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ready to switch but still a little curious
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<blockquote data-quote="Doug b" data-source="post: 789051" data-attributes="member: 59143"><p>Just forget what you know about any Win OS, and you'll be fine I guess. Learning any new OS will take a bit of time to get used to. But the real question you have to ask yourself is what you need/want in a PC. (sorry but both a Mac and Win box are personal computers)</p><p></p><p>If most of the "work" (school, job etc) you do consists of using MS based products, I'd say forgo the trouble of looking into things like Parallels or Bootcamp etc etc.. and just keep it simple. If you're the type who just likes to mess around and you are simply curious, and can afford to be, then why not, make the switch. </p><p></p><p>I decided to get the Macbook Pro because we simply wanted a laptop, and I loathe Vista, and don't think that I'd want to start messing about with Linux on a laptop, for fear of wireless issues, and driver issues. I also liked the idea of using programs like Garage Band and such (though there are equally as good programs for music creation on a Win OS, but perhaps not as "pretty".)</p><p></p><p>I got used to doing things on the Mac in a couple of months, but that also involved sacrificing exactly how <strong>I</strong> like to do things. On the negative side, I find that my work flow on the Mac vs. with Linux is slower and a bit of a headache at times. One idiotic thing with OS X that I will NEVER get used to is the lack of CUT and paste. Sure, you can copy paste but it's not nearly the same thing. And neither is trying to use cmd and drag a whole bunch of files to a different directory. I've had people present alternative options for this IDIOTIC problem, but it's never the same. An huge waste of time. </p><p></p><p>Other than that though, I'm fairly satisfied with the OS, even if it does have the occasional quirk. Apple is certainly not the be all end all, but it might suit you to a T if you try it. </p><p></p><p>Remember this also: If you purchase a new Apple product, and find you don't like it, you'll have little to no trouble selling it with very good resale value in tact. </p><p></p><p>Doug</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doug b, post: 789051, member: 59143"] Just forget what you know about any Win OS, and you'll be fine I guess. Learning any new OS will take a bit of time to get used to. But the real question you have to ask yourself is what you need/want in a PC. (sorry but both a Mac and Win box are personal computers) If most of the "work" (school, job etc) you do consists of using MS based products, I'd say forgo the trouble of looking into things like Parallels or Bootcamp etc etc.. and just keep it simple. If you're the type who just likes to mess around and you are simply curious, and can afford to be, then why not, make the switch. I decided to get the Macbook Pro because we simply wanted a laptop, and I loathe Vista, and don't think that I'd want to start messing about with Linux on a laptop, for fear of wireless issues, and driver issues. I also liked the idea of using programs like Garage Band and such (though there are equally as good programs for music creation on a Win OS, but perhaps not as "pretty".) I got used to doing things on the Mac in a couple of months, but that also involved sacrificing exactly how [b]I[/b] like to do things. On the negative side, I find that my work flow on the Mac vs. with Linux is slower and a bit of a headache at times. One idiotic thing with OS X that I will NEVER get used to is the lack of CUT and paste. Sure, you can copy paste but it's not nearly the same thing. And neither is trying to use cmd and drag a whole bunch of files to a different directory. I've had people present alternative options for this IDIOTIC problem, but it's never the same. An huge waste of time. Other than that though, I'm fairly satisfied with the OS, even if it does have the occasional quirk. Apple is certainly not the be all end all, but it might suit you to a T if you try it. Remember this also: If you purchase a new Apple product, and find you don't like it, you'll have little to no trouble selling it with very good resale value in tact. Doug [/QUOTE]
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