Don't. Think. Twice.

Simply, mac.

I am endlessly surprised at how many people can survive not knowing what a mac/apple is. Nothing gives me more fun than convincing a friend to switch to mac. Just like the line we apple users love to say, "Once you go mac, you never go back." Of course we can never take away the near-infinite powers of the PC with its larger database of programs and hardware support. Apple has to keep up with the competition that Windows throws its way. For me though, ownership of a mac trumps having 3 mega PCs any day.

I'd like to consider myself a slightly higher-than-average user. In my household, I've fixed and bugged my way out of installing, networking, and printing hell. I started from Logo to RUN commands from 5.1 floppies to playing CD-ROMs of Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? I do love this technology. I used to do Typing Tutor when I was bored and defragging my PC made me happy (seeing all those colored squares). mIRC was lots of fun and I couldn't wait to hear the "Cuckoo" or was it "Uh-ooh" message alert of my ICQ.

So upon news that I would be FINALLY getting my own laptop, I had to think twice in choosing which which which to purchase! I only knew two people then who owned a mac; my sister (with her iBook) and my college barkada (with his Powerbook). Rap's iBook was really pretty, no one then manufactured white notebooks so hers was eye candy. Nick's powerbook was made of titanium thus, scratch-proof, sleek, and had that oh-so-sophisticated-looking OS. (those big bouncing icons were so cool!)

Windows notebooks on the other hand were just, errr, ubiquitous. Since they were everywhere,there were no compatibility problems with file sharing, or hardware connections like special cords for projectors. Plus, lots of programs are exclusive ONLY to Windows. I mean until now, I use Picasa which is still not available for Mac. But like I said, my choice was the Powerbook. So off I went to SFO, armed with my cousin's education discount, to get my 12 in, G4 Powerbook and my pink ipod mini. Wheee! That was in '04. Fast forward to '08, and I, thankfully, still am typing on my silver keypad. :)

BUY a MAC because:

1. number 1 would have to be because it's just so much prettier! :) loko lang.
number 1 is it's VIRUS-FREE. I hate the word VIRUS. As well as CRASH,
IMGKULOT, and RESTART. I guarantee you, I've never encountered a virus
with all my web usage. No need for silly downloads of Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky, and what have you.

2. they're constantly updating. And I mean Steve Jobs (my idol) and his crew. I
am always amazed with his annual presentations (WWDC) always neat, clear,
and concise. Whether it be aesthetics (Mac Air, hello?) or OS (Snow Leopard),
they're always thinking of something new!

3. great programs which are really cool: iMovie and iTunes, and Windows programs which
work equally well like Photoshop and Comic Life, Tomato for torrents, and even Microsoft Office. YahooMessenger is cool too :) I can do webphone calls just literally talking to my screen. No speakers or mic necessary!

4. most hardware are plug and play. I have this bad habit of losing my CD installers and so it was great to have HP printer support, automatic.

5. Wifi is a breeze too! Reminded me of the time when Rap and I saw this teen and her mom struggling to connect to the net in Starbucks Pplant. We approached them with the intention of helping the teen but ended up being befuddled as well with the "Network Diagnostics" of Windows. She was a freshie in Ateneo trying to register for classes. We had to SOS the barista and left the mom and daughter sheepishly. (Gee, thanks ha. I bet that's what she was saying...)

5. Just overall, lesser problems, greater productivity, and cooler apps.

Over the years though, I've gotten used to the absence of the DEL key and the right click button (for those not using a mighty mouse), and the configuration of Word. I'm sure my new mac converts (Angeli, Fin, and Kariza) will get used to it too. :)

I'm not planning on dumping my good 'ol PC downstairs what with its huge CPU, fat monitor, and safe mode startups now and then. But with the new iMac around (no ginormous CPU, no octopus of wires, just a beauty) it sure is tempting........ :o)