Comments on: I’m thinking about going back to a single computer in the near future http://www.judisohn.com/2006/10/im_thinking_about_going_back_t/ It's a reason, not an excuse Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:20:09 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jack Brewster http://www.judisohn.com/2006/10/im_thinking_about_going_back_t/comment-page-1/#comment-2121 Jack Brewster Sun, 08 Oct 2006 05:49:42 +0000 http://blog.momathome.com/2006/10/07/im_thinking_about_going_back_to_a_single_computer_in_the_near_future/#comment-2121 Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/" rel="nofollow">CrossOver too:</a> Saves you from having to have a full Win install. Be sure to check out CrossOver too:

Saves you from having to have a full Win install.

]]> By: Anne http://www.judisohn.com/2006/10/im_thinking_about_going_back_t/comment-page-1/#comment-2120 Anne Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:22:20 +0000 http://blog.momathome.com/2006/10/07/im_thinking_about_going_back_to_a_single_computer_in_the_near_future/#comment-2120 I'm a Mac and PC user too--my own machine is a macbook pro and I also use a Dell Latitude for one of my clients. I agree with you that they both have advantages and disadvantages, though the mac has turned out to be really good for podcasting because of garage band, iTunes, and audio hijack pro. The big problem with the macbook is the lack of docking station. It's just not that smooth to hook it up to an external monitor. My external keyboard failed and I haven't replaced it, so my arrangement is to type on my macbook pro and use its screen for my main monitor area and then my big screen is off to the side. It's not ideal. I could probably work it out better if I invested some time and thought in it though. Hmm, I realized there's probably a docking station for the macbook pro now. I just checked and bookendz has one. So never mind. Looks like you can now get a docking station for the 15" macbook pro. I’m a Mac and PC user too–my own machine is a macbook pro and I also use a Dell Latitude for one of my clients. I agree with you that they both have advantages and disadvantages, though the mac has turned out to be really good for podcasting because of garage band, iTunes, and audio hijack pro.

The big problem with the macbook is the lack of docking station. It’s just not that smooth to hook it up to an external monitor. My external keyboard failed and I haven’t replaced it, so my arrangement is to type on my macbook pro and use its screen for my main monitor area and then my big screen is off to the side. It’s not ideal. I could probably work it out better if I invested some time and thought in it though.

Hmm, I realized there’s probably a docking station for the macbook pro now. I just checked and bookendz has one. So never mind. Looks like you can now get a docking station for the 15″ macbook pro.

]]> By: Lex http://www.judisohn.com/2006/10/im_thinking_about_going_back_t/comment-page-1/#comment-2119 Lex Sat, 07 Oct 2006 23:20:08 +0000 http://blog.momathome.com/2006/10/07/im_thinking_about_going_back_to_a_single_computer_in_the_near_future/#comment-2119 Judi, I've been using a 20" Intel-based iMac and running Parallels since July, and have been extremely pleased with Parallels' performance. I'm not aware of any *software* incompatibilities that you could run into; the software is identical, running on the same basic processors as a "real" PC would. The only issue you may encounter is hardware-based, and those are getting fewer and further between (the developers are smart and responsive, it seems!). That said, if you can't find a Parallels-running Mac nearby, email me and I'm happy to test some sites for you. Judi,

I’ve been using a 20″ Intel-based iMac and running Parallels since July, and have been extremely pleased with Parallels’ performance.

I’m not aware of any *software* incompatibilities that you could run into; the software is identical, running on the same basic processors as a “real” PC would. The only issue you may encounter is hardware-based, and those are getting fewer and further between (the developers are smart and responsive, it seems!).

That said, if you can’t find a Parallels-running Mac nearby, email me and I’m happy to test some sites for you.

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