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Been a pc user since the eighties. How long will it take to learn the Apple sustem? Thanks!
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I switched to a Mac two years ago. Decided not to take any of the offered classes and the transition was much easier than I expected. If you have a friend you can call with a couple of questions, it's a breeze.
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Been a pc user since the eighties. How long will it take to learn the Apple sustem? Thanks!
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5 minutes, then it will take you 10 days to stop kicking yourself in the rear. 
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Had been using Windows since forever and was quite satisfied using XP. A couple years ago the wife wanted a new laptop and decided to get a MacBook Pro. I put up a bit of a protest due to price (over twice the price of a comparable Windows machine), but of course lost the debate. Anyway... the wife took to Apple like a duck to water. She learned to do more things with her MacBook Pro in a month or two than she had while using Windows for 20 years. Subsequently, we have purchased a 27' iMac, iPad, two iPhones and two Apple TVs. The switch to Apple was easy and fun.
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It's not difficult to learn.
Big thing is the control and command buttons, once you learn how to use them you're good.
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5 minutes, then it will take you 10 days to stop kicking yourself in the rear. |
+1 ^^^
Absolutely the easiest OS to use, very intuitive and REASONABLY priced updates.
In my 4 plus years since switching to Mac OS, I have yet to encounter a virus.
Go for it!
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In my 4 plus years since switching to Mac OS, I have yet to encounter a virus.
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This alone is worth the switch.
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I went to an iPad after using an iphone3 for about 6months. It just works.
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I LOVE MY MAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had a Gateway and it is a very good machine for it's age(7 years old and runs like a top). I got my MAC three months ago and LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I'm no brain-truss either.............. 
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Two years, but I think I'm finally getting a handle on it.
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How hard can it be to click "The Lounge"??? 
Does anyone actually use a computer at home for anything else?? Maybe pictures?
I am ready to take the leap to MAC
Sent from my XP Desk Top with Wired Keyboard and Mouse using two fingers
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Bought an ipad a few years ago and my laptop became a radio.My kids were using apple products starting in grade school and bought their own when they could afford it.I think they're very easy and intuitive to use.
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Switched to a Mac Mini 2 years ago, won't go back, regret now not doing it sooner. Also have an iPad love it!
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