Tuesday, August 11, 2009
New Computer?
Well, it's been about 25 million days since I wrote a legitimate blog post. You won't be getting one today. I need opinions. I am about (I think) to take the plunge and buy a Macbook laptop. Being a PC girl for many years, this is quite a change for me. I am also not very computer savvy, so I need advice from people who perhaps already have a macbook or are just smart and know a lot about it. Is this a good idea? Should I spring for the mac? Are there additional options you know are cool and I should consider? Thoughts, ideas, hopes and fears? Post below please.
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WELL I do not have a Macbook but I did recently get an iMac and switched from a PC. And I have always, always been a PC gal. But my husband is a teacher and has a Macbook from the school and he loved it so I thought why not?
ReplyDeleteHere are the top 3 things in general that I LOVE:
1) There is alot FUN software. Photobooth, iMovie, iPhoto, etc. LOVE them all!
2) I no longer need virus software. GAH, I know. I still feel weird. And you might want to do some research, but what I found says you don't need it. I have been up and running since April and it has been fine.
3) Plug it in, plug it in. Need to hook up your printer? OK, plug it in. Doooonneee. It recognized mine right away and it is old! Same with my camera and bluetooth from my cell phone! and setting up the wireless router with it was a breeze too!
OK, so this was long and you can tell I heart my Mac. I still like PC's too and maybe it was just that my PC was so old that I love all these new features. But none the less, I think you will LOVE a Mac and highly recommend them. The end.
I have been a Mac user for about 5 years now. I had an eMac (still do, actually - but it isn't even plugged in) and I now use a 15" MacBook Pro. Best $ I ever spent. I also have 3 iPods and am on my second iPhone, but who's counting?
ReplyDeleteI will never go back to PCs. They aren't very stable, come with a bundle of crappy software, and when configured similarly, cost about the same as Macs. Plus, you will never see the Blue Screen of Death again. My refurbished, bottom-of-the-line eMac lasted a glorious, trouble-free 5 years. I just got my MacBook at Christmas.
May I suggest purchasing a refurbished MacBook? I have now purchased 2 refurbished Macs directly from Apple (you can find them on their website). They come with the same warranty and are either current or recently updated models. All come with the most current software and are significantly discounted.
I want to confirm the wonders of compatibility. You just plug stuff in and it WORKS. No complaining. No setup wizards. And all the software is connected, like iPhoto and Mail. You want to email a photo? Click on it and then click on the email icon. DONE.
Shoot me an email if you need any help. I'm a total geek about this and I can probably answer questions for you. Also, if you have an Apple Store nearby, the folks there are extremely helpful. You can even take classes to help you get acquainted.
Okay. I will get off my Mac soapbox. (Can you tell we Mac users are passionate?) If you need me, I'll be polishing my Apple sticker on my car. Seriously.
This is amazing! Thank you both for your help!! I will certainly be going to my local Apple Store tomorrow to investigate further and ask tons of dumb questions. :o) I am super excited about this now.
ReplyDeleteIf you have the funds, I would recommend going with the Apple. They're generally easier to use and more stable than PCs, but all of that convienence and slick packaging comes at a price. Be prepared to spend at least 50% more than you would for a comparable PC laptop.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I disagree with bb's #2 above. ALL COMPUTERS NEED TO BE RUNNING SOME SORT OF ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE, even Macs. While it's true that the vast majority of viruses and malware are targeted at computers using Windows, there are ones that are capable of infecting Macs as well. In fact, we've already had a couple of profs at work who've learned that lesson the hard way.
In short, if you can afford it, do it. It's much like getting the Acura instead of the Honda.