Laptop for personal use?

[Chris Morton <salt -dot- morton -at- gmail -dot- com>]

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From: Chris Morton <salt -dot- morton -at- gmail -dot- com>
Date: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: Laptop for personal use?
To: Phil Snow Leopard <philstokes03 -at- googlemail -dot- com>


On my own short list:

Asus Eee Pad Transformer
Prime<http://www.zdnet.co.uk/reviews/tablets-and-umpcs/2012/01/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-40094936/>

On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 9:08 AM, Phil Snow Leopard <
philstokes03 -at- googlemail -dot- com> wrote:

> > On 30 Jan 2012, at 22:57, Porrello, Leonard wrote:
> >
> > I also wonder if anyone can explain why someone would buy a MacBook.
>
>
> If you'd asked me that pre-July 20, 2011 I would have told you the
> following:
>
> 1. No viruses/malware issues
>
> 2. Intuitive GUI, that included (among other things) fewer clicks per task
>
> 3. Consistent UI design (pretty much if you know where a function is in
> one programme, it will be in the same place in every other program)
>
> 4. Increased productivity (downtime from blue screen, crashing, freezes
> etc almost non-existent).
>
> 5. Aesthetically pleasing design, both in terms of the hardware and
> software.
>
> Now, things have changes somewhat since July last year with the release of
> OS X 10.7 (or 'OS X Lion' ). Apple has fundamentally changed direction in
> 2011. I no longer unreservedly recommend Macs or OS X as I have done for
> the last 7 years or more because the new direction is basically locking
> down choice, versatility and compatibility in a way that Macs have never
> done before. In essence, Apple's direction seems to be the complete reverse
> of what it always has been: it is now largely focussed on making systems
> aimed at consuming rather producing digital content.
>
> For personal use (browsing, emailing, etc) then the 5 reasons above still
> more or less provide a compelling reason to buy a MacBook. But for creative
> professionals, Mac is becoming far too idiosyncratic and restrictive. Apple
> seem to be moving Mac OS away from its traditional stronghold and aiming
> for a mass market, locked-in iTunes/iBooks/App Store/iOS "home
> entertainment" audience.
>
> I've no idea what will take its place for professionals, but I hope
> something appears in the next two years or so (before my current 2009
> hardware becomes obsolete).
>
> Best
>
> Phil
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>
>
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