Poll: Do you still use Windows? do you intend to?

Re:Poll: Do you still use Windows? do you intend to? by mcav on Tuesday March 10, 2009 @07:03PM (#510899)

Interesting, thanks. I actually didn't switch to Mac until a year or two ago, and previously I had a tablet PC. I really liked Microsoft's approach to ink, but alas I couldn't read my handwriting. Plus the laptop itself had poor battery life and was loud (a Tecra M4). Ah well.

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Re:Poll: Do you still use Windows? do you intend to? by andrewl-hn on Sunday March 29, 2009 @12:10AM (#537095)

I don't really ink that much, but I found that I use pen as a main pointing device even in a laptop mode, for example, when I browse the web or working with files. And I'm very comfortable with that. The screen can sustain pen's pressure, even when I point elements on the top.

However when I use keyboard I tend to combine pointing stick and track pad to move the mouse. It works very natural both ways and I really enjoy interacting with a computer in this manner.

I prefer not to write anything unless my handwriting is recognized. I like OneNote but I use it mostly for drawing schemes, diagrams, etc. while keeping audio recording on. It's not ideal but still has some valid use cases. So far I used it three times and each next time I end up having better notes.

As for battery I actually considered that, too. My other laptop is a pretty old 15" Dell which after 4 years can stay alive for about an hour and a half only. The power adapter was a huge brick, too. This time I picked up the best battery life money can buy and I don't bother with that anymore.

As I said I'm very satisfied with it and I'm going to use it for quite a while.

Most often Macs are a better choice, but Microsoft invested to much into tablets to give up its domination in this area. This time I've chosen a tablet, but may be next time I'll end up with a Mac just like you.

I hope you read that. You posted your answer 18 days ago, sorry for not replying earlier.

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