Saturday, November 13, 2010

Why Apple?


If you are talking laptops, you must include Apple in the conversation.  Over the past decade Apple has become one of the top mobile device companies in the world.  Of course one line of devices that is included in this empire is the MacBook series of mobile computers.

So what is so special about them?  Why not buy any one of the Windows running laptops that are on the market?

What many say really separates Apple computers from its competitors is the amount of detail and engineering they put into the user experience.  For anyone outside of the "ubergeek" realm of computing, Apple has made a highly detailed product that really streamlines how people use their machines.  It really is a very easy experience for most people to just pick up the computer and use it.  Of course, since most of us probably come from the Windows world, it maybe hard to change your way of thinking, but you may find that it is worth it.

Because of the tight engineering, things just run well on MacBooks.  Many people breath a sigh of relief when they first use their Macs because they notice that they just do not crash as much (not that they ever crash, just noticeably less).  Even the software runs much better because of the strict controls they place on developers.  

Speaking of software, anything that can be done on a Windows Machine, you can do on a MacBook.  Although you may hear that many creative types are the people who use MacBooks (don't get me wrong there are great software packages available for this), there are plenty of applications available for personal use, business use and for developers.

Which MacBook is right for me?

There are currently 3 different types of MacBooks now:  MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air.  For most general use (personal and business) the MacBook is a perfect choice.  If you want to do more multimedia use and design or development use, a MacBook Pro would probably be your best choice.  As for the MacBook Air, it is a great light weight portable device.  It lacks some of the features common on the other MacBooks (no DVD/CD drive) and the performance is similar to the MacBook.  What do you get in return?  It weighs less than a pound!  This is a great laptop for any traveler, business or otherwise.

If you have any other stories of your experiences with MacBooks, please leave a comment.

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