Well, it’s that time again, time to upgrade my computer. My current one is almost 7 years old…yes, you read correctly, 7 years old! It’s so old, I couldn’t even download the free trial version of Photoshop! I know that nowadays, everyone seems to update their toys (phones, tablets, computers), almost on a yearly basis, but I sometimes tend to follow the train of thought “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” (well not really, I just hate learning how to operate new electronic gadgets). And when it comes to leaning how to operate these new gadgets, hubby is not much help. He hates it even more than I do. Every time I need to upgrade my computer, I always come across the same question…is it finally time to make the switch? Of course, by the “switch”, I mean from a PC to a Mac. Let me start by saying that I love all things Apple. I can’t live without my iPhone, everyone in my house owns one. We also love our iPads and we listen to all our music through iTunes. As my husband says I love Apple, because all of their products are “pretty”. As usual, he’s right. I just love how beautiful the iMac is. But, beauty is not everything. Every time I sit and use an iMac, after 5 minutes, I feel like I need a drink! I don’t like the mouse, I don’t like Safari, and the “windows” all look weird to me…everything is in the wrong place! Then hubby says he “needs” to have a PC at home and he doesn’t like the iMac at all. Now, I know many of you will disagree with me because you love the Macs, and that’s OK. I think there are plenty of computers out there to fit everyone’s needs.
So…PC wins again. We decided on a Dell All-in-One with a 27″ touch screen. Well, at least it looks a bit like the iMac, but it’s still a Windows platform, which is what we’re used to. Although of course, I think Windows 8.1 will drive me to drink too! All of those colorful boxes look very “pretty”, but it takes time getting used to. Thank goodness there is still the desktop option.
Which do you prefer…PC or iMac???
I have a PC. It’s what I’ve always had, so it’s all I know. I am not against Mac’s, though.
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I’m a PC girl as it’s what a know though I have been considering getting a surface pro to macbook so i can take my work with me.
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Recently switched to a MAC after many years with a PC and I love it!!
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It took me a long time to switch to a MAC – my husband and kids had been pushing me for years. Now, I could never go back to a PC. I really love my MAC.
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Well i have had both.. and i am going back to a mac this week.. windows 8.1 in my opinion is a disaster for PC’s. As a tablet it is very good.
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Really, so far I have not had any issues with Windows 8.1, let’s hope it stays that way!
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I am in the same boat you’re in right now. I am not a fan of Apple though and have resisted them thus far and went with the Samsung Galaxy 4 phone and a Samsung Notebook for my tablet. I need a new PC or a laptop and i can’t for the life of me decide which one it should be. We travel alot and the laptop would probably make better since. But my PC is a Dell and it is 10 years old and I know it needs replaced but I know where everything is on there and even how to fix some of it’s problems. I’ve been trying to decide for about 4 months now and am no closer than I was at the beginning!
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Yes it’s a tough decision. I hate learning all about the new gadgets, but my old computer was also a Dell, so I feel very comfortable with this new one. And I’m loving it!
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Just to let you know, your computer can have more than one operating system.
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I keep hearing so many people saying they took the change to iMac and are never looking back – I have to admit I haven’t tried one myself I would love to one day though. x
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That is a loaded question LOL I think they both have their advantages, for sure, and I actually work on PC at the office and Mac at home. But, if I was purchasing a brand new computer for my own use tomorrow, I would go for a Mac! (It takes about 2 weeks of non-stop using a Mac before you’re not frustrated anymore LOL After that, you’re good to go! But that’s a very nice new computer you have!
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I switched from a PC to a Mac about 2 years ago. My decision was based on years of working to repair desktops for so many people. We would implement a new computer and constantly have issues, if we delivered a MAC we never got support calls. I did not want the hassles that a windows based pc came with so I chose a Mac. The transition was a bit different, like I said I repaired the other type fora living. Once I changed, now using a windows based computer is difficult to maneuver – it is just new and a change – most people do not like change!
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I am a pc girl. I had a mac for a while and did not lie it one bit. Such a waste of money and did not work well at all. Kept on crashing and breaking down. I am happy now that I have a pc again.
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I have never owned a mac. I do like my computer. Mine is a Dell.
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my husband and I tried a mac, last year when we got new computers ~ but neither of us liked it at all. We both like our Dell pcs. But, then, we also didn’t like Windows 8, so paid extra to have Windows 7 substituted in
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I could never go with a mac. I was tempted only once but then the price tag brought me back to reality.
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I’m a Mac girl but I do have a Windows laptop and it is fine and easy to use as well.
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I switched over to Mac a few years ago and I don’t think I will ever go back. There is so much to worry about with other computers.
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I have both and routinely switch between them. My desktop is PC, but my laptop is a Mac. You’d think that would be a hassle using two OS’s, but I kinda like it!
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I am a Mac fan and it’s all I have. Don’t think I’ll ever go back to PC but to each his own I say.
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I have a similar computer that I’m tapping away at right now, but I look over at my MAC and smile. I love them both, but PC, there’s just something about it. Enjoy your new computer, it looks awesome.
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My hubby had a Mac for a while and I had a PC. It took me awhile to switch but I was tired up having to buy a new laptop every 18 months because the old PC would die. Now that I have a Mac – I don’t think I could ever go back.
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I think you do get a lot more with PCs as you do with Android. But I have a mac now and love it. Used to it I guess.
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I have a PC for my desktop and laptop then an iPad for a tablet. I love my tablet but unfortunately you cannot hook anything external up to it.
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That’s true!
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I am a PC person. I know that MACs are technically superior, especially for video and photo editing, but I’m just more comfortable with a PC.
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I’m a PC girl but thinking of getting Macs for the kids. I just got my mom an HP all in one. She loves it. Takes up less space too!
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We have a mac and love that everything syncs together with our iPad and iPhones. Uploading and editing pictures and then sharing them has been so much easier for me on the Mac. But, my son is PC all the way.
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I can sync all our Apple gadgets on the PC too.
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I have both a PC and a Mac. I prefer my PC for everyday stuff but love my Mac for the Garage Band program. I don’t know which i would pick if i had to choose one.
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I am a PC person, but prefer Apple gadgets. I’ve always had Dell up until a few years ago when I traded my desktop for a ASUS laptop. I never use it as a laptop because it’s so heavy. I decided to get a large screen laptop so when we traveled we could watch movies and so I could actually see the screen when I wrote. Over the years using it as a desktop has driven me crazy. I have been an Apple fan for many years. We used Apple in a few jobs I had. I am familar with them. I’ve had iPhones since they came out and love my iPad. I have played with iMac and Macbook multiple times over the years. I am considering a Mac Mini so that I can have the Mac OS and still use my own mouse, keyboard and dual monitors without the added expense of the extras. I do a lot of photo editing, video editing and other freelance work. Apple is known to be better for that sort of stuff. I’ve been in the market to replace my laptop and get a desktop.I tried a few PC with the Win 8 and the touch screen monitors. I find that my ADD would take over and I wouldn’t get much work done. LOL
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Yeah I’ve always heard that for photo editing and crafty people (ironically, like me), Macs are better, but I just don’t feel comfortable having it as my only desktop 😦 Maybe next time…
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Well, now you have read my experience with the iMac since I did not go with the Mac Mini. It’s a nice computer, it really is, but the iMac is an i5 quad core and my laptop is an i5 dual core and honestly the Mac didn’t run any better. Even after I got around the learning curve. LOL. I am not sure how I am going to feel about Win 8, but I can always go back to Win 7. I just want a desktop thats going to work for me so I can leave the laptop off the desk!
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You don’t really have to use WIndows 8, because I still use the “desktop” option, which is just like Windows 7.
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I like a PC but my hubby likes a Mac. I’ve gone through four, yes four pc’s and laptops in the same amount of time he has had his Mac (he got it about 7 years ago). He updated and bought a new Mac last year, but still uses his old one all of the time. My 3yr old laptop is on its way out (shutting off at will even w/a full battery). I should switch…. I don’t want to put out that initial cost to get a Mac. Seems silly when you look at the big picture, I know. 🙂
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I guess I’ve had luck with my PC’s, they’ve all lasted me around 6-7 years without problems, except theat they start getting slow, with all this new technology and faster more complicated programs coming out. Mine have always been Dell, we’ve been very happy with them, but the Macs are beautiful!
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iMac all the way! I remember when I first got my iMac and did the big switch. I have to say that once I went Mac, I never went back! I love my mac!
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I feel like I’m no help because we have both. I cant decide even now! The struggle is real!
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Just got a chrome book but I love the look of a Mac desktop! They are just beautiful.
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My daughter has been asking for an iMac. Not sure how I feel yet. But I have never used one. I have always been PC all the way
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I have a PC with touch screen, too. I have considered getting a Mac few times but learning to use a different system doesn’t sound so appealing to me.
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I think I would have a PC as I am a creature of habit. But I will have to admit I love my iphone and my ipad.
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I would have to chose the PC as I am a creature of habit. But I do love my ipad and my iphone.
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i love MAC and been using it since I started blogging ..
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Most everyone I’ve talked to who has a Mac loves it but I’m like you …. it’s hard for me to think about switching because it would be so different and there’s always a learning curve, not to mention it seems like some of the applications for Mac just don’t work like the PC ones and so it seems to take more to get things done! Maybe one day when I have the luxury of time to learn all the new stuff but for now I think PC is still best for me too!
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I’ve always had a PC but as I love the iPhone, I wonder if I’d enjoy a MAC!
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I am a PC person too. I love photoshop and have heard it doesn’t play well with the Mac’s. So I will probably always be a PC person. It took me years to learn photoshop and I have spent tons of money on plug ins too. I just can’t bear the thought of learning all of that again! LOL! It is about time for me to upgrade again too. I have buttons missing on my laptop! I do like my Ipad though and couldn’t live without my Iphone!
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Good reading thhis post
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