Apple computers: The biggest scam in consumer electronics?

[Jaska]

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Originally Posted by bigshot /img/forum/go_quote.gif OK. Let me get this straight... You bought the absolute bottom of the line, used it for a year, and then after the warranty had expired, you called the person behind the counter "zitface" (even though he was nice enough to help you anyway)... and you expect me to feel sorry for you?!

It took me a long time to read through this whole thread, but I'm glad I got as far as this post, because it says almost exactly what I was thinking.

To the OP: Consider being kind to people. Even people trying to help you in computer stores. Also, if you want to keep using Apple computers, create an Apple ID and start using Apple Discussions to work out technical problems on your own with the assistance of other Apple users.

 

[gilency]

We have both PC's (3) and Macs (4) and have use both for years and have more problems with regular PC's than Apple products. I have had Rio's MP# player which were a pain, and my family has at least 6 Ipods, and we all prefer the Ipods. The bottom line is: any electronic company is going to have problems; the question is which one is worse. In my household, Apple products have been more trouble free than HP, Fujitsu and Sony amongst others.
Try to get it fixed or switch to another brand if you want. That is the reason for variety! Also, if you are rude you are likely to get less of a response. Apple is usually very responsive even when they dont have to be. Be even tempered on dealing with any company. No need to get emotional.

 

[Currawong]

I've worked in retail, and I think my observations are relevant:

Some customers are cursed. It happens all the time - no matter how many times it's repaired, it screws up. They blame the manufacturer, saying "I'll never buy from them again" when it was just one machine that was completely screwed.

Worse still, I have a good mate that, whatever he touches, it dies. I've sold him machines that worked perfectly for months or years only for them to die in his possession (at not due to abuse).

Back in 1999, we used to get the slot-loading iMacs in all the time that customers complained wouldn't work. They worked perfectly in the shop. I guessed that it was something to do with the customer's house power and it turned out that I was right - Apple released a firmware update that fixed their sensitivity to poor power supplies.

So what's going on? Who knows.

 

[Jaw007]

The Mac's are overpriced and over hyped.And there is a lot more software,and hardware geared toward IBM type PC's.

 

[noseallinit]

sounds like to me the OP had no buisness buying a Mac to begin with. his attitude says it all..

we Mac users know and have heard it thousands of times and from people who have never even once owned a Mac but yet they know Mac's are sh!t products! we know they have never had no issues q:O)>

they use real software, you just gotta love them real PC nerds..

 

[synaesthetic]

I actually like PCs better but Vista's suck makes me want to buy a Mac after XP is cut off.

 

[hempcamp]

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Originally Posted by Jaw007 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Mac's are overpriced and over hyped.And there is a lot more software,and hardware geared toward IBM type PC's.

Really? Do we still call them IBM PCs? Is this 1988?

A run-of-the-mill Dell Inspiron looks awfully cheap until you realize that the base configuration for almost every home model less than $900 is 1.66Ghz. Add the features standard on a MacBook and the price comes out pretty competitive for the MacBook.

Name something common other than hard-core gaming I can't do on my Mac due to software or hardware limitations.

--Chris

 

[jay.money]

All right, all right. So a couple of beers, a nice steak and Dr. Jeckyll (or is it Mr. Hyde?) is gone.

For the record, I saved all my colourful language for the tread. I was always pleasant when dealing with the Apple folk (I understand you get more with sugar than with vinegar). And my apologies to the kid who knows more than me (but still couldn't help), for calling him zitface.

That said, I'm still not happy with the Mac or the service. I guess perception is reality because I know there are millions of happy Apple customers out there.

Oddly enough I had a great experience at Dell once...

Sorry for the cranky thread. I didn't mean to expose the fine folks of headfi to my frustration...

 

[warrior05]

I'm really starting to tire of people making sweeping statements based on a bad experience. No, I'm not a Mac user. I've always preferred PCs and have never owned a Mac. Apple has had their problems as have PCs. It is one thing to vent your frustration about a product but another to then totally discount an entire company.

'nuff said.

Peace out.

 

[mchang]

Once again, holler if you want help setting up an external router/access point to overcome the Mini's Airport deficiencies.

 

[rektek]

Macpro, macbook pro and a macbook all working fine in my house with no issues. links to a dlink router flawless.
macpro rips cd's @ 23x.

I was a longtime builder and PC user, never again will I own PC JUNK!

 

[Currawong]

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Originally Posted by Jaw007 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Mac's are overpriced and over hyped.And there is a lot more software,and hardware geared toward IBM type PC's.

The early 90's called and wants its argument back.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

The macs just aren't as perfect as the mac fanboy community wants us all to think. They have build quality issues, with flawed units shipped, and the OS has plenty of bugs (at new .x releases).

Still, I use one now because the OS is just slightly more convenient, and there is some software that I use that is not available on the PC platform. Also, the sound card does not produce noise like my Dell laptop did.

 

[jay.money]

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Originally Posted by mchang /img/forum/go_quote.gif Once again, holler if you want help setting up an external router/access point to overcome the Mini's Airport deficiencies.

Will do.

I think I get it, but just so I'm clear.

Belkin wireless router will sink up with my existing wireless network and connect to the mac via Cat 5 ethernet replacing the wireless nic in the mac?

Ultimately working as a network repeater?

 

[mchang]

You got it.

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Originally Posted by jay.money /img/forum/go_quote.gif Will do. I think I get it, but just so I'm clear. Belkin wireless router will sink up with my existing wireless network and connect to the mac via Cat 5 ethernet replacing the wireless nic in the mac? Ultimately working as a network repeater?