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30 days later and I’ve come to the end of this journal a different computer user than I entered. At this point, I find it difficult to think about using anything that isn’t a Mac. Its not the applications, the look, the feel, that has swayed my mind, it is the simplicity. The MacBook Pro is a top of the line laptop, regardless of any operating system you use. My computing life is easier, I save more time performing tasks, and I’m able to do more with less.

When I began this journey, I took a look at the costs between a new MacBook Pro and a Dell Studio 16 XPS. After buying a Mac and finding several replacement programs, not needing to replace software that comes with the system, I’ve saved money rather than spend more. I’ve cut mindless tasks from my daily life (such as disk optimization and system clean ups) and have performed actual tasks, such as file organization. On a Mac performing these tasks are easier, managing my time is easier, and yes, my life has become simpler.

Usually, when a person discusses their life with Mac, and why Mac is better than PC it comes off as annoying. It sounds elitist, snobby and makes you feel like your not a part of the “cool” kids. Even though there’s much more to discover, my life and even my thoughts about how technology can be used has changed. It’s because Mac’s are better. There’s a lot more to gain than to loose by switching. Then again I’ve become one of those elitist, snobby Mac users who thinks the world is amazing because of a piece of hardware.

In 30 days, I’ve come to the conclusion that my MacBook Pro enables me to do more than previous Windows based systems. While I didn’t explore every nook and cranny of the Mac (I intend to in the future), I feel these 30 days covered many possibilities and issues for a person migrating to the Mac world. After 30 days, two things are abundantly clear: 1) I won’t go back to Windows and 2) my computer life has changed dramatically.