If I couldn't use a Mac

A very interesting blog unveiling many de merits in a PC based unit among them Bloking of admin right is one of them but it happens only in organizations as to avoid the time wastage and downloading of any other malicious software that may harm the computer.

If I had to use a PC, I'd probably end up getting a ThinkPad or something, and would make it a Linux machine. I despise Windows, and refuse to use it as my primary operating system. I actually *was* in a situation earlier this year when I was stuck with a PC (an Acer *sigh*) and I ended up dual-booting it between Win7 and Ubuntu until I sold it.

For me, the software makes the hardware shine. No OSX would be a disaster area. If I had to choose, Ubuntu is a nice runner-up.

Well, if I couldn't use a mac, I'd go back to reading the newspaper, watching TV and doing my bookkeeping with a pen and paper.
My few attempts at using windoze has made me cranky and frustrated with the antiquated system. About the same as using an Amiga! No crap.
I can't understand the logic.
I am an Apple tech giving support in a town of 25000. I am the only support system and cannot give up my day job as a builder.
There are 3 other businesses employing up to 5 techs each that service PCs.
Go figure which is the best system!

I have no choice at work ... gotta use the evil empire.
Before I switched, I was an annoying Windoze apologist, but wanted to get a laptop while I could still get one with XP -- even then I knew that Vista was a POS. Couldn't find one (using store display models) that felt comfortable.

My first Mac was (and is still going strong) a MacBook, 13" ... when I tried it at the (Soho) Apple store, I knew this was a laptop even my fairly-large, mildly-stiff hands could deal with. Only reason I don't use it all the time anymore, is that I replaced my Dell (6 years old at the time) with an iMac 20", and haven't looked back! Went from Leopard to Snow Leopard (thankful for the family pack) without a hitch - even though I did do a thorough backup and cloned both before upgrading.

I bought a Mac Pro for work because it was either stick with the company issued POS Sony desktop that needed replacing badly or front the money and get something that worked. And since I was the one fronting the cash I got what I wanted. They paid me back and paid for the upgrades. I like it. I just run Parallels 5 and Windows 7 as well as other OSes.

Now I am the IT Manager and people that want(ed) Macs are getting them if I get my budget approved, which is likely.

I cannot use a Mac laptop because some b*st*rd stole mine, and I can't afford a replacement. Instead I'm making do with a used HPad. The real name of it is the HP TC1100, but it's HP's more conservative answer (a few years ago, since discontinued) to the iPad. It's a 10" slate about twice as thick/heavy as the iPad. Like the iPad It has a keyboard/stand which makes it usable like a laptop, but its primary mode of use is as a slate. It uses a pressure-reactive stylus instead of finger touch, which for my purposes is actually better, because I can use it for drawing (not just finger painting). I'm stuck running WinXPtablet on it, but since nearly all of the apps I'd want to use on it (Safari, Photoshop, Manga Studio, OpenOffice) have Windows versions, that's OK... I don't actually interact with the OS much.

Sorry, but anyone who thinks the Sony Vaio line represents any sort of quality needs to have a reality check. They are among the worst...

For $500 I would buy a used macbook, powerbook or other mac if possible. Or a think pad (have one that is rarely used), or a panasonic toughbook.

Dell? never... complete crapola.

I agree with everything except number 3. Using OS X and Windows are vastly different experiences.

If you're just emailing and web surfing, the difference is small, but if you're working with photos, video, audio, etc. The difference is night and day.

In fact, even word processing and office functions are easier on my Mac, as I can use things like Quicksilver and TextExpander to streamline operations.

When it comes to high end audio and video editing, though, there is no comparison with a Windows machine.

And none of this is taking into account the potential virus and spyware headaches you don't even have to worry about.

I'd buy a 14" HP ENVY and do a clean install of Windows 7