Now I get it...

Tuesday night and it's past 1030. In fact, it's nearly 11. In fact, if you're up and waiting with baited breath for a post from me, it's actually past 11. Outside, it's clearly summer. There's no denying it - it's hot and humid in the day, and cool and humid in the night. Ideas of sleeping with my windows open have long since been abandoned - I've had my a/c on non-stop (well non-stop for the hours I've been at home - I think it's an awful waste to leave it on all day if I'm not here) and I sleep with it on at night (and even I find a bit of guilt in that). They said we should expect thunderstorms the next few days (and in my honest belief, for the next few weeks at the very least); so far this week, there's been no rain.

Well, the day has finally come - I've made the leap from my Dell to the Apple - in fact, I'm transferring files from my Dell to my new Apple as we speak, and onwards we go. After having the computer (on) for about 20 minutes, I'm beginning to understand the allure of the Apple over the Dell or PC. For one thing, it's like carrying around an electronic tablet. The colors are uber brilliant and crisp, and it's silent (relatively). Truthfully, the bottom of the macbook is getting warm on my lap, but there's no annoying fan sound, so I'm relatively happy already. (Note, if you've been paying any attention to my comments, you'll see I had a visit from Larry, the Dell Customer Advocate. I didn't write him back - but if their new search protocols are as good as I think they are, maybe he's reading this... to which my response would be, "Sorry bud - I've been complaning about this fan thing on my laptop for months).

Truthfully, the changeover to mac is interesting and challenging (ie this is the part of the entry where I complain about the things which are bugging me - but I'm ready to get over). First off, the window for Safari - or maybe any window, doesn't take up the full screen - it only takes up half of it. Second, the mousepad is weird - I find I need to use one continuous path with my finger, rather than lots of little paths - it's weird. BUT, in both cases, I'm getting used to it. In fact, it kind of reminds me of detox... I'm detoxing from my experience with Windows - one day this will all be second nature. And yay. And let's hear it for me being able to take work out of my apartment. Botanical gardens, here I come!

Anyway - life is good. I'm just finishing grafting the gansey closed, pictures (and more plentiful posting) to come.

Comments

[Sean]

My MacBook is warming my crotch even as I type this. The things do run hot, but I love mine to pieces. Have you learned how to tap the trackpad with two fingers to mimic the "right-click" in Windows? (And to scroll by dragging with two fingers?) That's very handy. Good luck with the transition. I'm sure you'll feel at home soon.

[Karen]

So cool that you moved to the Apple world -- Macs rock! :)

[Dave]

Aw, poor Larry. He tried, I guess, but too little, too late? The muggy is up here too. Yuck.

[Lisa]

I love new technology! I can't wait to see the new entries from MAC world....and those of the Botanical Gardens.....If the mosquitos were a bit smaller her (they can almost carry off small children with all the rain we've been getting) I would work in my garden more, but alas, knitting and Off are not a good combo....

[Dave Daniels]

Congrats on the new machine. I've often wondered about making that same transition, but most of my programs are PC-based. I'll be keeping an eye on you to see how you make out.

[~drew emborsky~]

I made the same switch a few months and haven't looked back. I love the quietness!!! And lots of other stuff too. Have fun! :)

[Amy]

Hey! You can resize your windows, you know---there's a little square in the bottom right corner of the browser window that you drag... Safari will "remember" where you left it and open in the same size the next time... Another tip--download firefox! What kind of macbook did you get? Size? Color?

[Dell Customer Advocate]

Yes, I've been keeping an eye on your blog the last few days to see if you would reply to my comment. Based on what you've said, I can understand why you want to move on, however, I really do want to help you get the Dell fixed even if it is the last one you'll get. So, as I said before, let me know if you would like my help with it.

Thanks for the sympathy, Dave. While I may be too late to "save" him, I don't like to think I've done too little. :)

Larry
Dell Customer Advocate

[tycho]

welcome to the family. heh.

Zoe, my old powerbook, is a great machine, you'll be happy, and I'm sort of envious of the newness ;)

cheers,
sam

[Jenny]

I can't believe you switched. You went on over to the Dark Side. Before you know it, you're going to be ditching the knitting needles for a crochet hook. Horrors. That being said, I do understand the allure of the candy-colored Macs. They're cute. But I am devoted to Dell. The thing is, they give good customer service. At least for me. And believe me, I've put them to the test. Good luck anyway. I've had fun reading your blog.