Re: New LapTop

On the other hand, Pete, the new Intel-based Macs are an unknown quantity. Suppose you held off until today put your order in and found out after you received it, they are buggy and won't properly run all that software you invested in. Suppose they came out and you again waited three or four months to find out the reviews. They say the new machines are OK. You then buy - and just a few months later even newer models come out. It is always a gamble. It is always difficult riding the crest of that tech wave.

I too, share your frustration with arrogant Apple. I'm pretty stubborn, too, and I have come very close to throwing the Apple company over... well, no, didn't come close to it but thought about it. (Remember the poor support for Mac clones after Apple did them in? And Apple never would fix or even admit a problem with 17-inch studio display monitors even after hundreds or thousands of complaints at their website - although they did fix my slightly out-of-warranty display after I had a terrible row with them).

The problem is I kept realizing, I'd have to use Windows machines if I don't give Apple my business. If I did that, I'd be punishing myself far more than punishing Apple.

Just be glad that Apple, your company, is devoted to putting out the coolest products on the planet! Then learn to live with the company.

Richard