I will/won't buy a MacBook soon
You know it's bad when you don't take your own advice. We often get questions about "device X", with people asking: "Should I get device X or should I wait until the upgraded device Y, I'm hearing about?". Our answer tends to be the same: if you keep waiting for the next best device, you'll always be waiting. If there's a device that meets your more important needs now, you should consider it.
So I really can't explain why I keep waiting to buy a MacBook. First it was waiting for the Intel chipset adoption. Then I waited for dual Core CPUs. Now I'm sitting here saying: maybe an "Apple special event" next week will introduce MacBooks with Leopard. Either way, I'm not practicing what I preach on this one. If you've been waiting, you might want to check out Amazon as they're offering a $75, $100 and even $200 rebates on the MacBook line. Funny, you have to buy the unit by 2/20, which just happens to be the special event date: maybe they're dumping current MacBooks for something new next week? Oh....there I go again......
I know what you mean Kevin, that's why last November I finally broke down and got the MacBook Pro C2D or I would of bein waiting for ever LOL. I run Win XP PRO on it using Boot Camp and using Parallels also works great. I also use my Q1P for my work since I have to travel a lot and it more poratable plus like you said if it works for you then its a good idea to get it so I got it.
Posted by: HG | February 15, 2007 at 08:56 AM
How about I'll give you my Dell XPS M1210 notebook and you can buy me a MacBook? I think that would be a good deal for you... ;)
Posted by: Raphael Salgado | February 15, 2007 at 09:01 AM
Ha! Such timing!
I Ask Myself: Why Not Get A Frikkin Mac?
http://mikecane.wordpress.com/2007/02/10/i-ask-myself-why-not-get-a-frikkin-mac/
Ooh, thanks for letting me know of that 2/20 deadline!
This calls for a blog post!
Posted by: Mike Cane | February 15, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Should I wait for the Q9 or get a Blackjack?
Posted by: Dave Zatz | February 15, 2007 at 09:24 AM
You should wait for this:
http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/9250/more-access-linux-platform-photos-from-3gsm/
Posted by: Mike Cane | February 15, 2007 at 09:37 AM
I agree with your advice.
However, do you really NEED a new MacBook right now? It sounds like you don't...
I have been eyeing for a new PowerMac since the G5 came out. But then I was waiting for the Intel Mac Pro. Then that was released but I was waiting for "version 2.0" so the bugs could be worked out. But fact of matter is, my current PowerMac G4 still serves me pretty well and I am not desperately in need of an upgrade. That has been my excuse for waiting at least ;)
Posted by: Weili | February 15, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations! My post caused this item to be picked up by Macsurfer!
Better get a MacBook now or else! Ha!
Posted by: Mike Cane | February 15, 2007 at 12:48 PM
Sorry for asking a question you've probably already answered, but why do you even want a Macbook? They are terrific notebooks (aside from the lack of digitizer), but I don't understand the fascination with the Macbook. Actually, I don't understand why you'd want an inkless notebook at all, but it's the Mac fascination that most escapes me.
Posted by: Sumocat | February 15, 2007 at 02:12 PM
Good question! For the same reason I've run Ubuntu at various times: to become a more well-rounded computer user. I've already had Windows notebooks from Dell, HP, Compaq, Toshiba and more, but I haven't used a Mac in many years. The compelling reason right now is the ability to run both Mac OS X as well XP / Vista with the Parallels Coherence feature. Any time your hardware can be flexible so you can use best-of-breed software (regardless of OS), you've got a winner in my book. Will it take the place of a touchscreen UMPC or digitized Tablet? No, but it has its place just like my UMPC does. Or at least that's what I hope to find out. :)
Posted by: Kevin C. Tofel | February 15, 2007 at 02:22 PM
Ah, to be able to run OS X on a Samsung Q! Eh, eh?
Posted by: Mike Cane | February 16, 2007 at 10:01 AM
I really enjoy using my MacBook as a Windows/OSX machine. I set up XP Pro in Boot Camp and can access it either by rebooting into windows or through Parallels. Parallels is noticeably slower than Boot Camp if there's a lot of disk i/o in particular but it definitely has it's place in my workflow. That coherence mode in Parallels is genius. I have my windows task bar and my OSX taskbar both at the bottom of the screen. I can choose to hide one or both if I prefer. I can run any app any time and mix and match between my favorite Mac and PC applications. The keyboard is a bit wierd to go back and forth between environments. I keep activating that darn guy in windows that reads what's on your screen (accessibility dude). Otherwise, it's a sweet combo. I went with the white top end model with 2GB RAM and the C2D processor and 80GB drive. Go for it!
Posted by: Tax Man | February 16, 2007 at 10:02 AM
OK, Kevin, it's time for you to start up that fund again:
Apple to re-enter the sub-notebook market
http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=2500
I can see your future blog post already: "When Samantha Met Mack"
Ha!
Really, I'm just hoping this will be along the lines the 1610 Lifebook. Even with a swivel touchscreen!
Posted by: Mike Cane | February 16, 2007 at 10:21 AM
I should just sell my C2D MacBook Pro at a deep discount so I can get a Q1P. Tempting thought. :)
Posted by: Gordon | February 16, 2007 at 03:51 PM