Apple obsession or delusion
Discussion
My mate (management consultancy) has just upgraded his office system (3 users) to Office 365 (fair enough) but insists that he wanted/needed Apple hardware as, quote, 'it's much better than Microsoft/Windows systems, it's state of the art, much faster, whereas Windows (Dell, HP, Compaq etc etc) is old technology, really clunky' (eh?)
He bought 2 large TV-size Apple screens with all the works built into them (I'm not a techie, no idea of the model), these cost around £2K each and he also needs ?Parallels so that he can run Office 365. He does no graphics work, nor any CAD/CAM, nor any other 'demanding' apps, just Outlook, Word, Excel i.e. straightforward billy-basic WP stuff.
Question: is he in any way correct in his almost religious faith in Apple, or just a fashion victim? I suspect I know the answer (he can be a bit of an 'Eleven-eriffe' at times!), just need some opinion from you IT gurus.
He bought 2 large TV-size Apple screens with all the works built into them (I'm not a techie, no idea of the model), these cost around £2K each and he also needs ?Parallels so that he can run Office 365. He does no graphics work, nor any CAD/CAM, nor any other 'demanding' apps, just Outlook, Word, Excel i.e. straightforward billy-basic WP stuff.
Question: is he in any way correct in his almost religious faith in Apple, or just a fashion victim? I suspect I know the answer (he can be a bit of an 'Eleven-eriffe' at times!), just need some opinion from you IT gurus.
I don't know about your friend but 7 years ago I've moved to Apple and never looked back. I bought new 24" iMac in 2008 and after the latest OS update is even better than when was new.
Now....how many Windows based machines you know that can run everything of today software and being 6 years old? My Mac still as fresh as almost new. Never had a single issue and the Mac is on 24/7. The only time is shut down is for OS update, so this will make it 4 times since 2008.
Now....how many Windows based machines you know that can run everything of today software and being 6 years old? My Mac still as fresh as almost new. Never had a single issue and the Mac is on 24/7. The only time is shut down is for OS update, so this will make it 4 times since 2008.
I have an iMac 27. Do I need it? No.
I do like its form though, it is quick and has all the capability I could need to do anything I want.
I find it quieter than most PC's.
Less wires, and it just seems to work.
It wasn't £2k, but not cheap, although it will retain more value should I sell it than a normal PC.
I am at work all day, so anything that can make that time better is a plus.
In short, if he likes it, why not?
I do like its form though, it is quick and has all the capability I could need to do anything I want.
I find it quieter than most PC's.
Less wires, and it just seems to work.
It wasn't £2k, but not cheap, although it will retain more value should I sell it than a normal PC.
I am at work all day, so anything that can make that time better is a plus.
In short, if he likes it, why not?
Your mate is right, I would go with a mac any day over a windows machine, for business and pleasure.
Their lifespan is much greater, hold their value longer, no poxy anti-virus running in the background, they boot up in a matter of a few seconds. Just a far better and slicker experience.
I only use micorsoft PC's at work because I have no choice, and I hate them. Constant updates, goes sluggish every now and then, clunky interface...
Their lifespan is much greater, hold their value longer, no poxy anti-virus running in the background, they boot up in a matter of a few seconds. Just a far better and slicker experience.
I only use micorsoft PC's at work because I have no choice, and I hate them. Constant updates, goes sluggish every now and then, clunky interface...
Depends how you look at it. He could have bought windows PC much cheaper (doesn't sound like he needed the spec to be very high), but Apple stuff is all high quality kit, so there is nothing intrinsically wrong with it.
The Apple iMacs (which I assume he has got) are stylish (if that is important to you/business) and easy to use. Our office has got three Macs (a pro, Mini and Macbook Pro) and five PCs (mix of desktops and laptops) and the Macs take one hell of a lot less looking after.
The Apple iMacs (which I assume he has got) are stylish (if that is important to you/business) and easy to use. Our office has got three Macs (a pro, Mini and Macbook Pro) and five PCs (mix of desktops and laptops) and the Macs take one hell of a lot less looking after.
I remember posting on here around 2008 about my trepidation about going to a Mac from PC's. I got the usual barrage of abuse about Mac's just been fashion products. However I took the plunge, and I honestly can say it was the best move I ever made. I would NEVER buy another Windows machine now, EVER, and I was the one who would stick up for Windows machines before.
I hate it when I have to use one, they're clunky, slow, unstable at times, something that you just get used to with a Mac is the instant speed everything just reacts. Ok I now have an SSD and loads of RAM but I still have the 2008 Mac I bought and it runs a dream. I also know someone who bought a similar priced, high end Windows laptop at the same time I bought my original Mac in 2008 and he has replaced his some 3 years ago in 2011, it just ground to a halt.
Macs all the way for me.........the added bonus is that they look so sexy! Fashion product.....meh......they will outlast a Windows machine 2 or 3 times I reckon.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
I hate it when I have to use one, they're clunky, slow, unstable at times, something that you just get used to with a Mac is the instant speed everything just reacts. Ok I now have an SSD and loads of RAM but I still have the 2008 Mac I bought and it runs a dream. I also know someone who bought a similar priced, high end Windows laptop at the same time I bought my original Mac in 2008 and he has replaced his some 3 years ago in 2011, it just ground to a halt.
Macs all the way for me.........the added bonus is that they look so sexy! Fashion product.....meh......they will outlast a Windows machine 2 or 3 times I reckon.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
audi321 said:
I hate it when I have to use one, they're clunky, slow, unstable at times, something that you just get used to with a Mac is the instant speed everything just reacts.
Because you have only used crap spec Windows PCs. I have a MacBook Pro and like it a lot, but for a desktop my gaming PC is a lot more powerful than your Mac.I've upgraded my mums 2009 laptop with an SSD. Surprisingly - the fresh install and SSD have made this Windows machine fly again .... not dissimilar to the Mac experiences mentioned above.
What has really put me off Apple is the £500 Ipad I bought. Within two and a half years, it was obsolete after an IOS update. Not a happy punter!
Mike
What has really put me off Apple is the £500 Ipad I bought. Within two and a half years, it was obsolete after an IOS update. Not a happy punter!
Mike
audi321 said:
Buy cheap, buy twice.
You don't have to buy a cheap PC though. If you spend as much as a mac cost on decent quality components rather than the cheapest available, you would have a machine easily capable of lasting years for general office work. Chances are it would be more powerful than the equivalent mac and more upgradeable too. Today's macs are largely based on PC components anyway, so there is little difference in performance potential.have to say for us its pc for recreation and apple for work
avid pc gamer and overclocker here and have a decent specced pc system at home BUT
in the office we use macs and ipads/phones on the road.
I personally find the Apple hardware to be decent if perhaps slightly more expensive that its pc counterparts (compare like for like ) but the software is where apple excels and that's before I get onto the customer service side of things. if you have Apple products in warranty(apple care) they are a joy to deal with
avid pc gamer and overclocker here and have a decent specced pc system at home BUT
in the office we use macs and ipads/phones on the road.
I personally find the Apple hardware to be decent if perhaps slightly more expensive that its pc counterparts (compare like for like ) but the software is where apple excels and that's before I get onto the customer service side of things. if you have Apple products in warranty(apple care) they are a joy to deal with
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