Marital Advice Needed
Sep 12, 2012 18:19:24 #
I'm in Provincetown for the week photographing a painting workshop. I just happened to notice (after substantial Googling) that there is an authorized Apple reseller just 20 miles away. A 13" notebook would fit right into the compartment in my Lowepro messenger bag.
Last week, I got my wife an iMac to replace her aging Dell because I was sick of trying to solve the problems she was having with it. I thought that if I got a Macbook, I could learn how to use it and then show her how to use her machine.
I called this morning and just happened to vaguely refer to that idea, but she didn't seem to think it was necessary to buy another computer.
So, what might I say to her to help her to see what a brilliant idea it would be to get a MBP? I could just buy one and arrive home with it, but you know how that would go over.
Last week, I got my wife an iMac to replace her aging Dell because I was sick of trying to solve the problems she was having with it. I thought that if I got a Macbook, I could learn how to use it and then show her how to use her machine.
I called this morning and just happened to vaguely refer to that idea, but she didn't seem to think it was necessary to buy another computer.
So, what might I say to her to help her to see what a brilliant idea it would be to get a MBP? I could just buy one and arrive home with it, but you know how that would go over.
Sep 12, 2012 18:33:21 #
Sep 12, 2012 18:42:52 #
Sep 12, 2012 19:01:44 #
If she does photogaphy work...Mac would be better...not sure why...but they seem to give a better color and resolution.
Sep 12, 2012 19:04:19 #
Sep 12, 2012 19:16:03 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm in Provincetown for the week photographing a p... (show quote)
Discretion is the better part of valor! ;)
But then again....it's better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission!
Glad I could help! :thumbup: ;)
Sep 12, 2012 19:25:19 #
Sep 12, 2012 19:54:34 #
Consistency of programs and commands. You will be a much better help to her if you use the same systems. I also have a 13 and now wish it was larger as my eyes are not getting better. I find myself using a larger monitor but it's not portable.
Sep 12, 2012 20:03:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm in Provincetown for the week photographing a p... (show quote)
Tell her you ran across a Big Bear on the way to P-town and insisted that you get her a Mac Book PRO like the one he has.
Who can argue with a Bear ?? :thumbup:
Besides ... she will love the graphics.
Sep 12, 2012 20:20:07 #
NSWalter wrote:
You want more of us to share the fallout?
Exactly! If figure I could tell her that all the UHH people thought I should get a Mac. :D
Sep 12, 2012 20:21:03 #
lost_found wrote:
Consistency of programs and commands. You will be a much better help to her if you use the same systems. I also have a 13 and now wish it was larger as my eyes are not getting better. I find myself using a larger monitor but it's not portable.
I understand. You are telling me to get the 15" Mac. :thumbup:
Sep 12, 2012 20:21:36 #
NSWalter wrote:
Most times more successful to ask forgiveness.
Good idea - and I'd still have a Mac.
Sep 12, 2012 20:26:47 #
buy her a gift certificate for the same value as the Mac and that way she can pick out the one she wants like it was her idea
Sep 12, 2012 20:29:44 #
richnash46 wrote:
quote=jerryc41 I'm in Provincetown for the week p... (show quote)
I usually just go ahead and buy and let the chips fall where they may. Of course, once I ask, then it's too late for independent thought.
Sep 12, 2012 21:22:16 #
It seems to me that you have two choices:
One, forget about the MacBook and never think of it again.
Two, go ahead and get it and put up with the grief.
:D
ps. I have a 13 inch MacBook Air. You'll love it.
One, forget about the MacBook and never think of it again.
Two, go ahead and get it and put up with the grief.
:D
ps. I have a 13 inch MacBook Air. You'll love it.
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