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<blockquote data-quote="MazG" data-source="post: 172846"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>So my questions are:</p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>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).</p><p></p><p>TIA, </p><p>MazG</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MazG, post: 172846"] 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 [/QUOTE]
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