Has anyone gone from a Windows 7 machine to an Apple and thought OMG...

[allthatisman]

I am thinking about ditching my desktop PC for something of the mobile variety. I have a 3GS IPhone, and ever since the first IPhone, I have been sold on them. I am wondering if I would feel the same way about a MacBook Pro... ? I rarely game that much anymore, I really only play a bit of SC2 and TF2, both of which can be played easily on an Apple(I think). I'm just wondering if the Apple tax is worth it or not...

Anand seems to be pretty sold on them...

EDIT: I should preface by saying that my wife and I are attempting to have our first child and we currently own a 2br, 2ba condo, and one of those bedrooms is currently my office. If I can knock her up, that room will no longer be mine anymore... hence why I want a new laptop.

 

[Kirby]

try one out? surely you know someone that has one.

 

[OCGuy]

Yes, I thought "OMG I cant believe I paid so much money for this PoS just so I fit in at Starbucks!"

 

[AstroManLuca]

I thought OMG when I switched from OS X to Windows 7. It was so much faster.

However, that was also moving from a crappy G4 laptop to a fast PC desktop, so it's just as much thanks to faster hardware. Pre-Intel Macs sucked. They sucked so badly that they made me into a reverse switcher.

I'm not a huge fan of laptops myself. Even as a Windows user, though, I'd consider a MacBook. I'd never buy an Apple desktop though, they're overpriced and underpowered. But Apple laptops have a really good balance of mobility, price, durability, performance, and battery life.

Though in my case, I'd probably only ever boot into Windows on a MacBook I really don't like OS X.

 

[Shlong]

I have a windows 7 desktop and also a macbook pro. I didn't think OMG when I first used OS X... it's a good operating system but honestly I barely use it anymore. I mainly use it for imovie, idvd, and final cut.

I also installed bootcamp with windows 7, so I could play some PC games on a long trip in the plane.

I do like the build quality and battery life of the macbook pro, my old dell felt cheap and the battery would die so fast so I appreciate that aspect.

 

[mmntech]

The two systems are similar. Mac OS X is more geared toasted simplicity while Windows 7 is more customizable. They're two sides to the same coin though. I personally think Mac is a better platform for creative design. Especially video editing. They definitely have some of the best laptops around. Good battery life and very durable.

Its all really a matter of personal preference. I use both.

 

[Dr. Zaus]

Worth it.. if 1k is less than 1% of your income then why not pay 1k for something that is slightly nicer?

I would still run windows 7 on it though; In many ways windows has taken the lead in usability over apple for the first time ever.

 

[Ns1]

windows = work
apple = play

apple trackpad > *

if you don't game anymore the MBP is awesome. The only reason I have a PC is for gaming.

 

[techs]

Has anyone gone from a Windows 7 machine to an Apple and thought OMG...
I coud have bought a PC and still had money left for hookers and blow?

 

[AstroManLuca]

apple trackpad > *

Have to agree with this, I love two finger scrolling. Works a zillion times better than using the right edge of the trackpad to scroll like on most Windows notebooks.

I don't like trackpads but if I had to use one I'd want one like on the MacBook. It's even smart enough to let you click it with your other hand even though the entire surface is touch-sensitive.

 

[allthatisman]

I thought OMG when I switched from OS X to Windows 7. It was so much faster.

However, that was moving from a crappy G4 laptop to a fast PC desktop, so it's just as much thanks to faster hardware. Pre-Intel Macs sucked.

I'm not a huge fan of laptops myself. Even as a Windows user, though, I'd consider a MacBook. I'd never buy an Apple desktop though, they're overpriced and underpowered. But Apple laptops have a really good balance of mobility, price, durability, performance, and battery life.

Agreed. I have zero complaints with my desktop running Windows 7 64bit and I wouldn't consider a Mac as a replacement for what I have, since I can build whatever I want in desktop form. What I can't do is build a custom mobile computer... that is where the MacBook comes in. From what I understand: they are super thin, have really good battery life, awesome screens, the best touchpad, sleek exterior, and an insane price tag. OSX seems like iOS compared to Google's Android (Windows 7).

I have briefly played with my buddy's MacBook Pro 13, and initially everything seemed out of place to me, but all I have ever used is Windows. But given that, I only use iTunes as a music player, and find all versions of Media Player to be ridiculous, but that is just my opinion. However, I think the original iTunes was the best, and most of the "improvements" Apple has made have been for the worse.

 

[Shlong]

Another positive aspect of OS X is the lack of malware and viruses. One time on my PC I browsed a legitimate site and one of the ads opened adobe acrobat in the background and injected malware. With a mac, you don't really have to worry about any of that.

 

[AstroManLuca]

Another positive aspect of OS X is the lack of malware and viruses. One time on my PC I browsed a legitimate site and one of the ads opened adobe acrobat in the background and injected malware. With a mac, you don't really have to worry about any of that.

I'm running Common Sense 2010 so I don't have that problem on my Windows machine.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Another positive aspect of OS X is the lack of malware and viruses. One time on my PC I browsed a legitimate site and one of the ads opened adobe acrobat in the background and injected malware. With a mac, you don't really have to worry about any of that.

Ad- Block, flash block, no script, 64 bit, Limited User, MSE, router firewall.

No problems, and a superior web experience.

 

[Shlong]

I'm running Common Sense 2010 so I don't have that problem on my Windows machine.

I have anti-virus and malwarebytes anti-malware live protection with firewall on my router. It still got through with a javascript injection, I'm more careful now and uninstalled acrobat completely.

 

[RavenSEAL]

W7> OSX any day....

 

[bhanson]

Have to agree with this, I love two finger scrolling. Works a zillion times better than using the right edge of the trackpad to scroll like on most Windows notebooks.

I don't like trackpads but if I had to use one I'd want one like on the MacBook. It's even smart enough to let you click it with your other hand even though the entire surface is touch-sensitive.

+1

Apple trackpads are the best. When you're on the go it seriously makes a huge difference in your user experience.

Heck, there's even a market for these.

 

[Imp]

At one of my jobs I've had to work on a Mac. Luckily, it was a Mac Mini, so it had dual boot Windows XP too. I thought "OMFG, so hard and confusing to use. How the hell do I burn a CD/DVD???".

It's not that Mac OS sucks, it's just that I've been using windows for so damn long, I'm too lazy to learn something new when i don't plan on ever buying an Apple myself.

 

[rcpratt]

Another positive aspect of OS X is the lack of malware and viruses. One time on my PC I browsed a legitimate site and one of the ads opened adobe acrobat in the background and injected malware. With a mac, you don't really have to worry about any of that.

As easily cured by not being an idiot.

 

[PricklyPete]

windows = work
apple = play

apple trackpad > *

if you don't game anymore the MBP is awesome. The only reason I have a PC is for gaming.

Work = apple for me...so it has become my default machine. I was VERY resistant at first, but after getting used to OSX...I really have no interest in going back. I can't say I've played around with windows 7 enough to really compare...but Expose has me sold on my laptop. It is by far the most efficient way for me to work with multiple windows within an application or across applications.

 

[PricklyPete]

I'm running Common Sense 2010 so I don't have that problem on my Windows machine.

You haven't upgraded to 2011 yet? You might want to check yourself!

 

[RavenSEAL]

windows = work
apple = play

What are you smoking?

 

[Ns1]

+1

Apple trackpads are the best. When you're on the go it seriously makes a huge difference in your user experience.

Heck, there's even a market for these.

Originally I scoffed at it then my GF got me one for my bday for our HTPC.

fucking awesome.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

+1

Apple trackpads are the best. When you're on the go it seriously makes a huge difference in your user experience.

Heck, there's even a market for these.

Who the hell uses a trackpad anymore.

The Nub is faster. I dont have to move my hand at all to do everything.

 

[Shlong]

As easily cured by not being an idiot.

Which platform would you recommend to your parents or someone that's never touched a computer before?