To Apple Or Not

[jrandall]

I have been a Windows Desktop user since the 80s. I currently have a 4 year old Dell running Windows 8. I also have an IPad and IPhone. I am contemplating the possible change to an IMac or MacBook Pro as opposed to remaining with the Windows based desktop. My thoughts are that going all Apple would make every device I have uniformly compatible, I might have less viruses and other cyber related attacks, and I might get better support. I am not sure if my thinking is spot on or flawed. I also am not sure of how difficult it would be to learn the Mac OS. Sooo long story short, have any of you migrated to an all Apple platform from windows. Are you glad you did it. Did the choice exceed your expectations once you began working with all Apple products?
Do you have any other suggestions and rationale for replacing my 4 year old desktop with either a Windows based desktop or laptop instead of going to the Mac? All comments appreciated. Thanks.

[dok4933]

I was much like you in that I was a Windows user and iPhone and iPad user. I never wanted to cross over to the dark side but I did when my laptop died. I bought a Mac Pro. It is by far the best decision I have made. It has exceeded my expectations and not having to worry about viruses gives you piece of mind. There will be a little learning curve but nothing that can't be solved easily. When, if, you buy a Mac take advantage of the classes they will offer as they are a great learning tool. This is just my opinion. Good luck.

[john1953]

I also was a windows user for ever it seems.Don`t even think twice make the change to apple.I have a 27 inch I Mac which I love.Have had it for 2 plus years with not one problem,nothing.The learning curve for me was easy.They are a little more expensive but OOOO so worth it.I would leave my wife before I would go back to a windows operating system.Hope she doesn`t read this I might be out the door with my I Mac in hand "lol"

[Down Sized]

I was much like you in that I was a Windows user and iPhone and iPad user. I never wanted to cross over to the dark side but I did when my laptop died. I bought a Mac Pro. It is by far the best decision I have made. It has exceeded my expectations and not having to worry about viruses gives you piece of mind. There will be a little learning curve but nothing that can't be solved easily. When, if, you buy a Mac take advantage of the classes they will offer as they are a great learning tool. This is just my opinion. Good luck.

I would not trade my Mac Book Pro for two Window based computers!!!!:beer3:

[Newbeginnings]

Love my Mac, Ipad, and Iphone, they all sync so I can put an appt, contact information,
etc.. in my iphone and it syncs to all my other Apple devices. Transitioned my husband, started with Mac, then Ipad and now an Iphone about 3 weeks ago. He was totally against anything Apple when i first met him, now he admitted it is so user friendly that he's glad he's got it all! I converted in 2006 and never sorry.

[vinricci]

Think of Windows as stick shift and Apple as automatic. Which do most prefer?

[Philip Winkler]

I recently had to make the same decision. I had a 4 year old Dell laptop and I have an IPhone 6. I decided to get a Dell XPS 27 "all in one" desktop. I do consulting and all my clients use Windows.

[Avista]

I converted to Apple about a year ago and never looked back. A bit of a learning curve, but David A Cox has many videos to get you through the transition.


http://pcclassesonline.com/how-to-use-a-mac/

[Jaggy]

I am agreement - Go with Mac.. I had no trouble learning - and I had windows at work and mac at home and even then I survived --- I am usually computer handicapped but Mac set me free !!!!

[MikeV]

I was a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) for more years than I care to remember. I watched the Windows operating system go from a user friendly tool to a totally convoluted mess. In January of 2006 I retired. I had to give back all my free computer hardware and software since I no longer was employed. I immediately went out and bought an Apple Mac Pro. I'm typing this post on the same Mac Pro today and it still works just like the day I bought it. You will pay upwards of twice as much for a MAC vs Windows system but it is so worth it. The MAC Pro works flawlessly.

[chuck90199]

Listen to Mike V. He knows what he's talking about. I was a die-hard Windows user until landing a job in an all-Mac facility in 1998. I now have a Mac Book... one of the first with an Intel processor that's about 9 years old, and an iMac that I picked up used. Both have been flawless. At work we needed a program that would only run on Windows. Tried it on a high-powered Dell and it worked OK. Then loaded on a Mac running Windows XP and it ran faster with fewer errors.

[cromlich]

Anyone who has ever used a MAC will tell you how much they love it. I could never go back to a Windows' System. If you have an Iphone and an iPad you will love the way they sync. Don't even hesitate a moment about going with Apple.

[villager]

Love my Mac. I was hesitant at first about switching, but am so glad I did. For those programs that are Windows based that you just have to have, get VM Ware. You can run windows programs on your mac in a virtual machine. You certainly can't run any Apple programs on a PC! I'm getting ready to order my 2nd MacBook Pro.

[Uberschaf]

I like Apple and PC.Apple is much safer than a PC.The reason for this is restricted access to your computer. I compare it to owning a car that won't go over 70 mph,stops at caution lights and won't let you park in a spot that doesn't have at least 2 empty spaces on either side of it. Where a PC is like owning a car with no restrictions.They are different animals.To each their own.

[mickey100]

I also vouch for Macs. I retired about 7 years ago and went out and bought an iMac, which I'm typing on now. I've never had so much as a glitch, a virus or software problem. I went on to get an iPhone and an iPad. I worked many years using a PC, but the transition was a snap. Its the difference between driving a Volkswagon and a Cadillac. I also love the way all my toys (phone, iPad, computer) sync. I've never met anyone who has an Apple that is unhappy, unlike all the people I hear moaning and groaning about their PC's.

[Pointer]

When I bought my Macbook Pro, the price comparison was minimal after factoring in all the software you needed to buy for PC verses what comes with Apple. The learning curve is mostly forgetting about windows mentality and getting to know the more intuitive Apple. My daughter said that all her artistic friends had them so I would like it. She's always right that one.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

MacBook Pro is the way to GO. I don't care for the iPhone but I have a MacBook and iPad.
So done with Microsoft crap.

[Sanibel7]

in late august bought a mac pro from best buy. noticed the laptop was getting pretty hot on the upper left hand corner with minimum use and getting distorted screen occasionally. Plus had to reboot a few times and we only had the laptop for a few days. finally decided to bring laptop back and explained to customer service and geek squad the problems. They agreed that there was a problem and tried to give us an exchange. The register did not allow them to do this. so now the geek squad personal told us that they have to send the laptop for repairs, because thats the way Apple does things. Find out we were two days over the return policy, which is 15 days and since we bought a geek squad contract they took it for over 2 weeks for a repair to a geek squad place in KY . Spent over $1,000 and now I have a computer that was opened for repairs. Do NOT buy geek squad insurance it overrides Apple 1 year policy. BUY YOUR COMPUTER AT AN APPLE STORE was what I was told and they will help you if you have a problem.

[dotti105]

I think you got your consensus!!

Macs are awesome. Truly. I would never go back to a PC. We have all apple products and wouldn't consider anything else.

Our calenders sync on all devices automatically. Photos appear instantly on all devices. They are easy to learn and never get viruses.

I even bought an Ipad when I was commuting, thinking I could use it as my laptop. But they are designed for different functions.

After 3 mo I went to the Apple store to see if I could get info on some apps to help my Ipad serve my needs better. The genius said, "I think what you need is a Mac Book Air not an Ipad" I said, "yea, I probably bought the wrong device". He told me to "hang on a minute", came back with a new Mack book air 11" and handed it to me.

He talked to his manager and explained my needs and they decided to accept my 90 day old Ipad and give me a brand new (not refurbished) MackBook Air because it would better meet my needs, I was stunned! But that is Apple for you!!

You get great service from Apple!! They are a top notch company for both product technology and service. They offer free workshops and for a moderate fee you can get one to one "tutoring" for a year. They are a company like no other.

We love our Apple products. It's kind of like The Villages.....We drank the Kool Ade and couldn't be happier!!

[rdhdleo]

Agree totally with all the above. My husband and I did the transition a few years ago and couldn't be happier. We bought ours at the Apple store and they are so great about explaining things and have classes (though it's a drive from TV's wish they'd open a store closer) Any way We longer have have any of the issues we did with Windows PC's I believe there's and Apple/Mac lub here also that I am sure could answer any questions you might have.

[OldManTime]

I have been a Windows Desktop user since the 80s. I currently have a 4 year old Dell running Windows 8. I also have an IPad and IPhone. I am contemplating the possible change to an IMac or MacBook Pro as opposed to remaining with the Windows based desktop. My thoughts are that going all Apple would make every device I have uniformly compatible, I might have less viruses and other cyber related attacks, and I might get better support. I am not sure if my thinking is spot on or flawed. I also am not sure of how difficult it would be to learn the Mac OS. Sooo long story short, have any of you migrated to an all Apple platform from windows. Are you glad you did it. Did the choice exceed your expectations once you began working with all Apple products?
Do you have any other suggestions and rationale for replacing my 4 year old desktop with either a Windows based desktop or laptop instead of going to the Mac? All comments appreciated. Thanks.


First, trash your PC ! I switched to Mac in the 80's, because the OS is truly a operating system, not a piece of software called "Windows" The only problem as a PC user, you will attempt to go through all the hoops like the PC, it is too simple, look at it that way. Reminder, the anti-Virus you had on your PC, thats a scam too, I have not used anti-Virus in 15 years on all my Macs.

[kansasr]

This should make you think twice about PC's....

Lenovo Superfish scandal: Why it’s one of the worst consumer computing screw-ups ever. (http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/bitwise/2015/02/lenovo_superfish_scandal_why_it_s_one_of_the_worst _consumer_computing_screw.html)