Almost did this sooner...

For all you married people out there you may know what it's like to have to hear "I told you so" from your significant other. My most recent one (about 6 months back) involves my Macbook Pro.

It starts back with our last computer purchase, a 17" HP laptop. At the time my wife suggested that we get a Mac. I promptly said no that I wanted only a windows machine. Don't ask because I don't know what I was thinking. So we got the HP. Decent box but as per usual quickly started to get bogged down with Windows crap (Vista).

Fast forward about 2.5 years and now I'm on my second iPhone (went from the 3G to the 3GS) and I'm dying to get a Mac. After weeks of badgering she gives in. I make the purchase, receive it and fell in love.

Recent (past Sunday) I was reminded how awesome the Macs are when I attempted to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 on the HP. 12+ hours later I have a formated HD and a fresh stable install of 7. Ugh! The whole time my Macbook just sat quiet next to the HP, all the while mocking it.

I don't think I'll ever go back.

Glad you like your Mac
For me my MacBook Pro is the one computer I always enjoy turning to, never let me down so far. With all the hassle with linux systems at work, reading up on documentation for linux software and helping my friends with their Windows boxes, it's no wonder.

You don't realize how annoying it is to fix Windows until you don't have to do it anymore.

Completely agree! I made the same switch, tried to use my Windows machine the other day.
I had to look for the "command" key. Lol. When I couldn't find it, I settled for control, but control+q wouldn't close the **** window!
The trackpad is also so different, I hate the ones on regular computers now.

J.Fo said:

You don't realize how annoying it is to fix Windows until you don't have to do it anymore.

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Wow this is so true. Gets really difficult when I try to troubleshoot problems for my friends from memory. >_<"

CrimsonRequiem said:

Wow this is so true. Gets really difficult when I try to troubleshoot problems for my friends from memory. >_<"

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Which is why I keep a Windows installation caged up as a VM

Cheers

Hugh

Situations like this are why there is an unwritten rule of thumb. Roughly translated the rule states that "When your spouse/significant other gives you permission to buy a Mac do so before they change their mind."

djetch said:

At the time my wife suggested that we get a Mac. I promptly said no that I wanted only a windows machine. Don't ask because I don't know what I was thinking.

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As much as people say that Mac users are cult-like I think some Windows users are the same. They have the same reaction that you had initially. Most of them can't explain to me why they want to stay with Windows except that they just don't want to try out Macs.

J.Fo said:

You don't realize how annoying it is to fix Windows until you don't have to do it anymore.

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For most people that is all they know so they think it's normal to do hours of maintenance and fixes. I keep getting a reminder when my Dad screws up his Windows computer somehow and then gets me to come fix his computer.

J.Fo said:

You don't realize how annoying it is to fix Windows until you don't have to do it anymore.

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I need this on a bumper sticker, a t-shirt and a plaque in every CS class in North America -- STAT!!

J.Fo said:

You don't realize how annoying it is to fix Windows until you don't have to do it anymore.

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Quote of the day right there... no, make that month... no, make that of the year... mind if I borrow that one?