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A recent convert to the Mac, Computerworld's Scot Finnie explains why Microsoft should be concerned about what Apple is doing well. more

[kaoticman]

"2. When Macs go bad, the conventional wisdom is that theyre harder to fix than Windows machines. I used to believe that myself. It may have been true under pre-OS X versions of the Mac OS, but I no longer find that to be the case."
The problem in the UK used to be that knowone knew anything about them, now if I have a problem I make an appointment (like with a Dr. but I don't have to wait 5 days!) drop it in and even if the first person can't fix it they have others who join in and help and then the real IT lot get involved and next day you are called to say it is fixed would you like to come and collect it. Absolulutely wonderful I say. Are there any PC users who have ever managed to get that response even if they pay a bill every month for support?

[dak]

I really expected to hate those chicklet keys -- they look like the crappy PCjr keys of the past. But my biggest surprise about the MacBook is how great it is to type on it. You instantly forget that the keyboard isn't "normal" -- it types really comfortably and fast. I actually prefer the keyboard to my 15" PowerBook Aluminum G4. (Except that it doesn't light up.)
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[tomtom]

Nah!
and you know I am a "Big Fan"

[montgomery_burns]

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Not everyone agrees with me on this point. Some believe that Apples consumer Macs are enterprise-worthy.

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Apple iMacs will be enterprise worthy when they become as easy to service again like the original iMac G5, rather than the hardware service nightmare it is now. The Mac Mini will be enterprise worthy when you no longer need a putty knife to take off the case. The MacBook Pro will be enterprise worthy when it has a user replaceable hard drive like the MacBook, as well as a user removable DVD drive with second battery option, and an available docking station. Apple Cinema Displays will be enterprise worthy when you no longer have to ship out the entire monitor just to replace a broken DVI, USB or Firewire cable.

[dansterpower]

These are some very good points.
Very good ones.
Thanks for sharing.

[keyboarder]

I know keyboard reactions can be very subjective but in my own personal experience, the MacBook's keyboard is infinitely better than the white iBook's, and no worse than the aluminum PowerBook's keys. I wouldn't call a MacBook's keys "chiclet" under any circumstances but again, that's just my experience.

[tomtom]

However well the user experience - the keys are Chicklets in most observers eyes, For every Chicklet user there are 96 non Chiclets users. It is understandable if many folks call these keys Chicklets without experiencing how nice he typing experience is.
Mr Ives and Apple most likely knew this well before deciding to go. Bully for them!

[bcode]

As Napoleon Bonaparte once said... "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." I think apple understands this more than most.

[foxo]

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The MacBook Pro will be enterprise worthy when it has a user replaceable hard drive like the MacBook

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Like the MacBook?! Maybe I'm thinking of an older MacBook, but it took me over an hour to replace the hard drive in my MacBook. At least 50 screws, a number of bezels and plastic case parts with hooks later I had a new Hard drive, but it was nothing close to "user-replacableable". Besides, how many PC "enterprise" users want to take apart their at-work Laptop. That job usually goes to an IT person. Most companies don't want their employees (users) changing parts on their computers.

[exnihilo]

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Like the MacBook?! Maybe I'm thinking of an older MacBook, but it took me over an hour to replace the hard drive in my MacBook. At least 50 screws, a number of bezels and plastic case parts with hooks later I had a new Hard drive, but it was nothing close to "user-replacableable". Besides, how many PC "enterprise" users want to take apart their at-work Laptop. That job usually goes to an IT person. Most companies don't want their employees (users) changing parts on their computers.

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You are obviously a very confused individual. Everyone should know that the MacBook HD is very easily user replaceable. Simply open the battery compartment, remove THREE screws, remove the L shaped bracket. The HD is to the left of the battery. Tug on the white tab, the HD will come right out. Remove 4 screws that attach the HD bracket to the HD. Put the old bracket on the new HD. Now work backwards and you are finished. There were a total of 7 screw (not FIFITY!)It took me maybe 15 minutes.

[Ronald_Schoedel]

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Besides, how many PC "enterprise" users want to take apart their at-work Laptop. That job usually goes to an IT person. Most companies don't want their employees (users) changing parts on their computers.

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Precisely. In my workplace, you are not even allowed to hook up a keyboard or mouse on your own, to the company-owned machines.
If an IT pro cannot do a hard drive replacement like you did, then they probably ought not be IT pros. I've had iMacs and iBooks apart, and while its not always "easy", neither is it "hard". I do wish the current iMacs were as nice inside as the iMac G5, though. Right after I got the iMac G5 I took it apart and marvelled at the beauty of its innards. The engineering put into the design of the iMac G5's guts was truly a piece of art to behold. But then again, there is also something to be said for the newer, compact designs. But again, an IT pro ought not need to think twice about opening up the current MacBooks or iMac. The service manuals are well-documented with pictures to guide you through most tasks.

[Ronald_Schoedel]

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You are obviously a very confused individual. Everyone should know that the MacBook HD is very easily user replaceable.

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I suspect the OP was meaning to say iBook. I never cracked open my white iBooks to replace HDs, but it seems like the instructions for doing that were quite involved. On the older iBooks, it is also a very involved job to replace the HD. But everything I have read says replacing the MacBook HD is a snap.

[D_Dog]

"Yes, there are some advantages that originated with Microsoft (such as file icon thumbnail previews). "
What? Haven't macs had an icon view since System 7?