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<blockquote data-quote="thekilierdonut" data-source="post: 1222297" data-attributes="member: 193006"><p>1) Some people will tell you that a Mac will make that sort of thing "smoother" but the reality is that all that syncing is done in iTunes no matter what sort of computer you're using, so it works essentially the same way on either OS. I had absolutely zero iTunes learning curve when I switched from Windows to OS X. You will not have to re purchase anything.</p><p></p><p>2) Half Life 2 Mac downloaded for free as soon as I installed Steam for Mac on the first day I had my MBP <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> No problems there as long as a Mac version for your game exists <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>3) I don't play City of Heroes so I don't really have a comment - but if there is a mac client for the game I feel safe in saying that you will be more than satisfied with it on the 1GB video card, haha.</p><p></p><p>4) I'm not sure, I use Firefox <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> Safari is more than adequate, though.</p><p></p><p>5) I am on the same boat as you with the SWMMO. I desperately wish they would just simultaneously release a Mac client, as I don't want to run Windows on my Mac. I switched to a Mac so I wouldn't HAVE to deal with Windows anymore on my non-work computer. If I were you, I'd wait for bioware to release the system requirements before I decided to dual boot. Maybe one of your old PCs will be able to run the game and you can avoid the hassle. I know the FAQ on <a href="http://www.swtor.com" target="_blank">Star Wars: The Old Republic - Site Unavailable</a> says they are trying to make the game playable on most PCs. If not, you will have to purchase a new copy of Windows. A lot of people like Windows XP to dual boot, but if I did it I would go with Windows 7 (the best version I could get...ultimate if you can afford it.) There is nothing wrong with Win7, it's actually a decent OS compared to some of the other crap MS has churned out over the past decade.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I hope this helps you out some. Enjoy your Mac, you're gonna love it :-D</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thekilierdonut, post: 1222297, member: 193006"] 1) Some people will tell you that a Mac will make that sort of thing "smoother" but the reality is that all that syncing is done in iTunes no matter what sort of computer you're using, so it works essentially the same way on either OS. I had absolutely zero iTunes learning curve when I switched from Windows to OS X. You will not have to re purchase anything. 2) Half Life 2 Mac downloaded for free as soon as I installed Steam for Mac on the first day I had my MBP :-) No problems there as long as a Mac version for your game exists :-) 3) I don't play City of Heroes so I don't really have a comment - but if there is a mac client for the game I feel safe in saying that you will be more than satisfied with it on the 1GB video card, haha. 4) I'm not sure, I use Firefox :-P Safari is more than adequate, though. 5) I am on the same boat as you with the SWMMO. I desperately wish they would just simultaneously release a Mac client, as I don't want to run Windows on my Mac. I switched to a Mac so I wouldn't HAVE to deal with Windows anymore on my non-work computer. If I were you, I'd wait for bioware to release the system requirements before I decided to dual boot. Maybe one of your old PCs will be able to run the game and you can avoid the hassle. I know the FAQ on [url=http://www.swtor.com]Star Wars: The Old Republic - Site Unavailable[/url] says they are trying to make the game playable on most PCs. If not, you will have to purchase a new copy of Windows. A lot of people like Windows XP to dual boot, but if I did it I would go with Windows 7 (the best version I could get...ultimate if you can afford it.) There is nothing wrong with Win7, it's actually a decent OS compared to some of the other crap MS has churned out over the past decade. Anyway, I hope this helps you out some. Enjoy your Mac, you're gonna love it :-D [/QUOTE]
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