You said — That said, I’d place more stock in the article if it didn’t come from a Mac site. Mac cultists are rarely objective.
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The interesting thing about that is that these so-called “Mac cultists” that you’re referring to — are being eclipsed by a *very large influx* of former PC/Microsoft users... hoo-boy!
Now, does that make them new Mac cultists or what? LOL...
The stats at the Apple Retail Stores show that 50% or more of the sales of Macintosh computers are going to people who have never owned them before. AND..., by *far* the owners of iPhones are way past the numbers (overwhelming percentages) of former Macintosh/Apple product-users...
And, in fact, the overwhelming numbers of iPod users are way past the numbers of former Macintosh computer users.
The fact of the matter is that these so-called “Mac cultists” (as you’re referring to them) are far outnumbered by the PC/Windows owners, who are now making their moves over to the Macintosh world of computers and other devices.
I think they’ve discovered that Apple makes a better product... :-)
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And you can look on this thread to see Free Republic members who have, themselves gotten out of the PC/Windows world over to Macintosh...
Parallels to make switching to the Mac easier, safe and painless
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2324524/posts
It’s really easy to turn your ship when it’s a rowboat.
Market share speaks for itself.
How long has Mac had to close the gap, and they’re still struggling?
The market is already speaking for itself and the PC continues to win.
I like some features of the Mac, but taking an intentionally skewed view of statistics really fits the definition of a “cultist”.
When Mac really starts closing in on the PC market, I’ll be concerned. Until then, I’ll stick with what they reallly make best - iPods and iPhones.
Put me in that group. PC/Linux guy here. I love my iPhone. Using it right now as a matter of fact. I would probably get a MacBook, but I absolutely cannot stand the trackpad mouse. Now if they had a TrackPoint (UltraNav) setup like my ThinkPad, I’d get one.
I am recomending a MacBook for a friend who has absolutely no computer experience outside of a POS system he had when he owned a franchise store.