifically OSX. Best OS I've ever came across.

But really, what I really like about the Macs is that the software and hardware are literally made for each other.

There are so many things to like, especially little things. For example the MagSafe connector: if it wasn't for that my MacBook would've been crushed to the ground many times with my little brother running around and through the house. Another thing is the Apple store/resellers: I just recently had a major problem with Leopard and brought it to a store and they were very helpful.
I also especially like that I completely forgot viruses existed

- The other day I was helping out my bro with his XP machine since it had some problems (turns out he had a few trojans). Doing a virus scan felt so... new; different; unheard of to me, lol.

I could go on forever.

So I will.
I especially love Time Machine! Made it super easy to upgrade my HD and fix the Leopard problem that I just had now.
I love the software that comes with the Mac. Thanks to iMovie I edited a wonderful movie that my friends and I created for my school's film festival. I got a lot of positive comments on my editing job.
I also think it's really great that they are just beautiful machines. I especially adore the simplicity.
Another little one: the keyboard. I think Apple has made some excellent keyboards in the past few years. I like how spaced out they are, and the feel of the keys. Wish I had a backlight though, oh well lol.

I'm just gonna stop there as I am getting kinda tired and need sleep lol.

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #12 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 11:40 PM

My personal favorite is no spyware/virus checks every week that bogs down the system.

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #13 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 11:50 PM

^I agree with that.

But I'd also happily say that the best feature is the fact that Mac OS X doesn't interact with you as much as Windows. It boots, it's their, you can use it, and get on with your business. No waiting or stupid alert boxes.

nbrowser · nbrowser #14 (**permalink**)

08-04-2009, 11:54 PM

I like the first genaluminum keyboard for Mac desktops.....

kkelly122 · kkelly122 #15 (**permalink**)

08-05-2009, 02:42 AM

I love expose and spaces with a passion. i dont know what i would do without them

gilez #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 29, 2009 Location: Rossendale, UK Posts: 30 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13", 2.26 GHz, 2GB, 160GB. iPod touch 2nd gen, 8GB, 27" Core i7, 8GB, 1TB iMac	08-04-2009, 05:42 PM I've recently (like 2 weeks ago) got my first mac, and just love it. It erm...works. It just works. So I was wandering what everyone thinks the best feature of Mac's, hardware or software is? I was very impressed just now when I plugged my mac into a printer I have never used. No driver disks, or even installation, it just worked. straight away. Listening Bill? Leopards like printers. Windows don't. I also love the multi touch trackpad. I've had a Dell laptop before (I know, I cried too), and this just doesn't compare. Not even like the same category of device. Thought it'd be cool to see your thoughts about this. I do web design, so can help with that. Don't Ask Me about iWeb, Dreamweaver, Flash or any WYSIWYG. Ask me about xHTML, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, (basic) jQuery, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
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D3v1L80Y #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	08-04-2009, 06:51 PM The best feature of Mac's... what? his eyes?... his hair?... his snappy fashion sense? __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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Member Since: Jul 02, 2007 Location: Going Galt... Posts: 3,124 Mac Specs: MacBookAir5,2:10.8.3-MacMini3,1:10.8.3-iPhone3,1:6.1.3	08-04-2009, 10:24 PM OS X is a Mac's best feature. ,_____o00o _ //___l__,\____\,__ l_--- \___l---OlllllllO (o)_)-o- (o)_)--o-)_)
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iPod Nano #13 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2009 Posts: 1,094 Mac Specs: White MacBook. iLife '09. iWork '09. Mac OS X 10.6	08-04-2009, 11:50 PM ^I agree with that. But I'd also happily say that the best feature is the fact that Mac OS X doesn't interact with you as much as Windows. It boots, it's their, you can use it, and get on with your business. No waiting or stupid alert boxes. Chris K.
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nbrowser #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 03, 2008 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 445 Mac Specs: Mac Mini 2.5 i5/16Gb/500Gb/Radeon 6630M-256MB	08-04-2009, 11:54 PM I like the first genaluminum keyboard for Mac desktops..... This is a multiplatform home !
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todd51 #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	08-04-2009, 05:44 PM There are too many great features of the Operating System and even the hardware designs of the machines. It's too hard to pick one.
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harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,055 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	08-04-2009, 06:12 PM The best feature is .. they are idiot proof which is why I went Mac back in 1988!
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mdfuller #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2007 Location: Sconie Posts: 1,216 Mac Specs: 13-inch MacBook Air	08-04-2009, 06:14 PM Some of my favorites are the startup/shutdown time and effectiveness of the thing sleeping and firing back up. I don't even shut mine down for months at a time. People used to tell me they did that and I never believed them until I switched. Oh that and everything else about them! LOL.
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wmprice1240 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 02, 2009 Posts: 480 Mac Specs: MBP 2.33 4GB: MacPro 8 Core 2.8, 16GB: MacMini 2.26 4GB: MacMin 2.53 4GB: iPhone3GS 32GB	08-04-2009, 08:24 PM Elegance, simplicity and power.
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MaConstant #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 29 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13" 2.26GHz 2G RAM 160G HD	08-04-2009, 10:15 PM Intuitive, No bloat-ware, Idiot-proof, or at least idiot-resistant, and not to mention There just Freaking cool.
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GK27V6 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 164 Mac Specs: white MacBook - 2.16GHz, 2GB RAM, 500GB HD iPhone Specs: white 3GS - 32GB	08-04-2009, 11:35 PM If I absolutely had to choose between software and hardware I'd say software. Specifically OSX. Best OS I've ever came across. But really, what I really like about the Macs is that the software and hardware are literally made for each other. There are so many things to like, especially little things. For example the MagSafe connector: if it wasn't for that my MacBook would've been crushed to the ground many times with my little brother running around and through the house. Another thing is the Apple store/resellers: I just recently had a major problem with Leopard and brought it to a store and they were very helpful. I also especially like that I completely forgot viruses existed - The other day I was helping out my bro with his XP machine since it had some problems (turns out he had a few trojans). Doing a virus scan felt so... new; different; unheard of to me, lol. I could go on forever. So I will. I especially love Time Machine! Made it super easy to upgrade my HD and fix the Leopard problem that I just had now. I love the software that comes with the Mac. Thanks to iMovie I edited a wonderful movie that my friends and I created for my school's film festival. I got a lot of positive comments on my editing job. I also think it's really great that they are just beautiful machines. I especially adore the simplicity. Another little one: the keyboard. I think Apple has made some excellent keyboards in the past few years. I like how spaced out they are, and the feel of the keys. Wish I had a backlight though, oh well lol. I'm just gonna stop there as I am getting kinda tired and need sleep lol.
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CrimsonRequiem #12 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Jul 24, 2008 Posts: 5,956 Mac Specs: MBP 2.3 Ghz 4GB RAM 860 GB SSD, iMac 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 32GB RAM, Fusion Drive 1TB	08-04-2009, 11:40 PM My personal favorite is no spyware/virus checks every week that bogs down the system.
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kkelly122 #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 24, 2006 Location: Long Beach Island, NJ Posts: 666 Mac Specs: MBP l iPhone l iPod	08-05-2009, 02:42 AM I love expose and spaces with a passion. i dont know what i would do without them
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