I planned to be laptop free for about a month, simply because I felt that I used it wayyyy too often and I just wanted to unplug for awhile, but then those four weeks turned into another four weeks and then another four weeks. That meant I was laptop-less all summer!
It was never from lack of trying though! I would go into electronic stores and look at the rows and rows of laptops and their prices and get so overwhelmed. After awhile, I gave up and had to admit that I know nothing about buying computers and had to ask my computer enginneer of an uncle for help.
Unfortunately, he was under a LOT of stress all summer with his job and the remodelling they are doing to their house. He ended up getting me a Dell and I was less than pleased. When he told me what he decided on, I was a little disappointed, but I tried to be optimistic. Even though the Dell wasn't what I pictured, it would be okay!
But it wasn't. As soon as I opened the box, I started picking it apart. It doesn't have this or that! That day, I decided I was getting a Mac, even though they confused me to bits. Nearly 90% of my school's population uses a Mac. I would get used to it eventually.
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I have always heard that Apple stores are crowded and "good luck getting any assistance." That was definitely not the case in my situation! As soon as I walked in the store, a friendly man asked me if he could help me and then showed me my choices. He gave me time to look at them, even though I had done some research before hand, even though I kind of already knew what I wanted.
Then, a different guy noticed I had been looking around for a few minutes and he asked if I wanted any help. I just pointed to something and told him, "I want that one!" He helped me set everything up and I was out of the store in not even half an hour!
How's that for great customer service?
I was super confused the first couple of days, but after messing around with the laptop, I realized that Macs are not nearly as confusing as I thought they were and I now like them even better than windows computers!
Things I love about Macs:
- Macs have super cool features, such what I call the exploding hand motion, which brings up all of your apps and then makes them disappear. I'm not sure what that is really called, but yeah.
- The Calendar. I love that the Mac comes with a Calendar that is exactly like the iPhone/iPod Touch calendar. Windows computers don't come with cool calendars!
- Dictionary app. I use this app ALL the time. It's nice to not have to bookmark the dictionary website anymore.
- Software Installation Times. Windows computers take FOREVER to install software. Macs install software in a snap. It's like, drag, drop, BOOM NEW PROGRAM!
- Freebies! I was given an iTunes giftcard when I bought my Mac!
- The price. This is obvious. Why are Macs so expensive?
- Macs don't have number keypads. I don't like typing numbers with the row above the letters, but I'll get over it.
- Everyone's laptop looks the same. I feel like I'm in the Apple cult when I pull out my Mac. I really want to find or make some cool stickers or decals to decorate and personalize mine.
- I can't think of a name. I'm the
weirdtype of person who names all of their things. My last laptops name was Preston. May he rest in piece. I haven't been able to figure out a name for the Mac yet. - Freebies! Whenever I try to use a giftcard, I get overwhelmed with all of the options. I want to get my money's worth and things that I will use/like.
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I love my little Mac Pro :) New follower!
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I almost got the Mac Book Pro, but couldn't justify the cost... =/ Now I'm on the hunt for an all in one computer!
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