Pls Help With PC Specs!
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the section running on osx doesn't need anti-virusOriginally posted by Rhonda:
Does that mean that I'll have to end up buying TWO versions of anti-virus and firewall?!
but the section that runs on windows still need, becos if this section gets infected, it may affect the section that runs on osx also... -
I still run my OSX with a firewall but did not bother with anti-virus. There are reports (not sure verified or not) that for some reason, certain anti-virus actually messes up the OSX and cause minor malfunction. Personally I just rely on Apple to upgrade the security.Originally posted by Rhonda:
Does that mean that I'll have to end up buying TWO versions of anti-virus and firewall?!
Bear, is there a visible difference in performance when running XP on a Mac? Not sure whether to invest in the XP or not. -
i dunno.. i don't use it.. why xp when you have OSX?
Originally posted by JLennon:I still run my OSX with a firewall but did not bother with anti-virus. There are reports (not sure verified or not) that for some reason, certain anti-virus actually messes up the OSX and cause minor malfunction. Personally I just rely on Apple to upgrade the security.
Bear, is there a visible difference in performance when running XP on a Mac? Not sure whether to invest in the XP or not. -
Not unless you are paranoid... or if you do risky stuffs or likes clicking on everything...Originally posted by Rhonda:
Does that mean that I'll have to end up buying TWO versions of anti-virus and firewall?!
Personally, I can live without a firewall, antivirus and anti-spyware programs, but due to the nature of my work, I do irritate quite a few people, so I need to get my system as secure as possible. -
For gaming lah.... I read in the reviews that the purpose of the parallels is NOT in gaming. I thought for a moment you were using a dual-OS system.Originally posted by the Bear:i dunno.. i don't use it.. why xp when you have OSX? -
Hi Rhonda, I supposed you are looking at the dell 9200 system. It is a quite a decent system with the exception of the anti virus software.
Before you start signing it with your credit card, you might want to check your salary package. Certain organisation allows salary sacrifice for computers, cars and other items. You can claim your taxes for depreciation on your computer if you claim that you used it for work. -
I've done my homework already!Originally posted by whitsundays:Hi Rhonda, I supposed you are looking at the dell 9200 system. It is a quite a decent system with the exception of the anti virus software.
Before you start signing it with your credit card, you might want to check your salary package. Certain organisation allows salary sacrifice for computers, cars and other items. You can claim your taxes for depreciation on your computer if you claim that you used it for work.
Only laptops can be claimed via salary packaging. PC's can be claimed via tax rebate and for every year thereafter, depreciation can be claimed.
And yes, I was looking at the Dell 9200, how did you know? I was only going for those that they can customise with the XP though. But now, after listening to the guys here talk about dual systems in the Apple and the OSX being relatively virus-free, I'm having second thoughts. 
It's so hard to make a decision on PC's, esp when you don't know a lot, like me!
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Y'know, thanks to all of you for responding to this thread. I now have a clearer idea of what to get.
One more question though - do you think it's worthwhile to pay an extra AUD27.50 for a 13-in-1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Media Card Reader? Actually, I don't really know what that is!
Is that for inserting our SD cards, etc? 