Re:What cool gadgets did you get for Christmas or buy yourse...
by brk on Thursday January 03, 2008 @01:06PM
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Yes, that's an Intel-based MacBook in the picture.
I like it a lot (before this I was using the 17" MBP, which I loved, but the portability factor wasn't so great). Most of my time is spent dealing with linux-based servers, so the BSD underpinnings of OS X really make things like handling SSH keys, console apps, perl debugging while flying, etc. really smooth.
I do miss the larger screen of the MBP and the extra horsepower (I do a fair bit of digital photography, and the MB can't run Aperture), so I'll probably switch back to a 15" MBP soon.
In the ~2years I've been using Mac laptops I've never once longed for Windows in any way. But before this I was using linux as my primary desktop, and before that Solaris, so I've never really been addicted to Windows, although I did have Windows machines in my possession since, well, since Windows was invented (mostly for work or other non-personal use).
The MB (or MBP) with a big external monitor and nice BT mouse and keyboard is really (IMO) a very pleasant overall experience. I encourage you to convert :)
I like it a lot (before this I was using the 17" MBP, which I loved, but the portability factor wasn't so great). Most of my time is spent dealing with linux-based servers, so the BSD underpinnings of OS X really make things like handling SSH keys, console apps, perl debugging while flying, etc. really smooth.
I do miss the larger screen of the MBP and the extra horsepower (I do a fair bit of digital photography, and the MB can't run Aperture), so I'll probably switch back to a 15" MBP soon.
In the ~2years I've been using Mac laptops I've never once longed for Windows in any way. But before this I was using linux as my primary desktop, and before that Solaris, so I've never really been addicted to Windows, although I did have Windows machines in my possession since, well, since Windows was invented (mostly for work or other non-personal use).
The MB (or MBP) with a big external monitor and nice BT mouse and keyboard is really (IMO) a very pleasant overall experience. I encourage you to convert :)