“A few months ago I told you how, after two decades in the PC universe, I was considering buying a Mac. The immediate trigger was a really bad experience with a new Gateway computer. But there was a broader dissatisfaction with PCs and interest in trying out Macs. Also, in the field I work in — journalism and web design — Macs are fairly dominant. So I got a Mac Mini to test the water and a nice Mac Cinema display, figuring that if I liked Macs the display would migrate with me when I got a more powerful Mac system,” Josh Marshall writes for Talking Points Memo.
“So I wanted to take a moment and report back on what my experiences have been,” Marshall writes. “Basically, I’m sold. I’ve been using a PC at home and a Mac at work for several months now. And I just prefer using the Mac. A lot. Some of it is simple ease of use, the ‘it just works factor’. It runs with few or no problems. And not having to worry about computer viruses is nice. I’m also doing a lot more working with video… When I think about it, it’s hard for me to point to any one thing that I prefer about the Mac. I’m a pretty adept PC user. And I’m usually able to fix or workaround whatever problems crop up. I think what it comes down to for me is basically three things.”
Marshall’s list:
• Quality: Quality of the physical product and its integration with the operating system itself, which also seems light years ahead of Windows. The thing’s just made really well and it shows
• Integration: It’s hard to point to any one thing that makes too big a difference. But they build on each other. And all told, they lead to a more pleasant and productive work experience. The new Macs have a suite of programs (iLife) for organizing and editing your photos, videos, music, etc. Amazingly powerful and well-designed. Just right there, ready to use, perfect. If you’re working with graphics and video and anything to do with design, it’s just not even close.
• Aesthetics and It Just Works: I like the way the Mac looks and the physical presentation on the screen is vastly nicer than on a PC. Also, things just work a whole lot easier. I plug things in and they work.
Full article here.
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Oh, so you liked my Judge Smails comment earlier today, huh Ampar? Here’s another:
Judge Smails: You know, you should play with Dr. Beeper and myself. I mean, he’s been club champion for three years running and I’m no slouch myself.
Ty Webb: Don’t sell yourself short Judge, you’re a tremendous slouch.
Apple OTOH is no slouch.
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Davida…
Not to mention one of those nice jackets with the sleeves that do up at the back…
Yep lets just keep buying those OSX boxes full of security holes. Black Hat just showed how close to swiss cheese this crappy OS is. Apple is ripe for the picking and this will mark the end of anyone using these pseudo computers for anything but industrial art. We have all seen “it just works” over the last few days as Apple sends zillions of security updates to attempt to stop the bleeding of security problems on the macintosh.
Dell and HP are still the computers of choice for those with a brain. Any intelligent person knows that Windows is fast, secure and runs all the software you could ever want. Or you could stick with playing with iTunes and chess on your mac. Decisions…decisions…
Mac Realist,
you were more convincing when you were gay-bashing. Give it up.
Damnit. I own a Mac, but yet I’m not a liberal, tree hugging hippie. I’m not gay, nor am I a Democrat either. Oh well, I’ll keep it anyway because Windows still sucks ass and always has.
Ok, enough sarcasm…and enough with the ignorant stereotyping already. Not all Mac users are liberal hippies and not all Windows users are Republicans. What computer someone uses doesn’t have a damn thing to do with anything political.
seriously MDN WTF? What does this blogger’s political leanings have to do with anything?
Please explain the headline
I guess I’m going to have to change my name because even tho’ I’m a Bush supporter, I don’t call people names. Not since I was 7 years old.
The conservative, USA loving, ron.
Bloody hell – I’ve never seen so much blatant trolling going on in one place before! Good on you guys; have to admire your persistence, if nothing else. Of course, I say “guys” – but it’s probably just MacDude posting under his multiple aliases again…
Mac Realist,
The demo was done on a Mac, but the hackers said that all computers using those wireless components were equally vulnerable. The problem is not the operating system. That said, all computer companies need to monitor their vendors more closely.
MDN—I think you’d get more milage and less wankery out of this article if you called it “Political blogger…”, or even “Journalist blogger…” since he is one. Anyway, my 2 cents.
Re: Mac Realist,
with a screen name like that, it would seem you have an obsession.. perhaps a better name would be ‘Win Illusionist’…. or ‘Win lapdog’… or ‘Win bitch’, or ‘Win propagandist’, and then you can go post at WinDailyNews.com.
You don’t know the history of liberal, homo, big-toothed midget actors. I do.
You don’t know the history of liberal, homo, big-toothed midget actors. I do.
“not all Windows users are Republicans.”
If you arent a millionaire, you aren’t a republican. Therefore, that rules out most Windows users.
Bush uses a Mac. Or has been pictured using a PowerBook while campaigning.
I was wondering … is there no way to test posters for sanity? Or to insure they are at least … fourteen? There are a couple of posters – like ron – who appear to be neither. You found a way to eliminate the machines, now lets shut down the more pathetic of the trolls.
There’s a new application that identifies the machines from which a poster posts and will block that machine, should the poster using it be blocked.
As a liberal, I believe in Freedom of Speech, but a) MDN is not a governmental body and b) some speech is obviously intended to be despicable. ron contributes nothing positive or useful to this space and ought to be sent away. Some children ought not be allowed to interact with adults. Some need to be spanked and sent to their room without supper.
MW: way … ron? WAY!
Guys, I just don’t get it. Did I miss something in the review that was Liberal bias? Maybe the title was to prepare some for the website it was on. We are all grown. We all have views. The review was enjoyable. Then someone has to draw first blood (humor not included) on politics. Boring.
I thought spanking was more of a “conservative” thing to do, DL…in the dungeon–I mean–oh, nevermind.
mdn word: Hand. Really.
Ron – the sane one – my apologies if you took that last comment as reflecting on you, rather than on the troll of the same name.
MW: ways – as in, the Lord moves in Mysterious …
Hey guys (and gals)… I need some input.
I am a long time Windows PC user who is just fed up with the whole experience. The viruses and spyware (I still get some even though I have software and updated patches), the errors (even after 6 years of XP being out), the lack of entertainment, the lack of FUN. I also have no faith whatsoever in the next version of Windows – if it ever even comes out. I am in desperate need of change. I use a PC all day at work and DREAD using my computer at home…
After reading through this site for a few weeks, I definitely think that a Mac will be a breath of fresh air for me. Using a computer for simple home purposes should be fun, and the Mac seems to accomplish this.
I have decided on the 20″ iMac. The computer and the OS look AMAZING. The thing is, I read about all these new enhancements that may or may not be coming to Mac soon (new processors, etc.) and I wonder if I should hold off a little longer for the purchase.
I know, I know… I am a grown man who should be able to make his own decisions, but I was just hoping for any input or suggestions. Forgive my ignorance – hahaha!
Thanks!
Definitely wait, Shady. New stuff next week for sure,
Or, by a used machine for the near term if ya just gotta have it.
But only if you are a tree hugging, pot smoking, Jobs worshipping, communist loving friend of Judy like the rest of us
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Vehement anti-gay rhetoric often comes from those who are yet unable to accept their own homosexuality.
Ron, it’s ok. We’re here for you. Just let it out.
Apple stock just tanked 3% – somebody just dumped a big load.
Oh, and here’s my number.
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MDW: “Wrong” Is it so wrong to love Ron when it feels so right?
Sheesh! What is it with you Americans? The trolls are out in force here today. As for the liberal/conservative rubbish, hey, it’s a computer guys! This is getting as bad as the HBO boards – really boring and no fun.