March 14th 2008
MAC vs. PC
It’s funny, but seeing your computer in a different environment can make you see it as it really is. In my case, when I’m at my desk, it still feels like the shiny new notebook computer I was more excited about than anything since I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. (My baby was only nine months old at that point, so that isn’t an exaggeration.)
Earlier this week, I had to take my computer for a memory upgrade. When I looked at my poor Acer on the table at Microage, I saw it for what it really is. A cracked-kind of dusty-keyboard letters half worn off-scratched-beat up looking-outdated computer. I was actually kind of embarrassed about it, if truth be told.
Although I love my computer like another family member, it’s time for a new one. I will keep this old machine around, but it is time.
Mann Made Time’s second anniversary is in June, and so is my last birthday before the big ‘3-0′. What better way to celebrate than with a brand new computer?
I am officially on a quest to find the best possible machine for me. I’m considering switching to a Mac. I’ve heard over and over again that when you go Mac you never go back.
Is that true?
Do any of my readers have any advice regarding a computer purchase?
I will be wanting to get a laptop or notebook again, because with two children under three years old, I can’t be tied down to a desktop all day, everyday.
So…let me have it…
All opinions wanted!
3 Comments »
Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity on 14 Mar 2008 at 9:44 pm #
I pink puffy heart my mac… i really do and I’m not sure that I’ll ever buy a new PC…however, if you do go Mac, make sure that you get parallels or some other program that will allow you to run windows programs. There are so many programs out there that are not mac compatible.
I have an iMac wtih dual monitors so that I can run the PC side and the Mac side at the same time. With parallels, you’ll need to make sure that you have enough memory. You need at least 1GB but I have 2 and you’ll need to give yourself a 6 month learning curve time frame. (and that’s only using the PC when you HAVE to)
I’m dying to get a Macbook, so I can’t help you on the laptop side of the mac, however, I want one adn as much as I would LOVE to get a MacBook Air, there are a few drawbacks (no USB ports, no CD drive, etc) that’s holding me back.
If you want to know anything else, let me know!
H
Scott Jay on 15 Mar 2008 at 5:22 pm #
No Jaime! Stay with the light! Don’t go to the dark side! Ha!
Honestly, I’ve had little to no exposure to the dark side so I can’t really be an unbiased judge. Lot’s of people use them, and love them. I’m too old to change now, but I’d love to have a PC notebook as thin as a MacBook Air!
I’ve never shopped around for them, but I wonder how they compare in price, and cost of using them (repairs/support, parts, etc.)?
Scott
Mark Hodder on 17 Mar 2008 at 5:27 pm #
As a new MacBook Pro user this year I wouldn’t definitely recommend it as long as your willing to spend a little time learning old tricks on a new system. This is my 4th laptop and by and far the best experience I have had with a laptop. I found most major software apps have Mac versions… Microsoft office, Photoshop, Firefox, MSN etc. - the one thing I haven’t found yet is a good accounting package for small business.
Like Heather said if you buy Parallels for Mac you can set up a dual boot system to go into either Windows or Mac OS… or even run windows xp in a window from inside the Mac OS - really slick!