I'm one of the dying few PC users out there. I do have an iPhone5 (not rushing to get a 6) and I do have a Mac Mini for my media center... the big question is, do I get a Macbook?
Frankly, if PCs kept coming out with new hardware and windows 7 I wouldn't even question it, but 8 just annoys the hell out of me, I really dislike the way the windows work, and I find OS X as a GUI more in tune with the 7 feel. Of course, there is a good chance that Macs will move in a similar direction once they go touchscreen...
I'm on the fence right now, and also can't decide which model to get if I do - I have already ruled out the Air for being too light on tech specs, and am wondering if the 13inch Macbook Pro will provide me with enough performance, or if I should go for a 15 inch model. I'm somewhat used to 13 inch screens now and happy with their portability, but looking at specs it seems the 15inch Pro operates at about twice the benchmark as the 13.
The prices bother me, but I am at the point where I want a fast machine that doesn't mess up - my 8,1 laptop now won't play sounds, and I'm sick of updating software constantly to resolve things like this. I think the one thing that I am considering as an alternative would be Linux, so if anyone is using that and has input let me know... else I'll be sad to fork out a ton of money on an overpriced piece of equipment.
Frankly, if PCs kept coming out with new hardware and windows 7 I wouldn't even question it, but 8 just annoys the hell out of me, I really dislike the way the windows work, and I find OS X as a GUI more in tune with the 7 feel. Of course, there is a good chance that Macs will move in a similar direction once they go touchscreen...
I'm on the fence right now, and also can't decide which model to get if I do - I have already ruled out the Air for being too light on tech specs, and am wondering if the 13inch Macbook Pro will provide me with enough performance, or if I should go for a 15 inch model. I'm somewhat used to 13 inch screens now and happy with their portability, but looking at specs it seems the 15inch Pro operates at about twice the benchmark as the 13.
The prices bother me, but I am at the point where I want a fast machine that doesn't mess up - my 8,1 laptop now won't play sounds, and I'm sick of updating software constantly to resolve things like this. I think the one thing that I am considering as an alternative would be Linux, so if anyone is using that and has input let me know... else I'll be sad to fork out a ton of money on an overpriced piece of equipment.