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Five reasons to use a Mac for Paranormal investigations
Paranormal Daily News ^ | Mar. 16, 2010

Posted on 03/19/2010 2:39:19 AM PDT by Swordmaker

I frequently receive emails asking what type of computer and software I use to search through the hours of audio/video footage following a paranormal investigation. So, I decided to write an article and let you know the answer is simple; I use a Mac. I don’t claim to be a Mac expert, but I’ll share several reasons I’ve completely severed my ties with the Windows world and become a loyal customer of Apple, Inc.

First, I need a computer that works. I once read on Apple’s website that “you expect your toaster to work, so why not your computer?” I’ve been using a Mac for six years and it always works, period. No system freeze-ups, applications suddenly quitting, Control+Alt+Deletes or expensive virus software – It just works.

Second, there’s amazing software that comes with a Mac. For example, I needed to quickly upload a paranormal experience at the Trans-Alleghany Lunatic Asylum (Below). Using the included iMovie software I connected my camera, imported the scene and added a quick title – With the click of a button it was ready to view on YouTube. I’m not a professional at video editing, yet the entire process took less than 10-minutes. Even cooler, I could have sent the video file to iDVD, another included program, and burnt a DVD with interactive menus that have the professional look and feel you would expect from a video store rental. Still not impressed? With the click of a different button I could have created a brand new website using iWeb, another included application, and shared the video online in minutes.

Third, the MacBook Pro I purchased two years ago is still better than your brand new PC. When you purchase a PC they quickly become obsolete. This is where people naively say, “Apple’s are so much money.” I couldn’t disagree with them more. Equally configure a junk-parted Dell and then add the software you’re not getting – Now tell me how much it will cost.

Fourth, Apple has outstanding customer care. I worked as a US expatriate in the Philippines for six months – Several of my electronics failed due to their developing power systems and my Apple power adapter eventually fell victim to the frequent surges. I called Apple Care and their US rep, yes, US rep (they don’t outsource call center agents) quickly assisted me and mailed a brand new power adapter to my temporary housing in Manila. Total cost to me = $0.00. I had a brand new power adapter in less than 48 hours. To be fair, I’m sure Michael Dell and his India call center agents are happy to assist their customers, too.

Fifth, a lot of paranormal investigators perform EVP work. GarageBand, another included application, allows you to do almost anything you can dream up with your ghostly audio files. GarageBand is a streamlined digital audio workstation and music sequencer, which can record and play back multiple tracks of audio – Built in audio filters allow the audio track to be enhanced. GarageBand is so powerful that many famous recording artists complete their entire albums using it – Fall Out boy, Nine Inch Nails, Courtney Love, Limp Bizkit, Panic! At The Disco – Just to name a few. You can also record your own paranormal Podcast using GarageBand.

I haven’t even scratched the surface – There are thousands of other amazing applications. What I like most about my Mac is that it feels brand new each day that I use it – The newness still has not worn away and its 100% uptime allows me to spend more time being creative. I strongly encourage you to find out more by visiting www.apple.com.getamac.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet; Weird Stuff
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1 posted on 03/19/2010 2:39:19 AM PDT by Swordmaker
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To: ~Kim4VRWC's~; 1234; 50mm; Abundy; Action-America; acoulterfan; AFreeBird; Airwinger; Aliska; ...
I couldn't resist posting this... PING!

Why Paranormal Investigators should be using Macs...
Walk into the Light Ping!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

He's BAAAACCCKKKK!!!

2 posted on 03/19/2010 2:42:01 AM PDT by Swordmaker (Remember, the proper pronunciation of IE isAAAAIIIIIEEEEEEE!)
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3 posted on 03/19/2010 2:50:53 AM PDT by James C. Bennett
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To: Swordmaker

Mac: When you’ve got more money than computer skills.


4 posted on 03/19/2010 4:22:32 AM PDT by Renderofveils (My loathings are simple: stupidity, oppression, crime, cruelty, soft music. - Nabokov)
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ewwwwwwwwwwww! Cough Cough! Hack! That’s really bad!


6 posted on 03/19/2010 4:37:36 AM PDT by caww
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To: Swordmaker

Again keeping market share in mind this means you’ll miss out on hearing from the 90% of the dearly departed who were Windows users before they shed their mortal coils. Tradeoffs, y’know....


7 posted on 03/19/2010 4:39:12 AM PDT by LouieFisk
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To: Swordmaker

Quiet! I’m channeling Steve Jobs!!! I see a plague spreading over the US. Yes, yes, I see it now! It’s a virus,...a donkey virus. Wait, it’s not just a normal virus. This one is a mulatto virus. It’s evil and will destroy America! It must be eradicated, sterilized, or it will kill us all!


8 posted on 03/19/2010 5:27:01 AM PDT by Doc Savage (SOBAMP!)
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To: Gun142

A lesbian with a penis???????????????????????????? Who’d have thunk!?


9 posted on 03/19/2010 5:28:09 AM PDT by Doc Savage (SOBAMP!)
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To: Swordmaker

LOVE IT

(and love my iMac)


10 posted on 03/19/2010 5:28:54 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell God how big your storm is...Tell the storm how big your God is!)
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To: Swordmaker

Seemingly, it’s more acceptable to proclaim alliance with Libs or Lucifer than to admit that you are a very satisfied Apple customer and fan. Let the stoning begin against the Apple infidels. [SIC]


11 posted on 03/19/2010 5:30:42 AM PDT by FemmePatriot
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To: Renderofveils
Mac: When you’ve got more money than computer skills.

So does it mean one without money (but with computer skills) is ENTITLED to a Mac??? If people (with or w/o computer skills) chose to use their own money on a Mac or an Acer for that matter, who are you or anyone else for that matter to decide if it is or not a bad thing? Sour grapes, my friend. The argument in the article was about a computer system and not the users. You just served an Alinsky and turned it personal.
12 posted on 03/19/2010 5:37:17 AM PDT by FemmePatriot
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Let the stoning begin against the Apple infidels.

Nah. I come across enough stoned Apple users as it is. ;-)

13 posted on 03/19/2010 5:44:24 AM PDT by uglybiker (BACON!!)
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14 posted on 03/19/2010 5:46:03 AM PDT by CholeraJoe ("We are as numerous as the stars in the heavens, and we are all gun-men.")
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To: Doc Savage

Its an....iPecker.


15 posted on 03/19/2010 5:59:06 AM PDT by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus)
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To: uglybiker

Very true :) Doubtful the conservative Mac users are part of that crowd!


16 posted on 03/19/2010 6:23:35 AM PDT by FemmePatriot
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To: caww; Gun142

Commenting on things is one thing, but that picture is a bit too gross... you’re right on that ... ewwwww! LOL ...


17 posted on 03/19/2010 10:21:17 AM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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To: CholeraJoe; Swordmaker
What. Do you practice doctoring in a psych ward or something? Is that where you discovered all of us crazy, Mac using Freepers?

Well shoot guys. The secret's out about us :-P

Kidding, Doc, kidding!

18 posted on 03/19/2010 1:26:34 PM PDT by Darnright (There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive. - Tacitus)
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To: Star Traveler

He had acne so some day he’ll look at this picture as an adult and hopefully be just as disgusted as we were...ewww that was one nasty looking photo.


19 posted on 03/19/2010 3:48:21 PM PDT by caww
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...who are you or anyone else for that matter to decide if it is or not a bad thing?

Ah, right. I'm not allowed to have a non-offensive opinion due to poor experiences with an overpriced piece of hardware. Terribly sorry. Won't happen again. I am curious, however, that you responded to my semi-joke rather than the picture (being posted repeatedly mind you) implying that Mac users are masochists.
20 posted on 03/20/2010 5:19:13 AM PDT by Renderofveils (My loathings are simple: stupidity, oppression, crime, cruelty, soft music. - Nabokov)
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