So...I have been a die hard MAC backer for several years now. Since I was introduced to them when having to do video editing. The MAC G5 dual processor quickly became my favorite work horse. One very stout computer. PC's just couldn't keep up.
Alas....since that time, I no longer need the work horse. I no longer edit videos. Aside from the occasional web project, basically I just need a personal computer.
Since 2003 my personal computer has been a MAC Powerbook G4. It has been a great computer. But lately it has run into problems. The battery has died. The wireless quit working. And the second power cable has quit.
The need for a new computer was upon me. The decision of what to purchase was going to be a difficult one.
I struggled with the decision for a while. At first I thought about just patching my beloved G4. The cost of the needed repairs would be quite a bit of money. To the tune of a little more than a few hundred dollars.
I had to come to the realization that my beloved G4 was an antique. It could no longer be upgraded. All the new upgrades require the newest processor....mine has the old one.
The price of a new MAC was just crazy. The lowest price laptop was an astronomical $999. I know right? Crazy!
I even considered getting the iPad. Nice little item....but way too small to have to depend on as my everyday personal computer.
It was these realizations that caused me to do what I never thought I would ever do again.....I bought a PC.
We went to Best Buy and plopped down the mere $400. for a 15.6 inch screen 3 GB memory, 320 GB hard drive laptop.
So far...it works great...looks great....feels ok. It is much lighter than my beloved ole aluminum case G4. The screen is much bigger than my MAC's 12 inch screen....and at half the price....can you say BARGAIN!
Maybe one of these days the MAC will become much more affordable than now. Until then...I will have to get used to using a PC again. Welcome to the real world I guess. :)
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