So your boss tells you to go on Amazon.com and pick a laptop

[QB Eagles]

one question....I use Outlook for all of my email...is it hard to transfer that to Entourage in Mac Office?

First of all, before importing, I suggest you play around with both Entourage and the Apple Mail app and decide which one you like better. I switched from Entourage to Mail years ago and have never looked back. Apple's mail client is so easy and you know there will never be any issues with updating software, etc, because it's part of the OS. It's also quite powerful for a free product.

Microsoft is going to release a version of Outlook for the Mac late next year. It's too bad they haven't done that already, because people HAVE had issues moving their Outlook mail over to the Mac (either Mail or Entourage). Microsoft doesn't make it easy on you. It's certainly possible, though.

The easiest solution might be to use a cheap third-party piece of software. If you'd rather try it yourself see this website.

[PhillyGirl]

one question....I use Outlook for all of my email...is it hard to transfer that to Entourage in Mac Office?

First of all, before importing, I suggest you play around with both Entourage and the Apple Mail app and decide which one you like better. I switched from Entourage to Mail years ago and have never looked back. Apple's mail client is so easy and you know there will never be any issues with updating software, etc, because it's part of the OS. It's also quite powerful for a free product.

Microsoft is going to release a version of Outlook for the Mac late next year. It's too bad they haven't done that already, because people HAVE had issues moving their Outlook mail over to the Mac (either Mail or Entourage). Microsoft doesn't make it easy on you. It's certainly possible, though.

The easiest solution might be to use a cheap third-party piece of software. If you'd rather try it yourself see this website.

Thanks for the info. So I guess if I want then, I can upgrade the office at that point. But by then, I'll probably have one of the current email apps down pat. Although, if I like neither of them, I can always get outlook later. Good to know.

Do both of the current mail apps have similar Outlook features like tasks, calendar, invites, etc?

[QB Eagles]

Mail has tasks ("To Dos"). The calendar/invites is broken out into a separate app (iCal) but there's a lot of interaction with Mail built in there. I don't think this aspect is done as nicely as in Outlook, but it's there, and I think it can be set up to be compatible with people in Outlook.

Entourage would be a lot more familiar to you when it comes to those things.

[PhillyGirl]

so maybe I'll try out entourage and then upgrade next year if need be.

I'm just excited. He ordered it today, they said it will ship tomorrow. 

[PhillyGirl]

So yeah, the MacBook is pretty awesome. I am trying to get used to the keyboard. Is it just me or are the letters farther apart than on a PC laptop? LOL. I can also say that the edge where my hands/arms are when typing is not very comfortable. My PC had a rounded area where your wrists rest and this one certainly does not. I mean, ouch.

I have had no problems using the Mac os x so far. I haven't even loaded up Windows on here yet, although I will need to for some stuff, so I am glad I have that option.

This thing is so nice, I'm scared to take it out of the safe seclusion of my office...for fear of it getting ruined somehow. The display is absolutely gorgeous. My pictures have never looked so good. I moved all of my Outlook mail/contacts/calendar to Entourage using a program my boss gave me to use. Was simple as can be....cost him $14.95 to buy me the program, but worth it he said....for fear of my melting down when I couldn't do it right hahaha!

Thanks for your opinions everyone! I think/hope I made the right choice.

[PhillyGirl]

OK, after my first full day of working on the Macbook, I have to say, this was the best possible move I could make.

I LOOOOVE this thing. I mean, really, its amazing.

[QB Eagles]

[Susquehanna Birder]

Glad to hear it. Welcome to the fold!

[PhillyGirl]

Thanks guys...I'm a total convert.

[Father Demon]

Now the opposite discussion..  I need a laptop that I'm paying for, and it needs to not break the bank for me.  I wanted less than $500, but it looks like $700 is going to be the number. 

Business, Internet, and some light video (pr0n) needs - no gaming.  I'd like a 500GB drive, but that's probably overkill.  I'd also like 4GB of RAM. 

So far, all I've found that matches this is the ASUS UL30A-X5 - but until the other day I've never heard of them.

Any actual experience?  Or suggestions on where I should look?  Please don't suggest a Mac - I can't afford to shell out a grand or more on one.

[Father Demon]

You guys are no farging help.

[General_Failure]

For Christmas, I got a Gateway NV53. Beats the hell out of the laptop I previously had. Get one of those and we can be Gateway buddies.

[Father Demon]

For Christmas, I got a Gateway NV53. Beats the hell out of the laptop I previously had. Get one of those and we can be Gateway buddies.

So hey buddy...  I ordered one of those last night, and it should be here in a couple days.  I'll IM you then.

[General_Failure]

Awesome. We can put our cow print boxes together and make a sweet fort.

[PhillyGirl]

omg, can you 2 please gay it up on another thread?