USA Today have a nice article – Thinking of switching to a Mac? Here’s why you might – which is worth a read if you’re planning to switch to a Mac or just love the Mac. The author, Edward C. Baig is a Mac guy but he do not believe in bashing Windows being a prerequisite for a Mac user. So, the article is a primer on switching to the Mac. He promises to come back next week with advice for folks who plan on sticking with Windows.
Here is what Edwards remarks;
It’s like explaining the difference between a Buick and a BMW. Both get you from here to there, only the ride is generally smoother and more fun. Put another way, Windows users tolerate their computers to get stuff done. The Mac crowd enjoys its machines, whether managing music in iTunes or pictures in iPhoto.
More from the article and I’ve no guts to add anything to such beautifully crafted article, as beautiful as the Mac. So, here are the excerpts;
Mac hardware is beautifully designed; the strikingly thin all-in-one iMac desktop, for example, has an anodized aluminum frame and glossy glass cover. The underlying software is polished, robust and secure, with see-through menus and fanciful icons that spring to life when you click on them. Indeed, Apple’s computers to date have been immune from the scourge of viruses and malware that have long plagued Windows.
Are there things I can’t do on a Mac?
Occasionally. You may work for a company or take a class whose software requires Windows. But Microsoft has long produced an Office suite for the Mac — a new version is coming — with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and an Outlook-like program called Entourage. So you can read and edit Word files, say, on a PC that were created on a Mac and vice versa.
Aren’t Macs pricier?
Well, you won’t find sub-$400 bargains. The cheapest Mac, the 6.5-inch-square Mac Mini starts at $599 — without monitor, keyboard or mouse. Among consumer desktops, the iMac line starts at $1,199 (and goes way up from there). It’s sold with a 20- or 24-inch screen.
Among notebooks, entry-level MacBooks have 13.3-inch displays and cost $1,099 on up; they’re terrific consumer or student notebooks. The MacBook Pro comes in 15- and 17-inch versions and starts at $1,999. It has superior graphics, among other enhancements.
How do I run Windows on a Mac?
Macs with Intel chips — Apple converted all its models over to Intel in 2006 — can run a program called Boot Camp, which comes with Leopard. It lets you boot up into Windows or OS X, but not both simultaneously. And you’ll have to buy your own copy of Windows XP or Vista.
Through so-called virtualization software, available from third-party companies such as Parallels or VMware, you can run the two operating systems at the same time.
Apple owners heap lavish praise on Macs for good reason. These are solid and elegant computers that are well worth your consideration.
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