Prius Owners and Mac Users

Tiny Elvis · 05-17-2005, 04:54 PM

I'm just naturally curious: I wonder if the number of Mac users within the Prius-owner population is higher than the general population. Current estimates put the Mac at 3% of the total market. If the market only included Prius owners, would that number be higher?

heliotropehead · 05-17-2005, 04:57 PM

I think there's a thread in Fred's HOP discussing this very thing. I'm a Prius/MAC snob!

I use a PC too, though.

Musikflier · 05-17-2005, 05:00 PM

Mac, of course! Is there any other kind?

8) Mac, of course! Is there any other kind?

skruse · 05-17-2005, 05:09 PM

There should be a strong correlation between Mac and Prius ownership - Mac is UNIX-based, multitasking, runs Wintel, Mac and Linux operating systems, uses 64-bit CPUs, is efficient. Owners see both their computer and their car as long-term highly productive while optimizing fun.

Prius is AT-PZEV for better air quality, Mac is G5 for 64-bit speed and processes. We get the best of both worlds.

galaxee · 05-17-2005, 05:21 PM

I know I'm gonna hear it for this but...

Mac?? Ewwwwwwww...

Bill Merchant · 05-17-2005, 05:28 PM

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I know I'm gonna hear it for this but...

Mac?? Ewwwwwwww...
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craigcush · 05-17-2005, 05:40 PM

i agree with skruse. I fail to understand why people put up with computers that give fits, viruses and spyware abound, and a interface that is clunky compared to the intuitive nature of a Mac.
Software issue is mute as I used to have a windows machine run my telescope but now I have a choice of 3 or 4 programs on OS X that are easier for me to run.
Not bashing windows, just don't need the trouble I have seen and heard from friends.
Prius and Mac's have those little epiphanies that have me saying "makes sense".

galaxee · 05-17-2005, 05:54 PM

The only apple product I use is the iPod and even that makes no sense to my inner logic. I have always used lab software that was designed for PC. I worked in one lab that was run by macs and I could not for the life of me get results out of that computer. What it comes down to is that to my logic, the mac is simply NOT intuitive. And I gave them a chance- I learned to use computers on a mac way back in the day so they were my first impression of what a computer was like. But after using PC I found I preferred it, and have bought PCs since. Macs just aren't for me.

hdrygas · 05-17-2005, 07:02 PM

I am totaly in Steve's reality distortion field. I learned computers back in the command line days and with my dyslexia it sometime created interesting and unexpected results. I first saw a Lisa demo at the old A.P.P.L.E. users group in Seattle and new that that was for me. I could not afford the price tag but when the Mac came out I signed up the next day and got my first Mac on February 29th 1984 and have never looked back. My daughter who is now a Graphic Designer recently applied for a job at the Apple Store to earn extra money for a European vacation was asked when she started using a Mac and she told them when she was 5. She got the job. She uses Macs at her work of course.

Prius Maximus · 05-17-2005, 07:48 PM

<<I know I'm gonna hear it for this but...

Mac?? Ewwwwwwww...>>

Ditto. and then some.

I am forced to use a Mac at work. I hate it. More and more every day. NOTHING is intuitive.

Even though I use one at work, I voted no because I use it under duress. I would never choose to use a Mac myself. Now I am not saying Windows is the best thing since sliced bread, it has it's problems too, but I'll take it over a Mac any day.

View Poll Results: Do you use an Apple computer (e.g. Mac)?
Yes	350	56.82%
No	266	43.18%
Voters: 616. You may not vote on this poll

05-17-2005, 04:54 PM	#1
Tiny Elvis Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 7 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Prius Owners and Mac Users I'm just naturally curious: I wonder if the number of Mac users within the Prius-owner population is higher than the general population. Current estimates put the Mac at 3% of the total market. If the market only included Prius owners, would that number be higher?

05-17-2005, 04:57 PM	#2
heliotropehead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 701 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius Owners and Mac Users I think there's a thread in Fred's HOP discussing this very thing. I'm a Prius/MAC snob! I use a PC too, though.

05-17-2005, 05:00 PM	#3
Musikflier Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius Owners and Mac Users Mac, of course! Is there any other kind? 8) Mac, of course! Is there any other kind?

05-17-2005, 05:09 PM	#4
skruse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Great Central Valley, Fresno, CA Posts: 1,132 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Prius Owners and Mac Users There should be a strong correlation between Mac and Prius ownership - Mac is UNIX-based, multitasking, runs Wintel, Mac and Linux operating systems, uses 64-bit CPUs, is efficient. Owners see both their computer and their car as long-term highly productive while optimizing fun. Prius is AT-PZEV for better air quality, Mac is G5 for 64-bit speed and processes. We get the best of both worlds.

05-17-2005, 05:21 PM	#5
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,075 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	I know I'm gonna hear it for this but... Mac?? Ewwwwwwww...

05-17-2005, 05:40 PM	#7
craigcush Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sedona, Az Posts: 157 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	i agree with skruse. I fail to understand why people put up with computers that give fits, viruses and spyware abound, and a interface that is clunky compared to the intuitive nature of a Mac. Software issue is mute as I used to have a windows machine run my telescope but now I have a choice of 3 or 4 programs on OS X that are easier for me to run. Not bashing windows, just don't need the trouble I have seen and heard from friends. Prius and Mac's have those little epiphanies that have me saying "makes sense". __________________ Craig Sedona, AZ 05 Salsa Red #6 Door moulding, Mud guards, iPod W/iTrip Past vehicles, '05 Driftwood Prius #6-R.I.P., 1949 Cessna 195, Wills Wing hang gliders, Too many other cars, sailboats and motorcycles to list.

05-17-2005, 05:54 PM	#8
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,075 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	The only apple product I use is the iPod and even that makes no sense to my inner logic. I have always used lab software that was designed for PC. I worked in one lab that was run by macs and I could not for the life of me get results out of that computer. What it comes down to is that to my logic, the mac is simply NOT intuitive. And I gave them a chance- I learned to use computers on a mac way back in the day so they were my first impression of what a computer was like. But after using PC I found I preferred it, and have bought PCs since. Macs just aren't for me. __________________ black 2005 prius, tweaked just the way i like it my diagnostic guy on electronics: "lack of troubleshooting ability is due to a high common sense rejection ratio."

05-17-2005, 07:02 PM	#9
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius Owners and Mac Users I am totaly in Steve's reality distortion field. I learned computers back in the command line days and with my dyslexia it sometime created interesting and unexpected results. I first saw a Lisa demo at the old A.P.P.L.E. users group in Seattle and new that that was for me. I could not afford the price tag but when the Mac came out I signed up the next day and got my first Mac on February 29th 1984 and have never looked back. My daughter who is now a Graphic Designer recently applied for a job at the Apple Store to earn extra money for a European vacation was asked when she started using a Mac and she told them when she was 5. She got the job. She uses Macs at her work of course. __________________ Belle, a Millennium Silver '04 BC #9 "Becoming one with my Prius, ICE on ICE off" Belle has been passed on to my daughter. I have a new silver Prius 08. No name yet we have just met but not been introduced.

05-17-2005, 07:48 PM	#10
Prius Maximus Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northeastern IL Posts: 194 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius Owners and Mac Users <<I know I'm gonna hear it for this but... Mac?? Ewwwwwwww...>> Ditto. and then some. I am forced to use a Mac at work. I hate it. More and more every day. NOTHING is intuitive. Even though I use one at work, I voted no because I use it under duress. I would never choose to use a Mac myself. Now I am not saying Windows is the best thing since sliced bread, it has it's problems too, but I'll take it over a Mac any day.

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