It’s time to buy a new computer. The decision, though, isn’t as clear-cut as I’d like. <\/p>\n

The last time I wrote about Apple computers and PCs, it was 2010, and the world was a different place. Smart phones were still relatively new, Windows 7 was everyone’s favorite operating system, and my worst third semester in a row of forced iMac use was just coming to an end. My question was “what do you need it for?” Well, I can safely answer that question now in a variety of ways, and with even more questions.<\/p>\n

Macs are starting to fade<\/h2>\n

It’s been a while since it could be said, but Macs aren’t as cool as they were a few years ago. I think everyone assumes they’ll remain awesome because, well, duh, but I think they were awesome in the first place because of Steve Jobs. And now that he’s gone, they’re right back where they started, except with a lot more money. (This is probably another discussion.) This means less regular mind-blowing updates, slower innovation, boring design, and a growing product line with nothing to set it apart from the rest of the crowd<\/a>. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n

So while a super-powered Macbook Pro with 16GB of RAM and an Intel i7 processor sounds pretty nice<\/a>, the brand itself is no longer enough to guarantee a good purchase.<\/p>\n

I still like Windows, especially Windows 10<\/h2>\n

It’s true, this operating system is so well-made, I don’t want to leave it. Applications run smoothly, it handles processor-intensive tasks without stuttering and unexpected errors.<\/p>\n

I’m going to start heavily editing video soon, and a laptop that stays cool, quiet, and fast is essential. Apple? Sure, the 15″ Macbook with all the best features can satisfy that requirement. Window? Eh, that’s another story. I don’t like the heavy-duty machines that HP and Dell put out. Ugly, loud monsters that require a cooling station to stay on and weigh 30 pounds.<\/p>\n

Then there’s Surface Book<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have you seen this thing? I love it. I need to touch it. I need to own it. I don’t even need half the stuff it does, and it’s still the same price fully tricked out<\/a> as the MacBook. Detachable screen\/tablet? Awesome! “Sleep of Death”? Fixable! Both halves don’t fully meet when closed? Don’t care! Have you SEEN this thing?<\/p>\n

Back to square one<\/h2>\n

Anyway, that’s kind of my dilemma now. It’s\u00a0not “PC or Mac”, it’s “MacBook or Surface Book”. Both products are due for a refresh this winter, and I can’t wait that long.<\/p>\n

Internets…what do?<\/p>\n

P.S. For the sake of argument, I’m purposefully leaving out the fact that Macs are capable of booting Windows through Boot Camp<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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