Why should I switch to Mac? I have many reasons NOT to...?

Question

I am considering getting my first Mac. I am looking at the 13-inch MacBook Air. However, there are many reasons why I should NOT switch to Mac. I am going to narrow down to just three:

1. I have been using PC for over 30 years. I am an extremely knowledgeable PC user -- I have a degree in computer science (although I no longer work in the computer field,) I can write programs, and I can build my own computer. I have NEVER had a problem with viruses. I have never had a computer lockup for about ten years now.

The number-one reason Mac fans tell me that I should switch to Mac is because "Mac does not have viruses or blue screen of death". Well, I have never had any problem with either. So that is not a reason for me to switch.

2. I am extremely concerned with the maintenance and repair costs of Mac. I am a very knowledgeable PC user -- as I've said, I know how to build, upgrade and repair PCs. I know my ways around Windows. So I pay next-to-nothing for maintaining and repairing PCs.

On the other hand, I've read that the repair costs for Mac is expensive, and Apple build its computer in such a way so that users can't tamper with it. That means if a Mac breaks, I will have to bring it back to the Apple Store and pay a premium for the repair. And Apple "get people" on the repair costs.

I don't mind paying the initial cost for a MacBook Air, but I am thinking about the long-term maintenance and repair costs.

3. I am a gamer. I play PC games. Gaming is very important to me. Nowadays I use computer to mostly surf the Internet, which Windows can also do quite aptly. I do not use any graphical or "artistic" applications (which are Apple's territories,) and I can't think of any reason for me to use those apps. Basically, I cannot think of a single reason why I would want to spend the extra money to switch over to Mac.

So, if you love Apple, tell me why I should switch.

Answer 1

...then don't switch. Although maintenance costs are exaggerated. The Air is an exception as it's all pretty compact and specialized. You can get into it, but about the only thing that can be replaced third party is the SSD.



About the only reason I can see for you at this point is being able to dig into the Unix underpinnings while having a nice GUI on top of it. Honestly, you just said that you can't see a single reason to switch over, so why even ask?

Answer 2

I'm telling you right now that Apple is one of the bests laptops in the world. A PC can not go a day without you having to charge it over and over again. WIth a Mac close the lid, your laptops goes to sleep, its like an iphone. Sure some people are gonna tell you that your just buying the mark, Apple, but like im gonna tell you and everyone who has a mac, you get what you spend. A Mac is a good option for you if you are a student and doest want to thave to be carrying heavy laptops around, and trust me even 1 or 2 pounds does make a difference. So good luck!

Answer 3

i'm was Apple user, I have had Macbook Pro 15" and I bought it 5 years ago and it's now dead and the repair's cost is as much as a new dell desktop and that is not even including the disk backup fees(my fault for not backing up regularly). All I'm saying is now I'm writing this on a dell desktop till i save up to repair the Mac, I miss my mac experience a lot but thats abt it. a pc is a pc whether its mac or windows. u can get things done in both of them. in terms of gaming, avoid mac at all cost, u cant upgrade ur graphics card at all.



all in all, mac has best user experience and its gorgeous!!



my advice - get Macbook Air if u already got window desktop as ur gaming pc.

Answer 4

i love the macbook air. heres my reasons why you should

1. mac is much easier to use. i realize you are good with PC, so what if you were that good with a Mac? it would be amazing.



2. well you said your good with PC's, so i would assume you would be fairly good at all computers. i have a mac 128k (i dont use it too often) but it still works. lol



3. well i dont know what kind of games you play, and mac has great graphics, but i guess that doesnt matter to you. i dont know much about the game, but if you play World of Warcraft or something, ive heard its really smooth in comparison. and such



heres why i like macs:



i make videos all the time. i use my own camera and the macs camera. iMovie is a simple yet powerful editing program. i love it. same with iphoto for slideshows. they both work great



photobooth is fun for kids, if you have any.



the display is alot cleaner and smoother in general



many people would debate this, but i like iCal alot more than something like outlook. i find it easier to use.



hm. im sorry. theres so much more but im just tired right now. i cant think. i would definitely buy it though