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Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
I have spent many years in the Windows jungle...
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<blockquote data-quote="ClevelandDZ" data-source="post: 1265098" data-attributes="member: 207708"><p>Windows 7 was better than previous Windows versions, sure. But here's two examples of why I'm so satisfied with my decision.</p><p></p><p>1) You don't realize how hard you work to keep your Windows machine working right, until you don't have to do it anymore. Task managers, rouge services sucking processor resources, malware scans, etc. The time I spend on my computer is at least twice as productive as it was under Windows. No exaggeration. And to be honest, I'm still learning how to use OS-X. That's only going to get better.</p><p></p><p>2) As I mentioned, I bought an A1211 MBP, built in 2006. This 5yr old Mac has a dual core 2.16Ghz processor with 3GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. The original battery that I'm still using is still holding about 85% of it's charge, and will go a solid 3 hrs without needing to plug it in. This MBP is faster than my two year old W7 laptop it replaced. I mean, it still FLIES. This kind of longevity and performance is completely unheard-of in Windowsville. And I know that in a year or two when I graduate from this 'training Mac' into a new machine, I won't have to follow the typical 24mo Windows upgrade cycle that I've been on my whole life. So in the long run, a $2400 MBP that lasts 5-6 years is a better deal than $600 Windows machines that last about 2 years if you factor in the added productivity of not having to fuss with the stupid thing constantly to get it to work right.</p><p></p><p>I have more examples, but those are the two that stand out to me so far. And don't even get me started on bundled software, lol.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClevelandDZ, post: 1265098, member: 207708"] Windows 7 was better than previous Windows versions, sure. But here's two examples of why I'm so satisfied with my decision. 1) You don't realize how hard you work to keep your Windows machine working right, until you don't have to do it anymore. Task managers, rouge services sucking processor resources, malware scans, etc. The time I spend on my computer is at least twice as productive as it was under Windows. No exaggeration. And to be honest, I'm still learning how to use OS-X. That's only going to get better. 2) As I mentioned, I bought an A1211 MBP, built in 2006. This 5yr old Mac has a dual core 2.16Ghz processor with 3GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. The original battery that I'm still using is still holding about 85% of it's charge, and will go a solid 3 hrs without needing to plug it in. This MBP is faster than my two year old W7 laptop it replaced. I mean, it still FLIES. This kind of longevity and performance is completely unheard-of in Windowsville. And I know that in a year or two when I graduate from this 'training Mac' into a new machine, I won't have to follow the typical 24mo Windows upgrade cycle that I've been on my whole life. So in the long run, a $2400 MBP that lasts 5-6 years is a better deal than $600 Windows machines that last about 2 years if you factor in the added productivity of not having to fuss with the stupid thing constantly to get it to work right. I have more examples, but those are the two that stand out to me so far. And don't even get me started on bundled software, lol. [/QUOTE]
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