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What's the favorite thing you like about Macs?

Speedygi

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One thing is for sure, Macs do not have the best graphics card horsepower but Mac OS is just so efficient that lesser RAM and lower processor bandwidths just work in the most optimised capacity possible.
 

TurboTiger

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Realibility, sleek design, ease of use & battery life of MBA.
Ain't crazy about the price.
Good Luck
 

BreakingKayfabe

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Having come from using nothing but Windows powered computers since I was 13 years old and finally getting my first Mac this year, my favorite thing would have to be the virtually slowdown, lag-free using of the Mac.
 

calebt

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Not into gaming that much any more on the PC, mostly on consoles now.
I only pretty much use Windows for Microsoft Office at work. At home I use the Mac Mini and what I like about it is the lack of Malware and Viruses.
Oh yea, almost forgot continuity with my iP6.

I read somewhere there was a new version of Office coming out for OSX and it is supposed to be as good the Windows version.
 

bgriff25

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The seamless integration between my iPhone and MacBook of apps like iPhoto, Messages, Calendar etc...
Also trackpad gestures, not having to install updates on what seamed like a daily basis, and not having to worry about anti virus software.
 

shief24

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They're smooth, reliable, built well, the OS integrates well with my phone and other devices, and peace of mind I get with the great customer service at apple if my laptop does crap out.
 

kellyjdrummer

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That it isn't Windows is a good place to start. It took me 12 years of thinking it would get better. Two and a half years into a MacBook Pro. Never looked back. Never will.


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Amy wineBerry

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My favorite things are the integration between Mac OS and iOS, reliability, and the ease of use.

For the most part, I've found that Macs just work. (I've lost the desire to tinker with most of my gadgets and, more importantly, I refuse to make the time.)
 

ThePinkChameleon

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I was a window user for about 20 years prior to our family getting our first 15" MBPr 512gb in April.

No one in our family does anything extensive on the Mac, but each time we do use/need it, it moves so fluently, quick...no hiccups at all. Just certain things I do are a pleasure now, because what used to take normally say 20mins on our Win7 laptop, now is cut down to maybe 10 mins overall. The boot time alone is well worth it !! In seconds your looking at your home screen and it's ready to work without lag in the background because other programs are still booting up.

I hate to be "one of those".....but it just works and it does it so well !!


tapped out by my P!NK fingers on my GORGEOUS GOLD 5S
 

sting7k

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I've only had my Macbook Pro for a week now but I really really like the track pad.
 

Illustrator Joe

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Without a doubt Mission Control. It is the most efficient way to work as a designer with multiple programs and monitors.
 

BBDemetria

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The mag safe connector, that's about it. The aluminum build is nice but I hate how hot/cold it gets, and I would appreciate the slim design more if it wasn't so slippery.