| The issue of of switching computer systems is not all | | | | Here's my advice if you're moving over to a Mac. |
| that complex for an individual user. It's quite another | | | | Since the cost of hardware is so high I recommend |
| thing for a business so I'll not be addressing those | | | | purchasing the extended AppleCare coverage. If your |
| issues here. | | | | machine needs repair after the warranty coverage |
| The PC vs. Mac TV ads are ever popular and seem | | | | ends it will be very expensive. These machines are |
| to be making more and more people considering the | | | | very well built and will last for a long time but they |
| move from Windows to Mac systems. One of the | | | | are machine and do fail. |
| big factors going now is the popular iPhone and iPod. | | | | The great reasons to switch are: |
| Both are leading more and more users to their first | | | | The mac is the best designed |
| Apple computer. | | | | Mac's don't get virus - I love that |
| I currently am writing on new MacBook Pro but will | | | | Mac's run for months at a time without needing |
| likely finish the article on my PC. I am a user of both | | | | reboot! |
| and have been for a while now. There are good | | | | Included software is excellent |
| reasons in my world to maintain both systems and | | | | BuiltIn webcam mic and speakers are very good and |
| there may be in yours too. | | | | simple to operate |
| I have much more experience with Windows | | | | Displays tend to be better and brighteriTunes iPods |
| systems all the way back to the Dos based IBM PC | | | | iPhones iLike. [these work in Windows PC too] |
| XT. About 6 years ago I purchased my for Mac and | | | | Macs retain value well for resell |
| have enjoyed their product ever since. I still use a PC | | | | Apple will help you move your files over |
| for a desktop and I enjoy the MacBook Pro laptop. I | | | | Most Windows files will work with a Mac software |
| can't give up either and I'll try to explain why. | | | | Reasons to stick with your PC: |
| I had no real need to purchase a Mac when I first | | | | More help from users in the vast Windows world |
| did. I just like their style. Macs are just plain cool. This | | | | Easier to upgrade and repair |
| is a good enough reason for some to buy a mac. | | | | Lots more accessories |
| They are beautiful. | | | | Cheaper hardware |
| For me there are 2 reason I haven't switched to the | | | | More and cheaper software |
| Mac full time. First is the fact that in my real estate | | | | Mega Freeware |
| life I must access the local MLS services via a | | | | Works almost as good |
| Windows PC. It just will not work any other way. | | | | If you're going to switch with now experience with |
| The software we use to access the MLS database | | | | Mac operating system then I recommend you find an |
| only works with Internet Explorer which only works | | | | Apple user to give you a basic lesson on operating |
| with Widows. | | | | the basic features. It's not terribly different and the |
| The second, and really huge reason is the money. I | | | | average user will not have much trouble with it. Once |
| can't afford to maintain Mac only systems. The Apple | | | | you learn how to open a browser window you can |
| products are more expensive. The hardware cost are | | | | just google your "how to" questions and you'll find |
| much higher. The software is higher. Repairs and | | | | plenty of help. |
| parts are way higher. Any and everything to do with | | | | I you're on the fence I'll help. Go for it. Assuming you |
| the Mac system costs more. | | | | can afford the move I say jump. You'll be a happy |
| The cost is what it is. For some the issue is minor, | | | | camper and the biggest danger is that you become a |
| but if you have a budget you'd better consider it | | | | total Mac addict. If you do you'll have plenty of |
| carefully. I love the Mac and would love to make it | | | | company, and they'll be more attractive and |
| my only system but I figure the move would run me | | | | interesting. It' just like on TV. |
| about 3-4 thousand in hardware plus software costs. | | | | |