Time to switch to a Mac?
Walt Mossberg is a respected writer about consumer electronics for the Wall Street Journal. Unlike so many people that write about computers, his livelihood does not depend on staying on the right side of Microsoft. His point of view comes from what is best for the consumer. As a result, I take his opinions quite seriouisly. In his column today titled, “A New Gold Standard for PCs”, he says
We’ve been testing this new iMac, and our verdict is that it’s the gold standard of desktop PCs. To put it simply: No desktop offered by Dell or Hewlett-Packard or Sony or Gateway can match the new iMac G5’s combination of power, elegance, simplicity, ease of use, built-in software, stability and security. From setup to performing the most intense tasks, it’s a pleasure to use. And, contrary to common misconceptions, this Mac is competitively priced, when compared with comparably equipped midrange Windows PCs; and it handles all common Windows files, as well as the Internet and email, with aplomb.
In the past when I was asked about what computer an average person should buy, I have stuck with Windows PC models but now I am going to have to consider the iMac as a top contender. If I didn’t have so much software that will only run on Windows I would buy one myself.