Recently switched to Mac, LOVE IT! Not going back

Hello
A few weeks ago, I made the decision to purchase a new white MacBook 2.0GHz to replace my 8 month old Dell Latitude D620. I work in the IT Industry, and am around computers and technology all day, and had grown tired of Windows XP on my home computer. I had upgraded to Windows Vista, but found it too unstable for productive use. Most of the issues were related to Dell drivers and will most likely be resolved soon enough, but I was needing something new then. You all know that feeling, just can't wait and need a new toy! So I went in to the Apple Store and walked out with a new MacBook.
I must say that I am extremely happy with my purchase and feel that I am now a Mac user for life for my personal computer needs. Not being very familiar with the OSX interface, I expected my transition time to be longer. But OSX just seems to make sense, in a way Windows could only dream of.
Not to beat a dead horse, as I know most people on this forum are going to understand everything I'm saying anyway, but I just wanted to preach to the choir for a moment and say how much I love the MacBook, and Apple products in general. I am anxiously awaiting the availability of the iPhone as well!
Thanks to everyone for a great forum, and for convincing one more user to switch!
Cheers
Josh
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Welcome....
I switched 2 years ago and now use a Macbook everyday at work. It is really amusing to watch my colleagues each time they say 'see this in vista'....you mean like this feature I had 18 months ago when Tiger came out
Have a look at Dave and Entourage. Dave lets you integrate to Windows 2003 server network and Entourage is so much better than outlook. I run Citrix ICA for my other needs while in the office such as our Helpdesk software and main applications.
I can not see me going back now...so much so that my PDA is now a Newton, wow is that a piece of technology that was way ahead of its time. The most impressive thing is taking notes in a meeting then Bluetoothing them to my Macbook and emailing to my colleagues ---- LOL.
Welcome to another switcher.....
John

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