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I'm typing this on my brand spankin' new white 2.16 GHz Macbook with 2 GB RAM and a 160 GB HDD.
I've always been a PC man because I've never had or really ever used Macs. I've definitely become frustrated with compatibility issues, though it's mostly my fault for running older software on newer OS's and getting older peripherals without keeping up to date on drivers. I do like the idea of the makers of the computer being the software designers, so that's definitely one advantage to the Macbook.
I'd be lying if I said I liked the way everything worked on the Macbook, and I'd kill for a right-click option right about now. That said, I'm getting used to it and the change is nice. It boots faster than any out-of-the-box PC I've owned, and I haven't hit a glitch so far. Once I figure everything out I think I'll love it. I still love PC's too and I hope I don't become PC illiterate while I use a Mac over the next four years for college. I plan on partitioning the hard drive and purchasing a copy of Vista so I can run Windows-only apps and also keep my Windows skills sharp while I form a basic edge on my Mac skills.
I also got a 30 GB video Ipod for $50 after rebate and a free HP printer/copier. Not a bad deal! This keyboard is so hard to get used to!
So far I can tell you that the fit and finish and the programs I've used are very nice and I'm glad I decided to mix it up a little and not stick with a PC. I'm going into radio production so I'm sure I'll appreciate the enhanced AV abilities.
I've always been a PC man because I've never had or really ever used Macs. I've definitely become frustrated with compatibility issues, though it's mostly my fault for running older software on newer OS's and getting older peripherals without keeping up to date on drivers. I do like the idea of the makers of the computer being the software designers, so that's definitely one advantage to the Macbook.
I'd be lying if I said I liked the way everything worked on the Macbook, and I'd kill for a right-click option right about now. That said, I'm getting used to it and the change is nice. It boots faster than any out-of-the-box PC I've owned, and I haven't hit a glitch so far. Once I figure everything out I think I'll love it. I still love PC's too and I hope I don't become PC illiterate while I use a Mac over the next four years for college. I plan on partitioning the hard drive and purchasing a copy of Vista so I can run Windows-only apps and also keep my Windows skills sharp while I form a basic edge on my Mac skills.
I also got a 30 GB video Ipod for $50 after rebate and a free HP printer/copier. Not a bad deal! This keyboard is so hard to get used to!
So far I can tell you that the fit and finish and the programs I've used are very nice and I'm glad I decided to mix it up a little and not stick with a PC. I'm going into radio production so I'm sure I'll appreciate the enhanced AV abilities.