Didn't really think I would be posting here to be honest, but here I am!
Anyway, I've been thinking about going for a Mac for awhile now. I'm an avid Windows users (and still am!) and would like to continue to be, but I also feel like I need something new. I currently use a Asus UL30a laptop and also have a decent gaming PC (2500k, 4GB ram, 6950 etc), but I use my laptop about 90% of the time. I'm really annoyed with myself and my PC because I spent a lot on it, but just don't use it for games, the pure reason I built it. I'm playing on my 360 much more since I got Skyrim (just didn't fancy hunching over my PC for 100+hrs!).
I've been looking at the base spec Macbook Pro 13", which I can get for £859 with the HE discount. To fund this, I would sell both my PC and UL30 and need to put in some money as well. Thinking like that puts me off slightly as its a big investment, but an investment it would be, as Apple products tend to hold their value quite well. I don't think I'd need any more than the base spec. Seen the HD3000 gpu in action and it impressed me at how much it could cope with light gaming.
I like the idea of Bootcamp and have seen it in action and was impressed at how seemless it ran Windows (doing the opposite on a Windows based computer is either a hassle or impossible). I have had experience with OS X, can't remember which version it was though. Used it in college for 2 years between 2006-2008. It worked well for what we needed it for, photo editing, movie production etc, although since it was connected via the college's intranet, it seemed slower than it should have been.
I'm currently studying CIT (similar to Computer Science) at Uni. Whilst not an excuse to get a Macbook, I'd like to be able to have experience with multiple OS's. Couple of friends use Macbooks and they look lovely to use. Really like the trackpad for gesture use, seems very intuitive to use.
Basically this thread is another "is it worth it" question. I probably already know the answer asking in the Apple forum, but I'd really like to hear experiences from people who have moved (I say moved, but I still want to use Windows regularly, anyone who currently does this, I'd love to hear from you!).
Anyway, I've been thinking about going for a Mac for awhile now. I'm an avid Windows users (and still am!) and would like to continue to be, but I also feel like I need something new. I currently use a Asus UL30a laptop and also have a decent gaming PC (2500k, 4GB ram, 6950 etc), but I use my laptop about 90% of the time. I'm really annoyed with myself and my PC because I spent a lot on it, but just don't use it for games, the pure reason I built it. I'm playing on my 360 much more since I got Skyrim (just didn't fancy hunching over my PC for 100+hrs!).
I've been looking at the base spec Macbook Pro 13", which I can get for £859 with the HE discount. To fund this, I would sell both my PC and UL30 and need to put in some money as well. Thinking like that puts me off slightly as its a big investment, but an investment it would be, as Apple products tend to hold their value quite well. I don't think I'd need any more than the base spec. Seen the HD3000 gpu in action and it impressed me at how much it could cope with light gaming.
I like the idea of Bootcamp and have seen it in action and was impressed at how seemless it ran Windows (doing the opposite on a Windows based computer is either a hassle or impossible). I have had experience with OS X, can't remember which version it was though. Used it in college for 2 years between 2006-2008. It worked well for what we needed it for, photo editing, movie production etc, although since it was connected via the college's intranet, it seemed slower than it should have been.
I'm currently studying CIT (similar to Computer Science) at Uni. Whilst not an excuse to get a Macbook, I'd like to be able to have experience with multiple OS's. Couple of friends use Macbooks and they look lovely to use. Really like the trackpad for gesture use, seems very intuitive to use.
Basically this thread is another "is it worth it" question. I probably already know the answer asking in the Apple forum, but I'd really like to hear experiences from people who have moved (I say moved, but I still want to use Windows regularly, anyone who currently does this, I'd love to hear from you!).
. The only games in the future that I can think of playing are games on the 360. And with Uni work, I just don't have the time or when I do, I couldn't be bothered getting up and end up firing up the 360 instead!
