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hm_murdock:
Well, I'm new to the site and the forums, but I must say... top notch!

So... I'm in the market for a new 'book to replace my now aging PowerBook 3400. I've looked it all over and I've decided on a 12" iBook 700.

But anyway... here's how my story begins... I'm sitting here in my room at crappy Arkansas State University (if you're considering this school, my advice is to RUN THE FUCK AWAY FROM IT), and I decide I need some energy, so I head downstairs to get some Dew. There's a guy there and I realized I'm a nickel short so I ask if he's got some change... he does.

We kinda talk for a minute and I mention that I can't spend too much since I'm lookin' a getting a new computer. What follows is our conversation as best as I can remember...

Dude: You looked at the sweet deals that Dell has?
Me: No, man.
D: You should. They got some swet deals on Pentium IV laptops.

I'm now starting to feel as though I've fallen into a Dell commercial, dude.

M: I dno't want a Shittium IV with Extra Bullshit Technology. I want a G3.
D: G3? You mean P3, man!
M: No, I mean the PowerPC G3, the 700MHz one that's in the iBook.
D: iBook!?! You want a Mac? I thought Mac went outta business.
M: No, Mack has been one of the leading manufacturers of diesel trucks since the late 1970s... and Apple Computer is doing quite well, also.
D: Huh...?
M: Never mind
D: Didn't you know that Macs can't run games?
M: I've got an iMac G3/500 and it doesn't have any trouble with 'em.
D: But they're old games!
M: Warcraft III?
D: How'd you make that work?
M: Bought it and installed it.
D: But I thought Mac used a crappy version of Windows that can't run games, just paint programs.

The explosion of laughter that came from me leveled several city blocks.

I won't bore you with the remaining details, but he tried to convince me not to buy something I'd clearly made an informed decision about, using childish attacks (all the common stuff) and ignorant comments.

Is it possible to say "I use a Mac" without people personally insulting you for it?

cocoamix:
You know, it's funny how the stereotypes on Macs are so complately false, for the most part, but the stereotypes about Winblows are mostly TRUE.
Use a Mac and be PROUD of it. Ignorance (in any any field) is sad, but all you can do is try to accurately and honestly  inform. If they don't listen, fuck it. They're hopeless.
Using Winblows is it's own worst punishment.

ravuya:

quote:Originally posted by The Jimmy James:

D: iBook!?! You want a Mac? I thought Mac went outta business.
M: No, Mack has been one of the leading manufacturers of diesel trucks since the late 1970s... and Apple Computer is doing quite well, also.
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Tell you what, I'm going to rate you 5 stars just for that line. Welcome to the fold.

psyjax:
Being a Mac user and staunch Mac advocate, I can't tell you how much I simpathize with this story. I once had a PC user try and tell me that his Pentium II was faster than a new quicksilver G4.

Ugh...

Anyway. 5 stars  :D

Bazoukas:
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!

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