tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post4395890179997050605..comments2024-03-19T07:48:54.021-06:00Comments on Gus Van Horn: You Get What You InspectGus Van Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05126749051688217781noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post-18241619381867772962011-01-23T11:54:32.587-06:002011-01-23T11:54:32.587-06:00So, then, the question becomes: what is one paying...So, then, the question becomes: what is one paying all that extra money for? It's not the OS, since that's purchasable separately as well. (and you wouldn't want it, anyway)<br /><br />So the price is for the brand name, basically.<br /><br />Thus, my advice to you is: don't. For you, it would be a colossal waste of money. (I suppose you've already reached that conclusion, though) For most people, it is a waste, but most don't want to hear that. People get weird about macs.Inspectorhttp://newclarion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post-15266109043583864382011-01-21T02:33:39.720-06:002011-01-21T02:33:39.720-06:00A brief scan of the Wikipedia entry for "capa...A brief scan of the <i>Wikipedia</i> entry for "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague" rel="nofollow">capacitor plague</a>" does indicate that Apple probably uses many of the same supply chains that other manufacturers use. No major surprise there. The innards of an Apple differ in no essential way from any other computer.<br /><br />Beyond that, I was really going on Apple's reputation in the above remark. Were it to come down to making an actual purchase, I'd be more careful than that, after this last purchase!Gus Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126749051688217781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post-50542842355459991592011-01-20T22:27:44.331-06:002011-01-20T22:27:44.331-06:00The hardware in a mac is no longer any different f...The hardware in a mac is no longer any different from what is in pc's, last I heard. Except for the outer casing, of course.Inspectorhttp://newclarion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post-29958225239166637242011-01-20T12:50:01.615-06:002011-01-20T12:50:01.615-06:00Oof!
I practically always use Linux, but have Win...Oof!<br /><br />I practically always use Linux, but have Windows on VMWare for those times, usually work-related, that I need it. <br /><br />The thought was, perhaps, to buy Apple and install Linux, but the thought is now, "Find out who really makes the best hardware for what I need -- and install Linux."Gus Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126749051688217781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post-90064191855656652652011-01-20T12:36:05.740-06:002011-01-20T12:36:05.740-06:00>Cue the friendly ribbing from Apple enthusiast...>Cue the friendly ribbing from Apple enthusiasts<br /><br />Heh. OK, then here's one with a twist. I've got one foot in each world.<br /><br />I own an Apple MacBook Pro, but I run Windows XP almost exclusively as I'm a Windows programmer and user. Apple "supports" that usage, so I took the plunge as I figured I'd have two computers for one, since I use Mac OS occasionally (rarely).<br /><br />Both a fan and the battery have gone south within the first two years. Temperature management is inadequate under Windows, which I know because if I run in Windows and boot into Mac OS, the fan screams trying to cool the laptop off. I'm guessing that's the cause.<br /><br />I'm stuck with Windows XP because although Vista and Windows 7 work without an external monitor, when I use the laptop with an external display it locks up. Tried zillions of drivers. The only thing that works is to remove the NVIDIA driver, which disables the external monitor :( So I'm stuck with XP until the end of life of this laptop.<br /><br />Once could say that running Windows is not using the system as designed, but then they should either not offer to do Boot Camp, or work to remedy the problems.<br /><br />Nice hardware, but I'll buy a PC next time.mtnrunner2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10974435572236740294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post-93581149123625652011-01-20T11:26:03.144-06:002011-01-20T11:26:03.144-06:00Sure does!
A great thing about Boston (minus this...Sure does!<br /><br />A great thing about Boston (minus this temporary commute) has been the ability to delegate car ownership to Zipcar et al. when not forgoing it altogether.<br /><br />The computer fan really irks me as I bought this thing specifically to avoid having to fool with such things. (I had to replace the video card some months ago.) (Cue the friendly ribbing from Apple enthusiasts, who, I will happily concede, have a point regarding hardware quality.)<br /><br />We won't be going to that mechanic again: I had already had to correct them about a couple of things before I got the car back, and I really don't know that much about cars!Gus Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126749051688217781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839412.post-82922319939911439762011-01-20T09:09:47.651-06:002011-01-20T09:09:47.651-06:00When it rains it pours, eh?
Next to central heati...When it rains it pours, eh?<br /><br />Next to central heating (and maybe water), my car and my computer are probably the things I can least afford to go bad. That's why I've always placed the highest value on reliability, especially when it comes to cars.<br /><br />Taking cars to the mechanic is also inconvenient, expensive and risky. I haven't had any major mechanical catastrophes, but I've had a few dumb things happen like the oil change dudes leaving the top cap off. It was loose, but wedged between my engine and the hood insulation, so I didn't lose it.<br /><br />As you say that was their one job, to change the oil, and they still couldn't do it right.<br /><br />First-hand thinking and focus is too rare, and when I find someone who's on the ball, I become a loyal customer.mtnrunner2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10974435572236740294noreply@blogger.com