cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/45692012

I know this is going to be unpopular with some, but I am seriously considering a Mac and I am annoyed by the idea of it.

I NEED MacOS or Windows for my work. There is one application that does not work in Linux yet and there are no alternatives. It is a critical work application.

With that being said, you can probably guess that Linux is my preferred OS of choice.

I am currently using a Windows desktop for my work, but I do run into situations where I need a laptop. The laptop I am using now is a Thinkpad from 2021 with Fedora. I actually really love this computer. My only real complain is that the webcam is pretty garbage.

So, I think I need a new computer. My choices are Windows laptops which have decent pricing with good specs, or Apple which is extremely expensive for what you get.

I’m really annoyed with Windows’ ads, bloat, and general lack of privacy; specifically Recall. On the other hand, it is hard to justify spending an extra $400 on a Macbook air just to get a 1tb hard drive. My work files alone take up a little more than 200gb.

I guess this is just a rant. I’m not looking for any solutions as what I am really looking is the ability to use Linux for my work which is not an option at the moment.

  • @[email protected]English
    5•1 month ago

    The trackpad is head and shoulders above anything I’ve ever used. For me, that’s worth the price of admission alone.

    I always find this argument odd - I absolutely hate Mac touchpads. Maybe I’m just too used to non-apple hardware or something. Not arguing with you, just pointing out that this may not be a “bonus” for everyone.

    • @[email protected]
      5•1 month ago

      Kinda why I put it as a “bonus,” as you’re right it’s subjective. For me, Apple trackpads are perfectly buttery smooth, and they get the accidental touch detection perfect (something my work Windows laptop drives me insane with.)

      • @[email protected]
        3•1 month ago

        I recently got a (second hand) M1 MacBook Pro and the trackpad is surprisingly awful Compared to the last MacBook I had (a 2012 rMBP). I find it very awkward to drag things for some reason. I wonder if I am perhaps ”doing it wrong”

        • @[email protected]
          2•1 month ago

          Interesting. Is that the old chassis or the new (notch) chassis. My first thought is damage somehow on account of it being second-hand.

          • @[email protected]
            3•1 month ago

            Notch. I don’t think there is any damage. It just seems to ”let go” whilst dragging much too easily

            • @[email protected]English
              2•1 month ago

              Settings > trackpad > click

              You can change the force required to “click” the trackpad. That applies to dragging too.