I have a new baby.
Born 2.38 pounds, 11.8 inches long.
MacBook Air 11″ is love.
New Baby Mac + Apple Care
I moved to a Mac in 2004 when I left corporate, influenced by my husband (then boyfriend) who was using a Mac for years. I’ve been fortunate that my business has been able to afford my Mac love:
2004: 12″ Powerbook; Replaced logic board and LCD screen in 2007; Sold in 2007
2007: MacBook Air 1st Generation; Replace hinge and LCD in 2009; Used by my daughter until now
2010: MacBook Pro; Injured in an unfortunate accident in 2011; Awaiting replacement of keyboard
2012: MacBook Air 11″; Probably 10x faster, with 5x bigger hard drive space and bought at 50% of the cost of my first Powerbook 7 years ago
In our small ad agency business, we mandated everyone to use Macs (except for 1 PC for Admin which we need to do the BIR forms – why can’t BIR have their software for Mac too??). We’ve had no need for IT support staff.
In these last 7 years, I have had no virus issues. I’ve done technical support by myself: troubleshooting and installing peripherals and software. Resale of my Powerbook was at 30% of the original cost even after 3 years of use. Most importantly, all the replacements mentioned above were done by Apple free of charge thanks to Apple Care, (except for my recent accident, which really was my fault). I actually think I have higher static than other people which causes these logic board issues because my husband has never had logic board issues for his Macs. So Apple Care is an absolute must for me.
If you’re in the market for a computer, (I don’t want the comments section to be a Mac vs. PC fight so don’t even put in your pro-PC comments because obviously, I’m not a fan hahaha), there really is no recommendation I can give you except to buy a Mac. Happy Mac New Year to me 
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I had my first Mac in 2009. I love that I don’t get viruses unlike PC. But I still use PC for work… Hoping to get an upgrade this year!
Hopefully, even with the growing popularity, the viruses still don’t come.
I’m a Mac lover as well, since 2007. I got my MBP as a gift from my father-in-law, and I’ve had no issues with it — at all. I’ve been using it ever since. I might buy a Mac desktop solely for use at home. My husband still can’t comprehend how a $2000 laptop is better than the Windows-based ones. But I think he’s starting to love Macs, he just won’t admit it yet, haha.
I love your father-in-law!! It’s like being given diamonds. Haha. $2,000? Did you get a 15″ MBP??
Haha! Yes, he got me a 15″ MBP for my birthday after na naghingalo at nagflatline ang aking Dell.
YAHOO!!! Did J give this to you for Christmas? I got one from S!!!! It IS love!!!
No, I got a Kindle Fire from him
We’ve stopped giving each other uber expensive gifts. Kanya-kanyang bili na lang. Haha. Si S ha. Upgrading. From iPad to MBA! Woohoo!
i know, right? this from someone who says ayaw niya ng mac. I got a sony ereader! i love it! i like the fact that it is anti-glare and it can read epub! love love love!
My first experience with a computer was a Mac, way back in 1990 with the first Mac Classic, which was eventually replaced in 1993 by the LCII (thanks, Mom). We had a PC, but only my brothers used it for games. I first used a PC for work in 2000! Windows became my world for a decade, wherein I went through 3 desktops (yikes) and one netbook. Went I went freelance a year and a half, I knew I needed to make the switch back, and I’m so glad I did. Been on MacBook Pro since late October last year–yay.
Haba ng kwento. Haha. I’ve come full circle!
When it comes to our Macs, parang ang haba nga ng kwento! I went through so many PCs from High School but for the life of me, I can’t remember the brands, except for my last one which was a Dell.
There is definitely nothing like a Mac! Mac fan since 1988. I only get hand me downs from my husband but I’m still happy. I once had a non Mac laptop when I was a poor student. Never again.
One of the major reasons that prevent me from going back to corporate is that I know they’ll give me a PC to work on! Hahaha.
You need to switch professions to insist on getting a Mac in the corporate world.
Mine was bought 2nd hand, in 2007, im still using it now, with the occasional “warning: scratch disk full”.
Wow so many comments on the Mac post! Haha. Yes indeed. Once on a mac, you never go back! And even the girls at their young age, already know how to use macs / Apple gadgets. So we train (brainwash) them young.
Yes, I hope we don’t have problems because of it in the future!
Congratulations on the new family member.
Haha, thank you.
Hi. If you don’t mind, can i just ask how much did your keyboard replacement cost you? And how long did it take and where did you have it repaired? My mac is already out of warranty. I use it a lot for my paperworks in grad school, so i’m really concerned how long a keyboard replacement would take? Thanks
Hi Maya. I think it was 11k, I’m not entirely sure though as it was more than a year ago. I had it replaced in Digital Hub in V-Mall Greenhills. It took 2 weeks.
Sorry to hear about your keyboard.