Ok, the question is not whether I should wait for Leopard or not. I know I should...I won't splash RM8k on a Macbook Pro, and having to splash another RM500 for Leopard...That's IF my Macbook can support Leopard. Although the CNY promotion at Machines in MidValley is so irresistable...

I'm an architectural student, doing Part 2 now (there's Part 3!!!!! ARGH!!!). Thing is, I use Acrobat, Photoshop, 3dsmax, AutoCAD and a plethora of other graphics softwares. I play games too sometimes; Halflife 2, Medieval 2, Civilization 4, etc. Was a hardcore gamer, but no more. So basically, very graphics intensive...and all those softwares are made specially for Windows. Oh yeah, I use MSOffice too, but that's out of the issue.

I am currently satisfied with my desktop, but I need a laptop since I move around a lot...and I like mobility. Compatibility is not an issue here since I've worked with people using Macs before but networking is hell. File transfers using pendrive is ok, but networking between OS X and WinXP makes our files go "Mighty-Morphin-Power-Rangers" sometimes...meaning they morphed while being transfered.

Why convert to Mac? I'm not trying to look cool or elite. Neither Vista or Mac are going to make you look that...if you think they make you look cool or elite, you should really get a life. I'm getting the Mac because there are so many features (particularly in Leopard) that excites me. It's like comparing iPhone and other phones...(I'm going to get iPhone too) I want to try it out, and judging from my friends that used OS X, it seems more suitable for my computing lifestyle. Leaving hardcore gaming is key (if i'm still a hardcore gamer, I wouldn't imagine getting a Mac). Life is short. I don't want to grow up and tell my kids, "I don't know what a Mac is...never used it." Imagine them laughing at me...you got to try everything that you can.

So, the question for all those Mac Gurus out there is, "Is Macbook Pro suitable for my usage?"

This post has been edited by clayclws: Feb 21 2007, 04:19 PM

I've seen my friends run them through some Windows compatible software. Not sure what it is called...it's not Boot Camp. But basically, that program runs whatever that are not supported by Mac...games, softwares and such. I want to know the performance hit that I'll be experiencing.

I'm hoping there's Guru(s) out there that use(s) the same programs as I do, and if you don't mind, please share the experience...I need to know to make the right choice Thanks!

Softwares working with Macbook...that's what I'm trying to find out. My friends used some other software to simulate/emulate Windows environment and run those softwares. I want to know bout the performance hit...So why can't I ask my friends? Well, those friends are from USC, Los Angeles. They came for a joint studio program during their summer. And their gone now, with very little means of contact.

I don't know bout those networking. I connected my PC to their Mac (several of them) and sometimes, the files just turned into other types of files (renamed, half transfered, etc.). No idea why. We connect through my faculty's network. Oh, btw, why are there weird files appearing on the pendrive/thumbdrive when you connect them to a Mac and then back to PC?

What programs do you usually run on Macbook? No one run any graphic programs other then those bundled with iLife and Photoshop?

Alright...guess decision is to hold on till Leopard comes out and see if it still excites me. Oh, btw, machines replied my email. They said Leopard will come out in June...That's summer...

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