Comments on: Poof! Zee computer is dead! Mac or PC is now the question http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/ Real Estate, Insight, Statistics, Gossip, & News...With a Twist and Some Flavor Mon, 21 May 2012 00:11:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: macfan http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4818 macfan Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:03:10 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4818 Smart move. Smart move.

]]> By: thefrontsteps http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4817 thefrontsteps Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:56:40 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4817 The verdict....I'm using my "second" Dell at the moment, waiting for my recovered files back to load on here, reboot my iTunes, and photos that we thought were lost and get all that sorted. As for lost documents and files...who really needs that shit anyway! ;-) Then, once my next deal closes (and I have time to breathe), I'll be heading into the Mac store armed with all of your great feedback and purchasing a Mac (likely not do the refurbished option, but thanks for the tip). It's time for a change! The verdict….I’m using my “second” Dell at the moment, waiting for my recovered files back to load on here, reboot my iTunes, and photos that we thought were lost and get all that sorted. As for lost documents and files…who really needs that shit anyway! ;-) Then, once my next deal closes (and I have time to breathe), I’ll be heading into the Mac store armed with all of your great feedback and purchasing a Mac (likely not do the refurbished option, but thanks for the tip). It’s time for a change!

]]> By: eddy http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4793 eddy Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:05:21 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4793 Funny that this is the most responded to thread..... lots of lurkers out there. Come on people -- post more on other threads.... it's half the fun. Alex, get a MacAir. Unless you are doing video editing you don't need anything else other than a MacAir with the regular disk drive (get the external dvd drive though). I would skip the Pro series as they are really too big and unnecessary for your average consumer. If budget is not an issue. get the MacAir. If budget is an issue -- get the MacBook loaded up. And don't worry about VM or other stuff until you've determined that you absolutely need it. I'd bet $50 bucks that you will not. Funny that this is the most responded to thread….. lots of lurkers out there. Come on people — post more on other threads…. it’s half the fun.

Alex, get a MacAir. Unless you are doing video editing you don’t need anything else other than a MacAir with the regular disk drive (get the external dvd drive though). I would skip the Pro series as they are really too big and unnecessary for your average consumer. If budget is not an issue. get the MacAir. If budget is an issue — get the MacBook loaded up.

And don’t worry about VM or other stuff until you’ve determined that you absolutely need it. I’d bet $50 bucks that you will not.

]]> By: thefrontsteps http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4794 thefrontsteps Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:01:27 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4794 I'm leaning towards a mac, and continue to absorb the feedback. I'm using my old laptop right now and it is killing me! Regarding MLS on a Mac, this from my tech guy at Zephyr: "the best way to access MLS on a mac is to: 1. Have an Intel based mac (any mac made in the last two years) 2. Use VM Ware, which is essentially a fully functional virtual windows machine running running on your Mac. This technology just gets better as it evolves." my reply, "So if I were to walk into a Mac store tomorrow, I should have no problems using ALL the features of Rappatoni?" His reply to that, "As long as you: 1. Get vm ware fusion. 2. Have a licensed copy of windows xp for installtion 3. Have us set it up for mls zephyr use. We have a lot of experince with this." Hope that helps all you other Realtors struggling with Macs on MLS. I’m leaning towards a mac, and continue to absorb the feedback. I’m using my old laptop right now and it is killing me!

Regarding MLS on a Mac, this from my tech guy at Zephyr:

“the best way to access MLS on a mac is to:

1. Have an Intel based mac (any mac made in the last two years)

2. Use VM Ware, which is essentially a fully functional virtual windows machine running running on your Mac. This technology just gets better as it evolves.”

my reply, “So if I were to walk into a Mac store tomorrow, I should have no

problems using ALL the features of Rappatoni?”

His reply to that, “As long as you:

1. Get vm ware fusion.

2. Have a licensed copy of windows xp for installtion

3. Have us set it up for mls zephyr use. We have a lot of experince with this.”

Hope that helps all you other Realtors struggling with Macs on MLS.

]]> By: John http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4796 John Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:55:46 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4796 Actually, if cash is a concern, PC costs less out of pocket. However, if "cost" is a concern, Mac is much cheaper over the lifetime. Just check craigslist or eBay. The resale value of Macs are crazy. For example, 3-year old Mac Mini G4 still fetches $300 (it retailed for $500). A three year old PC is not even worth the hassle to sell these days. And some 5-year old Macs (867mhz G4 or later) still run Leopard. Try run Vista on 1Ghz P3. And you get the best of both worlds. Use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac. Actually, if cash is a concern, PC costs less out of pocket. However, if “cost” is a concern, Mac is much cheaper over the lifetime.

Just check craigslist or eBay. The resale value of Macs are crazy. For example, 3-year old Mac Mini G4 still fetches $300 (it retailed for $500). A three year old PC is not even worth the hassle to sell these days. And some 5-year old Macs (867mhz G4 or later) still run Leopard. Try run Vista on 1Ghz P3.

And you get the best of both worlds. Use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac.

]]> By: Ellen http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4795 Ellen Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:28:56 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4795 If cost is a concern, PCs are definitely cheaper. Alex, if you do decide on a MacBook Pro 15", I know someone who used hers only a few times and decided she'd rather buy a PC. The only downside of it is that it has OS X, not Leopard. Feel free to contact me. If cost is a concern, PCs are definitely cheaper.

Alex, if you do decide on a MacBook Pro 15″, I know someone who used hers only a few times and decided she’d rather buy a PC. The only downside of it is that it has OS X, not Leopard. Feel free to contact me.

]]> By: RD http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4797 RD Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:07:44 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4797 Get a MacBook Pro from <a href="http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?sf=wHF2F2PHCCCX72KDY&nclm=CertifiedMac" rel="nofollow">Apple's Refurbished Store</a>. You can save up to 35% off current retail price for one processor speed back in the evolution. The full warranty applies and it is a great way to save on the best computers made. RD Get a MacBook Pro from Apple’s Refurbished Store. You can save up to 35% off current retail price for one processor speed back in the evolution. The full warranty applies and it is a great way to save on the best computers made.

RD

]]> By: thefrontsteps http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4800 thefrontsteps Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:49:17 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4800 Thanks for all the feedback! I'm still listening if you have more. I plan on going to a store and trying everything out, and Fluj, I have emaled SFAR/Rappatoni to hear what they have to say about it. I'll let everyone know what I find out. Working from the office now...not the home office as usual...and it sucks! Need to get it sorted soon. Lots of juicy R.E. to report. Like a reader mentioned, 188 Minna #33D is back on the market, my client has bailed on it. One offer on my 1980 Sutter fell through, but another is in my inbox. And so much more. thanks to all of you! Thanks for all the feedback! I’m still listening if you have more. I plan on going to a store and trying everything out, and Fluj, I have emaled SFAR/Rappatoni to hear what they have to say about it. I’ll let everyone know what I find out. Working from the office now…not the home office as usual…and it sucks! Need to get it sorted soon. Lots of juicy R.E. to report. Like a reader mentioned, 188 Minna #33D is back on the market, my client has bailed on it. One offer on my 1980 Sutter fell through, but another is in my inbox. And so much more.

thanks to all of you!

]]> By: Brad Coy http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4799 Brad Coy Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:35:33 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4799 I agree Sofie "firefox not safari" after installing citrix through safari SFARMLS seems to be working as fine as it did on my PC. Which means: not to my liking - clunky - but getting better I suppose ;) http://www.rapattoni.com/citrix/install.htm I use FF for everything else. Alex, my further recommend is that you take a look at the MAC in on of the local stores. The help there is amazing. and they may just let you download citrix to get on MLS and give it a whirl if you explain to them your needs. Either this or contact me and I can let you take a look at my set up. 415.999.3487 FWIW I still have PC's in my office that I use for other older systems we have in place. The user interface of the MLS looks much cleaner on windows but works faster on my MBP. I agree Sofie “firefox not safari” after installing citrix through safari SFARMLS seems to be working as fine as it did on my PC. Which means: not to my liking – clunky – but getting better I suppose ;)

http://www.rapattoni.com/citrix/install.htm

I use FF for everything else.

Alex, my further recommend is that you take a look at the MAC in on of the local stores. The help there is amazing. and they may just let you download citrix to get on MLS and give it a whirl if you explain to them your needs. Either this or contact me and I can let you take a look at my set up. 415.999.3487

FWIW I still have PC’s in my office that I use for other older systems we have in place. The user interface of the MLS looks much cleaner on windows but works faster on my MBP.

]]> By: anon8mizer http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/06/13/poof-goes-the-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-4798 anon8mizer Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:53:40 +0000 http://thefrontsteps.wordpress.com/?p=1598#comment-4798 One thing you'll need to consider is the re-acquisition of software licenses for your mac. Assuming you have already paid for some software for Windows, then switching to mac would require you to 'buy' the licenses again. One way to get around this is to run a virtual machine like Fusion on your mac -- then install Windows in the virtual machine, and install all the software that you have Windows licenses for; so you do not have to buy the software again. One thing you’ll need to consider is the re-acquisition of software licenses for your mac. Assuming you have already paid for some software for Windows, then switching to mac would require you to ‘buy’ the licenses again. One way to get around this is to run a virtual machine like Fusion on your mac — then install Windows in the virtual machine, and install all the software that you have Windows licenses for; so you do not have to buy the software again.

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