Comments on: I’m returning my Macbook http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:04:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jeff Kee Companies Blog » Blog Archive » My HP Laptop’s Hard Drive is Damaged http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-27784 Jeff Kee Companies Blog » Blog Archive » My HP Laptop’s Hard Drive is Damaged Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:43:10 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-27784 [...] time I tried out a Macbook Pro, it didn’t work out so well as I got very frustrated with the whole new interface that was not as technical as I am used to.  [...] [...] time I tried out a Macbook Pro, it didn’t work out so well as I got very frustrated with the whole new interface that was not as technical as I am used to.  [...]

]]> By: Jeff Kee http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-15534 Jeff Kee Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:08:03 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-15534 Another proof that Mac isn't the ultimate demi-god of computers. It's simply a matter of choice and it's frustrating to see some ifags take it so fucking personally when it comes to non-mac users or rejecters like myself and this man here. Another proof that Mac isn’t the ultimate demi-god of computers.

It’s simply a matter of choice and it’s frustrating to see some ifags take it so fucking personally when it comes to non-mac users or rejecters like myself and this man here.

]]> By: Ramesh http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-15533 Ramesh Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:04:54 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-15533 I stumbled on this blog after the frustrating experience of the past 10 days with my macbook. I am a Linux developer whose Compaq laptop died. As was the case with Jeff, I went for a MacBook mostly because of the what appeared to be good value for money. I have been giving Mac OS a fair shake before I make up my mind for good, but its just not happening. I am sure its just me, but frankly if not for the re-stocking fee, it would be back with Apple by now. In my case, its more usability and my rigid fingers that refuse to re-learn that are causing the dislike. I stumbled on this blog after the frustrating experience of the past 10 days with my macbook. I am a Linux developer whose Compaq laptop died. As was the case with Jeff, I went for a MacBook mostly because of the what appeared to be good value for money. I have been giving Mac OS a fair shake before I make up my mind for good, but its just not happening. I am sure its just me, but frankly if not for the re-stocking fee, it would be back with Apple by now. In my case, its more usability and my rigid fingers that refuse to re-learn that are causing the dislike.

]]> By: Myekie http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-15144 Myekie Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:05:41 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-15144 You understand that cs2 is running in emulation on a Macbook? That would explain alot of the sluggnesh feeling with AI cs2. Also you could of installed windows XP on your macbook using bootcamp and have the best of both worlds. Myekie You understand that cs2 is running in emulation on a Macbook?

That would explain alot of the sluggnesh feeling with AI cs2. Also you could of installed windows XP on your macbook using bootcamp and have the best of both worlds.

Myekie

]]> By: Jeff Kee’s Blog » Blog Archive » Bluetooth Headset Review - Motorola H500 vs. Plantronics Explorer 320 http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-8233 Jeff Kee’s Blog » Blog Archive » Bluetooth Headset Review - Motorola H500 vs. Plantronics Explorer 320 Mon, 14 May 2007 03:34:23 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-8233 [...] today I went through some Bluetooth headsets. And, yes, just like last time with my DVD player and laptop, I went through the purchase-and-exchange routine to find the one that I liked. I’m very [...] [...] today I went through some Bluetooth headsets. And, yes, just like last time with my DVD player and laptop, I went through the purchase-and-exchange routine to find the one that I liked. I’m very [...]

]]> By: Frankie http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-5098 Frankie Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:54:23 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-5098 I like them both. I like them both.

]]> By: Exploring Windows Vista - Part 3, the glitches I found » - Jeff Kee Consulting || Vancouver, BC - http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-3995 Exploring Windows Vista - Part 3, the glitches I found » - Jeff Kee Consulting || Vancouver, BC - Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:10:22 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-3995 [...] day return/exchange period is coming to an end, and I think I will keep it. Well, I have no choice. My experience with a MacBook Pro was not very positive (which resulted in a lot of flame from iFags), and I cannot get a laptop with Windows XP on it [...] [...] day return/exchange period is coming to an end, and I think I will keep it. Well, I have no choice. My experience with a MacBook Pro was not very positive (which resulted in a lot of flame from iFags), and I cannot get a laptop with Windows XP on it [...]

]]> By: Featuring Jeff Kee - The Miscellaneous Ramblings of a Dot Com Entrepreneur « Ask Dan and Jennifer http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2933 Featuring Jeff Kee - The Miscellaneous Ramblings of a Dot Com Entrepreneur « Ask Dan and Jennifer Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:48:38 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2933 [...] Macbook Adventures - tis better to have loved (and iMac) and lost… [...] [...] Macbook Adventures - tis better to have loved (and iMac) and lost… [...]

]]> By: Gustav Resucam http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2647 Gustav Resucam Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:34:36 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2647 I can appreciate your reasoning for returning to WindowsXP. When you are busy with work it's difficult to invest the time and effort to learn something new. That said, you have to admit you didn't give MacOS a fair shake. I agree you gave the hardware a shake - you prefer the larger laptop with the bigger keyboard, and built-in card reader - fair enough, but 3 days is not long enough to learn a new OS and some of the things you said are downright wrong. There are no visual effects when transitioning from one app to the other. I just did it myself. The new windows simply appear over the old ones without any fancy swooping or fading effects. I also don't believe your assertion that because 95% of computer users use Windows so their must be something to it. The most popular of anything does not mean it's the best - it means it's good enough for 95% of the population. And if you actually wonder why Mac users are so defensive, it's because the derrogation and lies they face in the computing world every day. Walk into any computer store and you'll hear sales staff mutter myths like "There is no Mac software", "macs are so much more expensive", etc. and IT staff refusing Macs on their networks because "AppleTalk brings down the network", "They're not secure", etc. when PC users can connect their laptops without any complaints. Mac users hear "Oh! You use a Mac? You must not know much about computers." all the time. Maybe if the respect came from the PC side, you'd see it back from the Mac side. As for your choice of computers, I don't have the problem with it. But own up to the actual reason - you went back to a PC because of the hardware configuration, and you didn't have time to invest in learning a new OS - even if it may make you more productive in the long run. It's not because said Mac was "slow" - issues like that can be resolved quite easily. I can appreciate your reasoning for returning to WindowsXP. When you are busy with work it’s difficult to invest the time and effort to learn something new. That said, you have to admit you didn’t give MacOS a fair shake. I agree you gave the hardware a shake - you prefer the larger laptop with the bigger keyboard, and built-in card reader - fair enough, but 3 days is not long enough to learn a new OS and some of the things you said are downright wrong. There are no visual effects when transitioning from one app to the other. I just did it myself. The new windows simply appear over the old ones without any fancy swooping or fading effects.

I also don’t believe your assertion that because 95% of computer users use Windows so their must be something to it. The most popular of anything does not mean it’s the best - it means it’s good enough for 95% of the population.

And if you actually wonder why Mac users are so defensive, it’s because the derrogation and lies they face in the computing world every day. Walk into any computer store and you’ll hear sales staff mutter myths like “There is no Mac software”, “macs are so much more expensive”, etc. and IT staff refusing Macs on their networks because “AppleTalk brings down the network”, “They’re not secure”, etc. when PC users can connect their laptops without any complaints. Mac users hear “Oh! You use a Mac? You must not know much about computers.” all the time. Maybe if the respect came from the PC side, you’d see it back from the Mac side.

As for your choice of computers, I don’t have the problem with it. But own up to the actual reason - you went back to a PC because of the hardware configuration, and you didn’t have time to invest in learning a new OS - even if it may make you more productive in the long run. It’s not because said Mac was “slow” - issues like that can be resolved quite easily.

]]> By: Exploring Windows Vista - Days 1 & 2 » - Jeff Kee Consulting || Vancouver, BC - http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2559 Exploring Windows Vista - Days 1 & 2 » - Jeff Kee Consulting || Vancouver, BC - Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:32:38 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2559 [...] fit here - it’s still very fresh, and if I had it my way, I wouldn’t be on it yet. But, after trying a Macbook Pro and giving it up, and realizing my laptop screen on my Toshiba laptop with Windows XP was a lost cauase, I finally [...] [...] fit here - it’s still very fresh, and if I had it my way, I wouldn’t be on it yet. But, after trying a Macbook Pro and giving it up, and realizing my laptop screen on my Toshiba laptop with Windows XP was a lost cauase, I finally [...]

]]> By: Jeff Kee http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2126 Jeff Kee Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:30:00 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2126 A. learn how to spell, you jackass. B. You're missing my whole point - my point isn't that Macs are better, I'm just giving my perspective of Macs. Macs are used by only 5% of the computer users right now - that says something. So you think it's OK for you iFags to bash PCs, while it's so unacceptable for me to criticise macs? Get a grip of yourself - you've officially lowered yourself from a "Mac User" to an "iFag". Go learn some grammar and try to get the point of my articles - grade 12 English might help. My argument is NOT about how good or bad macs are - I even wrote a previous post about how I hate Microsoft. I'm too lazy to find it for you right now but you can search for it. My beefs are against the Mac users, or iFags, like yourself, who consider Macs as some sort of a religious being of some sort, with no acceptance - sort of like the standard dumb white trash who has Hitler-like Fascist ideas. Learn how to read, learn how to write, and then talk to me. I'm drunk as hell right now and I can spell this well - I'm sure you can do better. A. learn how to spell, you jackass.
B. You’re missing my whole point - my point isn’t that Macs are better, I’m just giving my perspective of Macs.

Macs are used by only 5% of the computer users right now - that says something.

So you think it’s OK for you iFags to bash PCs, while it’s so unacceptable for me to criticise macs?

Get a grip of yourself - you’ve officially lowered yourself from a “Mac User” to an “iFag”.

Go learn some grammar and try to get the point of my articles - grade 12 English might help. My argument is NOT about how good or bad macs are - I even wrote a previous post about how I hate Microsoft. I’m too lazy to find it for you right now but you can search for it. My beefs are against the Mac users, or iFags, like yourself, who consider Macs as some sort of a religious being of some sort, with no acceptance - sort of like the standard dumb white trash who has Hitler-like Fascist ideas.

Learn how to read, learn how to write, and then talk to me. I’m drunk as hell right now and I can spell this well - I’m sure you can do better.

]]> By: aja http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2120 aja Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:24:39 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2120 Mr.Kee, I have never red so much windows loving mac hating drivle in all my life! As a bussy freelance graphic designer I have allways used a pc running one virsion of windows or another untill my Intel Pentium running pc refused to upgrade to the "New Improved" (Buggy as hell) version! So I got a second hand MacBookPro or 'MBP' as we iFags like to say! Have I spent 3 wasted days & nights downloading pc software onto my MBP? NO! Do I feel secure enough to wander from Bill's TIT's? why yes I DO! Have I the patience to actuly learn the OSX? Apparantly I do! And as you so Intelegently articulated anyone who thinks your half harted stab at the mac OS was at best a poor excuse for a JAB is labled 'what', and I quote"YouAreDipShit" and "You're an idiot for thinking" Well to that I might add "You Are A Dip Shit" notice the "A" as in you are A Dip Shit! Got it?! Mr.Kee, I have never red so much windows loving mac hating drivle in all my life!
As a bussy freelance graphic designer I have allways used a pc running one virsion of
windows or another untill my Intel Pentium running pc refused to upgrade to the “New Improved”
(Buggy as hell) version!
So I got a second hand MacBookPro or ‘MBP’ as we iFags like to say!
Have I spent 3 wasted days & nights downloading pc software onto my MBP? NO!
Do I feel secure enough to wander from Bill’s TIT’s? why yes I DO!
Have I the patience to actuly learn the OSX? Apparantly I do! And as you so Intelegently articulated anyone who thinks your half harted stab at the mac OS was at best a poor excuse for a JAB is labled ‘what’, and I quote”YouAreDipShit” and “You’re an idiot for thinking”
Well to that I might add “You Are A Dip Shit” notice the “A” as in you are A Dip Shit!
Got it?!

]]> By: Jeff Kee http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2097 Jeff Kee Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:56:57 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2097 I don't hate macs, I just like to provide constructive criticism. I also have an old post titled "Screw Microsoft" if it makes you feel better. YouAreDipShit - You're an idiot for thinking I hate Macs and I want to bash them. My other post about iFags (which probably lead you here) is the whole point - I don't like idiot Mac users like yourself treating Macs like it's a pot full of precious that nobody can even criticize. I'm not giving my consulting firm a bad name at all - at least not among the intelligent people I would like to work with. And people like you from New Jersey thinking you can just leave rude comments without even disclosing who you are - you don't exactly fit the profile anyhow. Not good enough for me. Yes, I am at a point where I have the luxury of picking my clients and projects. I don’t hate macs, I just like to provide constructive criticism. I also have an old post titled “Screw Microsoft” if it makes you feel better.

YouAreDipShit - You’re an idiot for thinking I hate Macs and I want to bash them. My other post about iFags (which probably lead you here) is the whole point - I don’t like idiot Mac users like yourself treating Macs like it’s a pot full of precious that nobody can even criticize.

I’m not giving my consulting firm a bad name at all - at least not among the intelligent people I would like to work with. And people like you from New Jersey thinking you can just leave rude comments without even disclosing who you are - you don’t exactly fit the profile anyhow. Not good enough for me.

Yes, I am at a point where I have the luxury of picking my clients and projects.

]]> By: Leroy Brown http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2096 Leroy Brown Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:41:30 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2096 Pardon me if I'm out of line Jeff. To the previous commenter.. perhaps if you had the balls to comment with your name, or even your website, people here might take you seriously. Jeff's a good guy, and his opinions are valued around here. If the post offends you and makes you angry, feel free to not read it - I'm sure he won't mind. Pardon me if I’m out of line Jeff.
To the previous commenter.. perhaps if you had the balls to comment with your name, or even your website, people here might take you seriously. Jeff’s a good guy, and his opinions are valued around here. If the post offends you and makes you angry, feel free to not read it - I’m sure he won’t mind.

]]> By: youAreADipShit http://www.jeffkee.com/gadgets-and-electronics/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2095 youAreADipShit Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:38:32 +0000 http://blog.jeffkee.com/2007/03/16/im-returning-my-macbook/#comment-2095 If you hate Macs that much dipshit, then why do you have a MacBook on your home page? Secondly, if you liked the way that your buddy "just understood" when you returned your MacBook, why the fuck are you now going around on your own blog and all the Mac posts on digg.com bashing the Mac? You are a hypocrite and have no integrity. And you're giving your consulting company a bad name by the way. If you hate Macs that much dipshit, then why do you have a MacBook on your home page? Secondly, if you liked the way that your buddy “just understood” when you returned your MacBook, why the fuck are you now going around on your own blog and all the Mac posts on digg.com bashing the Mac? You are a hypocrite and have no integrity. And you’re giving your consulting company a bad name by the way.

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