I want to run both Windows and Mac OSX on a Macbook Pro because current I have two machines, one of each operating system. I am an e-Learning developer, and use Apple products like FinalCut Pro, and Motion for editing video, and use Windows products like Lectora Publisher and Macromedia Captivate to publish. Also, since our users connect using both programs we have to test the final product on both platforms. Bottom line, a Macbook Pro running both operating system natively would save me from carrying two laptops!
As to those people who complain about the lack of two button mice (touchpad), here's something to think about. In Windows, the average user is almost REQUIRED to use the two button mouse, and ends up preferring it. In Mac OSX, the average user does not have to use the two button mouse, and tends to either prefer a two button mouse, OR prefer key combos with mouse. Bottom line here, Apple has simply designed the operating system to be as easy to use as possible, striving to keep it usable with a single button. The laptop design reflects that philosophy.
Personally, I must be in the minority for laptops as I would KILL for a speed demon, with top of the line video cards, sound cards, and connectivity, but I don't care if it even has a battery or trackpad (even built-in keyboard could be sacrified as I always plug in keyboard and mouse). What I'm really looking for is a powerful portable workstation that gives me two monitors (built-in and large flat panel external, full keyboard and mouse, and lets me take my machine (with large memory, my applications, and large hard drive) with me where I want. As it is, the small hard drives in most laptops (
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As to those people who complain about the lack of two button mice (touchpad), here's something to think about. In Windows, the average user is almost REQUIRED to use the two button mouse, and ends up preferring it. In Mac OSX, the average user does not have to use the two button mouse, and tends to either prefer a two button mouse, OR prefer key combos with mouse. Bottom line here, Apple has simply designed the operating system to be as easy to use as possible, striving to keep it usable with a single button. The laptop design reflects that philosophy.
Personally, I must be in the minority for laptops as I would KILL for a speed demon, with top of the line video cards, sound cards, and connectivity, but I don't care if it even has a battery or trackpad (even built-in keyboard could be sacrified as I always plug in keyboard and mouse). What I'm really looking for is a powerful portable workstation that gives me two monitors (built-in and large flat panel external, full keyboard and mouse, and lets me take my machine (with large memory, my applications, and large hard drive) with me where I want. As it is, the small hard drives in most laptops (