Yes,another 'Why should I get a Mac' thread!

[RoleyBirkin]

Rather than continue hijacking others' threads re. this, it felt better to start my own thread. Especially as my circumstances may be slightly different to others. So sorry if this is going over old ground. Have also read other similar threads.

My XP laptop is up for replacement soon and I have a limited work offer of a discounted iMac. So the question is, why should/shouldn't I?!

The dilemma exists because I don't have a problem with PCs currently, but something tells me I should perhaps take up the Mac offer, but may still regret it.
My use is mainly email, internet, photos, ect - usual run of the mill bar gaming.

The thing bugging me, is the idea of running both systems (XP/Mac) and constantly chopping and changing. It would almost be easier of Bootcamp didn't exist - then I would have to convert wholesale to Mac file systems ect.

The Pros and Cons on the face of it:

NO:
1. I have no problem as such with PCs or the software.
2. None of my Colleagues or friends run Mac systems.
3. I HATE expensive (or any) computer repairs.

YES:
1. The offer is limited - it's now or never!
2. Bootcamp means I can still use any PC specific apps
3. For no obvious reason, it seems like a good idea!


Opinions?

 

[RoleyBirkin]

No, there's no alternative from my perspective - Mac or Windows.

I've heard of Parallels - in fact, I would buy it at the same time as the Mac. It seems like the most ingenious piece of software, and the answer to many of my problems possibly!

I like the idea of 'things just working' - but I've had that for the past 3yrs with my XP laptop. The old phrase 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' keeps springing to mind!

 

[RoleyBirkin]

All good answers

However, the questions still stands.

If someone were mostly happy with their PC, why should they cross over!?

 

[RoleyBirkin]

Sounds like you are really reluctant to switch.

It's not that I'm reluctant as such. I'm just not sure if I'd benefit enough.
I'm just not sure if it's the 'best' thing to do. But with the whole BC/Parallel situation, would I even really being making a 'switch'....

 

[RoleyBirkin]

Yeah, all these things I know to be true.

It's just making that change, and change can be hard!

I guess I should get to an Apple shop and try Parallels, see how it unfolds in real practice.

 

[RoleyBirkin]

Yeah, trying ones not a problem. It's just the long term scenario.

As I said before, It would almost be easier if OSX didn't have Bootcamp. Then I would have to convert wholesale.

 

[RoleyBirkin]

True. But I see it unlikely I can get by without Outlook, Word, WMP ect in reality.

 

[RoleyBirkin]

Ok people, help appreciated, and I can confirm, the eagle has landed. Or in normal speak, I've order an iMac! Lets see if the proofs in the pudding.

 

[RoleyBirkin]

Basic 2.0ghz.