05-06-2015, 05:11 AM
Had a recent discussion with some friends who are Windows pc users. His family likes to purchase a low end laptop such as an HP laptop for around $300-400 and replace it every 3-4 years. He says he doesn't care about aesthetics of the machine. He then asked me if it matter what the machine looks like and if I care that the premium I pay for the Mac is worth part of that.
My answer: Yes, part of the premium is the design and it is worth it to me. Why? Because the tool that I use to shape my images is made by people who care about the design of the tool I am using. I was given an HP laptop and while it is functional for web browsing and busy work, I do not get a hint of inspiration when I pick it up. When I open up my MBP or sit down at my Mac Pro, the aesthetics of the machine help me transition from the cluttered busy world mindset into a more artistic mindset. Does it make or break a project for me? No, I have completed projects on Windows before, it just feels different.
Does Mac styling make a difference to you and why?
My answer: Yes, part of the premium is the design and it is worth it to me. Why? Because the tool that I use to shape my images is made by people who care about the design of the tool I am using. I was given an HP laptop and while it is functional for web browsing and busy work, I do not get a hint of inspiration when I pick it up. When I open up my MBP or sit down at my Mac Pro, the aesthetics of the machine help me transition from the cluttered busy world mindset into a more artistic mindset. Does it make or break a project for me? No, I have completed projects on Windows before, it just feels different.
Does Mac styling make a difference to you and why?