Eco Friendly Computers – To Mac Or Not To Mac
ByMac Strives To Be THE Eco Friendly Computer Of Choice
Beyond being THE eco friendly computer, what is so special about Macs? Why do Apple users love their computers while PC users just use them?
Well there is a myriad of reasons for this; they are sleek, light and very user friendly. The major reason for wanting a Mac was the programs. It is very easy to use the iPhoto, and the new faces and places addition that make it easy to track and post tagged photos to facebook, flicker, e-mail and mobile me. GarageBand and iMovie are other examples of why so many creative people made the move from PC to Mac. Now there is a whole new reason to love your Mac or simply make the leap, having a Mac is now part of green living. That’s right; Apple has seen the importance of corporate social responsibility and made some amazing changes to the new generation of MacBooks to secure their spot as THE eco friendly computer option.
They completely redesigned their most popular computer, they made it sleeker, lighter and more reliable with the uni-body, where the base is made from one solid piece of aluminum. The backlight is LED, so it is energy efficient and you get a much sharper picture. The new MacBook is both Energy Star efficient and rated EP Gold. They removed toxins from many of the components. Apple streamlined the packaging, so it is smaller allowing them to minimize the shipping process. By moving more units per pallet they are able to reduce their carbon footprint with fewer trips. All of these changes mark a broader trend in business towards ethical behavior and social responsibility because Apple seems to understand that in order to move forward, corporations have to lead the way and they have achieved this in their processes and material they use.
When you think eco friendly computer, you think Mac. Now, some might be hesitant to make the move to a laptop that better fits their lifestyle because they are afraid it will not be compatible with their old files and the question has to be raised, how do I transfer everything I need? Well, you can lay your fears to rest because there is a version of Microsoft Office for Mac! Also, if you buy your Mac from an Apple retail store you can bring in your old PC or laptop and have a “Genius” transfer everything over for you; this makes the process simple and easy. Finally something that Apple should be known for is their customer service, the warranty is well worth the price as first time Apple users may have questions. One to One is another resource for those making the switch or simply wanting to optimize how they use their computer. One to One gives you a years worth of one hour, once a week sessions with a “Genius” to answer any questions or to give you personal tutoring.
In the end the decision to Mac seems to be an easy one, they are virus free, sleek, have great application, are user-friendly and most importantly they are now the eco friendly computer of choice. The new MacBook is the new must have for those who want to kick their green lifestyle up a notch.
