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Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy
The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.
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Apple's new iPad brings 4G, better camera, more pixels than an HDTV
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, calling it the "poster child of the post-PC world." With 4G LTE wireless, Retina display, and a high-definition camera, Apple's third tablet is no doubt the best iPad yet. But can it hold back the tide of Android competitors?
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Kids tablets: Five touch-screen computers for the nine-and-under set
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HTC First, the much ballyhooed 'Facebook phone,' gets massive price drop
AT&T has dropped the price of the HTC First from 100 bucks to 99 cents (with a contract, of course).
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Microsoft Xbox 720 event scheduled for May 21: report
According to a new report, Microsoft will introduce the Xbox 720 console at a press event in late May.
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Horizons The Oculus Rift aims to make virtual reality gaming viable
VR headsets have been around for decades, but they've always been bulky and expensive. The Oculus Rift, which made waves at this year's CES, could finally bring the technology into the mainstream.
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Say hello to Sony's new Xperia L and Xperia SP
The Xperia L is a camera-centric smart phone, while the Xperia SP has been positioned by Sony as a mid-range counterpart to the Xperia Z.
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MWC 2013: A good showing for HTC, Sony, Ubuntu Touch
The 2013 Mobile World Congress wrapped today in Barcelona. Here's a brief look at the best-in-show.
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Horizons Sony's PlayStation 4: What you need to know
Sony revealed the PlayStation 4 last night, in what turned out to be a fulfilling and unfulfilling night.
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Horizons OUYA plans to release new video-game console every year
There's a new gaming system in town and it's name is OUYA. Hackable, portable, and affordable -- this new console will soon move from online pre-orders to in-store purchases.
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Z10 and BB10: Are BlackBerry's new launches worth your time?
BlackBerry 10 is here. How do the new operating system and the new BlackBerry phone, the Z10, stack up?
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Office 365 brings the cloud home
Microsoft Office 365 Home Premium, a subscription-based version of the new Office software, debuts today.
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Horizons Google Nexus 4 sells out within an hour in US, UK
Google says the LG-built Nexus 4 smartphone has sold out. Our advice? Take it with a grain of salt.
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Horizons Acer to Microsoft: Hardware is our game, stick to software
An Acer exec has compared hardware manufacturing to a tough meal – and speculated that Microsoft may find it difficult to chew.
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Horizons Windows 8 is a go. Now which Windows device to buy?
Windows 8 tablet? Laptop? Finding a Windows 8 device to love.
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Horizons At $249, new Google Chromebook aims to undercut Macs and PCs on price
Google has introduced a pair of new Samsung-manufactured Chromebooks, both of which run the Chrome OS. The 3G edition will retail for $329 and the Wi-Fi version for $249.
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Horizons Will Sprint steal MetroPCS from under T-Mobile's nose?
Earlier this week, it looked as if T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom would soon acquire MetroPCS. Now come reports that Sprint is interested in the budget carrier, too.
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Horizons iPhone 5 launch: What to expect from Apple's new phone
The debut of the iPhone 5 draws nigh. After months of speculation, here's what to look for at the Apple event Wednesday.
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Horizons Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Should you get it over an iPad?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 doesn't pack the same quality display as the iPad. But it does have something Apple doesn't: a stylus.
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Horizons Why did Google delay the Nexus Q?
Hint: It probably has something to do with the $299 price-tag. Moreover, the Nexus Q doesn't neatly fit into any existing hardware category.
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Horizons Apple's best new tricks in the new Mountain Lion OS
Mountain Lion, the ninth iteration of the Apple desktop operating system, arrives today.
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Horizons Are we there yet? Ask Apple's new Siri for cars.
Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant introduced on the iPhone 4S, is coming to automobiles everywhere.
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Horizons Nintendo shows off Wii U titles, 'Miiverse' platform
At E3 this week, Nintendo provided additional details about its forthcoming Wii U console.
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Horizons Google Chrome OS lives on with big update, new hardware
The latest version of Google's cloud-centric Chrome OS resembles a "regular" desktop operating system in a lot of ways. The revamp, and new Chromebook and Chromebox hardware from Samsung, show how much Chrome OS has matured in the three years since its inception.
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Horizons Samsung, reigning smart phone champ, preps Galaxy S III
The Galaxy S III is set to debut in the US in June. What will it mean for Samsung?
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Horizons Samsung unveils the Galaxy S III
Samsung unveiled its latest flagship Android phone at a "Mobile Unpacked" event in London on Thursday. The handset features an 8-megapixel camera and some nifty "natural interaction" features, all running on "Ice Cream Sandwich," the latest Android operating system.
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Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy
The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.
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Apple's new iPad brings 4G, better camera, more pixels than an HDTV
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, calling it the "poster child of the post-PC world." With 4G LTE wireless, Retina display, and a high-definition camera, Apple's third tablet is no doubt the best iPad yet. But can it hold back the tide of Android competitors?
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