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<blockquote data-quote="Kash" data-source="post: 312470" data-attributes="member: 23444"><p>For starters, congrats on finally using an Apple after being "away" for so long. </p><p></p><p>As for the price complaint, Apple computers have always been generally marked up a bit than their PC counterparts, however, you will find that a PC that has the same specifications as a Mac will cost only slightly less. The small premium you pay can be considered to cover the solid build quality. Also, when you factor in time/productivity lost due to viruses/spyware/adware and eccentricities inherent in Windows, you'll find the investment well worth it. </p><p></p><p>There are a few differences between the Macbook and the Macbook Pro. The former has a smaller screen size and integrated graphics and is of a plastic construction while the latter is made of solid aluminum, has a larger screen, and has a dedicated video card. Granted, I can understand your confusion as the rest of the specs are pretty similar in performance. Which one you get really depends on your needs. </p><p></p><p>I don't have a definitive answer for your Dell printer. I know that there's a way to setup a networked printer via Postscript, but I'll wait to see if somebody else has a better answer before I confuse you. </p><p></p><p>And as an endnote, I would suggest checking out the recommended software threads in the Switcher Hangout. Some of these can be quite useful. Another suggestion would be getting a copy of Mac OS X Tiger: Missing Manual. It's got a ton of useful information for new users of Macs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kash, post: 312470, member: 23444"] For starters, congrats on finally using an Apple after being "away" for so long. As for the price complaint, Apple computers have always been generally marked up a bit than their PC counterparts, however, you will find that a PC that has the same specifications as a Mac will cost only slightly less. The small premium you pay can be considered to cover the solid build quality. Also, when you factor in time/productivity lost due to viruses/spyware/adware and eccentricities inherent in Windows, you'll find the investment well worth it. There are a few differences between the Macbook and the Macbook Pro. The former has a smaller screen size and integrated graphics and is of a plastic construction while the latter is made of solid aluminum, has a larger screen, and has a dedicated video card. Granted, I can understand your confusion as the rest of the specs are pretty similar in performance. Which one you get really depends on your needs. I don't have a definitive answer for your Dell printer. I know that there's a way to setup a networked printer via Postscript, but I'll wait to see if somebody else has a better answer before I confuse you. And as an endnote, I would suggest checking out the recommended software threads in the Switcher Hangout. Some of these can be quite useful. Another suggestion would be getting a copy of Mac OS X Tiger: Missing Manual. It's got a ton of useful information for new users of Macs. [/QUOTE]
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