My Apple Switch Story
Posted by David | Filed under Technology
About 3 weeks ago I became the proud owner of a 15" Apple G4 Powerbook, the first Mac computer I’ve used in almost a decade. Our family has almost always been connected, and I grew up with an Apple PowerPC, but along with puberty came a zealous switch to a little-known computer distributor known as Dell and my first real experience with the world of Windows.
Eight years later, I have repented of my ways and asked forgiveness of Steve Jobs for not believing in the Macintosh platform.
Now, I never figured I had a use for a laptop… though I travel often, I usually consider it a vacation from technology (and I’d rather not carry a bulky, weighted case all around the place). Also, a computer without internet access is of little use to me. And besides, why an Apple?
The first change in my opinion was the return of Steve Jobs to Apple, and the subsequent revitalization of the brand and the beautifully inspired work environment that is now Mac OS. I can’t help but feel at home among the soft colors, smooth animations, and thoughtful interface. With my childhood experience I was able to dive right into the world as if returning home from a long, emotionally exhausting journey (Windows users, you know it’s true).
Next was the advent of wireless network technology that allows me to connect to the precious never-ending compendium of information we call cyberspace. I turned on my Powerbook for the very first time, and by clicking literally one button I connected to my home network. Wow.
Finally, the constant advance of technology pushed the specs of even the most basic laptop or desktop past my aged and dying Pentium III 450, and as loathe as I was to admit it (being a poor college student), I needed a new box. A new desktop would be fine, but I couldn’t leave Windows for fear that my already-lagging gaming abilities would become nonexistent on a Mac. So I kept the desktop and went mobile.
It ain’t perfect logic, but I’m happy. And a happy David is a productive one. Which is why I’m writing this at work.
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