January 30, 2010 16:12
I don't have any delusions that W 7 will be better, it will just suck in a different fashion than my Intel MacBook sucks. I am tired of cursing at and hating my Macs, I just want to curse at and hate something different for awhile. I would miss MacENC and its imperfections, thus the comment above. I think the company provides about the best customer service there is, not to mention the free upgrades. Really, they are the only reason I would stay with the Mac platform.
The new, appropriately (big emphasis) configured "netbooks" (I suppose there are some definitional issues there perhaps driving your snide remark). W7 combos work just fine, we have been testing a few. Opn Capn to boot. I know many many cruisers very happy with their Windows/OpnCapn combos, or the wealthier with their Cap'n or Coastal Explorer packages. Hate to burst your bubble, but have another sip of apple flavored Kool-Aid and you'll be OK.
Like I said I haven't jumped yet; will wait and see how the Pad works out. One disappointment is lack of USB support; I use one USB aircard for internet access for the I-Mac and Book (using a 3G router on the boat), just take with me when I am on the road. Having to pay extra for 3G and GPS functionality (hardware and subscription) is unnecessary and not good and uncompetitive.
The new, appropriately (big emphasis) configured "netbooks" (I suppose there are some definitional issues there perhaps driving your snide remark). W7 combos work just fine, we have been testing a few. Opn Capn to boot. I know many many cruisers very happy with their Windows/OpnCapn combos, or the wealthier with their Cap'n or Coastal Explorer packages. Hate to burst your bubble, but have another sip of apple flavored Kool-Aid and you'll be OK.
Like I said I haven't jumped yet; will wait and see how the Pad works out. One disappointment is lack of USB support; I use one USB aircard for internet access for the I-Mac and Book (using a 3G router on the boat), just take with me when I am on the road. Having to pay extra for 3G and GPS functionality (hardware and subscription) is unnecessary and not good and uncompetitive.