[Villageshooter]

I am going to make the change from PC to APPLE ,, I had thought bout going with an IMAC 21 or 27,,, any other ideas you might share would be great... I doing video editing, and photo editing. Any thoughts you have on buying used? Is it worth looking a refurb. Looking help on this new adventure.

[asianthree]

Check on craigs list around the time kids are going back home from school. Its easier to sell computers than travel with them. Got a great deal on a mac air for that reason

[rhood]

Before you decide, go to one of the VMUG meetings and get some info from this who know.
Look at the calendar here:
THE VILLAGES MACINTOSH USERS GROUP
More info here:
The Villages Macintosh User Group Help Center in The Villages, Florida

[66vetter]

I agree with rhood. I have purchased refurbished from Apple in the past. They have same warranty as new.

[Midvale]

I've bought 6 macs over the past 22 years, all used but one. I've purchased from private owners, eBay and used dealers. I aim for a "last year's model". Never had a problem. I do a lot of photo editing with GIMP along with some video editing. A bigger screen is better.

[CarGuys]

Just be advised there are some programs that will not run on a mac.

For most this is not a problem at all. In fact I'm on the Mac 13 now.

For example we were down last week with nothing but the Mac and a iPad.

Could not fill in our damage claim for Allied moving. Got to the end and it would not complete. Called them the next day and it was oh you have Safari will not work.

Had to go to our neighbors and use IE

I am trying to transition out of PC land but will never be without a PC in the home.

And no I am not installing Windows on my Mac.

[Midvale]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

Just be advised there are some programs that will not run on a mac.

For most this is not a problem at all. In fact I'm on the Mac 13 now.

For example we were down last week with nothing but the Mac and a iPad.

Could not fill in our damage claim for Allied moving. Got to the end and it would not complete. Called them the next day and it was oh you have Safari will not work.

Had to go to our neighbors and use IE

I am trying to transition out of PC land but will never be without a PC in the home.

And no I am not installing Windows on my Mac.

If you run into a site giving you problems got to Preferences, select the Advanced tab, click Show Develop Menu button and close.

Now select Develop from the Safari menu and select User Agent. You can choose from a bunch of web browsers. Selecting one will fool the website into thinking you are using that one vs Safari.

Works most of the time.

[saratogaman]

Refresh Computers has great deals on refurbished, warranted Macs (and PCs).

Refresh Computers at The Villages - The Villages Computer Store

[BogeyBoy]

Originally Posted by Midvale

If you run into a site giving you problems got to Preferences, select the Advanced tab, click Show Develop Menu button and close.

Now select Develop from the Safari menu and select User Agent. You can choose from a bunch of web browsers. Selecting one will fool the website into thinking you are using that one vs Safari.

Works most of the time.

Thanks for this tip.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Midvale

If you run into a site giving you problems got to Preferences, select the Advanced tab, click Show Develop Menu button and close.

Now select Develop from the Safari menu and select User Agent. You can choose from a bunch of web browsers. Selecting one will fool the website into thinking you are using that one vs Safari.

Works most of the time.

Thanks will try it when I get a chance

Herv

[Parker]

We started buying Mac about 6 yrs ago out of frustration with PC's. We've never looked back. No more crashes or freezes, no more having to replace it every few years due to obsolete operating systems. Just smooth sailing all the time. Welcome to a new world

[66vetter]

Carguy,

That is a browser issue. Try Firefox?

[CarGuys]

Tried FireFox you right a browser problem. its ondemand5.com it needs IE

Do you have a site for a reman iMac ? I would like one for the new home. Only I will most likely load part of it with windows and IE so I can still rum my automotive software.

I still have access to classic vets! LOL

[BogeyBoy]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

Tried FireFox you right a browser problem. its ondemand5.com it needs IE

Do you have a site for a reman iMac ? I would like one for the new home. Only I will most likely load part of it with windows and IE so I can still rum my automotive software.

I still have access to classic vets! LOL

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