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MazG
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I have used DOS/Windows based PCs for the last 15 years. I have never used a Mac. After my last PC purchase, a Media Center PC from HP, I have had nothing but trouble with the computer which has finally triggered me to think about switching to a Mac. The phrase "it just works" really appeals to me at this point.
So my questions are:
1) I have looked at the iMac as this seems to be the most similar to a Media Center PC. Are there any options to add a TV Tuner card to record TV (i.e. PVR), or capture analog digital?
2) Will the Mac work with USB peripherals: external hard drive, digital camera, Sony Clie? Will the Mac work with my Netgear wireless router automatically?
3) I keep hearing about Windows compatibility. Is there any way to run Windows applications on a Mac? I know that this defeats the purpose, but there are some software applications that aren't available for Mac (for example, professional-level genealogy program).
TIA,
MazG
So my questions are:
1) I have looked at the iMac as this seems to be the most similar to a Media Center PC. Are there any options to add a TV Tuner card to record TV (i.e. PVR), or capture analog digital?
2) Will the Mac work with USB peripherals: external hard drive, digital camera, Sony Clie? Will the Mac work with my Netgear wireless router automatically?
3) I keep hearing about Windows compatibility. Is there any way to run Windows applications on a Mac? I know that this defeats the purpose, but there are some software applications that aren't available for Mac (for example, professional-level genealogy program).
TIA,
MazG