Do any of you mac adicts every look at other computers and want to go back?

I saw the latest Acer (which is actually lighter than the Air) and it is really cool. super small like what would have ben called a single function PC notebook but now they are full-on notebooks with endless wireless possibilities.
Is it the viruses that keeps you with the mac? I never understood it. I have not found out why I am still here yet. I try to use the Applecare and most of the tie the kids have no idea what they are doing. I ask for an expert and they tell me; no they did not tell you to do that.
I have a gap in my MBP and it has gotten wider. so when I go to pick it up, even know it is latched, the 2 ends hit and cracked or put a small crack as the Executive Rep told me in the LCD. But suddenly it became a huge crack and was a mess. of course it was all my fault and still they say the opening in my notebook is within normal range.
I have never had a notebook that does not close tightly so what is this gap being an acceptable width. I think one day we will all wake up and see that not getting viruses (I think my mac is filled with spyware and ad-ware and maybe an occurrence of a virus her and there, but you mention it and it s like you mentioned the worst word in the history of the wold.
I am just really dissatisfied with this mac experience but I keep trying and hoping I just am stupid and one day I will get it.
Any other thoughts? Please no anger-management recruits. go to another post.

Hi KoolerKT,
My problem has been that I do not understand the basics of how this type of computer works. it has nothing about taking personal training courses. The hard part for me has been much deeper but still basic to a mac. I do not understand script language, or why the Programs that came with the mac are not being updated when the browser is (things that if I knew how the unique brains of this type of computer worked, I would be much better off in helping myself) and in return have less trouble and not have to rely on so much help.
I had some problems with Mac OSX in the beginning, too.
Might be mostly because I tried to duplicated my Windows-knowledge on OSX.
What has helped me a lot was to read the posts in these Forums and also the helpings Apple offers:
Mac101 http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/
Switch101 http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/ (very good stuff)
and these videos http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
I admit I haven't had the time yet to explore the possibilities of AppleScript or Automator yet.
the people in here for the most part are mean and take my questions as put downs to the mac, in general. They are very defensive over what I see a father who is possessive of his child. it has been an interesting experience.
Sorry to hear that you seem to have some bad experiences with the peope round here.
Personally I found the overall sentiment here very friendly and kindly, although each person has his/hers ups and downs.
And to ask questions (and to answer them) is what most of us are here.
Take care
Stefan

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