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   Well after an inital launch I was hindered by a HEAVY workload that has prevented me from doing anything but breathing until today…Well, that is mostly true.  I was also set back last week after my new computer arrived.  It seems that I decided to return to my roots.  After starting with Apple computers back in 1978 with an Apple II, I have returned to the world of apple for the first time with my recent purchase of a Mac Book Pro.  It arrived last week and after only a week of use I can tell why everyone has been raving about Macs over the past few years.  I also see clearly why education is moving more and more in that direction.  The best thing I can say so far is that I found it easier to switch to a Mac than I typically find getting any new PC fully up and running within my home environment.  Everything I need is handy and already installed.  I also LOVE the ease at which you can set up multiple accounts for the computer with entirely different preferences for each user. 

   Now I am a tech person so I figured the switch would not be too hard for me, but the real test was to see how easily and comfortably my wife was able to switch.  Now my wife is a better than average computer user, but she is a typical base user who primarily uses the computer to search the web, email, office applications, and manage her finances.  She too was surprised at how easily she adapted to the little differences and how pleased she was with the little advantages the Mac had over our current PC. 

  Now I know I have a lot to learn about the full functions of the iLife suite and I might even take a couple of classes, but for me this has been my best new computer experience in years.  If you have been wavering or your school is trying to decide on their platform I highly recommend paying the little extra and consider a Mac.

PS - My wife who is looking over my shoulder said “Don’t forget about the new computer smell”, which is equates to the new baby smell.