anthony.julian Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 After some frustrating years of Windows, I want to switch to a real computer. :laugh: I was wondering what Macs work best... new or old versions. I need a combination of administration software that I use and also need some multimedia options that are used for music. What is the best way to cross over programs so I can keep using what I have, but on a good computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XionUK Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The newer ones work best I'd imagine. So far in the year I've had my 2008 intel iMac, I've had one issue of it's starting up sluggishly, and resetting the SMB cleared that. As for programs, best thing to do is check the makers of the software, if they have a mac version then result, if not, try googling the name of the application with mac at the end of it and you'll most likely find alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I don't really get the "what Macs work best... new or old versions" question. Obviously a 2009 iMac is going to be faster than a 2006 iMac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cvrt7.62Ghst Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I don't really get the "what Macs work best... new or old versions" question. Obviously a 2009 iMac is going to be faster than a 2006 iMac. I think he is trying to get the Mac version of the question of "At this point in software time, should I do Vista or good old XP for my work?". Personally I am in the same boat as I was happy enough with Windows up to the point of Vista. I like it ok, but... curious about the dark side as well. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Well if you buy a Mac right now you basically have no choice but to run Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard as the retail discs of Leopard simply won't run on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cvrt7.62Ghst Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Is having a comp dual boot Win - Mac setup the same as a Win - Win setup, or is there more to do than just partitioned HDs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Is having a comp dual boot Win - Mac setup the same as a Win - Win setup, or is there more to do than just partitioned HDs? It's basically the same. Just the way your Mac handles multiple OSs is a lot more graceful than on the average PC running Windows without the need to install 3rd party utilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cvrt7.62Ghst Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 It's basically the same. Just the way your Mac handles multiple OSs is a lot more graceful than on the average PC running Windows without the need to install 3rd party utilities. Hummm.... sounds sparkly... *Trundles off to Newegg to peruse prices...* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Helix Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Well if you buy a Mac right now you basically have no choice but to run Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard as the retail discs of Leopard simply won't run on it. Retail Discs of 10.5 leopard should install on any current model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Retail Discs of 10.5 leopard should install on any current model No they won't as most (if not all) Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard retail discs don't have the proper driver set for the latest Mac models, resulting in a Kernel Panic or striped screen if you try to boot from one. That's the whole reason why Apple ships custom install discs with additional drivers with new Macs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Helix Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The latest version of the Retail leopard disc i saw at bestbuy was version 10.5.7, what current model was made after 10.5.7 was released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbba Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 <Retaili> Discs of 10.5 leopard should install on ancurrentu> model If the Mac is newer than the version of OS X, there's a good chance it may not boot. My 2009 Mac Mini would not boot off a 10.5.0, only the 10.5.7 disc that came with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Helix Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 OK so maybe i should have said "Current or the latest/last version of the Retail leopard disc should work on nearly all current models: lol geez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) The latest version of the Retail leopard disc i saw at bestbuy was version 10.5.7, what current model was made after 10.5.7 was released? That a retail disc is at v10.5.7 doesn't mean it also carries all of the latest drivers. And to answer your question directly: The latest MacBook Pro update was released after v10.5.7 came out... Edited September 10, 2009 by .Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cvrt7.62Ghst Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 That a retail disc is at v10.5.7 doesn't mean it also carries all the new drivers. ...so the difference is what exactly? Just some minor patches/updates/whatevermacsdo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 ...so the difference is what exactly? Just some minor patches/updates/whatevermacsdo? Apple doesn't always include all the latest drivers for new Mac models, that's why there are different v10.5.7 builds in the public. So yeah, what remains are the patches, bug fixes etc. you'd normally receive through Software Update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Jolt Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 My iMac 7,1 came with 10.5.0 installed. It wasn't exactly just released either. The new Macs all had Leopard on them before they had Snow Leopard, obviously there isn't a Mac yet, that can't run Leopard, maybe when a new Mac comes out (revisioned or actual new Mac). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry53 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 i want a mac too not that i hate windows or anything just because they r soo cute and i just want to try something new and they get give out educational discounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splur Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The 2009 iMac or 15" Macbook Pro is sexy, you'd probably want to get 10.6 with it. And either dual boot with bootcamp or use vmware fusion if you want to use some of your old incompatible Windows software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dysphoria Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 After some frustrating years of Windows, I want to switch to a real computer. :laugh: I was wondering what Macs work best... new or old versions. I need a combination of administration software that I use and also need some multimedia options that are used for music. What is the best way to cross over programs so I can keep using what I have, but on a good computer? I went for the MacBook Pro 13.3 inch 2.26GHz with 4GB RAM If you buy it with EDU discount it gives you best performance/price ratio. Extra $300 just does not justify extra 300 MHz on the CPU.. You will never notice the difference. My friend got the 2.5GHz and I got the 2.26 MHz, and they both perform the same on regular work. You get the new solid case with 6+ hours battery life, and is lighter and more mobile than the 15inch MacBook Pro. I travel a lot so battery life and mobility were the two key components into deciding which laptop to go for. For the last 15 years I've had HP, Toshiba, Compaq and my last 12inch DELL laptop. I finally switched to macbook pro and I love it. I have windows 7 running ona small partition due to some Win apps I need for work. Most of the time I use Mac OS X Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakehn Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 i got tired of windows last year and sold my computer, and bought an iMac off of ebay for like $900, and i am very happy with the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyF Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 If the Mac is newer than the version of OS X, there's a good chance it may not boot. My 2009 Mac Mini would not boot off a 10.5.0, only the 10.5.7 disc that came with it. 10.6 just came out about two weeks ago, there haven't been any new models since then. All the current models should still be capable of running 10.5, since they all came out before 10.6, and thus shipped with 10.5 for a period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchTheSoup Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 After some frustrating years of Windows, I want to switch to a real computer. :laugh: I was wondering what Macs work best... new or old versions. I need a combination of administration software that I use and also need some multimedia options that are used for music. What is the best way to cross over programs so I can keep using what I have, but on a good computer? I don't know, we have Macs deployed here and all they do is crash, randomly lock up, etc. Not to mention on top of that we got quite a bit of 2007 iMacs dying. Perhaps you need to start using quality hardware with excellent drivers. And stop the porno downloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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