I need a new computer. So readers, Mac or PC? The thing is Mac users sometimes scare me just a little... Really. It's as if they've been converted to the Church of Macintosh. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon? Now admittedly, my dad is a Mac user and mom's set on her PC, so it's possible that's why I'm now at this crossroads questioning my faith over at Correlations...
Mac users generally strike me akin to missionaries. I've recently dubbed them the 'Cult of Apple'. Why? Well, it's not enough that they love the camera, the screen, the bubbly icons at the bottom of their desktop that pop up when scrolled over...but what troubles me most is that after a glorified demonstration - they're convinced I too must love-borderline-worship 'M-c'. And if I don't, they'll make darn sure I'm converted before I leave. I've actually had to fake it one or two times just so I could go. Which brings me back to the original question for readers... Mac or PC? And further, if I commit to Mac, will I too be Saved? Do I need to be? Will I become a Mac fundamentalist scorning the others at staff meetings? Will I begin to preach the gospel of Apple? I'm not sure I'm ready for that kind of responsibility...
Read the full post on making this big life decision here... Basically, I'm looking for a lightweight, reliable, and compact laptop to, you know, use mainly for composing a blog, articles, and occasionally revisit a few years of sea cucumber data. Simple right? So I encourage readers to share insight and advice in the comments. Let's just keep it civil remembering to be tolerant of those wired from all faiths...
