After reading his blog, we are not in disagreement at all. He dislikes Windows Vista and XP, he dislikes Windows 8.x. The only Microsoft OS he likes is Windows 7.
I have Windows 7 on an older platform and I also like it. I had no real problems with Windows XP but Windows 7 was better, more stable.
I was faced with the fact that my notebook was getting long in the tooth, my CPU was many generations behind, I wanted the disk access speed of a SSD versus a spinning disk hard drive and it made no sense to spend the money to try to upgrade a notebook (much different that trying to upgrade a desktop system where it is easy to upgrade the motherboard).
So, if I stayed with Microsoft when I bought a new notebook, what did the future roadmap look like? Well, mainstream Microsoft support of Windows 7 expired January 13 of this year (5 days ago). I might get support a couple of years beyond that if I was lucky and Microsoft felt magnanimous (HA!). That would mean moving eventually to Windows 8 which I have tried and hate. Maybe I could hold out for Windows 10 but, based on Microsoft's attitude to date, how could I know if that would be any better than 8? Besides, I would have to fork over another couple hundred dollars to upgrade if it was worth a darned. I still had to shell out for a new computer regardless of my decision.
If I went with Apple, I got the new computer, and the OS is less problem prone. I liked the OS interface, fast and intuitive. Best of all, when a new OS was released I could just download and upgrade, no money required.
The real benefit became apparent when my Apple hardware arrived. Form, fit and function are unparalleled. Apple uses top-notch components. The Retina display is stunning (and kind to my older eyes).
Now, I'm not a typical Apple "fanboy". I would have stayed with Windows if I felt it offered the best experience for me. I've been using them since 1985. But the negatives pointed out by the blogger on OS X are very minor compared to the many benefits (such as ease of backup we have been discussing).
I haven't touched on the benefits of a seamless interface with my iPad and new iPhone 6.
A no brainer for me. |
