Thread: What computer should I buy?

Good point ^ I had a lovely Sony camera made in Japan and later a crap one from China

Originally Posted by thegent

the stupid and Belgians

You repeat yourself.

“All the Belgians, without exception, have empty cranium”.

Charles Baudelaire 1864

Originally Posted by PAG

He bound together innovative hardware with in-house software, so yes, it was 'straight out of the box/plug in and go' computing, but without comparable equivalents.

no doubt that Jobs was able to "synthesize" and package great toys with a unique vision. The first Apple PC was really revolutionary and something to have. Everything started with him, and the rest is history. He is a legend, and we can't deny that.

My problem with Jobs is in the last 10 years, simply repackaging crap and making Apple some kind of religious cult for senile retards like TheGent. I guess, you can't be revolutionary all your life.

Originally Posted by PAG

Where Apple have been particularly good is sustaining their brand identity and public belief in the quality of their products.

aka brainwashing and heavy sophisticated marketing, or propaganda

I think thegent should get himself a Dell M4800 with the top end display and 32GB RAM.
It wiil be great for his new photo/video editing hobby and he should be able to knock up some cool movies for us all to enjoy...in a jiffy.

Hauling the machine from room to room should suffice for his daily exercise routine.

It will also dry the wife's fingernails faster than it takes him to get thrown out of Gullivers.

I'll be willing to take it off your hands for a small fee when you decide to upgrade next year.

Betty, why would I wish to buy an Apple copy which runs Windows shit?

You folk continually miss the point. I wish to operate a computer on the Apple system OS and it is natural, therefore, to procure an Apple computer product. I don't mind this since their products seem to be the best in the business.

That a significant proportion of the thread contributors, including a deranged Belgian neurotic, are dead set against Apple simply confirms my belief that I am right.

Not sure why you have to pay extra for an hdmi out Betty ?

Originally Posted by Butterfly

Originally Posted by thegent

Well said, PAG. The problem is, these days inverse snobbery is rife and it's quite fashionable, particularly among frazzled geeks, the stupid and Belgians, to poo poo success and quality if it doesn't fit in with their narrow outlooks.

Ah well.

so what you are saying is that you are buying Apple because it's successful ? oh God, help us

what kind of mactard logic is that ? worse than a Thai bargirl, that's for sure

No, all I was trying to say, and by God talking to you continental wallahs can be hard work, is that because Apple make quality products aimed at we perspicacious, discerning folk they have become very successful. I wouldn't expect you to comprehend this too well, you being a Belgian 'n all. Only the stupid know the cost of everything but the value of nothing.

I recognise worth when I see it and Apple seems very good value.

I recognise worth when I see it. .......

.... he said, proudly flashing his Gullivers gold card for all to see.

Still got the Micra, have we?

Actually, no. The family hack has gone to a niece and been replaced with a 2 year old Nissan Note, a larger, much better equipped but equally anonymous vehicle. It will mostly be used to transport the ageing dementia affliced dowager duchess of taxshire and her carer around.

The main purpose of my visit here is to organise some home improvements and care arrangements at taxexile acres , the fun car that I would like will have to wait.

My sympathies, Tax. Dealing with a demented parent was one of the hardest times I've ever had to experience. All sorts of memories and feelings come into play but none prepare one for the reality. Bit like a day among the Thai generally and a Thai wife in particular.

The Nissan Note is of course a travesty but as a reasonable competitor for the Honda Jazz it ain't bad.

I believe it's only an hour or so before Apple bring down this year's tablets from the mount.

Definitely a Moses moment. Consumerism as a belief system and with nice shiney aluminium knobs too....I never realised computers were so much fun.

Originally Posted by taxexile

Actually, no. The family hack has gone to a niece and been replaced with a 2 year old Nissan Note, a larger, much better equipped but equally anonymous vehicle. It will mostly be used to transport the ageing dementia affliced dowager duchess of taxshire and her carer around. The main purpose of my visit here is to organise some home improvements and care arrangements at taxexile acres , the fun car that I would like will have to wait.

Originally Posted by thegent

My sympathies, Tax. Dealing with a demented parent was one of the hardest times I've ever had to experience. All sorts of memories and feelings come into play but none prepare one for the reality. Bit like a day among the Thai generally and a Thai wife in particular. The Nissan Note is of course a travesty but as a reasonable competitor for the Honda Jazz it ain't bad. I believe it's only an hour or so before Apple bring down this year's tablets from the mount. Definitely a Moses moment. Consumerism as a belief system and with nice shiney aluminium knobs too....I never realised computers were so much fun.

Hove actually, but if you haven't been there you won't know.

Will thegent be buying on 20 Nov??

Perhaps the McWatch appeals?

Wait for the new mini to come out and buy the old one for under half price.

Originally Posted by Troy

Will thegent be buying on 20 Nov??

Perhaps the McWatch appeals?

It would be wasted on him as he has not yet learned how to tell the time. Big hand, small hand, all bollocks to him.

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Not sure why you have to pay extra for an hdmi out Betty ?

It's an HDMI cable that's not included, much the same as most TV sets.

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

Originally Posted by PAG

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Not sure why you have to pay extra for an hdmi out Betty ?

It's an HDMI cable that's not included, much the same as most TV sets.

Mac's also don't have a standard HDMI output, it's their own mac style connection so you have to get a short adaptor cable that readies it for an HDMI cable. I bought one in pantip for 750bt.

Actually, the Mac Mini does have a HDMI slot (see below)

^ Fair play.

My macbook pro doesn't (well it is about 3-4 years old now I guess) and I always seem to remember that being a gripe with Apple (non-standard connections). Good to see they have solved that issue now.

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

^ Fair play.

My macbook pro doesn't (well it is about 3-4 years old now I guess) and I always seem to remember that being a gripe with Apple (non-standard connections). Good to see they have solved that issue now.

Latest MacBook Pro's.........

Even without the new hdmi ports , my 3 year old macook pro has thunderbolt and a £1.75 p adaper th hdmi

Not a deal breaker

Originally Posted by Troy

Wait for the new mini to come out and buy the old one for under half price.

good advice