Sub-$550 build.... advice greatly appreciated!!!

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I like windows b/c it works. Hackintosh is a challenge for me as well as just using the OS basically as iphone connectivity center so I can update everything (calendar, etc).

I hate the elitist mac culture myself. If windows is a problem for you, read. Education is key. Mac is a PITA b/c anything technical on it is not user friendly at all.

I should do a mod w/ a hackintosh where the icon on the case is a lemon.

[iMpathetic]

User friendly to me is: Having all the relevant content in an application be in the same window and not in those confusing floating panels. Also having the option to customize and easily tweak the system should I choose to. And right click. I know you can sort of do it on a Mac, but its retarded.

You do know if you use a two-button mouse it works, right?

[B.E.E.F.]

You do know if you use a two-button mouse it works, right?

Yes, but that costs extra on an already pricy computer. It makes no sense drooping all that cash then spending money replacing the bundled hardware that is junk.

This is what I don't like about Macs. All glitter, no substance. Sure it LOOKS nice, but when it comes down to actually using it its a headache.


Now if you'll excuse me. I'm going to boost my civic's horsepower by applying stickers to the body.

[iMpathetic]

Well, we all replace stock Intel coolers, don't we?

Whatever, I buy all my Macs used. Still a little more expensive.... but not nearly as bad. I am not the sort of person you would catch strolling into an Apple store to buy something

Typed from an iBook G4 I got for $400 two years ago.

[B.E.E.F.]

Well, we all replace stock Intel coolers, don't we?

The cooler's worth like $0.89.

Whatever, I buy all my Macs used. Still a little more expensive.... but not nearly as bad. I am not the sort of person you would catch strolling into an Apple store to buy something

Typed from an iBook G4 I got for $400 two years ago.

Now this I can agree with. From the bargain bin, where they belong.

[iMpathetic]

Yeah... they're really good if you can snag them for the right price.

Actually, I spec'd it out, and my Hackintosh is worth about $4000 in Mac Pro.