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Minty Fresh · Sep 2, 2003, 11:03 PM

Well...after so many years of being a "Windows" guy...I finally broke down and bought a Mac. I've used them before, in school, college, etc. But I've never owned one. Also, I'm a freelance artist...and I thought it was about time I added a Mac to my list of tools. Seeing that it is an incredible machine when it comes to graphic design!

Anyway....just thought I'd share my excitement. I just ordered it today, and it should be here by next week!

I got a 15" Powerbook G4 1ghz, 40gb hdd, 512 ram, w/ Combo Drive.

Also...since I'm pretty much a newbie to the MAC OS, especially X...got any good sites for me to visit to learn more stuff...maybe find some tips & tricks!

Thanks!

AssassyN · Sep 2, 2003, 11:36 PM

CONGRATS & welcome the MacNN Boards!

You've got yourself a very nice machine! Definitely make sure you post any Q's you may have right here...it's the best place to get answers.

Also, check out www.macosxhints.com and www.xlr8yourmac.com for some good F.A.Q.'s and hints. And for any Q you may have, be sure to use the "Search" function atop these pages...information is stored everywhere around here.

skyman · Sep 3, 2003, 12:31 AM

CONGRATS!

One tip: MAX OUT THE RAM!!

ae86_16v · Sep 3, 2003, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by skyman:
CONGRATS!

One tip: MAX OUT THE RAM!!

Depends on what you are using it for. If you are using it just for surfing and what not, you aren't gonna be using up all the 512 anyways.

By the way, you could check how much ram are you using through Applications/Utilities/Process Viewer.

Congratulations by the way.

Minty Fresh · Sep 3, 2003, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the welcome, and the tips! Yeah, I'm really excited about getting it...too bad I have to wait around a week! LOL I'll be checking out those site, and hanging around here....so I can soak up as much knowledge as possible!

AssassyN · Sep 3, 2003, 02:52 PM

Definitely...the wait is the killer. And let your first upgrade definitely be RAM...it's relatively cheap now and makes a huge difference in OS X.

real · Sep 3, 2003, 03:00 PM

Congrats,

Welcome to the mac. Yes Get some more RAM.

It is to cheap not to get it. Surfing or Compositing 2k film frames doesn't matter get more ram.

Welcome again
real

khufuu · Sep 3, 2003, 03:29 PM

Congrats! Welcome to the Mac world.

BTW: I've been trying to remember where the 'Minty Fresh' character comes from. I think it was a fantasy book of some variety.

Can you remind me?

Minty Fresh · Sep 3, 2003, 04:31 PM

Well....looks like I'll be getting some more RAM! LOL You really can't have too much!

And Minty Fresh (for me) actually just came from a back in the day when I used to play Quake, and go to all the Frag Fests! It was my name...and it just kinda stuck. I use it on pretty much all the forums I go to. I know there is a record company called Minty Fresh, but I've never heard of any character named it.

Flyer · Sep 3, 2003, 07:19 PM

Congratulations! I'm a recent switcher and also started my "Mac life" With a 15''
You'll never regret it

Minty Fresh · Sep 3, 2003, 07:59 PM

Yeah...I don't think I'll regret it either! As far as "switching"...LOL...I'm not turning my back on Windows PC's...just adding a MAC to my arsenal!

I can't wait!

jdhindes · Sep 3, 2003, 10:17 PM

Congratulations! I purchased my 12" Powerbook in February and I have never been happier. This forum is the best I've found for help for the Mac. I have been helped more times than I can count.

I was a Windows user for years--and continue to use Windows and Mac--but NOW I prefer my Mac! OS X is stable and easy to use.

Enjoy! and Welcome!

Jim

CobraNT · Sep 8, 2003, 07:28 PM

Just got my first Mac also. These forums are the best for information and help. Everyone here is very willing to help us newbie's so hang out and read. Congrats.

nobitacu · Sep 8, 2003, 07:35 PM

Congrats on your new Mac! I too got my first ever Mac last March, and I am still loving every second of it. I will never look back again to the dark days of Windows crashing on me, rebooting on me, not working on me anymore.

If you have any question at all about anything involving Apple, ask right here, this is where I learned a lot from. Now I felt like I've been using my Mac for years.

Ming

cambro · Sep 9, 2003, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Minty Fresh:
...I'm not turning my back on Windows PC's...just adding a MAC to my arsenal!

Bwahahha.
We shall see!

LeeG · Sep 9, 2003, 01:13 PM

Congrats, and welcome.

Let us know when you get it, and your impressions...and get more ram!

Lee