We are contemplating a Mac for a family Christmas gift -we currently use a windows based laptop. Do the two systems interface? If a child starts his homework on the pc - can he finish it on the Mac? Can they both be hooked up to the same printer?
We are Mac beginners, considerin a Mac for a family Christmas gift. We currently share one windows based pc. Does anyone use a Mac AND a pc in their household? Would the two systems interface? (Can you start your homework on one system, but finish it on another?) Can they both be hooked up to the same printer? What advice would you give us as we consider this big purchase?
You may find this useful:
Switching from Windows to Mac:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2514?viewlocale=en_US
and
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2518?viewlocale=en_US
and possible even the 'propaganda bits':
Macs are cheaper to own that PCs: http://techpatio.com/2010/apple/mac/it-admins-total-cost-ownership-mac-less-pc
and: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/apple/tco-new-research-finds-macs-in-the-enterprise-ea sier-cheaper-to-manage-than-windows-pcs/6294
Why will you love Mac? http://www.apple.com/why-mac/
- Better Hardware http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-hardware/
- Better software http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-software/
- Better OS http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-os/
- Better Support http://www.apple.com/why-mac/better-support/
- It's Compatible http://www.apple.com/why-mac/its-compatible/
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