I am moving to the "darker side" of computing.

2WheelPhoto · Nov 29, 2011

On the way is an iMac with i7 quad processor option, additional memory , 27" Apple monitor.

Lightroom3 and Photoshop are also on the way.

I may regret this tremendously, but I wanted to try a Mac for once in my life and needed CS5 anyway.

cgipson1 · Nov 29, 2011

Should do well for you, as long as you can find the software you want and need...

snowbear · Nov 29, 2011

cgipson1 said:
Should do well for you, as long as you can find the software you want and need...

. . . or don't mind booting to Windows (Win 7 only on OS-X Lion) when you can't get what you need for Mac.

2WheelPhoto · Nov 29, 2011

I'm not ridding myself of my Win7 machines

KmH · Nov 29, 2011

Apple thanks you, and chortles all the way to the bank.

Which Photoshop?

Derrel · Nov 29, 2011

"Once you go Mac, you never go back."

Welcome to the world of computers that actually work without a full-time IT department. Welcome to elegant design and quality hardware, not some Pee-Cee box made with the lowest-cost-per-10,000 components...

PC users love to talk about how bad Macs are...of course, Yugo drivers always used to say nasty things about BMW's. That's kind of the difference...Windows was long called "an edifice of baling wire and chewing gum", and stood (stands,actually) in stark contrast to the Macintosh, with its elegant design and brilliant OS developments...think about the Microsoft Turd MP3 player and Win-Doze media Mangler, (what was it called??? oh,yeah, the ZOON MP3 player--snort!!!), and then think about the Apple iPod and iTunes. Kind of like Model T Ford-era engineering concepts meets the 2011 BMW assembly plant...

flatflip · Nov 29, 2011

Dude? You got an iMac and a 27" Thunderbolt Monitor? Nice! We love our PowerBook, MacBook, MacBook Pro and Mac mini. My daughter loves her 27" iMac.

McNugget801 · Nov 29, 2011

Derrel said:
"Once you go Mac, you never go back."

Welcome to the world of computers that actually work without a full-time IT department. Welcome to elegant design and quality hardware, not some Pee-Cee box made with the lowest-cost-per-10,000 components...

oh please....
Mac's have plenty of issues and break down as well. Just because Apple denies that issues exist doesn't make it true
Example: DailyTech - Apple Orders Technicians to Feign Ignorance About Mac Malware

Hickeydog · Nov 29, 2011

Nice.

I'll stick to building my own, though. MUCH cheaper.

bogeyguy · Nov 29, 2011

Wow! Did you hit the lottery?? Lots of $$$ going out the door.

dots · Nov 29, 2011

No regrets buying a Mac. Ways of compatibility for nearly everything nowadays.

2WheelPhoto said:
On the way is an iMac with i7 quad processor option, additional memory , 27" Apple monitor.

Lightroom3 and Photoshop are also on the way.

I may regret this tremendously, but I wanted to try a Mac for once in my life and needed CS5 anyway.

Dillard · Nov 29, 2011

Ehhh its all preference. I love my Mac Book pro and can't see myself switching back to PC, but it all depends on what you want. My whole family is Mac and we haven't had any issues (not saying they don't exist)

Im sure you'll love the new addition!

2WheelPhoto · Nov 29, 2011

KmH said:
Apple thanks you, and chortles all the way to the bank.

Which Photoshop?

Student copy of CS5.5

Derrel · Nov 29, 2011

I love how people defend the cheapest stuff they can possibly get their hands on.

Keep drinking that cheep beer! Keep buying that Folger's coffee by the 2-quart can! Keep drinking that flat, discount soda pop! Keep buying that cheap, flavorless and nutrition-free white balloon bread! Keep using that Dollar Store laundry detergent! Keep making Top Ramen as your "special dinner treat"!
Keep buying those $400 Pee-Cees! Woo-hoo!

dots · Nov 29, 2011

Derrel said:
I love how people defend the cheapest stuff they can possibly get their hands on.

Keep drinking that cheep beer! Keep buying that Folger's coffee by the 2-quart can! Keep drinking that flat, discount soda pop! Keep buying that cheap, flavorless and nutrition-free white balloon bread! Keep using that Dollar Store laundry detergent! Keep making Top Ramen as your "special dinner treat"!
Keep buying those $400 Pee-Cees! Woo-hoo!

You know.. this crapbook i'm on. I think it's Win 7 "Home" or "Starter" or something (?) You cannot even change the desktop image - they crippled it. Do they think i'm going to go buy a cardboard box of better Windows from PC World?!

XP was good. XP was fine. XP was not broken.