What Type of Tree Did Newton Sit Under?

Let's continue today with a pome theme. All you closet-Apple people can take a deep breath and sigh relief. This is really not an Apple smashing post. Juz the truth dudes n dudettes. Every so often I have to clarify my stance when it comes to PC versus Apple. PC wins hands down. The formula of hardware, software, speed & pricing is far superior and the selection of applications is enormous. Apple's new OSX (and above) operating system is pretty darn good because it is a worked over form of FreeBSD, a very popular opensource operating system that is FREE for anyone to use. Can we say UNIX? Apple's software selection? Here's an interesting bit of info; the best selling software for an Apple computer is Microsoft Office. Heh heh, go figure.

Apple computers are extremely over rated and the prices are ridiculous. They have the slick commercials about ease of use out of the box, but don't be taken in by a voodoo ad campaign. Most any new PC will smoke any Apple when it comes to speed. While PCs are more vulnerable to virus infections don't think that Apples don't get them. They most certainly do become infected on occasion. The spin on that is that while the mighty PC has almost a 90% market share, Apple has only 3%. Do the numbers, it's simple. Hackers (cyber terrorists) are going to attack the largest group. Hey, if you want an Apple go for it. It's your money. At least they have switched from that horribly slow Moto processor to Intel. Again, keep in mind the limitation of software.

iPods? They are okay IF you don't mind spending a buck a song. Creative's Zen line actually sounds better and can download tunes from any of the sites. Some downloads are very reasonable. Hey I'll pay 65 cents for a tune any day! While on a call yesterday one of my friends showed me a new device called a ZEON.



Bestbuy has them in stock locally for 150 bucks. If I owned an iPod the ZEON would be a MUST HAVE item. You plug your iPod in back and it plays music or video. Here's the kicker, it'll play DVDs too! Chloe Michelle put a movie in and the 7" screen reproduced a very watchable picture. This device is impressive. It suprised me that Circuit City carries over 300 mp3 player accesories, but not the ZEON. Bestbuy has a real winner on their hands with this device. N hey, it's kewl looking. Thanks Chloe Michelle for a great tip!

Let me close by saying that better a Gates Microsoft computer world than a Jobs Apple one. Remember, Bill Gates is the man responsible for PCs being in our homes today. His marketing brought prices down to affordable. So there all you Windows Nazis. Apple Nazis? Look, I am easing up some so don't bitch. Now where is that tree was I going to nap under? Later..

"If you have any trouble sounding condescending, find a Unix user to show you how it's done."
~Scott Adams