Hi all
i am heavy windows user. As part of my job i use Microsoft software all day and i pretty good at fixing pc problems. My concern is before i spending £1300 on imac in am unshure that i wont be able to do the following things.
1. Fix the hardware my self.
It depends on the model. If it's an iMac or a notebook, I would say they tend to be a little more difficult to work on just because of the formfactor.
2. How long is the mac gonna last me.
In the surveys I've seen, it seems the hardware is fairly robust. There are many users on this forum with 6+ year old machines.
3. why do mac's cost more than pc's.
Do they really? Factor in a PC of equivalent specification - then be sure to add in the cost of the anti-virus, anti-spyware, security and utility software you need to keep it running, all of which you won't need on the Mac. Also note that every Mac comes preloaded with the iLife suite, which is a very functional suite of utilities for managing and editing your photos, videos and websites. Although most generic PCs will cost less at the time of purchase, if you factor in the "total cost of ownership" or TCO, Macs tend to come out favorably.
I’m worried about purchasing one then regretting it.
Many Thanks
Kev
Worst case scenario is that you buy it, don't like Mac OS X and end up putting Windows on it. Then you have a very pretty Windows box
Just one caveat - if you're satisfied with Windows machines, don't switch. A lot of people get the "Mac bug", but when they find they need to change their habits and learn something new, they find themselves disappointed. Only switch if you truly are ready to try something new.