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<blockquote data-quote="Discerptor" data-source="post: 783935" data-attributes="member: 12177">1. The OS is easier to pick up than Windows is, but there is still a learning curve. Don't expect to just be able to do everything immediately; you should play with the Mac OS at an Apple store or on a friend's Mac for a while before making the decision to purchase a MacBook, since you should not purchase one unless you see the OS as a plus. There are too many things to name in a short post to look out for, but you can always ask around in the Switcher Hangout forum here if you run into snags.2. No, iWork is worthless (in my opinion) and has more compatibility issues with Microsoft Office than OpenOffice/NeoOffice does. Speaking of which, most here will recommend NeoOffice over OpenOffice due to better integration of Mac OS features.3. Logic Express is better than GarageBand, but unless you're trying to do professional work, I doubt you'll use any of the advanced features. I'd try out GarageBand first and then see if it doesn't meet your needs.4. Mac computers and Windows computers network together very well without much effort.5. I'm sure any number of accessories can be recommended depending on your needs. The question on its own is a little vague.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Discerptor, post: 783935, member: 12177"] 1. The OS is easier to pick up than Windows is, but there is still a learning curve. Don't expect to just be able to do everything immediately; you should play with the Mac OS at an Apple store or on a friend's Mac for a while before making the decision to purchase a MacBook, since you should not purchase one unless you see the OS as a plus. There are too many things to name in a short post to look out for, but you can always ask around in the Switcher Hangout forum here if you run into snags. 2. No, iWork is worthless (in my opinion) and has more compatibility issues with Microsoft Office than OpenOffice/NeoOffice does. Speaking of which, most here will recommend NeoOffice over OpenOffice due to better integration of Mac OS features. 3. Logic Express is better than GarageBand, but unless you're trying to do professional work, I doubt you'll use any of the advanced features. I'd try out GarageBand first and then see if it doesn't meet your needs. 4. Mac computers and Windows computers network together very well without much effort. 5. I'm sure any number of accessories can be recommended depending on your needs. The question on its own is a little vague. [/QUOTE]

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