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- miniboss, on 10/16/2007, -19/+441The biggest reason: OS choice nowadays really isn't important because to the average user then any OS is adequate just as long as you show them where the "internet button" is.
- Sifter, on 10/16/2007, -11/+23011 - Games. Sure, you can use Bootcamp, but until there's a reasonably priced Mac tower with a PCI-E slot, anyone serious about games is going to stick with Windows. And of course, even if that did exist, you'd still have to actually use (and buy) Windows - OS X doesn't match Windows in terms of its provision for games. Say what you like about Microsoft, but DirectX is excellent.
Good article though. Surprisingly sane. - ScornForSega, on 10/14/2007, -11/+17110. They make everything but a Mac. Through their entire line, there's no normal Mac. Sure, there's the iMac, the mini, the Pro but where the hell is just a plain ol' Mac? What if I don't need quad-core power and refuse to spend $2000 on any computer but still want a traditional-style machine with an ATX case where I can upgrade the video if/when EA comes through with gaming on the Mac? What if I want to tinker a bit and upgrade incrementally? Where's my Mac?
- longbow486, on 10/16/2007, -10/+135lack of choice of hardware
thats my anti-switch - DiggLive, on 10/14/2007, -18/+120The mainstream also sticks with Windows because:
1) They've been using it for years. The majority of teenagers these days started with Windows 95/98 and the next generation in elementary school right now will start with XP/Vista.
2) They don't care about looking at source code all day or if something is open source, unpatented, etc. They just want to use fun programs for chatting with other teens that have fun features. We always ignore this Mac user because we can't use the handwriting function in Windows Live Messenger with him in the chat.
3) They see preachy geeks as completely annoying people that have no life.
I could go on and on. - z3rgRush, on 11/12/2007, -7/+96Site is already down, so here's the text.
Sorry for the comment-abuse
8 Reasons Windows Users Don’t Switch
by Steven Leigh
Oct 02, 2007
Let me say it right off the bat: Macs running OS X give the best computing experience on the planet. It’s not that Macs are perfect, but compared to everything else, there is nothing like the Mac experience. With that in mind, it’s difficult for many Mac users to comprehend why there are so many Windows users suffering needlessly by running a Windows system. That’s where I come in.
I have been a die-hard Windows user since I started computing. If you had told me I would switch to Mac at any point in the future, I would have laughed at you. There was nothing that could ever make me switch! Well, that didn’t exactly last forever, but as a recent Mac “switcher,” I have a unique perspective on both worlds. Experienced Mac users may not have the perspective that it takes to see what makes Windows users stay with Microsoft, and let’s face it, some Mac users (not you or me, of course) are just downright zealots who think that anyone using Windows should be cast into the fiery pits of Mount Doom and forgotten for all eternity. (Nerd alert!)
So allow me to take an objective look at what keeps some Windows users from switching, from the perspective of someone who has resisted switching to Mac for a long time and was looking for any excuse to stay with Windows. And once you’ve read this article, check out “8 Reasons Windows Users DO Switch” (coming soon) to learn what is working.
1. Ignorance
Ignorance is merely a lack of knowledge, and when it comes to Macs, most Windows users, myself included, are extremely uninformed. My experiences with Macs were mostly pre-OS X, before the really good stuff began to happen, and I made a decision that Macs were not for me and never looked back. Many Windows users think they’ll have to “re-learn everything” and that nothing will be familiar. While this is partly true, Macs are so much easier to use; many beginners find it easier to do most tasks intuitively, without having to be taught or open a manual. As someone who has spent long hours teaching family and friends how to do simple tasks like email attachments, I can you tell that the same cannot be said about Windows.
2. The Office
No, I’m not blaming Steve Carell, I’m talking about where you work. Most office environments run Windows, period. While this is beginning to change, the reality is that the majority of people are using Windows at the office. If you need to bring your work home and get things done, it makes sense that you should run Windows at home, right? Not really, but the average Windows user doesn’t know about Office for Macs, or that their files will still be compatible. They don’t realize how easy it is to work across both platforms, or that they can even run Windows on their Mac when all else fails. Even if they do know these things, they figure that it will be more difficult to work on two platforms than it is worth. Apple is doing a great job lately of educating people on these misunderstandings, but it is still the prevailing thought among Windows users. Even if the Mac doesn’t get a strong hold on the business market, it’s important that people know they’re capable of it.
3. Hardware
I have always been a bit of a hardware geek, and used to enjoy building my own machines. Every few years, I would upgrade the motherboard and processor, and re-use the case, the hard drives, and power supply, and could make a significant upgrade for $400-500. I can never do this with a Mac. Hardware geeks are hard to convince for this very reason, and even average Windows users may scoff at something like an iMac because they don’t want to pay for a new monitor every time they upgrade their computer. Mac Minis are popular with Windows switchers because they can use their current monitor, mouse, and keyboard and not have them bundled as with an iMac. This is becoming less of an issue as the price of Macs have come down considerably, and technology moves so fast nowadays, you’ll likely to want to upgrade almost every component every few years anyway. As a former system-builder, I’m now at a point in my life where I would rather pay a little extra for a system that works right out of the box and has great support than save a few hundred dollars at the cost of countless hours of being my own tech support.
4. Price
The perception by Windows users is that Macs are more expensive than Windows PCs. This may have been true in the past, but the new Macs are very comparably priced to similarly equipped PCs. Unfortunately, the perception remains. Budget PCs may undercut Mac prices, but budget PCs sacrifice quality parts and support. Apple has shown that they are not interested in competing in the budget computer market, and it’s a smart move, as the margins in this area are extremely small. Windows users should consider what they’re getting for the extra money. Apple’s support is top-notch, the included software, such as iLife, is stellar, and the quality and design of the machines is always first-class.
5. Lies
Let’s face it: Apple tends to bend the truth once in a while, especially about Microsoft and Windows. One of the “Get a Mac” ads states that Windows is for spreadsheets and pie-charts, while Macs are for “fun stuff” like photos, movies, etc. To Mac users, this seems both funny and true. Windows users, however, are thinking of the aisles and aisles of games that are available for Windows, while there is a half-shelf devoted to games for the Mac. I don’t know about you, but I can only have so much fun playing with photos. Things like this just sound like lies, and they sometimes present Apple as a company that has to lie about its competitors to get business. Other ads point out flaws in Windows that are so true it hurts, especially letting people know that Macs don’t get viruses, or that Macs include a lot more useful software and less bloat than Windows. Don’t get me wrong, I take the commercials as a light-hearted jab, as they are intended, but some of them bend the truth so much that it creates mistrust.
6. Windows Bashing
Apple and Steve Jobs are constantly making jabs at Vista and Microsoft, and Mac users follow suit. That’s understandable, but when Steve Jobs is constantly berating Vista and Microsoft instead of touting the features and advantages of Apple’s own products, it makes Windows users think that Macs don’t have much going for them. I remember watching the 20 or 30 minute Vista-bashing session at the WWDC conference and wondering why Steve Jobs is so insecure that he has to berate the opposition. Can you imagine shopping for a car and having the salesman only talk about what’s wrong with the competition’s cars? This always reminds me of John Kerry, whose entire campaign was about bashing Bush instead of telling you why he was a good candidate himself. It didn’t work for him either. Apple, your products are the best in the industry. Act like it.
7. Vista
I’m going to let you in on a dirty little secret, but you need to sit down first. Windows Vista is actually a good operating system! There. I said it. The ugly truth is that Vista is the best operating system Microsoft has ever released, and for many users, it is good enough. That’s right, good enough. I really like Vista. It fixes so many of the little issues that have plagued me for years, and if I had to use Windows, it’s the version I would use. But now that I have spent time with OS X, I could never go back. For Windows users who have never touched OS X, or are resisting Macs for any of the reasons listed here, Vista is the best operating system they have ever used. I know, I pity them too, but all we can do is hope that they see the light eventually.
8. Mac Users
Okay, I’m not talking about you or me here, but there are some Mac users out there who have just a little too much love for Apple. When they are shouting (or typing in all caps) about how much better Macs are, they’re not convincing anyone to switch, they are scaring them away. Even well-intentioned Mac users can sometimes get a little carried away. I’ve had many friends lecture me for hours on end that I was stupid not to switch, and all it did was push me further away. In contrast, when I got a chance to sit down and quietly use a Mac, I began to enjoy the experience, and luckily, a friend was smart enough to answer my questions and just let me play for a while, and it made all the difference.
Conclusion:
Apple is doing so much right these days. I am sometimes awestruck by their constant stream of good decisions, but there are still so many Windows users unwilling to take the bait. I think it helps to know what we’re up against when we’re trying to convince Windows users to join the Mac side, and I hope I have provided some insight.
Google cache: http://209.85.135.104/search?q=cache:ti4nmjwPK4YJ: ... - Orision, on 10/16/2007, -11/+92Because I dont' want to add "for mac" at the end of every search I do for new programs.
- sekhui, on 10/16/2007, -9/+87the mighty mouse is actually worse than the old one button mice. i don't know how on earth apple pulled that off, but they have a history of questionable mouse design.
- jonathankimmm, on 10/16/2007, -5/+81lol the only reason you guys keep getting viruses on your Windows is cause you keep going to pron sites!!
- srodolff, on 10/14/2007, -14/+87Because we are cheap bastards and Windows came with the PC we bought.
- gharding, on 10/14/2007, -13/+858 reasons I don't care:
.. yeah I don't really care enough to even think about that. Who cares what OS other people use? - bitt3n, on 10/10/2007, -24/+904) games
5) cheaper
6) you can easily build/upgrade your own machine
articles borked so maybe it said these - norman619, on 10/16/2007, -4/+65The reason I don't switch is that I like my applications and my games. Can't get work done w/o the first one and can't have fun on the computer w/o the other.
- cave, on 10/14/2007, -9/+69This is exactly the reason Apple is making such a killing with their laptop lines, but lukewarm on the desktop front. It's like they have an obsession with soldering video cards into the logic board. Idiots.
- akatherder, on 10/10/2007, -2/+59The article is down so I might be repeating it. The OS debate is like someone bitching at me to drive a Toyota instead of a Honda. I already have a ***** car. It isn't perfect but it does everything I need.
Windows works fine with me. It costs a lot of money to switch. It's not worth my time or money. - inactive, on 10/14/2007, -39/+921) This could go under the ignorance heading, but I find that lots of Windows users think that Apple still uses a one-button mouse or that their five button mouse won't work if they plug it into a Mac. Wrong! The first thing I did after buying my Mac Pro was to plug in my five button Microsoft mouse and every button worked like it was supposed to. I didn't even have to install drivers or software.
Furthermore, Apple hasn't had a one-button mouse in two years. The new Mighty Mouse might look like a one-button mouse, but it isn't. You can right click with it, trust me. Just go to your nearest Apple store and try it out. - inactive, on 10/16/2007, -20/+67My reason: I don't want anything to do with the fanatics who want to shove their OS down everyone's throat. You don't see Windows users flaunting their OS because they don't think it's good, there's just no reason to. Why should anyone care what OS anyone else uses? It means absolutely nothing.
- ArmandoM, on 10/14/2007, -17/+57My macbook pro still has one button below the trackpad. Makes me crazy. Why can't Apple join the century and put a right click on their products without having to attach an external mouse?
- rholloway, on 10/16/2007, -12/+51I switched from Mac to PC in the 90s. I left Mac for one simple reason--after owning my first Mac for 2 years, I had one option to improve it: buy a new one. So I stayed with it, upgraded the OS and suffered on a slow machine.
Then, modems improved, but couldn't add a new one without using my printer port. Then, all the cabling was changed--and I couldn't just go buy a new FireWire card. Within 3 years, I had an utterly obsolete machine. I looked a PC and said, "I can open it up, replace parts as techology improves, and instead of spending $2500 every two years on a machine whose documents aren't compatible with 98% of the rest of the world, I can buy one PC for $1250 for 5 years with increased efficiency and compatibility."
Apples are a scam and the users don't want to admit they've been had. So they keep throwing Jobs their hard earned money every two years. I'll get dugg down, but only because the truth hurts. Jobs is a simple thief--look at the iPhone. Why this is a surprise to anyone baffled me. I've said it for years. Gates learned from the best and built a better mousetrap. - doctorcaligari, on 10/16/2007, -7/+46You are absolutely right, but unfortunately, the vast majority of people think the Internet comes through the Big Blue E. I still get numerous complaints everyday that I "took the internet away" because I installed Firefox on our lab computers.
Let's face it...Windows/IE usage is high because people are too lazy/disinterested/scared to switch. They get used to clicking a button, and when that button changes, their whole computing paradigm crashes in their head. Heck, I know people who are mad because IE7 changed their UI. Of course, these are the same people that type "http://www..." into Google. - Ireland, on 10/16/2007, -23/+62All good articles take effort, you can tell this did. Thanks, it was refreshing.
- Nougat, on 10/14/2007, -19/+57I always wanted a mouse where I couldn't tell if I'd clicked on something or not, that also gave me carpal tunnel syndrome!
- ArmandoM, on 10/14/2007, -4/+41Right... almost 1 billion in sales in 2006 for pc games. Nobody cares about games though.
- coheedcollapse, on 10/14/2007, -5/+41I've used macs pretty regularly when it comes to my schoolwork (School of Journalism, IU), but I still own and use a Windows/Linux box with no desire to switch. He's totally forgetting "educated preference" from that list.
Decent list otherwise though. it does cover a lot of reasons some people don't switch. - Vektuz, on 10/10/2007, -2/+36DiggLive's post is more accurate than the article is.
Its not about features, its about people just don't care about operating systems. Most of them just think Windows is what their computer is called. - LetsGoHawks, on 10/14/2007, -9/+43"The ugly truth is that Vista is the best operating system Microsoft has ever released"
I think I speak for almost everybody when I say: This is the first time I have EVER read or heard that statement. Maybe in a few years after SP1 or SP2, but right now the general consensus of knowledgeable users is to stick with XP.
Also, they didn't list reason #9:
I've got a ton of software, it's all Windows and I don't want to rebuy any of it. - pyrates, on 10/14/2007, -0/+33When a 12 dollar laser 2 button mouse can beat the mighty mouse, I question the wisdom of Apple's design. The mighty mouse is an example of what happens when too much engineering goes into a product. Here's one of its biggest flaw:
I normally have 2 fingers resting on my 2 button mouse. How do you use the right click on the mighty mouse? By lifting your left finger off and clicking with just your right finger. I don't normally lift both fingers off. I click with one or the other with both resting on top of each button. This is the biggest most annoying thing about the mighty mouse. I don't want to have to lift my left finger off in order to be able to right click. It's annoying and stupidly designed.
Wanna know why this is true? Leo Laporte agrees with it and he loves the mac. But Apple has never been good with designing mice. Remember the hockey puck? - satanatnmtedu, on 10/10/2007, -23/+55I hate the crappy articles that will not change minds. Macs are inferior to PCs on price points, on software, on availability, and on customization. Macs aren't that much more stable than PCs to warrant a price premium and the lacks in other areas.
- natjo1986, on 10/14/2007, -7/+34or if you prefer the "internet button" is sometimes referred to as the "porn button"
- ugolee, on 11/12/2007, -13/+398 Reasons Windows Users Don’t Switch
by Steven Leigh
Oct 02, 2007
Let me say it right off the bat: Macs running OS X give the best computing experience on the planet. It’s not that Macs are perfect, but compared to everything else, there is nothing like the Mac experience. With that in mind, it’s difficult for many Mac users to comprehend why there are so many Windows users suffering needlessly by running a Windows system. That’s where I come in.
I have been a die-hard Windows user since I started computing. If you had told me I would switch to Mac at any point in the future, I would have laughed at you. There was nothing that could ever make me switch! Well, that didn’t exactly last forever, but as a recent Mac “switcher,” I have a unique perspective on both worlds. Experienced Mac users may not have the perspective that it takes to see what makes Windows users stay with Microsoft, and let’s face it, some Mac users (not you or me, of course) are just downright zealots who think that anyone using Windows should be cast into the fiery pits of Mount Doom and forgotten for all eternity. (Nerd alert!)
So allow me to take an objective look at what keeps some Windows users from switching, from the perspective of someone who has resisted switching to Mac for a long time and was looking for any excuse to stay with Windows. And once you’ve read this article, check out “8 Reasons Windows Users DO Switch” (coming soon) to learn what is working.
1. Ignorance
Ignorance is merely a lack of knowledge, and when it comes to Macs, most Windows users, myself included, are extremely uninformed. My experiences with Macs were mostly pre-OS X, before the really good stuff began to happen, and I made a decision that Macs were not for me and never looked back. Many Windows users think they’ll have to “re-learn everything” and that nothing will be familiar. While this is partly true, Macs are so much easier to use; many beginners find it easier to do most tasks intuitively, without having to be taught or open a manual. As someone who has spent long hours teaching family and friends how to do simple tasks like email attachments, I can you tell that the same cannot be said about Windows.
2. The Office
No, I’m not blaming Steve Carell, I’m talking about where you work. Most office environments run Windows, period. While this is beginning to change, the reality is that the majority of people are using Windows at the office. If you need to bring your work home and get things done, it makes sense that you should run Windows at home, right? Not really, but the average Windows user doesn’t know about Office for Macs, or that their files will still be compatible. They don’t realize how easy it is to work across both platforms, or that they can even run Windows on their Mac when all else fails. Even if they do know these things, they figure that it will be more difficult to work on two platforms than it is worth. Apple is doing a great job lately of educating people on these misunderstandings, but it is still the prevailing thought among Windows users. Even if the Mac doesn’t get a strong hold on the business market, it’s important that people know they’re capable of it.
3. Hardware
I have always been a bit of a hardware geek, and used to enjoy building my own machines. Every few years, I would upgrade the motherboard and processor, and re-use the case, the hard drives, and power supply, and could make a significant upgrade for $400-500. I can never do this with a Mac. Hardware geeks are hard to convince for this very reason, and even average Windows users may scoff at something like an iMac because they don’t want to pay for a new monitor every time they upgrade their computer. Mac Minis are popular with Windows switchers because they can use their current monitor, mouse, and keyboard and not have them bundled as with an iMac. This is becoming less of an issue as the price of Macs have come down considerably, and technology moves so fast nowadays, you’ll likely to want to upgrade almost every component every few years anyway. As a former system-builder, I’m now at a point in my life where I would rather pay a little extra for a system that works right out of the box and has great support than save a few hundred dollars at the cost of countless hours of being my own tech support.
4. Price
The perception by Windows users is that Macs are more expensive than Windows PCs. This may have been true in the past, but the new Macs are very comparably priced to similarly equipped PCs. Unfortunately, the perception remains. Budget PCs may undercut Mac prices, but budget PCs sacrifice quality parts and support. Apple has shown that they are not interested in competing in the budget computer market, and it’s a smart move, as the margins in this area are extremely small. Windows users should consider what they’re getting for the extra money. Apple’s support is top-notch, the included software, such as iLife, is stellar, and the quality and design of the machines is always first-class.
5. Lies
Let’s face it: Apple tends to bend the truth once in a while, especially about Microsoft and Windows. One of the “Get a Mac” ads states that Windows is for spreadsheets and pie-charts, while Macs are for “fun stuff” like photos, movies, etc. To Mac users, this seems both funny and true. Windows users, however, are thinking of the aisles and aisles of games that are available for Windows, while there is a half-shelf devoted to games for the Mac. I don’t know about you, but I can only have so much fun playing with photos. Things like this just sound like lies, and they sometimes present Apple as a company that has to lie about its competitors to get business. Other ads point out flaws in Windows that are so true it hurts, especially letting people know that Macs don’t get viruses, or that Macs include a lot more useful software and less bloat than Windows. Don’t get me wrong, I take the commercials as a light-hearted jab, as they are intended, but some of them bend the truth so much that it creates mistrust.
6. Windows Bashing
Apple and Steve Jobs are constantly making jabs at Vista and Microsoft, and Mac users follow suit. That’s understandable, but when Steve Jobs is constantly berating Vista and Microsoft instead of touting the features and advantages of Apple’s own products, it makes Windows users think that Macs don’t have much going for them. I remember watching the 20 or 30 minute Vista-bashing session at the WWDC conference and wondering why Steve Jobs is so insecure that he has to berate the opposition. Can you imagine shopping for a car and having the salesman only talk about what’s wrong with the competition’s cars? This always reminds me of John Kerry, whose entire campaign was about bashing Bush instead of telling you why he was a good candidate himself. It didn’t work for him either. Apple, your products are the best in the industry. Act like it.
7. Vista
I’m going to let you in on a dirty little secret, but you need to sit down first. Windows Vista is actually a good operating system! There. I said it. The ugly truth is that Vista is the best operating system Microsoft has ever released, and for many users, it is good enough. That’s right, good enough. I really like Vista. It fixes so many of the little issues that have plagued me for years, and if I had to use Windows, it’s the version I would use. But now that I have spent time with OS X, I could never go back. For Windows users who have never touched OS X, or are resisting Macs for any of the reasons listed here, Vista is the best operating system they have ever used. I know, I pity them too, but all we can do is hope that they see the light eventually.
8. Mac Users
Okay, I’m not talking about you or me here, but there are some Mac users out there who have just a little too much love for Apple. When they are shouting (or typing in all caps) about how much better Macs are, they’re not convincing anyone to switch, they are scaring them away. Even well-intentioned Mac users can sometimes get a little carried away. I’ve had many friends lecture me for hours on end that I was stupid not to switch, and all it did was push me further away. In contrast, when I got a chance to sit down and quietly use a Mac, I began to enjoy the experience, and luckily, a friend was smart enough to answer my questions and just let me play for a while, and it made all the difference.
Conclusion:
Apple is doing so much right these days. I am sometimes awestruck by their constant stream of good decisions, but there are still so many Windows users unwilling to take the bait. I think it helps to know what we’re up against when we’re trying to convince Windows users to join the Mac side, and I hope I have provided some insight.
Did I miss some reasons? I’d love to read them in the comments. - theMetalEdge, on 10/16/2007, -5/+31The Mighty Mouse is actually a ONE button mouse. It has sensors that determines whether or not you clicked on the left or right side of the mouse.
- charlesray, on 10/10/2007, -6/+317 - Vista
I'm so happy to finally see someone admit this. Vista has it's fault, most notably file transfer, but SP1 is coming soon and it's still a great OS nonetheless. If Microsoft could release service packs faster it would almost be a decent way of doing business (Release to early adopters, wait for bug reports, fix in SP1, and then it's just solid). - chris9902, on 10/14/2007, -9/+34you just listed the fastest thing Apple do. You REALLY don't want to play that game with PC users.
- Izzio, on 10/10/2007, -0/+24What's all this about Ubuntu/Linux? I think the article is about switching to Mac, and Mac users tend to pay a premium on Apple's products mainly for the included software/OS. You could put together your own machine or buy a pre-built Dell, with the same specs as a PowerMac/iMac/whatever, for less money. So it is cheaper than switching to a Mac.
- da5id, on 10/14/2007, -4/+28What about if you only have one finger?
- coheedcollapse, on 10/14/2007, -4/+28"They just want to spend their abundant spare time by debugging."
If you have to debug on Vista past the initial twenty minutes after installation, you shouldn't be messing with that crap. Experienced users can operate a windows system just as efficiently and safely as any other OS for the most part. - vertinox, on 10/10/2007, -2/+26Although, all valid reason why Windows users won't upgrade to Vista. No point in changing if the existing works fine.
- DelSolid, on 10/10/2007, -5/+29Reason #1: I have a metric ***** of windows software already and am in no mood to repurchase it. (photoshop, illustrator, office, autocad)
Reason #2: For identical hardware mac = 2x PC price
Reason #3: I game. Allot.
Reason #4: Lack of software. Yes, I know the mac can do everything But the depth of available software is nowhere, and I repeat, NOWHERE near as good as on the PC. It's getting better but it's not there yet, not by a long shot.
Reason #5: I don't trust Apple. To use an iPhone they will try to force me to use AT&T. I am not going to use AT&T so I don't use an iPhone. PC's allow you to hack them however you want but Apple is like Big Brother so I will spend my money elsewhere, thank you.
For those who will jump in and say bootcamp, answer me this: Why would I pay 2x for a machine to run my windows software, slowly, when I can keep my $800 dual core Pentium and run it natively?
I "almost" want a mac, but the downsides still outweigh the upsides to me. - allyant, on 10/14/2007, -30/+53I have been using this Mac for about a month now, I think its crap.
- Godlike, on 10/10/2007, -23/+461) Terrible COMPATIBILITY.
2) Terrible PRICE.
Get it right at least - It's not MAC vs. WINDOWS it is MAC vs. PC.
Nothing else needs be said. - TheTaoOfBill, on 10/10/2007, -9/+31As someone who has used both XP and vista pretty extensively I very much prefer vista.
- richardhenry, on 10/14/2007, -1/+21I'm a Mac user, yet I don't feel the need to come out with something like that. I mean, jeez, you're reason #8 right there.
- sgglynn, on 10/10/2007, -2/+22"I am sometimes awestruck by their constant stream of good decisions,"
1. releasing a product, dropping it's price by 30% a month later
2. ruining devices for installing 3rd party software
2.1 Software that isn't available for you to buy yet
2.2 Software that was installed to let you do things apple promised you would be able to do with the phone
3. Voiding hardware warranty because of software changes
4. Using software to artificially cripple a device that doesn't need to be crippled (See: iPod Touch"
Great idea's for Microsoft maybe, but these aren't helping Apple loyalists - ArmandoM, on 10/14/2007, -13/+31Um....yes, that's what I've resorted to doing, because I'm forced to do it if I don't want to pack an external mouse around with me, all because apple refuses to put something incredibly simple like a right-click on the thing.
Sometimes "thinking different" doesn't really mean thinking better. - gquaglia, on 10/10/2007, -1/+19100% correct. Outside of techhead, gamers and computer professionals, most have no clue what the difference is between Windows and Mac OS and will look at you as if you have 3 eyes if you even mention Linux.
- neodorian, on 10/14/2007, -1/+19Because the mid-range "sweet-spot" market makes Apple very little money. They are primarily a hardware company. They have built a good OS and tied it to their hardware in order to sell that hardware. I built my XP/Linux machine for around $700. Slick ATX case, Core2Duo 2.4, 1GB DDR800, 250GB SATA HDD, DVD-RW, nVidia 7900GS, etc. I reused my nice dual 22" monitors. I could never get such a deal from Apple. Closest thing would have been a mini with less power for about a hundred bucks more. If Apple made a computer like the one I built but with the ability to run OSX and Windows, I might consider paying another hundred bucks or so, but I'm not paying more for less.
- richardhenry, on 10/14/2007, -3/+20@da5id: Simple. Use your face.
- Stirk, on 10/16/2007, -3/+20Linux supports more hardware than Windows, just not always the newest hardware right away.
- feeman4life, on 10/14/2007, -6/+22same as what the three people above me said. Frankly after getting used to the the two finger touch method, the right click laptop button is extremely redundant.
- Nodaki, on 10/10/2007, -31/+479) They don't like the taste of Steve Job's ***** in their mouth like the trendy Mac douchebags that plague coffee shops.
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