Comments on: Mechanics Need Tools

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:39:24 +0000

Ryan, this is a great article. I’ve been a die-hard PC person but your article about Mac’s advantage made me rethink about Mac. I had to reinstall OS twice this year on my 4-year-old laptop, so I started looking for my next one.

The problems of switching to Mac for me are the initial learning step and software. I already own software that I like and don’t want to spend more money on Mac version.

By: Ryan Cash

Ryan Cash — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:36:13 +0000

@dunnage Great points, but I’ve found after using Apple’s OS I just can’t go back to Windows.

I was a die-hard PC user before I began working at Marketcircle – ever since I haven’t been able to look back.

By: dunnage

dunnage — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:29:37 +0000

Been buying Dell Refrubished laptops for years and never had a battery go — talking hard usage. Now I recognize the Mac is great for design; but look at the hardware installed in your Mac — not keeping up, assume they’re getting rid of overstocked inventory.

And since Apple backdated stock options from 1997 to 2002 with Steve Jobs full knowledge — well, trust in Apple is damn foolish. ( Don’t mean to say there is some company that I am in love with. ) Look at the product — I can get a lot of graphics for the price differential between a Mac and PC.

By: Ryan Cash

Ryan Cash — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:28:00 +0000

@Adrian – you nailed it. Not only is it important for productivity, but for personal health.

Being frustrated with hardware/software on a daily basis can really cause emotional pain.

I actually had a bit of experience with this recently:

I had to downgrade the RAM in my Macbook from 4GB to 2GB in order to verify whether or not the RAM was defective. Operating on 2GB of RAM for a week was quite horrendous. Frustration got the best of me on more than one occasion, hurting my productivity and causing me unnecessary stress.

Happy to be back at 4GB

By: Adrian Try

Adrian Try — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:18:22 +0000

Hi Ryan – great article. I always look at computer hardware and software as tools. There are so many options, I think it’s great to try out a few alternatives and see which fit you the best.

Now that I’m working full time from home, I’m trying to make some wise investments that keep me healthy and productive for many years to come.

By: Mauricio Longo

Mauricio Longo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:26:43 +0000

I moved to Macs a bit over a year ago and recently got a new MacBook. I tried to convince my self that it might make more sense to buy a less expensive Dell equipment, but failed.

Owning two Dell notebooks and a MacBook I came to realize that the cost of owning the MacBook is much less than owning a Dell laptop. The life time of the battery is a prime example. One of my Dell notebooks goes through a battery every year. That cost alone more than compensate for the price difference to get a better Apple computer.

By: Ryan Cash

Ryan Cash — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:18:11 +0000

@The Molitor – Yeah, it’s quite hard to deal with. I’m not much of a designer myself, but it’s hard to pick between designing on a GREAT screen (only for most of your audience to see it differently) – or design it on a mediocre screen (similar to the majority of your audience), which doesn’t have accurate colour reproduction.

@David Appleyard – Haha, can’t help it

By: David Appleyard

David Appleyard — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:46:02 +0000

Excellent article Ryan – Particularly enjoyed the ongoing Mac persuasion!

By: Kay's Anatomy

Kay's Anatomy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:01:51 +0000

Really good article u guys are a great help…

Tanks

By: John (Human3rror)

John (Human3rror) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:50:31 +0000

love it. function over fashion i always say.