Try using one for a while... you may find that your productivity improves and your outlook on computing is better.
The only people I hear claiming "its a computer" or "it's just a tool" are Windows PC users who no longer enjoy using their computers. People who have switched to Macs have rediscovered the fun they once had when they were new to computers. That's why Mac users, especially switchers, are often heard saying "Once you go Mac, you'll never go back!"
Believe it or not, Mac users want you to enjoy it too.
You can't see it in this pic, but I've got the HP laptop running Folding at Home on the far left. This set up let's me watch, er MONITOR...a multitude of important sporting events all at the same time AND...FREEP to my heart's content! Running both XP and Mac systems, fully networked with each other. WiFi also allows the daughter to jump on line with her MacPro when she's home from college. Ahh....life is good!
The BEST thing about having a MAC for me, after nine months ownership, is recording TV and being able to burn to DVD or send it to my iPOD.
During lunch, I can watch my favorite time shifted programs...or start my own library instead of having to buy the DVD set next year.
iPHOTO is also pretty cool with the ‘podcast’ feature. I sent a link to my brother for our vacation pics. He clicked the link and all the pics downloaded to his iPhoto for viewing...he was happy.
“The only people I hear claiming “its a computer” or “it’s just a tool” are Windows PC users who no longer enjoy using their computers. People who have switched to Macs have rediscovered the fun they once had when they were new to computers.”
Bingo...
That’s why Mac users, especially switchers, are often heard saying “Once you go Mac, you’ll never go back!”
...and that’s why I’m seriously looking to get a Mac (even second-hand) this summer. They’re almost too reliable (LOL) 8^)