Why my next computer will be a Mac...

Hello Friends,

Yes, it will be a Mac. 

Before those of you who "hate" Apple for whatever retarded reason your tell yourselves go, "OMG he's become a Mactard!  He must be completely stupid for paying for a computer that can be built for 1/4 of the price.  Etc., etc..."  A little history.

My last three desktops have been custom built Windows powerhouses that I've created.  I will continue to build my desktops for the foreseeable future.  I'm a techie who's been at the forefront of consumer technologies since I've been able to walk. 

Anyways...

It comes down to this:  Simplicity and Productivity.

Apple computers simply work and they do it well.  I've had the privilege of working on a iMac during some of the most hectic photography sessions and on-location to some of the biggest events we attend and it has always come through.  Running circles around even our custom built (not by me) Windows machines we have in the studio.  That kind of performance is worth it's weight in gold.

I have been "one of those guys" and hated on Apple for everything they put out.  Even the iPod I scuffed at.  I just couldn't see 'why' someone who fork over that kind of money for a device that was locked in and only did one thing.   Apple computers were a tool to for those who only wanted to do word processing and didn't want to learn Windows.  That has changed.   Sure, the iPod still only does one thing but it does that one thing like no other device in it's class can and Apple computers are more diverse and powerful now then ever.  They can even run Windows better then Windows can run Windows.  

I don't need endless settings anymore.  I don't need to customize every detail of every pixel of every program I choose to run anymore.  I need my machines to work.  Work right and produce results.

I'm a ghost on just about every tech blog and review site there is.  I read the comments on everything from the iPhone (Yes, I have one and LOOVVVE it) to the X-Box and I just can't understand the rants that some people come off on a company like Apple; and I use to be one of those people!   You'd think they hated Apple because it raped their mother.  I'd have to say 90% of the naysayers has never tried an Apple product. 

Anyways, I had no particular point.  I think I read a comment on a blog article about an Android phone and some troll said something that was so asinine that I just poked the wrong nerve in my brain.

Now, the only question is... WHEN will I get my Mac and with WHAT money.  Hmmm...  I need to scheme. >:D

S.

I'm back... again!

Yo,

Sorry for the looong absence.  I've been enjoying the daddy gig and my son Owen has been deemed the Best Kid in the World.  :P

Besides that I do have news.  I start my Adobe Certification courses soon.  The boss decided the flip the coin and get me started on my way.  He's also tossing in the Design Suite to CS5!  Awesome.  So, I can finally start working my way in the endeavors that I wish to pursue.  I think once I get get the suite installed and can bring some of my ideas to life I can get this blog (and soon site) up to what I want it to be.  Big changes coming soon.

More to follow...

S.