06-10-2005, 01:47 AM
Bun-Bun,Jun 9 2005, 01:22 PM Wrote:As I read it, the full switchover won't happen until 2007. I'd say the probability is high people will still be making PPC-compatible binaries for at least a couple of years after that. So the useful life of any laptop you get would be 4+ years. At which point you'll most likely want to upgrade anyway.
A lot depends on what you want to do with a laptop, and how much you want that OS X interface.
I've survived several major transitions on the Apple; they've done a very good job over the years of managing chip and OS changes.
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You are right, of course. I've had a few issues with apple, and while they eventually solved my problem (to my more than ample satisfaction) it reminded me very clearly of the "fun" involved with living several hundred kilometers from the nearest apple repair center. So I was hesitating already.
The last reason I'm leaning towards a PC is that I'm pretty confident I can turn around and sell whatever I build for at least what I'm going to pay for the pieces (and possibly a little more). So it's a fairly "safe bet." Still, I'm really hoping my pragmatic side wins out and I spend the money on something a little more basic :).
gekko
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