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Apple/Microsoft Ecosystems — If Mac Pro is EOL, why stay with Apple at all?
I’m just about certain I will be buying a Windows workstation soon as the Mac Pro is EOL. Currently all of my iDevices, laptops, desktops, workstations are Apple and it’s been really nice having all of my hardware play nice under the same ecosystem.
If the Surface tablet and Windows Phone 8 turn out to be worthy alternatives to Apple iDevices… you know, assuming they work as intended and are accepted by the masses (I know that’s a HUGE if and will take time), why wouldn’t I slowly start migrating to an all Microsoft environment?
If my next workstation is going to be a PC, that means my next laptop will be a PC. If MS starts making legitimate iDevices, why wouldn’t I want to keep all of my hardware under one seamless Microsoft ecosystem, hard drive format, OS platform?
By EOLing Mac Pro, the core of my workflow, did Apple knock over the first domino in what might lead to complete computing paradigm shift for me?
Has anyone else thought about this?
I’ve been working on Windows/Media Composer based systems at my day job for the last five years, they’re fine, they get the job done, I like them well enough… but I never thought I’d be replacing my freelance rigs with PCs, let alone my iDevices, bizarre.
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Because I like the OS a LOT better than Windows. Less virus worry (small user base). It is just a lot easier to get around. I don’t like what you have to do to constantly maintain Windows. Well, that and I have never owned a Windows machine in my life. I was raised on a Mac. Used a PC at school and a few jobs…didn’t like it when I did.
Shane
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[Jason Wood] “Has anyone else thought about this?
“Oh yeah. I think about it a lot. I used to be on Windows and liked it. I came to Mac for Final Cut Pro. Right now, I’ve got a lot of Mac equipment, not to mention that ProRes keeps me in the neighborhood. I try and buy things that startle both platforms–MC6, CS6, Boris Plugins, etc. I’m happy enough on a Mac, but no MacPro will send me back.
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Shane, what’s your alternative? I prefer OSX, too, but neither an iMac nor Mac Book Pro is going to work for me.
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[Jason Wood] “I’ve been working on Windows/Media Composer based systems at my day job for the last five years, they’re fine, they get the job done, I like them well enough… but I never thought I’d be replacing my freelance rigs with PCs, let alone my iDevices, bizarre.”
You’ve just answered your own question.
Look at your own language.
“fine”, “well enough”, “they get the job done”
If that’s your standard for your life or business – then I’d say dive right in.
Those aren’t the kind of words I personally prefer to have define my working life – but everyone’s different.
“Before speaking out ask yourself whether your words are true, whether they are respectful and whether they are needed in our civil discussions.”-Justice O’Connor
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There will be a new MacPro (replacement) in 2013.
Look elsewhere in this forum for information.
Will we like? Next year will tell.
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Jason:
“I’m just about certain I will be buying a Windows workstation soon as the Mac Pro is EOL.”With that caveat, who could complain? Trust no one is holding their breath waiting for an EOL announcement! Since there’s another high-end offering promised by Tim Cook later in 2013, there’s no end in sight now. Time will tell.
I was happy with Windows NT on a powerful SCSI-based box from the San Fernando Valley with a lovely aperture-grill 21″ monitor until I became fatigued with the maintenance of warding off viruses and spam and had no interest in the plethora of Windows versions. I gave it away to charity and bought a Power Mac G5 with OS X Panther. No regrets. Have high expectations for the excellence of future innovations from Apple. Not everyone’s choice I understand especially when there are pressing needs to address now and next year is too late.
Rick Lang
iMac 27” 2.8GHz i7 16GB
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“If that’s your standard for your life or business – then I’d say dive right in. Those aren’t the kind of words I personally prefer to have define my working life – but everyone’s different.”
What are you saying? I should quit this show because I’d slightly prefer to work with FCP7/OSX over Windows/Media Composer? Why be such a snob? The product I produce at the end of the day defines my working life, not the software or operating system I used to juxtapose said show.
From what I understand, FCP 7 and Mac Pro are DEAD, I’ve decided to go with Windows/Media Composer for my freelance work… It’s not like I have a lot of options as an iMac and FCPx won’t work for me.
My thread is about moving from an all Mac/OSX to Windows environment and all the variables. Stay on topic much?
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So, the Mac Pro is NOT EOL? This is official-official?
If so, that changes everything.
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From all that I’ve read lately, I was under the impression it was EOL. If Apple continues to produce work stations, I’m not going anywhere.
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Jason, you may not have seen this:
https://www.macworld.com/article/1167247/cook_apple_planning_professional_mac_for_2013.html
Rick Lang
iMac 27” 2.8GHz i7 16GB
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