The very first computer I ever used was the Apple IIe during the introduction of home computers in the early 90s. Apple computer has gone through many ups and downs in the past twenty years from being the leader in home computers to the brink of bankruptcy. In the last few years Apple has turned itself around and become trendy in the electronics world. Look around and most people who are listening to MP3 players will have an iPod in their hands. The Apple iPod single handily changed the outlook for the Apple Corporation. The Ipod was my reintroduction to all things Apple which started me on the journey to eventually return to my Apple roots.
Flash back to early 1990 and the very first day in computer class which was a luxury for schools in those days. As I sat in class playing Oregon Trail it didn't occur to me that I was actually learning. I didn't care that this was how people got to the West in the 1800s, it was cool that my friend John was bit by a snake and died. It never seemed odd to me that our first computer in the home was a PC, even though we used Apples at school. As time went on most schools began turning to Windows 3.1 and the foleys of Bill Gates. I never knew how inferior Microsoft products really were until I bought my first Apple notebook (MacBook Pro) last November. I can seriously say I am extremely impressed by Apple. The reason for switching to Apple was basically 50% Sick of Windows (Viruses, Crashing, Running Slow), 45% Apple's Multimedia Software (Photo Editing, Movie Making, etc.) and 5% Apple Vs. PC commercials. You can get most programs on Apples such as Microsoft Office, most major games and if you really wanted Microsoft Windows although I see no real point to it. All in all it took me about three days to get used to having an Apple and in general it is much easier to operate than Windows. If you are looking to buy a new computer and love taking pics, making movies/DVDs, hate crashing, slow startups, and Bill Gates than get an Apple. I give it 1o out of 10 stars. As most of you know I do not endorse products that I do not believe in 100% so if you have any questions about Macs than e-mail me and I will fill you in on any specific questions. If you want to test drive an Apple yourself head into an Apple Store in a mall near you that is the best way to get familiar with Apple computers and you might be pleasantly surprised by the customer service you receive. If you can use an iPod you can use a Mac.
In the time it took me to write this blog twenty eight PCs crashed in California alone :(
Wow here we go again, I know I know it has been a long time since I last blogged but I have been busy so please forgive me. Anyway I was walking home yesturday and in a span of three minutes saw some very interesting things:
