I need a new laptop soon, and I’ve been thinking a little bit about converting to a Mac instead of another PC. I’ve only used Macs one time, about 8 years ago when I went to a six-week job training program in Madison. The training facility only had Macs, so I had no choice in the matter. I have to say that I wasn’t all that impressed back then (mostly because I couldn’t figure out how to do anything), but with everyone raving about Macs these days, I’m reconsidering my initial stance.
Anyway, I spent some time checking out the MacBook and MacBook Pro earlier today. These units look awesome, and seem to come packed with a bunch of great features that I would definitely put to use on a daily basis. However, the initial price is a bit scary compared to most of the other machines out there, plus I’ve heard that various upgrades are expensive too. For example, Mac memory will probably cost more than memory for a regular PC — unless you happen to find a place with super discounts.
I’m still on the fence right now. I wish there was a way that I could try a Mac for a week or something to see if I can get used to it before I actually buy. Now that would be a cool program! Does one exist??