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    Using Windows on Mac/Ipad

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by diver110, Jun 11, 2010.

  1. diver110

    diver110 Notebook Evangelist

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    A few times I inquired about using Windows on a Mac. Some expressed skepticism. Some said Windows would run slower. It turns out a colleague of mine runs windows on a Mac, albeit a desktop. He says there is no problem, it does not run slower. He likes it because of the higher quality screen and the superior hardware of a Mac.

    He also has an Ipad. That he is more skeptical about. He said that it is basically a big Ipod. He felt that it would mostly appeal to a niche market, since it cannot replace the Ipod/Iphone or a notebook. It could make sense, say. for someone who does not need a notebook and commutes on public transport alot....Note something I am planning on buying.
     
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    ....and the point of this thread is? :confused:
     
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  3. lowlymarine

    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    I rate this troll a 1/10, only because someone will agree with you on the above "point."
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Windows on a Macbook - less battery run time than MacOS.

    Windows on an iPad - not possible. Different CPU architecture.
     
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  5. diver110

    diver110 Notebook Evangelist

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    Gee, I think that is pretty obvious. Certainly relevant info for people thinking about running Windows on a Mac.
     
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    diver110 Notebook Evangelist

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    Didn't mean to suggest otherwise. I was trying to make an entirely separate point.
     
    diver110, Jun 11, 2010
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    I'm going close this thread as it is not a topic that requires a separate thread.
     
    2.0, Jun 11, 2010
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