Apple... utter garbage...

[plowking]

Why does this company get praise for being intuitive and apparently reinventing the way we look at technology?

Everything is a freaking pain with them.
Macbook won't recognise my android phone without some third party software.
Macbook won't let me copy and paste items on my external hard drive due to it being NTFS format... Had to reformat the whole thing so it could be compatible with everything.
Girlfriend connects her phone to get some of my music on her iPhone. Apparently it needs to delete literally every single file of hers due to it being synced to another computer previously.

Why can't anything be easy with these apple computers? I'll be fair, and admit I haven't run into any of these problems previously, but then again, that was due to still running a lot of these tasks on my windows computer out of habit. Something as simple as transferring files from my Mac onto my back up hard drive for safe keeping could not be done... I mean, seriously...

I'll further add that the Macbook Air I'm using is a fantastic little machine when it is literally used as a single piece of equipment. Try and connect it to an ecosystem that isn't anything else Apple and it becomes a pain. Hell, even when it was another Apple product, it was a pain...

[GIF REACTION]

Agreed

Shit has always been difficult to use.

[JohnFreeman]

My 120gb Ipod classic still works after like 10 years

pm me

[CarlosBoozer]

Sounds like kobe

[Nick Young]

Because they have the best marketing.

[FashionIssues]

are you complaining about how competing products cant be plug and play? that complaint is so 2004.

[9erempiree]

are you complaining about how competing products cant be plug and play? that complaint is so 2004.

This.

Now I'm not praising Apple or Windows or Droid but you have to remember these companies make computers and communicating devices and it would be advantageous for them to streamline their product line with one another.

Depending on what I have, I like to have my communicating devices match my computer.

To do otherwise is simply dumb.

Basically the OP can make the same argument on why his stupid Droid phone isn't compatible with Apple.

[Jameerthefear]

This.

Now I'm not praising Apple or Windows or Droid but you have to remember these companies make computers and communicating devices and it would be advantageous for them to streamline their product line with one another.

Depending on what I have, I like to have my communicating devices match my computer.

To do otherwise is simply dumb.

Basically the OP can make the same argument on why his stupid Droid phone isn't compatible with Apple.
yeah no this is bullshit.
apple is the only company that pretty much has a walled garden approach with their stuff.

[UK2K]

yeah no this is bullshit.
apple is the only company that pretty much has a walled garden approach with their stuff.
This.

Other than their original ipods (which still required itunes), most of their products are garb.

I used to have iphones but, it's just so much easier to use a droid. Or in my case now, the S6.

Plus, Apple is user liberal. It's funny, seeing hippies praise them while they install cargo nets on their factories in China to keep people from jumping off the roof lol arguing for human rights at the same time.

Do as I say, not as I do.

[andgar923]

I actually agree with OP.

The examples he used are legit gripes that even the most die hard fans have.

Apple ain't perfect and it's closed ecosystem has its pros and cons, the examples given by OP are some of the cons.

But I still use it because those are small annoyances that I don't deal with often enough. I thought about Linux but that's even more of a pain it seems.

[nathanjizzle]

i shakes my head at apple users with no bias. it is just not better than the other products that it completes with. its really a no brainer. remember apple tv when it was suppose to be the next big innovation? samsung has already put out a smart tv, along with various other brands that create smart tv products, where is apple, behind. they will always be behind because they are just not as good as the other brands.

[GIF REACTION]

You're a ****head nathan and we used to be friends. But I agree with you.

[andgar923]

yeah no this is bullshit.
apple is the only company that pretty much has a walled garden approach with their stuff.
Many companies have propietary systems.

Last time I checked I couldn't use an Xbox game with a PlayStation. Sega games can't be played on Nintendo systems. I can't replace Some Samsung parts with some of Sonys. And just because Android is open source it doesn't mean there aren't restrictions placed by OEMs.

I mean, are you guys forgetting how MS was being sued for monopoly?

Speaking of compatibility and MS, you still need drivers for many things. Not as bad as it was, but still more annoying than Apple.

[DCL]

i just got a macbook pro (after using pc systems my entire life).

so how do i feel about it?

i love it.

and i kinda hate it.

not gonna make a big post since everybody probably already knows why they're cool or why they suck.

[RoseCity07]

You can't beat a MacBook pro. Even if you love windows a MacBook Pro running Windows is better than any laptop you can find simply because of the trackpad.

I just got a new one a week ago. My old one broke, found out that it's an issue Apple got sued over. I gave it to them Tuesday and picked it up yesterday. The put a new logic board in it and now I'm selling it. Apple isn't always terrible.

[andgar923]

i just got a macbook pro (after using pc systems my entire life).

so how do i feel about it?

i love it.

and i kinda hate it.

not gonna make a big post since everybody probably already knows why they're cool or why they suck.
Since you're new maybe I can help. What do you hate about it?

There tends to be a transitional period for 1st time users, and perhaps I can help.

[DCL]

You can't beat a MacBook pro. Even if you love windows a MacBook Pro running Windows is better than any laptop you can find simply because of the trackpad.

I just got a new one a week ago. My old one broke, found out that it's an issue Apple got sued over. I gave it to them Tuesday and picked it up yesterday. The put a new logic board in it and now I'm selling it. Apple isn't always terrible.

some things are obviously a lot easier and more convenient, but some things are also not so convenient. i mean, they're not challenging obstacles to overcome, but the old way was just straightforward, quick, and simple.

it'll probably take some time to adapt.

but yeah, it's a good solid machine. but it could be a lot better if apple just loosened up a little.

[ArbitraryWater]

Many companies have propietary systems.

Last time I checked I couldn't use an Xbox game with a PlayStation. Sega games can't be played on Nintendo systems. I can't replace Some Samsung parts with some of Sonys. And just because Android is open source it doesn't mean there aren't restrictions placed by OEMs.

Lol

[UK2K]

i shakes my head at apple users with no bias. it is just not better than the other products that it completes with. its really a no brainer. remember apple tv when it was suppose to be the next big innovation? samsung has already put out a smart tv, along with various other brands that create smart tv products, where is apple, behind. they will always be behind because they are just not as good as the other brands.

My view has always been....if I have $1800 to spend on a new laptop, that money goes A LOT further buying non-apple laptop than an apple laptop.

Build them from scratch, and you can make a machine far superior than a macbook for the same price.

But, some people like Apple, and will always like apple. They're cool and all, but they're not practical for me.

[iamgine]

You can't beat a MacBook pro. Even if you love windows a MacBook Pro running Windows is better than any laptop you can find simply because of the trackpad.

I just got a new one a week ago. My old one broke, found out that it's an issue Apple got sued over. I gave it to them Tuesday and picked it up yesterday. The put a new logic board in it and now I'm selling it. Apple isn't always terrible.
What's special about the trackpad?

[iamgine]

My view has always been....if I have $1800 to spend on a new laptop, that money goes A LOT further buying non-apple laptop than an apple laptop.

Build them from scratch, and you can make a machine far superior than a macbook for the same price.

But, some people like Apple, and will always like apple. They're cool and all, but they're not practical for me.
Usually the more tech minded people don't like Apple precisely for that reason.

[UK2K]

Usually the more tech minded people don't like Apple precisely for that reason.

I mean honestly, I don't know a whole lot about computers, but I know if I give my money to a buddy of mine, for the same price I could buy an Apple laptop, he could build me a beast machine and it wouldn't even be comparable.

[iamgine]

I mean honestly, I don't know a whole lot about computers, but I know if I give my money to a buddy of mine, for the same price I could buy an Apple laptop, he could build me a beast machine and it wouldn't even be comparable.
It won't be as good looking (relatively) and most people don't need that much firepower. Plus most people don't have that friend who can build laptops. Heck, most people don't even know how to install Windows from scratch.

What many people need are laptops that look good, easy to use, with plenty of aftersales support. Apple provided all of those for a premium. Also, I've heard Macbook screen is preferred by art people and researchers because of the way it reproduce colors.

[DCL]

Since you're new maybe I can help. What do you hate about it?

There tends to be a transitional period for 1st time users, and perhaps I can help.

i already know the solution to most of my issues, and that is to spend more money to buy only apple products. that may not seem like a big deal to people with full apple gear, but to a new user, it's not a particularly fun transition. let me say i do enjoy my apple product but i still frequently ask, "why do you have to be such an inconsiderate b!tch?" :oldlol:

[highwhey]

Recently switched to Apple after having an android all my life. Very content and I have zero complaints.

[andgar923]

i already know the solution to most of my issues, and that is to spend more money to buy only apple products. that may not seem like a big deal to people with full apple gear, but to a new user, it's not a particularly fun transition. let me say i do enjoy my apple product but i still frequently ask, "why do you have to be such an inconsiderate b!tch?" :oldlol:
Just outta curiosity what issues?

[nathanjizzle]

Video game studios will release versions of their games for Xbox, PS, Nintendo, etc. Unless they have some kind of exclusive contract or something...And each console should have their own in-house games too to distinguish themselves from the others. Mario(Nintendo), Halo(Xbox), Playstation used to have Crash, not sure who their new mascot is now.

Nothing wrong with having your own ecosystem but Apple seems to go overboard with their shit. Like, why do we need a specialized Apple-made USB charger for iPhones? The idea of the USB port is to be universal, at least I thought so.

One of the best things Apple ever did was put iTunes in Windows. Most people know iTunes is an Apple software/product.

because it coincides with their product being marketed as a special product for special people, except its sold to the masses that fall for that perfunctory

[fiddy]

overpriced garbage, reaping on the stupidity of amerifat consumers

[ISHGoat]

because it coincides with their product being marketed as a special product for special people, except its sold to the masses that fall for that perfunctory

Nah... its just a ****ing money grab by greedy ass Steve Jobs. They make their products not compatible with every peripheral on the market on purpose. And they "upgrade" their charger every few generations on purpose too, so you cant borrow your friend's old charger :roll:

[UK2K]

Recently switched to Apple after having an android all my life. Very content and I have zero complaints.

http://sam.factoryoutletstore.com/details/163590/samsung-ep-pg920i.html?category_id=37613

You don't have that though. :oldlol:

That thing is sick. Charges my phone from completely dead to fully charged in like an hour and a half. Just... sit your phone down on it, and it goes.

[Jameerthefear]

Many companies have propietary systems.

Last time I checked I couldn't use an Xbox game with a PlayStation. Sega games can't be played on Nintendo systems. I can't replace Some Samsung parts with some of Sonys. And just because Android is open source it doesn't mean there aren't restrictions placed by OEMs.

I mean, are you guys forgetting how MS was being sued for monopoly?

Speaking of compatibility and MS, you still need drivers for many things. Not as bad as it was, but still more annoying than Apple.
no company is as bad as apple
for instance, google now >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> siri
google could be a dick and be like "nah let's make this feature android only" but they don't. they put it on apple's appstore too

[Bandito]

Usually the more tech minded people don't like Apple precisely for that reason.
Exactly. People that are into computers don't use apple products unless they are into design. But gamers use windows, and most programmers use windows too.

[Godzuki]

because they're assholes trying to monopolize everything into their own ecosystem. thats why apple fanboys are fgts who have everything apple, you're pretty much forced to in order to take advantage of what it offers. that shit is incompatible with everything other than apple.

[DrakeTheSnake]

They make the cheapest quality chargers too. They all fray after a year or 2 of use.

[andgar923]

Video game studios will release versions of their games for Xbox, PS, Nintendo, etc. Unless they have some kind of exclusive contract or something...And each console should have their own in-house games too to distinguish themselves from the others. Mario(Nintendo), Halo(Xbox), Playstation used to have Crash, not sure who their new mascot is now.

Nothing wrong with having your own ecosystem but Apple seems to go overboard with their shit. Like, why do we need a specialized Apple-made USB charger for iPhones? The idea of the USB port is to be universal, at least I thought so.

One of the best things Apple ever did was put iTunes in Windows. Most people know iTunes is an Apple software/product.
Wtf you talking about?

You didn't address my point.

Can you or can you not use PlayStation games on Xbox? Do you need a separate account to access their services?

Can I use an HP printer ink on a Lexmark?

And Apple uses their own cable for a reason. They provide different functions that a regular USB do not.

[Jameerthefear]

Wtf you talking about?

You didn't address my point.

Can you or can you not use PlayStation games on Xbox? Do you need a separate account to access their services?

Can I use an HP printer ink on a Lexmark?

And Apple uses their own cable for a reason. They provide different functions that a regular USB do not.
u have autism

[highwhey]

http://sam.factoryoutletstore.com/details/163590/samsung-ep-pg920i.html?category_id=37613

You don't have that though. :oldlol:

That thing is sick. Charges my phone from completely dead to fully charged in like an hour and a half. Just... sit your phone down on it, and it goes.
My truck has a wireless charger pad so I bought a little adapater that is a couple mm thick and slips under my iphones case. It made my iphone wireless charging capable, my only gripe with it is that it warms the phone.

[andgar923]

Nah... its just a ****ing money grab by greedy ass Steve Jobs. They make their products not compatible with every peripheral on the market on purpose. And they "upgrade" their charger every few generations on purpose too, so you cant borrow your friend's old charger :roll:
Last I checked almost every peripheral was plug and play on a Mac, no drivers needed for most.

And they upgrade their chargers when the technology evolves.

A simple micro USB does not have the same functionality as a lightning cable.

[iamgine]

Can you or can you not use PlayStation games on Xbox? Do you need a separate account to access their services?

Can I use an HP printer ink on a Lexmark?

And Apple uses their own cable for a reason. They provide different functions that a regular USB do not.
The problem here really is user expectation and Apple refuses to match that when it's not hard to do so. Users expect an LG washing machine to accept Tide detergent. Or Panasonic TV remote to accept any brand's battery. But they do not expect Sega to accept Nintendo games. If LG comes out with a washing machine that only accepts LG detergent, then it will be a focal complaint point.

Users want better user experience while Apple has its strategic reasons for limiting this. Fair play on both sides imo.

[Bandito]

Wtf you talking about?

You didn't address my point.

Can you or can you not use PlayStation games on Xbox? Do you need a separate account to access their services?

Can I use an HP printer ink on a Lexmark?

And Apple uses their own cable for a reason. They provide different functions that a regular USB do not.
Yes you can. *wink wink

[andgar923]

The problem here really is user expectation and Apple refuses to match that when it's not hard to do so. Users expect an LG washing machine to accept Tide detergent. Or Panasonic TV remote to accept any brand's battery. But they do not expect Sega to accept Nintendo games. If LG comes out with a washing machine that only accepts LG detergent, then it will be a focal complaint point.

Users want better user experience while Apple has its strategic reasons for limiting this. Fair play on both sides imo.
Wtf are you even talking about?

[Draz]

Yeah that's one thing about Apple. Their shit lasts forever
Cosigned

[Bandito]

no company is as bad as apple
for instance, google now >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> siri
google could be a dick and be like "nah let's make this feature android only" but they don't. they put it on apple's appstore too
Google now is the shiet...I always hated Siri for a lot of reasons...specially because it didn't understand accents.

[andgar923]

Google Now is >>>>>> Siri

Won't argue that

[imdaman99]

I don't like apple but I decided to get a Nano because it was on sale. I like that it has bluetooth but I wanted radio through bluetooth and they don't allow that. And I had to get itunes :mad: I read a bunch of places that you can use a workaround, but that program wouldn't recognize the nano, I gave in and got itunes :rant

Android is it for me. I might even get a Windows tablet soon...but the Nano was the first and last apple device for me.

[Draz]

My mom just got a new s4. I had 3 of those before switching to my iPhone 5s.

The s4 just seems so fast and fluid. I don't recall it being that fast. Androids catching up. There's only so much time before they'd be head to head.

[Jameerthefear]

My mom just got a new s4. I had 3 of those before switching to my iPhone 5s.

The s4 just seems so fast and fluid. I don't recall it being that fast. Androids catching up. There's only so much time before they'd be head to head.
... the s4 was released in 2013... i mean, so was the 5s but idk if that's a way to show how far they've come

[Bandito]

... the s4 was released in 2013... i mean, so was the 5s but idk if that's a way to show how far they've come
Yes it does, it means that Apple products are way ahead of their competition and fanatics are butthurt about it.

[Jameerthefear]

Yes it does, it means that Apple products are way ahead of their competition and fanatics are butthurt about it.
how did u interpret that from what he said?

[plowking]

are you complaining about how competing products cant be plug and play? that complaint is so 2004.

I'm complaining at how not user friendly a large majority of their features are. Even in regards to their own products. It is 12 years later, and they don't have a feature where you can sync to multiple computers and not have to delete content off your APPLE phone to put new stuff on?
It can't even recognize an android phone without 3rd party software...
It can't even perform more than a read on a hard drive in a pretty standard format...

These are all very basic things and yet such an expensive piece of hardware can not do it. It is so closed off and restricted. They already have the largest profit margins out there... Surely they can reward their users with basic features now. All it is, a simple software update to make a lot of this possible.

My point is, my windows computer can do these for me, though I obviously did not have it with me at the time. I thought something as basic as these tasks could be performed by my even more expensive Apple system.

At the end of the day, I get it though. Create this ecosystem, market it incredibly well, which they have, and reap the profits. Their computers aren't any better than Windows ones. In fact they are factually worse and less capable, yet people are out paying premium prices. The only reason I got mine actually is due to it being the cheapest option in terms of Ultrabooks. I wouldn't have got one otherwise, but like I said, I have been fairly happy outside of these few issues.

[outbreak]

I work with apple products in a professional capacity. Basically it just works so long as what you want to work is an apple function and all devices you use on your network are apple devices. If something every other company does or supports doesn't work or has been flat out igmored it's never apples fault either

[KyrieTheFuture]

Yea Apple products work forever until they release software updates that brick older version of their products so you have to buy a new one

[Dresta]

Apple is one of the scummiest companies on the face of the earth, but for some reason, they are still popular among the same kind of people who rail at the abstract boogieman of bankers and Wall St. Why? Because their products are cool and trendy, or something.

[outbreak]

Apple is one of the scummiest companies on the face of the earth, but for some reason, they are still popular among the same kind of people who rail at the abstract boogieman of bankers and Wall St. Why? Because their products are cool and trendy, or something.
one of my cousins is a trendy kinda hipster guy. he always talks about how much he loves macs. I remember trying to get him to actually explain why he thinks macs are so much better but all he kept saying was you get what you pay for and they are way better. He doesn't do any design/audio work or anything like that, couldn't name a program/app he uses on mac that isn't on pc. Just uses it to browse the net but it's so much better according to him.

He did ask for help once trying to get his mac to work with some work software he had, he complained about how shit his work is because they don't support macs with their database software never mind the fact he knew that before deciding to buy a mac for work.

[andgar923]

Yea Apple products work forever until they release software updates that brick older version of their products so you have to buy a new one
Or simply don't update to the new OS?

[ALBballer]

Apple is overpriced and their closed system can be a pain in the ass at times but their system is very smooth and I have rarely run through any issues. I hate using cliches but their products "work" and they work intuitively for the most part. I have had my macbook air for over 3 years and it's still running strong. In contrast I have probably gone through 4-5 window labtops within 10 years and I would constantly have to reformat them and install a fresh copy of windows

I also loathe itunes and the fact I can't use my iphone as a portable hard drive is another criticism. But I have gone through multiple androids and IOS is a more stabler operating system.

[rezznor]

Or simply don't update to the new OS?
:oldlol:

[LJJ]

My mom just got a new s4. I had 3 of those before switching to my iPhone 5s.

The s4 just seems so fast and fluid. I don't recall it being that fast. Androids catching up. There's only so much time before they'd be head to head.

Did you update your Iphone to the latest firmware?

In that case it's probably your Iphone becoming slower rather than the S4 getting faster. Apple is known for liberally pushing out updates which decrease the performance of their older models.

[LJJ]

I have had my macbook air for over 3 years and it's still running strong. In contrast I have probably gone through 4-5 window labtops within 10 years and I would constantly have to reformat them and install a fresh copy of windows

I find most people who say this don't really use a very comparable reference point. Most people buying a laptop for school or something just get a <500 dollar budget unit. Of course it doesn't compare to something 2, 3, 4 times the price.
If you spend $1000-1500 on a higher tier Windows laptop it will also stay viable a lot longer, it will also have good components which "just work".

At my work we have a bunch of 5 year old business grade Dell laptops running intensive processes 30+ hours a week, and they are still fine and still keeping up with all the latest and greatest software.


Honestly though, regardless of you using a high or low quality machine, if you constantly have to reformat and reinstall Windows on your computers you are a bit digitally challenged. The only reason that is necessary is because you are unknowingly overloading the machine with bad applications and viruses.
So Apple is probably a good choice for you, it is definitely a safer system for people with very limited computer skills.

[ALBballer]

I find most people who say this don't really use a very comparable reference point. Most people buying a laptop for school or something just get a <500 dollar budget unit. Of course it doesn't compare to something 2, 3, 4 times the price.
If you spend $1000-1500 on a higher tier Windows laptop it will also stay viable a lot longer, it will also have good components which "just work".

At my work we have a bunch of 5 year old business grade Dell laptops running intensive processes 30+ hours a week, and they are still fine and still keeping up with all the latest and greatest software.


Honestly though, regardless of you using a high or low quality machine, if you constantly have to reformat and reinstall Windows on your computers you are a bit digitally challenged. The only reason that is necessary is because you are unknowingly overloading the machine with bad applications and viruses.
So Apple is probably a good choice for you, it is definitely a safer system for people with very limited computer skills.

I have had a variety of labtops some from pretty expensive and the last windows was a simple Asus "Netbook" that actually lasted the longest which I only paid $300 for. I'm probably more advanced than most people with computers and have used other linux OS and ran Ubuntu for a while with one of my old labtops. I actually liked Ubuntu other than some small issues here and there. Recently I installed windows on one of my macs so my wife can play a PC game and I inadvertently ended up installing spyware on windows within minutes. Granted looking for a pirated version of a program using google is not the safest move but the fact most viruses and/or spywares were built for windows make them more prone to such attacks.

I'm no apple fanboy and would consider getting the Surface Pro 4 but I have become a bit accustomed to Mac and it's ease. Also most of my stuff is synchronized (ie iphone, apple tv, macbook) and most of the synchronization works flawlessly. I understand google and android have similar synchronization but I always find myself wasting time to sync up the different systems. Aslo I don't play PC games and can't really see the benefit of getting windows other than cost. Even then I'm not the type that buys newest technology and would rather wait a year and buy it used at a cheaper price and resell the same technology and get a decent return of what I paid for it back.

[andgar923]

Im an Apple fanboy for a reason.

I actually used to hate Apple and all things associated with it (much like some of you). I could build my own tower with superior specs at a fraction of the cost, or go to a pc swap meet at Pomona and just buy custom made pcs, which on paper would appear to smoke any mac.

But I'd be in the studios and everyone had macs. They hardly ever had any issues, everything was plug and play, rarely did they worry about drivers, they were virus worry free, they had features I wish I had, their filing system wasn't as cluttered, drag and drop was magical, etc.etc. but I didn't want to admit it.

One thing I NEVER EVER saw them do or worry about was maintenance, ever. All my pc having friends would always do some type of maintenance on their pcs, either upgrading RAM, running system maintenance, antivirus scans, driver updates, etc.etc.

Anyways, fed up with pcs I decided to make the jump and bought a 1st gen Mac Mini. It was small, inexpensive so I figured why not?

Never looked back since.

Every now and then I take the new Windows OS for a spin, I try out the newest pc at a cousin's home (since they're always buying new ones every year) and I have yet felt the urge to switch back.

Call me what ya'll want, I am a fanboy for a reason.

[highwhey]

Im an Apple fanboy for a reason.

I actually used to hate Apple and all things associated with it (much like some of you). I could build my own tower with superior specs at a fraction of the cost, or go to a pc swap meet at Pomona and just buy custom made pcs, which on paper would appear to smoke any mac.

But I'd be in the studios and everyone had macs. They hardly ever had any issues, everything was plug and play, rarely did they worry about drivers, they were virus worry free, they had features I wish I had, their filing system wasn't as cluttered, drag and drop was magical, etc.etc. but I didn't want to admit it.

One thing I NEVER EVER saw them do or worry about was maintenance, ever. All my pc having friends would always do some type of maintenance on their pcs, either upgrading RAM, running system maintenance, antivirus scans, driver updates, etc.etc.

Anyways, fed up with pcs I decided to make the jump and bought a 1st gen Mac Mini. It was small, inexpensive so I figured why not?

Never looked back since.

Every now and then I take the new Windows OS for a spin, I try out the newest pc at a cousin's home (since they're always buying new ones every year) and I have yet felt the urge to switch back.

Call me what ya'll want, I am a fanboy for a reason.
I've neevr used mac os but I recently made the switch from android to iphone and am very pleased with how smooth my iphone is. I have an ipad as well. There's no replacing how smooth apple devices run. The only reason android and windows are still popular is because of american consumerism and their like for having the biggest, fastest, and newest tech. More often than not, these things come at a price: less reliability and efficiency.

The older i get, the more i value reliability in all aspects of my life. This is why i chose a toyota tacoma, one of the most reliable vehicles ever created. For the price, I could have bought a bigger f150, or silverado, but those aren't very reliable vehicles.

[Rooster]

Im an Apple fanboy for a reason.

I actually used to hate Apple and all things associated with it (much like some of you). I could build my own tower with superior specs at a fraction of the cost, or go to a pc swap meet at Pomona and just buy custom made pcs, which on paper would appear to smoke any mac.

But I'd be in the studios and everyone had macs. They hardly ever had any issues, everything was plug and play, rarely did they worry about drivers, they were virus worry free, they had features I wish I had, their filing system wasn't as cluttered, drag and drop was magical, etc.etc. but I didn't want to admit it.

One thing I NEVER EVER saw them do or worry about was maintenance, ever. All my pc having friends would always do some type of maintenance on their pcs, either upgrading RAM, running system maintenance, antivirus scans, driver updates, etc.etc.

Anyways, fed up with pcs I decided to make the jump and bought a 1st gen Mac Mini. It was small, inexpensive so I figured why not?

Never looked back since.

Every now and then I take the new Windows OS for a spin, I try out the newest pc at a cousin's home (since they're always buying new ones every year) and I have yet felt the urge to switch back.

Call me what ya'll want, I am a fanboy for a reason.

I also hesitantly bought Mac and never look back. It's been over 5 years and still running smooth and not a single problem for this one. Before that, I used like 3 different deskstop on that time frame and wasted a lot of time trying to fixed it.

[Draz]

Did you update your Iphone to the latest firmware?

In that case it's probably your Iphone becoming slower rather than the S4 getting faster. Apple is known for liberally pushing out updates which decrease the performance of their older models.
Yah. Latest version. Maybe it's just my mind. But it feels nice using the android a little. Wish I could go back and forth on phones lol.