I am a PC user that has decided to get a Macbook Pro...?

Question

So here's my situation:
I'm a high school student, and I currently own a Dell PC Desktop, which I use at home (obviously) for homework, facebook, tumblr, web browsing, photoshop, etc, etc.
My desktop is kind of waning, and I wanted to get a laptop. I've used PCs my whole life, except for limited mac usage in elementary school every once in a while. But I decided that I finally want to make the "switch" to apple. (not really a switch since I'll still be using the desktop simultaneously)
DON'T try to tell me that I shouldn't, or that I'm wasting money, etc. Because I know the arguments for both sides.
I'll be purchasing the i7 15" Macbook pro, mainly for usage at school and for travel. It might take some time before I start using the laptop as my main computer over the Dell PC, since I won't be used to it at first. (or is this really not an issue?)
My question is if this transition will be difficult/annoying? Apparently, Mac OS is super user friendly and it shouldn't be a problem, but since I will be using it for the first time...and because I will be using it simultaneously while I use Vista on my Dell (which I hate, btw...might switch to 7 in the future) it could be difficult. Should I install Windows onto my Macbook Pro? Or at least at first to help ease my way in? Or am I just blowing this out of proportion, and is it really not a big deal?

Answer 1

Once you use Mac OS for a week you will quickly forget about Windows. Id suggest not to install windows unless you absolutely need to run a program specific for windows (a la bodog online poker). Looking at Microsoft products compared to what Apple brings to the table is dog food vs. Filet Mignon!

Answer 2

There is definitely a learning curve when switching from PCs to Macs, but there are entire articles, books and online communities dedicated to making the switch easier. I recommend that you just play around with the Mac settings for a while, and only install Windows if you find a program you absolutely need which isn't compatible with Macs. Otherwise, you wouldn't be getting the whole "Mac experience" which so many people rave about. Besides, if you installed Windows on a Macbook, without giving OSX a fair try, you'll never make the switch completely, and that would just defeat the purpose of paying through your teeth for a Mac in the first place

Answer 3

You can install Windows (definitely get 7) along with Mac OS X if you want. But trying out the OS isn't really that hard, I myself found it quite easy to use and have found some features that are pretty good that Windows doesn't have. It is not that difficult switching between the 2 and it's not really that annoying. It's just that you now have to get the Mac version of that software, that's all. But after some time, you will get used to it. Getting a MacBook Pro isn't really a bad choice, and you chose a good one as well.

Answer 4

it sounds like your already making a transition into the mac, i use both, i have a macbook laptop and a dell pc desktop, however when ppl say they want windows 7 its almost like saying you want to turn your pc into a mac, in other words more user friendly, the transition may be odd at first, learning different controls setup, but you could most likely figure it all out within an hour tops, and as you do things if you encounter a problem just do what you would do on a pc, the mac should have it just in a different location. also running dual operating systems out of a laptop might be alil extreme, if you want my complete honest unbiased opinion, you will be perfectly fine, get the laptop, play with it have fun with it and youll learn that its a great laptop, if you absolutely hate it get the windows for the mac, but you will be fine :)

Answer 5

As everyone has a doubt before opting to buy fora mac or windows i do also had one...

Earlier everyone suggested me to opt for windows for getting an experience in the field of computers as then i was a newbie now it has been a great time having an ample of queries problems regarding computers(windows) well its not just that mac is better or windows are inferior its just that the matter of time you devote on ur pc regardless of you having installed windows or mac.Well according to Bill gates also he praises the apple this doesn't meant that he hates his windows.

Ya its a true fact that if you opt for mac you will learn a lot of new xperience on it.Well becoz of its new environment n the strict boundings in it. It will be a hell lot of fun n learning experience on mac for you.

i would rather suggest you to opt for a new experience and a better knowledge of mac softwares......





Enclosed:

Youtube video in which bill gates praises apple

Answer 6

Apple has a great page for making the transition between PC and Mac: http://www.apple.com/why-mac/



And make sure you want the 15", I suggest trying them out at your local Best Buy or even better an Apple Store if you have one near by.

Answer 7

check out at amazon there are really good deals going

Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

*2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor

*250 GB hard drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4 GB DDR3 RAM

*NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics, 13.3 inch LED Display

*Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-MB991LL-13-3-Inch-Laptop/dp/B002C7446A/?tag=sdhrhiaiaa-20





Also check out at ebay there are many good reatilers selling this product at good price

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Answer 8

My last question to answer today, because I have a headache from my neck being so stiff. Yeah did not sleep to well. Anyway.. I am going to share a link to a previous question that was answered by me. Please look for that answer and click through the links on there too. It will really be of a big help in understanding more on the Mac OS X.



https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20100823023814AA3CNRb&show=3#yan-answers





Thanks in advanced for reading all of my answers.



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