One Mac to order...

My computer monitor finally died. After 10 long years, the 14-inch CRT monitor gave its last performance and died. Power was there but there was no visual output. I had expected it to last 5 years but it lasted 5 more. So I'm happy with it. However, it also tells me that I need to buy another computer (whole set) too. I bought the computer set 10 years ago. For a computer, that's ancient.

My computer was bought more than 10 years ago when AMD was still selling its K6III chips. I had lots of problems with it and upgraded it two years later when I had some extra cash. So I've been using the 8-year old desktop till now. I would continue to use it if it wasn't for the monitor failure. How did I manage to keep my monitor from "dying" earlier? I set my monitor's resolution to 800 x 600 for most usage except when playing computer games where it would go up to 1024 x 768.

So what's my new machine going to be? I'm going for Intel this time. Not because I dislike AMD just that I have to think about my sister. I'm sharing the computer with her and so I need it to be easier for her to use. So I'm getting a Dell machine. Simply because Dell gives the 3-year service deal and so when I leave it for my sister, any problems, just call Dell. I can use the desktop or I could use my company's laptop. So I'm purchasing it mainly for my sister.

However, if I have my own way and some bit of cash, I would prefer a Mac. Yup. I prefer a Mac. Mainly because I am into photography now and it is recommended by many that Macs have better programs (applications) and handles graphic well (even on a lower specification Mac) than a IBM-PC compatible running on Windows. Then the other issue may come up that I don't like. Many of my old games runs on Windows and I still play those older games (for the heck of it). So if I were to use a Mac, I can't play those games. Yes, I know, Mac also runs Windows. I am not sure on the compatibility and the performance since the games are built according to the native platform initially.

Having those problems, the only way I see it is to have both machines. Sigh. If I have the money, I'll get one IBM-PC compatible running on Windows and another one running Mac OS. One to go internet and play games and the other to do photo-editing. Thus, my decision, get the IBM-PC compatible first as my sister wants to go internet and secondly, my photo-editing skills sucks and so I'll postpone the idea of having a Mac first.

I've always wanted a Mac...good time to try. Near future but not now. :)