PC ---> MBA as main computer

[bcaslis]

Can you please post a geek bench score? Thx.

Geekbench 32 bit: 2295
Geekbench 64 bit: 2532

 

[Romulus]

This has got to be the biggest let down of Mac OS. With everyone's hype about how easy it is to use, I did have high expectations but still. Arggh.

Why is there no way to copy paths from finder window to another finder window or a file open window?

No way single place / method to uninstall programs? (Don't tell me about deleting the .app folder, because it doesn't actually clean up after itself, and doesn't apply to some apps that leave stuff over the control panel)

No built-in ability to boot off a "legacy" USB?

the Fn keys are actually buried underneath shortcut keys? And the Fn keys actually do half of the same things as the shortcut keys? And they're mapped to different keys? eg, F3 = Fn+F9!!!!

I'm going to take a breather and give Mac OS X more time, but I'm seriously disappointed that "It just works" has simply been a big hype. It's as silly and messed up as any OS that has decades of crud in it.

Also, to anyone in my shoes, go out and buy Parallels 5 from Staples for $15. You can then get a free upgrade from the Parallels website. https://slickdeals.net/deals/desktop/

I grew up on DOS, used all windows versions since 3.1... switched to a Mac when the Merom processors got released, left Mac again when the netbook craze took place due to portability reasons, now back to Mac with the new MBA... I know Windows back and forth, tried Linux for a bit... and I still think that Mac OS is the best for work... as funny as it is, I use the Mac for work (medical research) and a PC server under the TV for entertainment (I think opposite of what many people do)... with the Mac, you are right - you give up quite a bit of control, there's more tweaking in Windows, there's things to do and get rid of, more control over the system as in what you pointed out, installations, folder paths, double booting... Mac does not care about that - I need a program, I just drop it on my hard drive... delete a program, just toss it into trash (I use AppZapper though). need to get to a folder, click on it... no fancy copying the path, doing all kinds of stuff... I gave up control and I'm happy... it ultimately leads to my productivity... I don't spend an hour toying with the windows setting... I just start typing, annotating, reading, or whatever...

And if you really want to push the envelope, it's a Unix environment... start Terminal and go for it...

Otherwise, I believe Parallels is just a handicap... I found everything I need for daily work on the Mac side... Used to use it in 2007, but this time around... I'm staying with the Mac only environment... at least for my work... again, my desktop PC is doing the torrent, Hulu, music, server work...

 

[MrFlynn]

I have seen Fusion 3 online for digital download today for as low as 28 dollars. Do yourself a favor and run Quickbooks in the VM, as all the accountants I support universally love their macs and trash Qbooks for OSX. Apparently Intuit really fumbled the port.

I have used Mac laptops since the Powerbook 3400C in 1996. I've also had two of the Unibody Macbook Pro's, but my new Air is definitely my favorite. I have Office 2011, Adobe CS 5, Fusion 3, WOW, and few other apps on it. It screams.

I had put a SSD in a 13" Pro, and it made a huge difference. But somehow, the drive in the Air takes it to the next level. I think it bipasses standard I/O and is hard wired to the motherboard. Anyone out there want to confirm this? Im curious how this thing is as fast as it is. It really screams.

 

[Meric]

I have seen Fusion 3 online for digital download today for as low as 28 dollars. Do yourself a favor and run Quickbooks in the VM, as all the accountants I support universally love their macs and trash Qbooks for OSX. Apparently Intuit really fumbled the port.

I have used Mac laptops since the Powerbook 3400C in 1996. I've also had two of the Unibody Macbook Pro's, but my new Air is definitely my favorite. I have Office 2011, Adobe CS 5, Fusion 3, WOW, and few other apps on it. It screams.

I had put a SSD in a 13" Pro, and it made a huge difference. But somehow, the drive in the Air takes it to the next level. I think it bipasses standard I/O and is hard wired to the motherboard. Anyone out there want to confirm this? Im curious how this thing is as fast as it is. It really screams.

I also thought about putting an ssd into a MBP... But still wanna get an Air...

Cant decide in between 2 gb and 4gb version of the 13...

I'll definately leave the quickbooks on the windows..so fusion is a must..

Its just how will it perform with that along with safari, photoshop etc....

Do I really need the extra 2 gig?

 

[gdeputy]

I just made the switch you're talking about, and I suggest pausing until you know what Mac OS is like. The shock of switching is pretty instaneous -- Mac OS is not amazing like iPad was amazing. Really, it's just another run of the mill OS.

If you're used to Windows specific features like the taskbar, alt-tab, or even uninstalling programs, you'll take lots of time and sacrifice to adjust. I still don't understand how people can be nearly as productive without a taskbar.

Anyhow, running BootCamp is poor second choice due to the diminished battery life and half-assed drivers.

I have a windows desktop for gaming and just today received my MBA. Not too bad of a switch, watch the videos on apple and macrumors has alot of info to make it easier. ALOT of the commands are very similar. Still dabbling around but within 2 months or so I am sure I'll have it mastered.