Macbook Pro

[Happy_Hamer]

I am considering buying a macbook pro

I have NEVER used a mac before and I will be coming from an XP enviroment.

I mostly surf and have a few ham radio programs (HRD, UI-View, echolink and similar)

Will I be happy with a Mac?

Will it be an easy transition from Winblows?

Is it worth the switch?

 

[GLR]

It will be an extremely easy transition but I'm not sure it's worth the premium price tag.

I've used mac computers for years but my last laptop purchase led me to a linux system and so far I've been very pleased.

 

[Robb]

It will be an extremely easy transition but I'm not sure it's worth the premium price tag.

I've used mac computers for years but my last laptop purchase led me to a linux system and so far I've been very pleased.

I would agree with that. In addition, you will have less applications/programs to run on that Mac - as there are still MANY more programs written for PC's than Macs. I wouldn't own a Mac for that reason - as well as paying more for it. Also, Mac hardware isn't as powerful as a PC's.
eg: video cards are cheaper and far more powerful for PC's than what is available for Macs.

There are so many practical reasons that I wouldn't own a Mac, that is but one example. A Mac is more of a status symbol these days - but certainly not a techie's dream team of hardware!

 

[sp5it]

Forget it. Most of ham radio software is running on Windows and PC's.
Of course you can install Windows on MAC, but.... comatibility issuses.
I would stay with PC.
Mike

 

[KingCobra_CDX882]

I went from XP Pro to a mac yrs ago..

Transition is very easy..
i use a type of windows on mac for some ham stuff..

Not a single virus or worm or any such thing in yrs

 

[ButtFuzz]

I love these posts....

.... get ready, y'all ...

This will soon devolve into Windows v Linux v Mac OS.

Each religion's proponents arm up, please.

 

[74IN]

This will soon devolve into Windows v Linux v Mac OS.

I'm a heretic, I'm giving Ubuntu a try, why not? It's FREE!!!!