Whether it’s files from your PC, your digital camera, the wireless network that took you hours to set up, even your copy of Windows XP, a Mac works great with it.
It works with your existing PC files.
A Mac works with the files you already have — Microsoft Office documents, photos, MP3s, videos, ZIP files, and more. And you can access your email and favorite websites with no problem.
Open your PC files.
If you make the move to Mac, rest assured you can bring your PC files with you. Mac OS X comes with built-in support for the most common file types, such as .doc, .xls, .mp3, .jpg, and .pdf. And you can preview Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents even if you don’t have Microsoft Office for Mac installed. Just select the file, press the Space bar, and Quick Look — a feature of Mac OS X — displays the document on your screen.
Get help with the move.
If the idea of transferring all your files to a Mac seems daunting, let someone else do it for you. When you buy a Mac from an Apple Store, a Specialist can transfer your files from your PC. Just purchase a One to One membership, and we’ll see to it that all your files end up right where they should be.
Access your email.
Unlike Windows 7, Mac OS X Snow Leopard includes an email application. It’s called Mail, and it provides automatic setup for popular email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo!,1 and AOL. Mail even supports Microsoft Exchange Server, something a PC can’t do unless you buy additional software (for a hefty fee). With Mail, you can manage all your accounts — POP3 and IMAP — in one place. And setup is quick and easy. In most cases, all you do is enter your email address and password, and you’re up and running.
Transfer your bookmarks.
Safari, the web browser that comes with every Mac, lets you import your web bookmarks from your PC. Once they’re in Safari, you can organize them any way you like. And even view them with Cover Flow, just as you view your music in iTunes.
Bring all your files with you.
A Mac works with many common PC files. Here are just a few:
Images
Media
Documents
It’s compatible with your devices.
Almost any device that connects via USB, audio cable, or Bluetooth wireless technology will work with a Mac. You can start using these devices from the moment you plug them in.
Keep your peripherals.
Switching to a Mac doesn’t mean you have to stop using that great photo printer or those amazing speakers. The same goes for your digital camera, external hard drive, keyboard, and two-button mouse. Plug in your devices, and Mac OS X finds the necessary drivers for you. So you can install them with a click and start using your devices right away.
Connect to any network.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network — even a Windows network — on a Mac requires practically no work at all. That’s because a Mac instantly recognizes wireless networks in the area. And joining one takes just a few clicks. There’s no need to reconfigure settings or follow complicated instructions to log in at home, work, school, or your favorite coffee shop. Your Mac even remembers the Wi-Fi networks you’ve accessed and automatically connects you whenever you’re in range.
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It runs
Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Office is available for the Mac, which means you can run Word, Excel, and PowerPoint just as you always have.
Create and share Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
With Microsoft Office for Mac, you can create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations on a Mac the same way you would on a PC.2 And if someone using a PC sends you a file, you can open it, make changes, and send it back knowing everything will appear just as it should.
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It runs Windows and Windows applications.
Don’t let that one Windows application keep you trapped in PC land. A Mac runs Windows, so you can use Windows applications when you need to.
Continue using your specialty software.
If you use a piece of software that’s not available for the Mac — a database management tool like Microsoft Access, your favorite PC game, or a specialty application — that’s OK. You can install Windows on a Mac and run those applications.3
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Come in and try a Mac.
To really understand why you’ll love a Mac, you need to experience one for yourself.
Visit your nearest Apple Retail Store.
Locate an Apple Store near you and see firsthand all the amazing things a Mac has to offer.
Make a Personal Shopping appointment.
Get your questions answered and enjoy as much Mac time as you need with no obligation to purchase. Learn more
Talk to an Apple Specialist.
Get Mac advice from anywhere.
Call 1-800-MY-APPLE.
Speak directly with a knowledgeable Apple Specialist over the phone any time of the day.
Chat online.
Visit the Apple Online Store and click the Chat button to speak with a trained chat Specialist.
