Sun 2008/11/30 23:28
Looks like its a Mac packed weekend - Kagamin joins in the festivities.
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Is this a sign that I should change to Mac? Hmm...
(ID #392781) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:34
Full time nerd
Yes, a VERY BIG YES!
(ID #393401) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:10
That's a sign that Kagami doesn't know a thing =P
(ID #394492) Posted on 2008/12/02 02:29
Lol. xD
(ID #398917) Posted on 2008/12/05 02:15
Self Employee NEET
If you got more than 1500 USD, yes. If not, stay on where you standing now, dont put your self in a misery lol
(ID #392787) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:38
I think it's more like if you want to spend money on decent hardware. Buying a mac is likely something you should do if you need a new computer anyway (or is richer than we are). I can think of one reason not to get decent hardware. One guy told me that he on purpose use crappy computers only because otherwise he will end up gaming and if he starts, he will not stop. Using software to block gaming (like no installed games) didn't work in the long run, so now the hardware can't handle it. At least he is honest with himself and picked the solution that gives enough time for his education ^^
(ID #392805) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:51
Self Employee NEET
I'll keep using PC with Windows if I still did not find any strong reason to use Mac (and, yes, alot of spare unused cash will do). Until now, even Windows are so crappy (for some reason) but still serve me like a loyal servant, and I like it that way. XD
(ID #392822) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:58
1500 USD? I don't think so.. xD Or rather, I'd use it to buy some uber cool stuff like 1:1 scale Minorin. ^^;
(ID #392829) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:01
Yep, they are expensive, why would anybody who wants to play games would spend money on mac? That's the main reason I use pc, I also hate that trendy image they are trying to get "join the mac community!!11" I just want a computer, not to join some retarded community. :/
(ID #393064) Posted on 2008/12/01 04:52
lol i agree, the mac community is insane i would rather buy a better pc for the same price and not have a crippled operating system.
(ID #393133) Posted on 2008/12/01 06:27
It's kind of hard to find a better PC for the same price. I wrote about that issue here: http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1621/Mac+Fan.html#comment391833 Also the OS isn't crippled. It's actually a well working OS that can deal with everything an OS should handle.
(ID #393201) Posted on 2008/12/01 08:04
王オタク ｘ 天才様
You can get a PC for cheap if you have the know-how to buy components and build your own PCs ^^ Pre-made PCs are almost all junk anyways! Though you have little choice for laptops, which tend to be a bit better quality anyway. The strength of Mac is you buy one and don't need any hardware know-how whatsoever since it's premade and good quality, but you pay a premium for that. It's nice Mac started using Intel and you can dual boot Windows, but hardware-wise the hand built PC will always be better bang for your buck. Personally I like both PC and Mac for their own purposes, though.
(ID #393285) Posted on 2008/12/01 09:01
Agreed. I like both, and eventually I will own one of each. But at the current time, Windows serves the purposes that I need it to, so Im sticking with it. Once I start working in the field, Ill definitely invest in a Mac.
(ID #393959) Posted on 2008/12/01 18:08
I don't know where you are looking, but I can build a pc with double the specs for half the price of a mac.
(ID #393461) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:50
Studio Bleach founder/owner
I feel sorry that you think that way. Especially since numerous Mac computers have been rated the best in the mid-range category. And that they even created the "Boot Camp" program that allows you to install Windows XP or Windows Vista, which means that it can be a hybrid Mac/PC and play games for either system. Besides, after using for nearly a year now, it made me appreciate Macs more. The OS system on a Mac is so much more flexible that I do not worry about losing files, crashes, and other things. Plus, I could go to a Mac store and not be told this one brand is bad when in fact it is as good as the one they want me to buy. Oh well... The only downside I see right now is that even though they were on the Board of Directors, they have yet made a Mac with any kind of a BD-Rom drive. Makes me hope that will change when I can afford a new Mac computer. And also... Just wondering. You do realize that you just insulted a community that Danny is part of, right? And calling a community retarded means you are generally implying that it is such as a whole and not a partial. Hence, you are calling those who choose to be part of that community just that. And here... I was hoping that "don't flame" topic would make people realize you cannot do that, since you will insult people. Only to be insulted by somebody who chose to say that on pure assumption, as well as a preference to downgrading a side that they believe does not support Windows. -_-;;
(ID #393287) Posted on 2008/12/01 09:02
Designer
who wanna play games on mac when there is 360, ps3, ds, psp & wii (?) btw otakon and use mac lol
(ID #393578) Posted on 2008/12/01 13:02
PC games FTW!
(ID #393963) Posted on 2008/12/01 18:11
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
Oh no, we've lost Kagami to the Mac side. Nuuuuuuuu.
(ID #392789) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:42
Self Employee NEET
Don't worry, we still got her sister! And KONATA! She's Window XP user! lol
(ID #392793) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:44
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
lol. ^^;
(ID #392954) Posted on 2008/12/01 02:09
> And KONATA! She's Window XP user! Thank god for that, I was starting to panic already:P
(ID #393028) Posted on 2008/12/01 03:35
Konata ftw!
(ID #393073) Posted on 2008/12/01 05:14
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
Haha XD
(ID #393476) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:55
lol!
(ID #393255) Posted on 2008/12/01 08:37
DCX001-Prototype
Mac week ^^;
(ID #392791) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:43
High school student
Is it just me, or does she really look confused in this picture? Danny is trying to persuade us to change to Mac with all these recent posts XD
(ID #392797) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:46
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
That's because the mac belong to Konata... hence the awesome Kanji setting...
(ID #392809) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:52
Self Employee NEET
Konata use Windows XP you know, and i don't see another computer in her room except for her PC windows.... (^_^)
(ID #392825) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:00
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
Well, we just need to wait another pict posted by Danny... either she took Kagami place, in front of the MAC, or Kagami scolding Konata due to her warped MAC... Either way, the point will be Konata as another Victim of Get a Mac Propaganda... XC
(ID #392833) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:03
Self Employee NEET
Run for your life, konata...! If you cornered, remember about all of your online game is playable only at your PC! Yu don't wanna use WINE or go to the Internet Service Rental don't cha....? lolololololol
(ID #392856) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:29
Self Employee NEET
replace WINE with "bootcamp" XD
(ID #392857) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:30
Amateur novelist
Konata will always remain on our side...I hope 0_o
(ID #392995) Posted on 2008/12/01 02:54
High school student
It's ok, Konata will never go to the other side. She knows she would die of lack of online-gaming.
(ID #393032) Posted on 2008/12/01 03:40
i never heared so much talk about mac before i join this site
(ID #392832) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:02
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
Nooo.... Nande... Nande Kagamin??!! Kagami had at last turn to the darkside... cheh! PS: Where did you get all those accessories?! Me want too...
(ID #392813) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:54
I wonder why she's clenching her fist.. O_o
(ID #392814) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:54
Building anger?
(ID #392817) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:55
Looks like she is reading all the comments here and she is upset that some people have declared mac to be the dark side. It's totally wrong. As you can see in the picture, the mac is actually white XD
(ID #392823) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:59
Konata has PS!!
(ID #392815) Posted on 2008/11/30 23:55
Self Employee NEET
And PC with WIndows XP, hahaha...
(ID #392828) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:01
Now, they need do a Nintendo DS and Stormtrooper Custom for figmas :D And Woalah, we have a Danny Choo Figma :D
(ID #392826) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:01
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Awwww so cute!!!! But no.... no mac for mesa.
(ID #392834) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:04
amatuer bum
Something about the way she is sitting like that kind of disturbs me. Something along the lines of "that can not be comfortable"
(ID #392838) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:08
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
True dat. I see whatcha mean lol. But I think people can sit with their legs that wide apart lol
(ID #392844) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:16
wait a sec, now how is that supposed to be a mac?
(ID #392845) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:17
former Emperor of Britannia
It's mac mega mini!!!
(ID #392853) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:27
student
lol how cute is that, great figma accessory. She's also angry about something clenching her fist.
(ID #392854) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:27
Self Employee NEET
In her mind: "Konata's PC already pissing me off, now this?! Do i need to hit the screen if this thing not working as i expected...???" lol
(ID #392860) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:33
Student artist
Ohh the horror!
(ID #392870) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:48
Graphic Designer
Ahhh kawaii! I want a mac too!
(ID #392879) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:54
lol! i love the accessories you get for your figmas.
(ID #392887) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:01
Student & Game Designer
we all know windows/microsoft is a piece of shit =P we just stick to it because of compatibility issues and laziness
(ID #392893) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:12
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
But isn't compatibility one of the most important issues?
(ID #392922) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:29
I'm itching to get a Mac Desktop in the future, for now I just stick to my Windows XP which looks like a Mac lol X3
(ID #392914) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:25
Kagami chooses a sweet iMac G4~
(ID #392916) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:25
NEET (Desktop Support / Admin)
Time for Kagamin to upgrade to an Intel iMac with OS 10.5.5
(ID #392926) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:31
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
I don't know what's the fuss. Whether Windows is better or a Mac is better is not important. What's important is that it meets your needs.
(ID #392931) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:33
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
More funny, Mac computers are just $1 more expensive than a PC. There's a video on YouTube that proved this.
(ID #392958) Posted on 2008/12/01 02:11
InfoSys Student and Saxophone Player
I have to agree on this. I use a PC for my media center set up, and use my Mac for video editing. Both serve their purpose well. I am content with that alone.
(ID #393910) Posted on 2008/12/01 17:21
Pori Student
*Secretly wondering if Apple is paying danny and Kagami to advertise for them* ^^
(ID #392938) Posted on 2008/12/01 01:44
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
this man has a point lol ^^;
(ID #392961) Posted on 2008/12/01 02:13
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
That's a very good shot of Kagami, still, not convinced about Mac.
(ID #392959) Posted on 2008/12/01 02:11
Student
Hmmmm Mac. Since this is a family of UNIX, I prefer a cheaper option// Linux.
(ID #392988) Posted on 2008/12/01 02:48
Otaku
me too^^
(ID #393428) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:38
Programmer Trainee
Oh cute where did you get that?!
(ID #393011) Posted on 2008/12/01 03:14
I like to know too. I once made those paper based ones that you can find on the net. Danny, Where to get one of those MAC miniatures? I think my figma Kagami Clone no.## want one too.
(ID #393083) Posted on 2008/12/01 05:44
student
it IS an epidemic!!!!!!!!!
(ID #393027) Posted on 2008/12/01 03:35
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
Cute and moe girls has cute computers.....Lol.
(ID #393031) Posted on 2008/12/01 03:38
Lol awesome! Where'd you get the accessories..>w<''
(ID #393043) Posted on 2008/12/01 04:06
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
kawaiiiiiiii XD
(ID #393069) Posted on 2008/12/01 05:01
BUT WAIT....no mouse!!!
(ID #393098) Posted on 2008/12/01 06:04
haha didn't notice the mouse there, too busy looking somewhere else
(ID #393122) Posted on 2008/12/01 06:21
I think she is using OSX in UNIX style. You can write everything to the terminal if you like and control the computer without a mouse. I do that from time to time (not that I actually remove the mouse though).
(ID #393362) Posted on 2008/12/01 10:26
Pokemon master
Itty-bitty figma accessories! :D
(ID #393124) Posted on 2008/12/01 06:22
I don't even bother arguing with people over which is better. Macs are better then PCs, it's as simple as that. Not worth debating about.
(ID #393156) Posted on 2008/12/01 06:47
Developer/Student
You can't make a statement like that and NOT expect a debate.
(ID #393183) Posted on 2008/12/01 07:38
I agree with both of you. I think OSX is better (note: I said "I think") and I don't think you can make a statement like that and not allowing people to disagree.
(ID #393357) Posted on 2008/12/01 10:22
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
IMO, XP > NT, vista, 2000 and below MAC > windows except for XP MAC = XP
(ID #393198) Posted on 2008/12/01 08:02
Your logic is flawed. It's like having 3 guys. A is 160 cm, B is 165 cm and C is 170cm. B > A (165 > 160) C > A (170 > 160) C=B (170 = 165) I can start to explain a lot of theory about logic conclusions, but I think the example is good enough :)
(ID #393205) Posted on 2008/12/01 08:09
my brother use mac i still confused using it
(ID #393200) Posted on 2008/12/01 08:04
I think that's more like what you are used to use. I bet you can find mac users who finds windows confusing. This reminds me of when I needed a notebook. I had a mac desktop so I decided on something running XP since it would allow me to use windows only software as well. The desktop should still be the main system. The result was that after having the notebook for like two weeks, some guy saw my setup and said "I have never seen anything like this before. You totally skipped setting up the stuff people normally modify but you made custom settings in the stuff that's so complex that other people normally avoid it and you installed nice 3rd party tools to set up your computer specifically for your needs. This shows that you are very well aware of how computers work, but you know next to nothing about windows". I guess that would fit my description quite well at the time :)
(ID #393235) Posted on 2008/12/01 08:28
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Might have to get one for versatility. Getting tired of random updates and such with PC.
(ID #393206) Posted on 2008/12/01 08:09
Studio Bleach founder/owner
You guys... Do you understand that thanks to "Boot Camp", that you also have generally lost Windows XP and Windows Vista to Mac as well? I mean, by this time next year, Macs will become the closest thing to a perfect hybrid computer system, while PCs will just use Windows. Boot Camp: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/bootcamp.html Meaning that you can switch between OS systems, and only have to do such with one computer. Which means you just need to buy a Mac, set up the needed drives, get either Windows OS system, and add it to your Mac. And that means you paid the price for one computer and one extra OS system for the price of two different computers. Which now makes me want to ditch my Sony Vaio laptop for a new Mac, since the one I have is an iMac G4, and the only other computer I have access to is an eMac. -_-;;
(ID #393302) Posted on 2008/12/01 09:10
王オタク ｘ 天才様
Cute picture, but these always seem to spark a debate :P I just don't understand the fanaticism behind the debate, why are there PC users who spit upon Mac, and Mac users who spit upon PC? Why do people have to hate? You know Danny wrote a nice article about haters... Having a personal preference is ok but keep it to yourself and don't try to impose upon others. PC and Mac each have their pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses. How about getting both and being very happy instead? (ﾟ∀ﾟ)
(ID #393317) Posted on 2008/12/01 09:26
It's a conspiracy!!! Mac-Brainwashing!!!
(ID #393333) Posted on 2008/12/01 09:43
university film student
...Why are people still debating over Mac vs. PC? C'mon, guys, we've had plenty of those discussions on many different threads. I'm not saying we should stop them altogether, but c'mon, the point of this post was a cute figure using a tiny computer! And it is a cute image indeed. So there. xP
(ID #393344) Posted on 2008/12/01 09:57
I totally agree with you. I understand the people who wonders about "the other one" and might ask questions about it, but this is getting way out of hand. This even happened at the same time as Danny ended up in Mac Fan and the same thing happened to that thread. I like DC because it doesn't suffer from the usual "I know better than you and if you think otherwise, then you are stupid" issue. However I think that description fits somewhat well on what goes on here D: At least if you want to talk about which OS is best, then do it on a reasonable level with decent arguments and without statements like "Mac-Brainwashing!!!".
(ID #393354) Posted on 2008/12/01 10:20
Studio Bleach founder/owner
Agreed. I finally signed up to this site because I thought people would respect each other regardless of difference in personal choices. And what do I see? -One person calls the Mac Community "retarded" because Apple does things differently. -Multiple people badmouth Mac for whatever reasons they can assume it true. -And we have the "Mac Brainwashing" bit, which is pretty much completely lame to say. I mean, yes... No other company has offered to make a computer that is like a Mac. Meaning people will immediately assume that the Mac is going to be expensive and not have what they need, which a PC can offer. Then comes the one program that allows them to have both a Mac and PC rolled into a single Mac computer. They do not know about it, since they just assume anything and everything else about the Mac format. I personally chose a Sony Vaio when I wanted a PC. Half the time, I am happy with it. Mostly because my Mac is a desktop. But I also dislike it because I had more issues with the OS and stuff back it up. Yet, I stick with it and try to figure out how to work around it. That was then. Now... I want to replace both computers with Macs. Because that way, I can use a Mac when I need to, and then go Windows for other things. My choice, and that is where I currently stand. And because of that, as well as using both OS systems... You will never find me bad mouthing anything about this, since it is a waste of time. I will give my opinions, but not anything else that does against what I call the "philosophy of the community of DC". :3
(ID #393567) Posted on 2008/12/01 12:56
Kagami looks like she's planning to take over the internet...
(ID #393403) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:14
Hotdog Repairman
I'm not convinced that's a mac.
(ID #393429) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:38
Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
I'm getting a MacBook Pro soon! :D
(ID #393470) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:53
What's with all the Mac posts lately Danny? It's like you are trying to convert us or something haha. More figures less macs :)!!!!!
(ID #393475) Posted on 2008/12/01 11:54
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
I'll have to agree that I'm starting to feel unconfortable with all the Mac posts lately too... but they are not only from Danny, they are also from DC members. I just don't want DC to be one more place with tons of PC vs Macs posts... Gizmodo is already bad enough on this issue. It's the only problem I have with it. Attracts too many trolls, and ruins several otherwise good posts. As far as I see it, both computer brands have strong and weak points, and there are far too many fanboys of both platforms, so it's best if we forget about them and focus our attention on the good stuff: 2D girls, idols and general japanese/otaku culture. XD
(ID #393923) Posted on 2008/12/01 17:33
Programmer Trainee
Hehe now that I think about it..it doesn't look too much of a MAC
(ID #393582) Posted on 2008/12/01 13:07
I have no real reason to buy a Mac, and as long as I'm still using my PC for gaming more than other things, then that will not change.
(ID #393722) Posted on 2008/12/01 14:46
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
that's cute! ^^ looks like she enjoying using mac
(ID #393810) Posted on 2008/12/01 15:44
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Kagamin is too cute... She'll switch back to PCs when she starts playing eroge with Kona-chan... ^^'
(ID #393917) Posted on 2008/12/01 17:27
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
EH?! Need to brainwash my dad to stop buying Dell PCs...
(ID #394022) Posted on 2008/12/01 19:32
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
^^; I can see Kagami using a Mac somehow...
(ID #394032) Posted on 2008/12/01 19:42
wow >.> lots of debate on MAC vs PC... wait till window 7 comes out then i will decide on which 1 to continue. MACBOOKS FTW still!!
(ID #394089) Posted on 2008/12/01 20:21
Oh how I want to get a macbook.. But because of the damn economic environment I don't want to trouble my parents with a huge price tag so I might just wait till I go to the states and use the education discount, or just hope that the price of USD decreases..
(ID #394254) Posted on 2008/12/01 23:03
Executive Seneschal of the Third Ward
Looks like Kagami needs a new Mac: that one is obsolete. Of course, unlike Konata, she only uses a computer to check her email, so she doesn't realize this.... (￣▽￣)
(ID #394612) Posted on 2008/12/02 05:13
Artist, Web Designer and Blogger
If Mac wouldn't be so damn expensive, I would of course choose it, too. Mac is 100x better!
(ID #394710) Posted on 2008/12/02 06:35
the macs we had in back in our highschool was a joke. i remember i had to use photoshop and because that G4 or G5 was so damn slow, i told the teacher that im going home to do it. he asked why and i told him that " im sick of the need to load on every single command, the computer is just so damn slow." he didn't say anything about it. i will buy a mac if i want machine just for graphics. so far, i don't want to dutch out 10000 bucks. i dunno why mac has to put a crappy 800gs gpu on their imacs. whats a 100 dollar gpu doing inside an expensive machine. stop these mac posts, there are way too many of them.
(ID #394978) Posted on 2008/12/02 10:53
no matter konata will alwasy be PC~~
(ID #395626) Posted on 2008/12/02 18:00
Agreed. Konata knows Gaming MMORPG FTW.
(ID #438916) Posted on 2009/01/07 16:27
Professional Panhandler
Me also thinks about getting a Mac next...been PC for 11 yrs...time for change
(ID #405846) Posted on 2008/12/10 11:51
Being a Mac user for the last 8 years, I find this figurine refreshing, compared to all of the pc os-tan pics floating around.
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