Mac book air: I’m converted

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anyone here who knows me, probably knows I’m all for windows when it comes to computers.

Well, I just bought a second hand Mac book air just so I can learn how to use, troubleshoot and fix Macs.

I think it’s been about 3 and a half minutes and I feel like I’ve already been fully converted to Mac. It’s just so easy to use, so efficient and so simple.

GeNV3PT
 
Welcome to the correct side of digital devices, Dave!

I've been using a Macbook Pro as my primary for some time now and love it with the exception of some minor keyboard issues which Apple will fix for free if I want to make the hour and half trek to their store.
 
You will be going to be confused using mac, and macbook is not user friendly just like windows. You will be having lot of problems with the interface :).

Since you are using windows for long time, you cant go to mac that easily.
 
I had the same, always android, Windows.

Now got all but use mostly mac and iphone and ipad they work brillant together
 
I can’t stand Macs for desktops, I’ll never give up windows.

For laptops though, I have to agree the Mac is quite good. I fought it forever but after I picked one up in 2011 I got converted. Much easier and convenient for laptops.

Price point is a bit high though
 
Honestly i bought a mac and i am not happy with it.It is much better a windows laptop, but commercially works because the clients will trust you if you open a 3000 usd laptop infront their nose.
 
MacBook Air is an ancient machine. If you got converted to Mac using it, your requirements weren't high anyway.
In my opinion, Windows still have the edge when it comes to price to performance ratio. But hey, whatever machine you're comfortable on and gets your job done is the right one. Cheers.
 
I'm not a fan of Apple at all.

But can you really call yourself a digital marketer If you don't apple?

Well, I just bought a Dell xps 13.

It's the muts nuts and a bit more.

But, I will be buying my Mrs a MacBook at some point for two reasons.

1 - she's a photographer and I think it may suit her more for this reason.

2 - I want to try one out, but don't want my own.


Anything in particular stands out to you Dave?
 
I was also set on Windows about 2 years about. Then, when I touched a Mac, it just felt like home. :alien:
 
anyone here who knows me, probably knows I’m all for windows when it comes to computers.

Well, I just bought a second hand Mac book air just so I can learn how to use, troubleshoot and fix Macs.

I think it’s been about 3 and a half minutes and I feel like I’ve already been fully converted to Mac. It’s just so easy to use, so efficient and so simple.

GeNV3PT
i have exactly this model and it is awesome af
 
Welcome to the correct side of digital devices, Dave!

I've been using a Macbook Pro as my primary for some time now and love it with the exception of some minor keyboard issues which Apple will fix for free if I want to make the hour and half trek to their store.

My only issue is with using Mac based workstations. I feel a custom built PC is still better for me, both in terms of value for money and control in terms thof verchoosing the right kind of hardware for my needs.

However, I will never buy a windows laptop anytime soon. MacBooks are waay better and "just work".
 
anyone here who knows me, probably knows I’m all for windows when it comes to computers.

Well, I just bought a second hand Mac book air just so I can learn how to use, troubleshoot and fix Macs.

I think it’s been about 3 and a half minutes and I feel like I’ve already been fully converted to Mac. It’s just so easy to use, so efficient and so simple.

GeNV3PT

If you're totally new to Mac then be sure to check out multi finger gestures. Make the windows full screen and use 3 finger swipe to move between them.
 
yes to use mac is't hard.... its easy....

Very easy yes, but also just the simplicity amazes me - for example they reloaded the mac when i bought it. Complete reload of the OS and it took about 10 minutes or less. Also, I logged in with my apple ID, and immediately all of my websites, passwords etc are available from my iphone. Thats great.

What do you use it for ?

I have an offline job as a computer engineer and I am having to fix more and more macs. I already know a fair bit about them in terms of troubleshooting, but I feel like I should know them inside out, thats why I bought one, simply to learn how to fix it. Also I wanted one so that my daughter could use iMovie which I have heard is a great tool for putting together movies.

Welcome to the correct side of digital devices, Dave!

I've been using a Macbook Pro as my primary for some time now and love it with the exception of some minor keyboard issues which Apple will fix for free if I want to make the hour and half trek to their store.

As soon as I realised how good this Mac was, I thought of you Greg, thats why I made this post :-) I knew you were a fan of Macs and normally I am the opposite, but now I am converted. This feels similar to when I learned to drive many years ago, and realised how much I had been missing out on by taking the bus and train everywhere.

You will be going to be confused using mac, and macbook is not user friendly just like windows. You will be having lot of problems with the interface :).

Since you are using windows for long time, you cant go to mac that easily.

I take your point. I have a fair amount of knowledge on them already, and I am going to invest my time in learning them inside out.

MacBook Air is an ancient machine. If you got converted to Mac using it, your requirements weren't high anyway.
In my opinion, Windows still have the edge when it comes to price to performance ratio. But hey, whatever machine you're comfortable on and gets your job done is the right one. Cheers.

Agree, the higher end Macs are expensive. This was pretty much the cheapest one I could find, but still with a half decent spec (i5, SSD, 4GB ram). If I really enjoy using it, then I will probably sell this one back to the place where I bought it, and get a new model.

I'm not a fan of Apple at all.

But can you really call yourself a digital marketer If you don't apple?

Well, I just bought a Dell xps 13.

It's the muts nuts and a bit more.

But, I will be buying my Mrs a MacBook at some point for two reasons.

1 - she's a photographer and I think it may suit her more for this reason.

2 - I want to try one out, but don't want my own.


Anything in particular stands out to you Dave?

The dell XPS laptops, they really are a decent bit of kit as well.

Do you have a technology blog?

I have a couple of tech blogs, yes.
 
I have one too and I love it. The only issue I find is when I connect it to an extra monitor, it starts to work a bit slower. When it comes to portability and battery life, this thing is a gem. Have fun using yours :)
 
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