Do you ever consider going back to a Windows machine?

[Just_Me_D]

Like many of you, I was a big time Windows user starting with Windows 3.0 (I think), all the way up to Vista. I also dabbled with every Linux distribution available at the time, but I opted to buy a MacBook as a gift to myself (yep) in February 2009. I can't imagine using anything else or even going back to a Windows machine. To those of you who have made the switch personally - I know some of you have to use Windows at work - do you ever consider going back to Windows?

 

[kch50428]

At home, nope. In some work situations, Windows is a necessary evil...

 

[kataran]

Desktops are not my thing anymore I will continue to use a windows unit for my daily computing needs out of necessity but you never know I said I would never buy an iPhone so I can't rule out a Mac but not at this time

 

[warcraftWidow]

At home, nope. In some work situations, Windows is a necessary evil...

Agreed. Windows at work, Macs at home.

 

[Jaguarr40]

I am on a PC so I cannot speak for Mac at this point and I mean thins only for me, Since I have no use for a laptop and use a desktop at home The right PC I have fits me. One day that might change but not now.

 

[MacintoshDan]

I would only consider going back to Windows 7, but it's not going to happen. I'd rather stop using a PC than switch to Windows 8.


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[TurboTiger]

Never once considered going back to Windows since getting my MacBook Air.
Just sorry I didn't make the move sooner.
Good Luck

 

[theromz]

Sometimes when I need to use Flash and my machine just doesn't handle it even close to aswell as windows which I believe is due to flash not getting access to the GPU. Apart from that I don't really miss windows.

 

[BlackBerry Guy]

For personal use, no. For work , I have a Windows Boot Camp partition that I can tap into if I need.

 

[EmceeGeek]

That's funny; no way! At work/school, maybe (because my field is IT), but at home, no!

 

[anon(4777221)]

no. every time my mom wants me to fix her windows laptop, I have the urge to trash it after 5 minutes of use.

 

[phreddyl]

Not for a second. In fact I have to use a windows machine at work and hate it.

 

[rellyrellz]

Only use windows at work. At home will always be Mac

 

[pr1nce]

Windows at work and we have a family laptop which has Windows 8.1

 

[tigerinexile]

Why go back? Just install Windows on a partition if needed...

 

[Just_Me_D]

no. every time my mom wants me to fix her windows laptop, I have the urge to trash it after 5 minutes of use.

It's been 5 years since I've used a Windows PC, and people from Central Florida still call me to help them troubleshoot theirs. I've forgotten so much...lol

 

[theromz]

I'm not sure how people can use Windows at work and OSX at home, I tried doing that but it would mess with my brain, mainly due to the different keyboard layouts, some blame is on apple for forcing US standards down the UK, e.g @ key is at the wrong place, I know there is a fix for it but I kind of just accepted my fate now.

 

[mikeo007]

I use windows for my desktop, would probably not buy a Mac desktop because I like the expandability and freedom that a windows machine offers.

For a laptop/notebook though, I don't think I'd ever choose something other than a Macbook running OSX. Just has too many good things going for it that I can't find on any windows machine.

 

[HankAZ]

Would I consider going back to a Windows computer? Not on a bet. Linux maybe, but Windows never. I love my Mac.

 

[PatriciaAnderson]

I've been a windows user all my life until I bought my MacBook Pro 4 years ago. Will probably never switch back. PS I have not used the new windows 8 so not sure how well it performs...

Like many of you, I was a big time Windows user starting with Windows 3.0 (I think), all the way up to Vista. I also dabbled with every Linux distribution available at the time, but I opted to buy a MacBook as a gift to myself (yep) in February 2009. I can't imagine using anything else or even going back to a Windows machine. To those of you who have made the switch personally - I know some of you have to use Windows at work - do you ever consider going back to Windows?