Windows Is Better

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My grandson bought an iMac about six months ago and raved about its looks and performance.

Yesterday he called in to collect a copy of Windows Vista that I no longer use so that he could use it to upgrade to Windows 7 by way of Apple's Boot Camp.

The reason? He missed the versatility of Windows and Microsoft software.

Cons: Bill Gates

I assume that is a joke, because that, of course, is a biased and silly response. For one, Microsoft did not become what it is today by making lousing software, or by poor leadership. And two, Bill Gates stepped aside and has been out of the loop in operating system development for several years now.

2010MegaShooter said:

What is the pros and cons of Windows 7 64-bit [Only] Vs. Mac?

This is like asking, "Which is better, a van or pickup truck?" The answer depends on the intended purpose of the vehicle, right?

So my question is, what will be the primary purpose of this computer?

Have been a Windows user since it's inception and before that used MSDOS and before that CPM. Now have a Win7 Desktop and recently entered the Mac world with a MacPro Notebook.

Frankly, I really like both systems. Of course, at this point, I'm a Windows Guru and a Mac neophyte, but there are some things I really like about the Mac so far (not to say I'm anywhere close to going all Mac anytime soon). Given that background, here are some general comments and observations.

1. Mac notebook was certainly more expensive, but seems a lot more durable than most Win notebooks. Also, from power off, starts up and is ready to use in about 30 seconds. Shuts completely down almost instantly.

2. Love the trackpad on the Mac and wish Windows systems had an equivalent. Don't ever need to use a mouse with the Mac.

3. While software choices are more limited for Mac compared to Windows, have everything I need for my personal use (a lot of decent software comes bundled with the Mac). With Office for Mac, I can move back and forth between my Win system and the Mac virtually seamlessly.

4. Imaging software included with the Mac (Time Machine). Gives me a combined disk image and backup at all times.

5. Bundled software on Mac has some great integration features. For example, I recently got an email that said let's meet at 9AM next Tuesday. I noticed that "9AM next Tuesday" showed up as a link. Curiously, I clicked the link and it took me to the included Calendar software and gave me the option to add the meeting at 9AM next Tuesday.

6. My previous Win 7 notebook seemed clunky and slow. My i5 MacBook Pro doesn't seem much slower than my i7 desktop.

Maybe this gives some of you who have never used a Mac a little taste for some of its features. Am I a Mac convert? No. But there's a lot to like IMHO.

Lol don't take what I said to heart, yes it was a joke. I like windows and its features.

I figured as such. I like Windows and its features too. No doubt Bill Gates lead Microsoft through some poor "business" decisions that many, including the courts, and me, did not approve of. But, the bottom line - they make good stuff.