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OK, those are the ground rules. Above all, I’m trying to keep it simple because my clients tell me that’s the way they like it. However, they rarely say “just tell me what to get”. Everyone wants to be a smart consumer. So let’s start with some basic info. Let’s talk platforms. No, I don’t mean those big shoes from the 70’s. I’m talking about whether you should buy a Mac or a PC.
You’ve probably seen those clever Apple commercials; I’m a Mac, I’m a PC? Finally, Microsoft has responded with its own ads, but you won’t get much help from these guys when you’re making your choice. And you need to get past some myths like Mac’s are easier to use. Well, yes, if you’ve always used a Mac and never used a PC or if this is your first computer. If you’re going to switch from the PC, there’s a learning curve. But the good news is that it’s kind of fun, and there’s a lot of support for switchers out there.
Next myth? Well it’s not completely untrue, but it’s the idea that Mac’s cost more than PC’s. Generally speaking you’re going to shell out more bucks for a Mac, but comparably equipped Mac’s and PC’s are a lot closer in price than you’d think. There are also fewer price points in the Mac world. That is, there are fewer choices. But this could be a good thing.
About a year ago, I bought an iMac, and it’s become my main production machine. But I still live professionally in a mostly Windows world, and I sometimes run Windows on my Mac. (OK, that’s another article) But my point is that I’m kind of agnostic about all of this. You need to decide what’s right for you. What I suggest is that since you already know what a PC is like, why not visit the nearest Apple store near you and take one for a test drive.
Now we get to the part where you decide what you need and what you want. Most people who call me don’t know the answer to either question. That’s why they call. And, as with most other purchases, need and want are not always the same. So here are a few questions:
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