Stack of Mac
As a Graphic Designer people tend to ask me about computers…Apple or PC, Dell or HP…you get the idea. So instead of repeating myself over and over I’m going to spend 15 minutes and explain why I prefer and recommend Apple computers over the competition. Before you can just pick a computer from some prison-like line up at Bestbuy or Frys you have to understand the end use, meaning…what is the computer primarily going to be used for? Ask yourself the following questions?
Do I need to run graphic intensive programs? For example: Illustrator, After Effects, Final Cut Studio.
Do I want to deal with firewalls, system security and viruses?
Do I want to spend more time using my computer than learning how to use my computer?
If you answered MAYBE, NO, YES than you are a Mac-Man or Mac-Lady..McLady! Congratulations you should go pick out your new piece of hardware today, get me one too. Seriously, all kidding aside, I do highly recommend Apple Products for the following three reasons.
1. Customer Support is Amazing! Just take your broken machine (rare but it does happen) to an Apple store and an Apple Genius will figure something out for you, usually right then and there.
2. Ready to Go! Everything is ready for use straight from the box. The ocational update is necessary but for the most part you are rearing and ready to go from day one.
3. Ease of use. I converted my father (66 years old) to an Apple-Man a few years ago and he has picked it up very quickly. My mom is another story but I just don’t have the time (maybe Apple One-to-One Training for her birthday!)
I used to be a Sony Vaio Computer owner and I don’t know how I survived without a Mac. I usually purchase a new MacBook Pro computer every 10 months or so and plan on a long happy life with a stack of Macs by my side.
Have more questions about computers? Leave me a comment.
Photo via Flickr – Robert S. Donovan
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