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That's what he said

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For you Mac owners, how hard is it to upgrade parts in your computer? Or build one yourself? Do you get a lot of choices for hardware?

I'm genuinely curious, as I don't own one, so I have no idea.

Engine

I voted 'both' because they both have good and bad qualities that the other one makes up for. I use a PC and a Mac.

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djchameleon

you just said a type of fruit not which one but I just scrolled up and saw what you typed up...

oops I was late

Anyways, this still doesn't explain why they decided to name it Mac instead of McIntosh since the apple brand is called McIntosh....oh duh me nevermind already a company with that name....that makes stereos

carry on...nothing to see here.

What choices? Steve Jobs doesn't want people to have any choices or freedoms to customize anything....that prick.

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Janszoon

You get some choices in hardware, more so with the towers than with the iMacs. And you can upgrade things but its definitely more limited than with other computers. I think it's next to impossible to build one yourself, legally at least.

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s_k

It is very easy, only apple won't give you any warranty on your mac if you don't use genuine mac parts.
And genuine mac parts are just regular parts with an apple not it. That's all.
They make the bios (I guess it's the bios that does that) so that it only accepts the hardware that's made for the computer. E.g.: An eMac only works with DDR 333mhz. Not with 400. ANY DDR 333 will work, but Apple will tell you different. And if you try to install quicker ram, like you would be able to do in any PC, the mac will not boot. ****ers.

Eitherway, you can just replace memory and hd's like you would in a normal PC or laptop. They just don't want you to.

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Engine

I've never built a computer but if I was going to - it definitely would not be a Mac. I'm not even sure that's possible. Hardware for Mac hasn't been a problem for me (they know their typical users aren't as computer-savvy so they make everything pretty easy). Each paradigm outsmarts the other one in several ways. Mac is 'easier' when it comes to unfamiliar software and hardware (and they make you pay for it). PC doesn't help the user much but offers a lot more freedom.

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Freebase Dali

Man, that sucks.
And DDR 333mhz? Wow, how old is that eMac?

The thing I love about PCs is the fact that there are so many great manufacturers out there that offer every part of a computer, and you get to choose what you want in your computer. The end result of that is maximum control and customization to meet your needs, room to expand in the future without having to buy another computer, and it's far cheaper than buying something pre-made of the same capability.

So about how long do Macs have until they start showing their age, in regards to technology and stuff that comes out and requires more power and speed?

s_k

Here, found a drive:

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Freebase Dali

Haha yes dude I totally agree. Crazy, isn't it?
"stupid piece of fruit". lol.

But yea, WD Caviar line is a great line (except for the green). Got some Blacks coming my way in a couple days for that RAID 0 I was telling you about. WD is probably the only brand I'd trust. Never had any issues with them.