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Originally posted by Janaka Cooray: Thanks for the welcome Discotronic! I agree with your statement that, in reality, any computer is challenging to use for the beginner - but since my sister is expereincing problems using the Mac, I feel it is right to challenge the Mac's reputation as being so much easier to use. The reason I'm writing this topic is to stimulate real debate and observations on the switch. I'm not looking to put the Mac platform down - I'm happy with my purchase. It maybe that I am missing out certain features and tricks that others will enlighten me about. Other experiences? PS As I'm typing this in safari, the Mac can barely keep up with my typing speed. I have a couple of other windows open and displaying content - has anyone else expereinced this slowdown when typing with several (about 4) windows open? |
I think you may be misunderstanding the whole concept about the Mac having a reputation when it comes to ease of use. This is very true, it is the easiest computer to use. The one feature that convinced me is the reality of just dumping an unwanted program in the trash and that it! I didn't have to uninstall it like Windows and sometimes uninstalling would still corrupt other programs. That was the biggest seller for me.
The thing is "ease of use" and "perfect" are not the same words and I think this is where you are misunderstanding. Macs don't go without their problems and certain things about them can be irritating but try and put this into perspective. Your best day on Windows is your worst day on the Macintosh.
Safari is a fast browser but it's not completely ready for primetime. I still cannot uses it to do my online banking but Firefox can. However sufing on Safari can be a lot smoother than Firefox. I like Firefox for the cool graphical themes and I can do more on the web with it but at least Macs don't need it for the same security reasons as Windows machines.
Safari does lag on the typing when on "this forum" for some reason. Again, it's not ready for primetime.
Any computer new to someone will take getting used to. Just because Macs are the easiest computer to use and learn doesn't mean even a computer nerd can learn the OS in 10 minutes flat.
Otherwise enjoy your new Mac.