I'm not extremely educated in the world of technology, but because I am a member of Generation Y, a college student and a part-time writer, I have my fair-share of knowledge relating to computers, phones and other electronics. Recently I decided to finally invest in a reliable laptop computer. Nearly all of my peers arrived for freshman orientation with their new-edition Mac in tow, whereas I simply lugged along my hand-me-down Toshiba. Now that a majority of classwork takes place online and I've begun writing more, I decided I would greatly benefit from the upgrade. The following are my personal top reasons why I prefer my new Macbook over my old PC.
1. Less Options
With less options available in the Apple world, the decision-making process is much easier when compared to choosing a PC. Variety isn't always a good thing and while you're bound to spend a chunk of change on your new Mac, you do have a say on the screen size and storage allotment.
2. Speed
Feel free to argue this point and say that your HP or Dell is the same speed or maybe even faster than Apple's line-up, but from personal experience Macs, specifically my new Macbook Pro, is off-the-charts speedy! Modern day social standards have trained us to believe that faster is better, and while this may not be the case for food, when speaking about productivity it's essential.
3. Weight
As a college student I carry my life in my backpack, laptop included. This fall's back-to-school will be much less of a strain on my back as my new computer is 1/3 of the weight of my old one!
4. Applications
Although I did need to purchase Microsoft Office ($80 for 4 years), my Mac came loaded up with top-notch applications that I'll surely use daily.
5. Battery Life
For the amount that I'm currently using my computer, I only need to plug it in every other day, compared to my sturdy Toshiba which required charging after approx. 30 minutes of use. I can't wait for classes to kick in this fall and be able to make it through a whole day of classes and studying without dragging my charger everywhere I go and scrambling to find an outlet.
6. Screen Quality
My MacBook Pro features the 'Retina Display' which eases the strain screens can have on the eyes, and regardless of what angle I'm looking at my screen it is sure to be crisp and sharp.
7. Overall Appearance
The cosmetic features of Macs are known to be top-of-the-line and any upgrade from my old, clunky and cheap-feeling PC would have been a success.
8. Compatibility
My brain requires music while studying and lucky for me, Apple was running a deal when I bought my computer a few weeks ago which not only gave me a discount, but also included a brand-new pair of wireless Beats! Of course my laptop easily synced up to said new headphones, as well as my iPhone!
9. Customer Service
The friendly workers at the Mall of America Apple Store eagerly showed me my options for computers and even had the one I ended up choosing in stock! Plus, I'm able to head in at anytime for a free diagnostic.
10. Longevity
This factor, itself, was probably the #1 reason for me to end up choosing a MacBook over a PC laptop. On average, Macs will last customers around 8 years and many users don't run into any large problems (i.e. viruses).
And there you have it, my top 10 reasons to support the idea that... "Once You Go Mac, You'll Never Go Back".
