I'm no zealot. I happen to have (note past-tense) used lots of Windows versions alongside the Mac OS), and in large and small corporate settings (read: large sports apparel company…

I've visited Global TV's studio in Burnaby, BC a number of times, and even applied for a job there, and the entire system is AD + Windows 2000, and it's an AD setup that spans from…

Apple has been slowly winning me over for the last few years— it’s taken some time to sell me on it. Even if you're not a zealot, there are many who are. You have logical reason…

One group of people that would probably die to be able to dual boot would be cross-platform developers - the ultimate development system is one that will allow you to run every sys…

The fourth-gen Centrino platform ("Santa Rosa"), due early next year, is supposed to support Vanderpool/VT (along with 800FSB and possibly WiMAX and 802.11n). Simultaneous dual boo…

Quote: Originally Posted by Maflynn I would I don't mean I'd abandon OSX but I'd setup it up as dual boot. Why, because I cannot do all that I need in OSX, sad but true. Ther…

Take quicken and quickbooks I used Quicken on PC (in the dark days) and now on a Mac. I prefer the Mac version. I did not like the modal windows on the pc version I was using, and…

Quote: Originally Posted by JKT One group of people that would probably die to be able to dual boot would be cross-platform developers - the ultimate development system is one t…

Quote: Originally Posted by hldan Sounds like you are using the wrong platform all together.Maflynn, you need to be using a PC full time. What's the point of you using the Mac p…

I'm with you Maflynn. My repretoire is 2 powerbooks, 2 PC desktops. The build and design of the powerbooks are just so far and above everything PC, which is almost entirely plast…

Quote: Originally Posted by Maflynn I'm not using the wrong platform, I use a Mac because I believe the hardware and software are superior. Does that mean that all things being…

Quote: Originally Posted by hldan It amazes me that you quoted my words but not all of them. I certainly remember stating that there was nothing wrong with using MS Windows. I j…

Quote: Originally Posted by hldan There are programs on the Mac, especially pro apps that are not available for Windows such as Final Cut which is why you don't see Movie produc…

Quote: Originally Posted by mduell Perhaps you've heard of Avid. Too bad avid is a piece of $&*@

Has anyone heard of Half Life 2? It would be pretty sweet too be able to switch over, play some counter strike or Star Wars Empire at War, and switch back and do some Final Cut Pro…

No headphone jack?? Only 100 songs?? What is the point of these things being limited to only 100 songs? Don't want to compete with the ipod or something??

Quote: Originally Posted by buffswin No headphone jack?? Only 100 songs?? What is the point of these things being limited to only 100 songs? Don't want to compete with the ipod…

Quote: Originally Posted by buffswin No headphone jack?? Only 100 songs?? What is the point of these things being limited to only 100 songs? ... It comes with a 3.5mm head…

Quote: Originally Posted by jersey It comes with a 3.5mm headphone adaptor. but the 100 song limit is a bit odd, I'm sure it wont last too long. But hey... a shuffle is only 120…

Quote: Originally Posted by yticolev You can change the card to have more songs. Bzzzzt. Wrong! The SLVR's iTunes applet (just like the ROKR's) is artificially capped at 100…

I'd get one if it had a better camera and wasn't motorola.

The 100 song cap means these phones will never amount to much. Perhaps Apple will release their own hardware with no cap ...

It comes with the headset, and a 512 card. I've been watching it since June, waiting for it to hit the US, so I ordered one first thing yesterday morning. I needed a new phone, …

It is a very nice looking phone -- but the 100 song limit is the deal breaker, IMO. Even 1000 songs would be plenty - and still not compete with the iPods.

Quote: Originally Posted by buffswin It is a very nice looking phone -- but the 100 song limit is the deal breaker, IMO. Even 1000 songs would be plenty - and still not compet…