Hello, I’m a Mac
Hello, I’m a PC.
Perhaps, I was inspired by those wonderful television commercials featuring Justin Long (Mac) and John Hodgman (as the loveable, Bill Gates’ish PC).
Maybe it was the subliminal pressure asserted by friends and colleagues that gave up the Windows/PC addiction years ago. And since I gave up the “nasty habit” (smoking) several years ago, I knew, deep down inside that I had the willpower necessary to give up my dependence on the PC.
However, I think the core reason I decided to join the “dark side” of personal computing is based on the fact that Windows and PCs aren’t very good anymore. Beyond the fact that Windows is a security nightmare for the casual computer user (viruses, root kit exploits, keyloggers, need I say more?) the world of $499.99 laptops and desktops have spawned a generation of crappy, undependable computers, which have a tendency to break down .a, lot!!!!
So, with this MacBook Pro (which cost a tad more than $499.99) my expectation are as high as they were when Microsoft marched out Window 95 over a generation ago. There are many things that I like about the MacBook, including:
- It looks way cooler than any PC could ever hope to look
- It doesn’t burn my lap like my PC did (aluminum casing helps dissipate heat)
- It is a pleasure to type on (great form factor)
- It is quick, responsive and doesn’t crash
- It is solidly built, and should spend much less time in the shop than my old HP laptop did
There are, however some things that I find a bit odd about Macs, and my laptop. For example, its body, carved from a single block of aluminum, as edges along the top of the unit sharp enough to cause discomfort to whatever part of my body might be resting against it at any given time (hands, arms, fingers, etc.). I have searched online forms, and found that this has been an issue for sometime now. Also, the touchpad is luxuriously large, but has integrated the mouse buttons into the unit, which I find cumbersome and often, frustrating to the extreme.
All and all, they’re just computers, Macs and PCs. They entertain us (ITunes runs MUCH better on the native mac OS), help us communicate with others both across the road and across the street, and (supposedly), make our lives simpler and more efficient. So in the end, as long as your computer is working for you, who really gives a darn if it’s a PC or Mac?
If you’re looking to buy a house this spring, I encourage you to visit our Open House this Saturday, April 11th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at both 40 and 42 Winnifred Avenue in Parry Sound.
