Reasons to switch

I need some help from you all. My windows computer at work is due to be replaced and I'd like to get a mac. However, the I.S. dept is not mac friendly and I must justify why I need a mac. "it's better" won't do it...
I currently do video editing, graphic design, data visualization and power point, as part of my job. I also collaborate closely with a web designer who is on a mac.
I need 3 to 5 technical bullet points to help me sell my case. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
D

Does the web designer work for the company? If so, why does he/she get to use a Mac?
If the new computer is to have Windows Vista, point the I.S. guy to reports of performance, compatibility, and stability issues. Just Google "Windows Vista" to read such articles, for example.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=1NHNS0R 0UCR3UQSNDLPCKH0CJUNN2JVN?articleID=204203975&_requestid=39920
Basically, a PC with Vista is wasting a significant part of its CPU power running the interface. So the OS is making you less productive by default, even before launching any applications.
If it is to have Windows XP, point out that Windows XP was released in 2001, almost *7 years* ago. Microsoft has stated it will stop offering Windows XP soon because it is too old. Mac OS X has been continuously updated during that time, with Leopard arriving November of 2007, less than *7 months* ago. It has productivity raising features like Spaces and QuickLook that are not available on Windows. You are not sapping your creativity and productivity by constantly worrying about viruses and other malware, or by having to install, maintain, and run performance-robbing anti-malware software. Mac OS X is built on Unix; a tech guy should appreciate that fact. You can even run Windows on it, if necessary, through a virtual machine (VMware Fusion) or directly (Apple's Boot Camp).
Finally, ask the I.S. guy why he thinks most creative professionals choose to use Macs instead of a Windows machine? The non-technical reason is that Macs encourage creativity by not getting in the way the user, and by not being "in your face" all the time like Windows. Tell him you don't really know the technical reasons, but as the tech-expert, he should feel obligated to find out why. As a creative professional, it should not be up to you to justify (for technical reasons) why you want to use the same tool most other creative professionals use. That's his job... tell him to go do it and figure out why you should be using a Mac.

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Mar 10 18:01:51 EST: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface TenGigabitEthernet1/0/1, changed state to up
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HTH

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I switched from comcast to verizon at the end of last year.
my sole reason for switching was due to savings of $40/month. To me, the quality, speed, and service appears to be the same (or hardly noticeable to make a significant difference).
the main advantage for switching to FIOS is money. Some small advantages FIOS has over Comcast is some of their local networks on-demand content. I believe that Comcast only provides CBS while Verizon offers ABC, NBC, and CBS (neither carry Fox on-demand).
the main disadvantage to me is that you do NOT need a set-top box to get all of the channels with comcast. a simple splitter will suffice. for FIOS, you need to rent the box for each tv or else you will not get a picture. another disadvantage is that the free movies on Comcast are far more vast and far better than Verizon. However, Verizon is aware of this and are slowly adding more content throughout this year.
As for customer serivce, it's hit or miss with both. You'll read many horror stories and happy stories from both sides, so to me, that's almost a risk or expectation with any paid service.
that being said, FIOS has made considerable advancements in technology in their internet and cable service over the past few years while keeping the costs to the consumers down. comcast, on the other hand, has not made any significant technological advances (at least none that I know of, although they do claim to double your internet speed every year, but so does everyone else).
thus, even though I must rent a box for each of my 6 tvs, I'm still saving $40/month, but we'll see what happens when the 1-year promotion ends this december.
You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there. --Yogi Berra

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