Buy a Mac and save money
My intention with this post is not to upset anyone or rile any feathers. However, your interest is in saving money, so frame this tip with that in mind!
If you are not completely technically inclined and your interest is in saving money, you would best be served by purchasing an Apple computer.
There are the widely-touted reasons:
- Little to no spreaded viruses.
- Little to no spyware.
- Ease of use.
And so on.
But my biggest argument in favor of an Apple computer is the secret that comes packaged with every computer: the Apple retail stores.
Every Apple retail store comes packaged with something called a Genius Bar. It’s a bar staffed with Mac experts, who will diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve all your problems (except for out-of-warranty hardware repairs) absolutely free.
That’s right, with every Mac comes free technical support.
Again, if you are not technically inclined, you would be well-suited to purchase a Mac. I have been in the tech support business, and trust me, I know how much money you people are throwing away at Windows machines.
(Also, if you are trying to justify the initial price of entry for a Mac — which is not bad at all — consider that Apple has student and developer discounts as well. See The Apple Store Online for more information.)
