So I knew the time was coming I would eventually have to invest in a Windows computer. Who wouldn't be excited to get a brand new up-to-date computer, right? Sorry to be Debbie Downer, but me.
15+ years of being a happy content user of my Mac, I just don't need anything else...except Microsoft Access that is! So the day has come. I am off to Best Buy only to find out how much Microsoft is going to add on for my "cheap" laptop.
After paying for Microsoft Office again (I have the Mac version), anti-virus software and taxes, it almost doubled the HP purchase price. And to top it all off, I was thinking I would at least be able to use this 17" laptop to watch movies. But apparently I would have to purchase the Windows 8 Pro upgrade to get the DVD video playback for an additional $70. I can't even watch a movie out of the box on this thing??
I haven't even tried the new Windows 8 operating system yet, but I didn't really see any good reviews either. Maybe I have just been spoiled with my Mac. Or maybe I was expecting too much. Does anyone else have any experience with this new OS?
I have Windows 8 on my laptop. I am not to impressed with it. The way I play DVD's is though VLC and not the built in media player. OS X is much better. Mac's just cost to much $$ for the average person.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe, I will give it a try. I know Mac's are more expensive initially, but after all these other costs with the HP, it seems like the difference in cost isn't as much. Not to mention battery life and overall usability (for me at least).
DeleteI do not have Windows 8, I have windows 7, and I am pretty happy with it. So I feel for you, I don't think I would be willing to upgrade just yet. Good Luck, I wish you the best, and I hope you really like it.
ReplyDeleteWindows 8 works great on my phone :P
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you aren't happy with the pc. Can you still return it? I think maybe you would be happier with windows 7. It has been great os so far and maybe you could get a better deal than Windows 8? Just a thought...
ReplyDeleteShelly, I have to agree with you on windows 8. I went to best buy to see what it was all about and just felt lost. Not a fan yet, but haven't spent much time with it.
ReplyDeleteShelly, I like to wait a while to purchase new Windows products. Let other people work out the buggs.
ReplyDeleteShelly, just wait until you do have to use their new OS. I have always owned only PC's, although I have used Mac's, I always preferred a PC. I bought a new PC in November, but did not unpack it because I didn't want to start on a new PC until we were finished with our classes, so I didn't open it until the 2nd week of January. The new operating system to me is horrible. I ended up transferring my desktop from my old computer to the new computer, so I kinda have Windows 7 and 8 operating on the same desktop. The more I use it though, the more I am getting used to it.
ReplyDeleteYou are right Margie, I can get used to anything with time:) Even if it is horrible! Ha, ha.
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