I've always been a hardcore PC/Android guy, but Apple has worn on me over the past few months. I've always opted to build my own mid range PCs to maintain low costs, but I've since stopped gaming and am looking for a suitable laptop-based replacement.
If I go Apple, I'm going all Apple. I'll be getting:
My reasoning:
My questions:
I'd love to hear what you guys think. I'm new here, but a decade-long member from FOH forums and I think this is a fair-minded, unbiased audience...
If I go Apple, I'm going all Apple. I'll be getting:
- iPhone
- iPad
- In June/July w/refresh MacBook Air w/Retina or if it doesn't come out, MacBook Pro w/Retina
- Thunderbolt display x2 to daisy chain together
My reasoning:
- I never splurge, I'd like to treat myself.
- I'll be working from home, so I'd like a nice setup.
- I'd like to be able to travel in a heartbeat without switching computers.
- I don't game anymore.
- I primarily do web design/development/copywriting/startup stuff.
- It won't significantly impact my finances.
My questions:
- Is Apple worth it?
- Will this be the incredible experience I'm expecting and hearing about?
- Will this gear last me 5 years?
- Would you do it if you were in my shoes?
- Any current ex-PC Mac users that are glad they switched? Any that aren't?
I'd love to hear what you guys think. I'm new here, but a decade-long member from FOH forums and I think this is a fair-minded, unbiased audience...