Comments on: Personal Finance Software Giveaway for Mac Users

By: The Final Chapter: Positive Attitiude

The Final Chapter: Positive Attitiude — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:58:52 +0000

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By: George

George — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:51:18 +0000

Or you guys can check out Fortora Fresh Finance and use it peacefully on both your Macs and PCs since it’s compatible for both Plus it’s super easy to use. http://www.fortora.com

By: Personal Finance Software Winners - Mac vs PC | Money Smart Life

Personal Finance Software Winners - Mac vs PC | Money Smart Life — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:07 +0000

[...] to Brian from The Mutex who was the random number winner of a copy of iBank personal finance software from IGG Software. Brian, I’ll pass your information [...]

By: Karen Greenstadt

Karen Greenstadt — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:20:27 +0000

I have just purchased a MacBook after many long years of working with PCs as a Windows IT Professional. I always assumed that the Mac would be too cute and too dumbed down for my taste. However, that isn’t so. I know this because I am running VMware Fusion and XP Pro SP3 on the Mac and I can compare both environments side by side.

I am thrilled with my Mac and I now prefer it to the PC. From the moment of opening the packaging and all that follows, the one word that come to mind is elegance.

1. Apple has designed everything for the Mac to be aesthetically pleasing to look at, to touch, and to use; very important to me as a consumer.
2. The interface is not only easy to use but easy to modify or to fix. Support is also beautifully thought out and accessible to the end user, which makes for an enabled, happy customer.
3. Thirdly, there is continuity. Everything (from hardware to software) fits and works well together.

Needless to say, these experiences rarely happen in the Windows environment. I’m a believer!

By: rob hillstead

rob hillstead — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:32:11 +0000

1. stable, virus free
2. makes me feel like i’m part of a cool elite club
3. it’s more expensive

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:07:29 +0000

1. I never have to worry about viruses, and even leave an open wifi connection on all the time for others to ride on, if needed.
2. I worked as a web designer for 6 years and now have a mac computer that is almost 10 years old which has been upgraded from OS 8 to OS 9, to OS X without any issues related to memory, processing speed or even plain old capabilities.
3. My husband finally left the PC centric life he was leading and allowed an additional mac to become the family computer, and he totally admits the ease of use and sheer aesthetic appeal won him over. I was right and he admitted it!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:46:41 +0000

Hello My Name is Mike and I am a Mac Addict.

Top 3 Reasons I’m enjoying Mac life over PC life:

3) Quality Software – The GUI’s of native Mac applications generally have a more refined, simplistic look that are esthetically pleasing and easy to use. There is a program for everything and many times you can find a free program that does the same or more than the Windows alternative. (Handbrake for video encoding, Cyberduck for FTP)

2) Hardware – Apple designs are tough to beat. Their innovation and dedication to continually improving on their already industry leading design is impressive.

1) Support & Extended Warranty – The fact is no computer is perfect and all will have issues, including Macs, but the difference is how a company responds. When you call Apple or visit an Apple Store with support needs they assist you until the problem is resolved and they do it with a happy and positive attitude. In my opinion, the extra cost for Apple Care is worth every penny. They stand behind their products!

It’s tough to only list 3 reasons why I love my MacBook but in keeping with the terms of the contest I resist the urge to list just a few more points…

By: Will Martin

Will Martin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:01:09 +0000

1. When my first generation Intel iMac crashed with a Kernal Panic (the Mac equivalent of the Windows Blue Screen of Death), it took less than an hour to automatically archive my stuff while reinstalling the OS from CD, then automatically unarchive my stuff and update patches up to current status, and I didn’t lose any of my stuff. Same passwords. Same files. That happened a couple years ago and that iMac is still chugging along without any further problems. Try THAT on Windows after a Blue Screen of Death. I DARE you.
2. When I set up admin accounts for family members to use my computer, they can’t see my files. Try THAT in Windows XP.
3. It boots faster. It shuts down faster. It runs in 32-bit mode on a Core Duo and in 64-bit mode on a Core 2 Duo, with the same drivers and applications. I can run Windows on it if I absolutely have to. I can transfer files among machines with a Firewire cable and Target Mode without having to administer a frigging network. It’s beautiful to look at, delightful to hold… Windows is obsolete. People just haven’t figured it out yet. When they do, I hope Apple can make Macs fast enough.

I started working with PCs in 1987. I still do. I started working with Macs in 2001. I didn’t shift easily into the role of the Mac bigot I’ve become. The episode described in reason #1 pretty much won me over. The years since have only reinforced my sincere belief that Microsoft has lost its way, and Apple has become much better now than they’ve ever been before.

They do things well. In these times, that’s rare and wonderful.

Maybe Microsoft will wake up some day and become helpful again. I hope they do. Apple could use more competition to keep them on their toes. These days, Microsoft is not fulfilling that role.

By: TaxCut Premium Tax Software Giveaway | Money Smart Life

TaxCut Premium Tax Software Giveaway | Money Smart Life — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:49:57 +0000

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By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:44:36 +0000

1. user friendly
2. never crashed or needed virus protection (already stated but needed to be said again!)
3. the dock