Adam and I have this joke between us about macs. I would love to get one, he thinks I'm crazy. I actually agree with him more than he thinks. It just doesn't make sense for me to get one, at least not right now. Despite what some may say, Jared (bro to the sistas), the type of computing I use my computer for a PC is more than qualified. I've used photoshop with a mac, it performs exactly the same. Word, again the same. Internet, same. Just as fast...faster, well at least mine is. Plus, it just doesn't make sense to spend $1500 in new software and new ipods (did you know once formatted to one OS you can't use it on another). I priced the machine I want in both PC & mac and it would be at least 30% more for a mac. So why do I want one. Somewhere in the back of my mind they're cooler, perhaps I think it says something about you to own one. There advertisements are fabulous and the machine, well, the machine just look dang cool. And how can I look past that very cute apple on the front. So as I work my way through not being so vain I realize how foolish I am being, at least for now.
Ok, sorry for the tangent, now back to my story.
So since we have this running conflict between us it has turned into playful banter. Now when we watch TV, everyone has a mac on TV, and I see the apple looking back at me I poke him or make mention of it. When I see the oh so cool commercials I stop to watch them, when we go near the mac store I have to always go in. Remember that whole bit on my birthday about the gift with the apple on it. That was a joke too, of course I just happened to be right on. Stuff like that makes me laugh and I want to always keep it up.
Well, the other day Adam told me he had left his old laptop in my studio to use when I wanted to be mobile. Very cool. When I finally went to use it yesterday I found this....
Although he has the bite on the wrong side and the stem isn't connected I more than understood what he was saying. It made me laugh and smile. It truly made me feel loved. He knows me oh so well.
Although he has the bite on the wrong side and the stem isn't connected I more than understood what he was saying. It made me laugh and smile. It truly made me feel loved. He knows me oh so well.
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I feel the exact same way about macs, they somehow seem cooler, although I don't know how to do anything on them that I can't do on a PC. My husband gave me one for christmas last year, and I love it, but honestly, I don't do anything with it I don't do with my desktop. The banter with you husband is the greatest part, he's pretty clever!
If that doesn't say I love you, I don't know what does.
I'm aching for a mac, too...though it is more just my OWN machine rather than the type. I love that Adam did that, those little things make it!
So funny! I am dying for a mac, yes partly because I think they are cooler. But really, I can't use my ipod on it?
That's very funny! I want a mac as well but I have to admit it's mostly due to the advertising. That cute mac guy gets me every time. I don't want to be the nerdy pc guy, but for now, that is who I shall be.
I love that your Adam did that. Too too cute.
I have an iMac and can't figure the darn thing out, I think I'm mac-challenged. You seem very savvy so I guess you wont have the same problems. I guess I need a Mac for dummies book.
I don't know why that brought tears to my eyes when I scrolled down to see the picture! It just reminded me of things that my husband and I do for eachother, and I can't think of a better way of showing love than to take the time to materialize that "inside joke" or that special something between the two of you. If I were you I would never buy a Mac and make Adam put a cute little apple on all of your computers! ;)
On a side note, I too love Macs...I die with laughter at every commercial even though I have seen them a million times, they are just so smart! So funny. They are very sleek...oh no, now you have me wanting one. ;)
I love using my mac way more. Except that is is a lap top and I have to hunch over it. But a desk top would be great. I agree that it is probably not worth the extra money but if you ever do go to a mac it will be hard to go back.
What a sweet husband! I love that you have this little joke about Mac's. Maybe someday you will get your Mac!
That is hilarious! I love those kinds of extended jokes between two people.
I'm a mac girl, myself, and wouldn't go back. I really love them. I am almost positive that I got my old iPod mini back when we had a PC, and it worked out fine when I switched to Mac, you just had to restore factory settings or something. But, I can't remember for sure. But if you did have to replace ipods -- ouch!
CUTE!!
and i thing you are way hip, *even with* a PC!!
My kids love my mom's mac, it takes those funny pictures from the screen, they could do it for hours! I get so used to it when she is here, I think I would like one too.
The ipod news was sad for Milo.
Okay...it's me... the 'bro to the sistas' ...
This is not an attack on anyone's beliefs...but merely an explanation of the facts about Macs and PCs mentioned in your post. Yes, I'm a Mac owner...but only because I've investigated every "church" out there...and chose to join the only true one. I mean, I've looked into all "religions" and I'm not just a born & raised fanatic. I know it's true because I've put it to the test and proved it's true. :^D
1) You can most certainly use your Windoze-formatted iPod on a Mac. Macs can easily do anything Windoze can do, because they're so superior. However, if you have a Mac-formatted iPod you will not be able to use it on a Windoze machine without reformatting it...superiority > inferiority.
A Mac works like the best fighter pilot in the world...he can fly a little Piper Cub crop duster if he wants to...but WHY?! However, the crop duster pilot could never fly the fighter jet, until he finally ditched the Cessna and went to 'real' pilot training.
Either way, you would never have to buy a new iPod for use on either platform...it's only a 'formatting' issue for the iPods internal storage device.
2) Software on a PC vs. Mac does [not] perform the same. Why? Because of Windoze vs. Mac OS X. Software uses the operating system to run...and having an operating system as horrible as Windoze makes great apps like Photoshop work "only as good" as the system they're on. I won't even touch Word® ... it NEVER performs well on anything (microSOFT at it's finest). "Internet" ... oh my... not even CLOSE to the same.
Windoze is so full of security holes and easy access ports that the second you turn on your new PC, it tells all the hackers in the world that you're there, you're new, and you want them to try everything they can to get into your private life and exploit anything they can. They get to install SpyWare, Trojan Horses, Worms, Viruses, Macros, and every imaginable .exe file they can dream up. They can take over your computer and use it to do the dirty work for them (sending in/out files/apps) without your knowledge or permission. Macs just don't do any of that. They can't. YOU are the only one with the key to the ignition. More on the 'car' analogy in a second. :-)
Yes, Macs are 'cooler' than PCs...and the PC makers are always playing catch-up (read 'copying') to Macs design innovations. But the key is the operating system...Mac OS X is FUNDAMENTALLY better than Windoze...on EVERY level.
It really is like owning a Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG vs. a Kia Amanti. They both have 4 doors, a motor, use gasoline and get you from one place to the next just fine. But the quality, reliability, efficiency, styling, performance and overall experience/satisfaction of the two just can't compare.
3) Price. Wouldn't you expect a Mercedes to cost more than a Kia? Wouldn't everyone in the world buy a Mercedes if they were only 30% more than a Kia? Apple has a 5% market share in computers... Mercedes has a 3% share in autos. But wait, there's more!!
What if (brace yourself) a Mercedes S65 AMG was nearly the SAME price as a Kia...if not just a little bit less! WHAT?
In comparing a Dell or (insert lame PC manufacturer of your choice here) other PC to a comparably equipped Mac...the Mac is actually CHEAPER! Not joking.
If you price a Dell with a 2.16GHz Intel Core2 Duo processor, 1GB of 667 DDR2 SDRAM, 500GB HDD, ATI Radeon X1600 256MB VRAM graphics, 20" widescreen LCD display (built-in to the iMac), 8x dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless LAN card...the Dell is about $150 more! MORE!!
In closing...
A Mac is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
I am totally laughing out loud right now. What a fun banter back and forth with your husband and I love that he made you a MAC himself! How funny! However, I am laughing as well that my brotha wrote such a novel about his true love! Can I say I'm sorry?! HA! We have both a MAC and a PC. I am on a PC right now, but don't tell my brotha~!
That's classic Adam, I'm so fond of him!
Well I am a Mac fan but probably because that's what my husband uses. Mac, PC, whatever, just so long as you continue to post your beautiful blogs and I can catch a glimpse of your breathtaking photos! The apple does look cool though.
Oh, I love my brotha! He has convinced me that my next computer purchase is going to be a MAC. It really is his love!
Jared I am glad that you commented. I was hoping to hear from you. Perhaps one of these days I will get my Mercedes (hopefully), but for now I am sticking with windoze.
Truly I have not noticed a difference in photoshop on pc vs mac. Oh and I priced the mac desktop (not imac) that I wanted with all the upgrades and it was 30% more than a pc.
Anyway, I don't know why we are debating over this. I would love to get a mac and one day I am sure I will. For now I am just trying to make myself feel good about being a pc owner.
Where did my comment go?
I think I said... as a die hard mac fan, I am extremely delighted with this post, but more because of what the scrawled and taped red delicious says about your marriage. So sweet!
Jared you crack me up. The best part is I can hear him saying it in his voice.
I love that Adam placed a sticker on your computer. THat is seriously funny.
Not to impose my views, but Doug is getting his Mac in a few months (it's only taken 5 years) for graduation and one of the main reasons is the virus reason that Jared wrote. We have had two computers fry on us because of viruses.
I hear ya on the price tag though. I am hoping our money used will have no regrets!
OK I got on to tell you I asked my tech-savvy, mac-loving friend about his ipod, but it seems Jared answered that way better than I could have. And only made me even more enthusiastic for that Mac I will be getting in a few months. What a fun discussion. So glad I came back.
The more I use our Mac the more I use it. I agree that part of it is the 'cool' aspect of it, but I also just like the operating system more and more. I hope it is a feasible option near in your future.
hee hee.
i am going to paste one of those on my computer too.
That is just adorable.
I was reluctant to switch to Apple early in our marriage, but now I am a big fan. Plus, you just can't beat their advertising and packaging, etc! You know I'm a sucker for style.
too cute the adam's apple. (heehee)
One more comment...this is funny too!
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