Switching from PC to iMac.... my initial thoughts!

[Dpock]

I just switched back to PC after my 24" iMac hard drive failed, buying a $600 Asus with a 23 1/2 screen (not all in one!) running Windows 7 Professional so I could also run my Windows XP software (which I had been using on the iMac). Windows 7 seems fairly comparable to the Leopard I'd been using.

The 24" iMac cost $2400 in 2007. I definitely liked the Mac environment but never used it except for internet surfing. Otherwise I was using Fusionware to run XP. I did like the stable environment the Mac offered for running PC software (compared to my 2001 Gateway which the Mac replaced). Windows with "7" now seems to have caught up environment-wise with Apple and Asus is comparable in quality.

Mac's are still more elegant operating systems but whether they're worth a premium I can't say. I'll have the HD replaced on the Mac and use it as back-up to the PC (if in fact it's just the HD that's gone bad--I suspect the logic board may also be on the fritz).

 

[Man9z0r]

I am glad that you are happy with your iMac but your comparisons are not very good at all...

I don't know if you are just trying to make yourself feel good about buying it or what.

First off you compare apps that are MADE from apple to the windows version. They better run better on Mac. Would be pretty sad if they didn't.

Then you are comparing your old computer boot time to a brand new one. I would really hope your new one is faster in every aspect or else someone got you good.

 

[camardelle]

I bought iWork when I got my iMac and recently uploaded it to my MBP. To be honest I've only used Numbers at any length but I like it a lot. I'm hoping my experience will be similar with Keynote and Pages and I won't be missing Office too much. I'm more concerned about compatibility with stuff I do at work on my PC. Time will tell I guess.

 

[wrinkster22]

I agree with everything (except I am using a portable mac)
The one thing i must admit (and I may get flamed, but this is my own opinion)
IMO WLMM (Windows live Movie Maker) is much easier to use.

 

[Dpock]

I haven't been in "Word" for years, and the few times I opened Pages were frustrating to say the leasst--so which is better I haven't a clue. As for iPhoto and the rest of indigenous Mac software I wasn't blown away (what's one "do" in iPhoto, BTW?). Most of the work I do involves PC capability. If you work in an inclusive Mac environment, then of course go Mac. Which OS provides the most stable environment? Mac. Real world applications for now require (for me) competence in both environments.