Speaking of Performance Improvement...

So I just upgraded to one of Apple's new 27" iMacs. The i7-"cored" model I picked up has been sitting on my desk now for five days, and I've just managed to get most of it set up amidst my studies, work, and personal life. I can't wait to see how this thing works as a development machine. I've been using a self-assembled PC for the last four or so years and it finally wore out its welcome. This is my first true foray into Apple-dom at home or at work, and my next big goal is to get Windows into Bootcamp so I can run my copy of Adobe's CS4 Master Collection. Anybody know if it's possible to switch a Windows license to a Mac one? (tongue firmly in cheek)

I know Chris over at eQuixotic moved over to Mac some time ago and hasn't looked back, so I hope to follow that lead. Time to try any Mac-ready copy of development software I can find...

The Transition Continues Apace...

I've been in instructional design and development for just over ten years now, and for that span of time, the Windows PC was the platform for the best and most powerful apps. Chris over at eQuixotic has been keeping a very watchful and longing eye on the continuing but very slow transition of key development apps over to Apple's OSX. Chris covers ScreenFlow 2.0, the latest Mac-only elearning app, and other big "wins" like Camtasia, which just made the journey over this past September.

I think the time is ripe for me to make the switch to Apple. Their releasing of this bad boy makes my upcoming decision a bit easier I'm thinking. The Windows platform is still very robust and getting moreso, but as a designer/developer I would like a more integrated and simple workstation. The more apps that cross the divide the more the Mac is slated to become a very strong training development tool.