I really would appreciate some advice on which machines to get. I would be completely new to Apple (unless you count the 2 or 3 times in middle school I played Oregon Trail in the lab or the ipods I've gotten for all my family members).
Here's my situation: I'm a government atty on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Work with Microsoft all day (that's not gonna change) but am looking to buy a computer for home (desktop) and a personal laptop. I will use the laptop 99% of the time for simple wordprocessing and occasional websearching (lexis/westlaw). I will use the home desktop for video editing.
I'm thinking of the macbook (black) and a stacked Mac Pro. But, I would consider a macbook pro and an Imac, or a macbook pro and the Mac Pro. Is the Macbook Pro overkill?
Thoughts? Assume money isn't the primary consideration. I worry about reliability/durability (nearest apple store is, literally, an ocean away). Is the macbook more reliable than the MBP, or is it the other way around.
Again, ABSOLUTELY ANY light you could shine in my direction would be greatly appreciated. My kids aren't old enough to teach me computers yet....
OH, and enjoy your winter back in the States. (I can tease...I spent 30 years in Wisconsin)
Here's my situation: I'm a government atty on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Work with Microsoft all day (that's not gonna change) but am looking to buy a computer for home (desktop) and a personal laptop. I will use the laptop 99% of the time for simple wordprocessing and occasional websearching (lexis/westlaw). I will use the home desktop for video editing.
I'm thinking of the macbook (black) and a stacked Mac Pro. But, I would consider a macbook pro and an Imac, or a macbook pro and the Mac Pro. Is the Macbook Pro overkill?
Thoughts? Assume money isn't the primary consideration. I worry about reliability/durability (nearest apple store is, literally, an ocean away). Is the macbook more reliable than the MBP, or is it the other way around.
Again, ABSOLUTELY ANY light you could shine in my direction would be greatly appreciated. My kids aren't old enough to teach me computers yet....
OH, and enjoy your winter back in the States. (I can tease...I spent 30 years in Wisconsin)