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Ernie Says So
What's the best computer for an attorney? Why, a Mac, of course. Ernie the Attorney says so:
Call me crazy, but I think that computers should be so easy to use that the word 'configuration' becomes obsolete as a computer term. There are so many things about Apple computers that make life easier (e.g. they rarely crash, rarely need rebooting, and simply don't need to have the OS reinstalled every year as part of 'routine maintenance'). Macs are more secure, and not just because people don't write viruses for them. I could go on with all of the things I've learned about Macs in the past year. But I'm really wasting my time here because if you have a Mac and run OS X then you already know what I'm talking about. And if you only use PCs then you are going to have to defend your choice (which for many, many people isn't a real choice because they just bought what the herd was buying; at least that's what I did up until a year ago).
So, ok, he concludes by saying that you'll still need a Windoze machine because they're so pervasive that he "probably can't live without one." That's debatable. I have a Windoze machine because GW stupidly requires it if you want to take your exams via computer. Other than that, I've found zero reason to have a Windoze machine—at GW, anyway.
Whatever. Whether you need a Windoze box for some reason is not the point. For day-to-day use, Macs are just better. Listen to Ernie. He's a very smart man. [link via the Unofficial Apple Weblog]
Posted April 19, 2004 06:23 AM | law general mac geek
Hmm, you know, I really am considering buying one of those wee iBooks before I start school. I can't imagine my ancient laptop making it for the next 3 years without several blood transfusions. I think I'ma stop at the nearest Apple store and see what they can get me. I mean, they're so WEE.
Posted by: Mary at April 19, 2004 04:36 PM
Be sure you check on educational discounts (usually at least $50-100, not huge, but worthwhile) and consider older models. If you don't need the latest update, you can usually get a better deal on a slightly slower machine. Try Smalldog Electronics for possible low prices on "older" models.
Posted by: ambimb at April 19, 2004 06:55 PM
