1 Million users switch to the Mac from Windows 2005

[alfredo]

I thought it would be to the low end models, but I was wrong.

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1360

Over 1 million Windows to Mac converts so far in 2005?

By Kasper Jade
Published: 09:40 AM EST
The momentum generated by Apple's iPod digital music players and related products continues to translate into new Macintosh sales according to one Wall Street analyst who estimates that over one million Windows users have purchased a Mac in the first three quarters of 2005.

In a research note released to clients on Monday, Needham & Co. analyst Charles Wolf said the number of Windows users purchasing a Mac appears to be far higher than the firm had previously anticipated.

"If we assume that all of the growth in Mac shipments during the past three quarters resulted from Windows users purchasing a Mac, then purchases by Windows users exceeded one million," the analyst said. "Indeed, the number of Windows users purchasing Macs in 2005 could easily exceed our forecast of 1.3 million switchers in 2006."

[rocktivity]

1. Welcome to the light side, Mac-izens!

Now go forth, prosper and sin no more!

:headbang:
rocknation

[reprobate]

2. I finally talked a good friend into a mac.

I had spent so much time on his windows machine and got nowhere. At the end I told him that was all I knew about windows and couldn't help him anymore.

He does DJ shows for groups and special occassions. I showed him my iBook and iTunes, and how he could use playlists to set up his shows.

He bought an iBook today. His first mac.

I feel good about helping a friend away from the dark side.

[MagickMuffin]

6. My husband got a client to switch

although he was using an Apple desktop system for editing movies, he needed a reliable laptop. He bought a 12" powerbook and has not been disappointed with his purchase.
He actually still sings praises that he "loves his Mac".

We have offered advice to people for years about the advantages of owning a Mac. Like in the 12 years since I have been a Mac user, I have never had a virus, have never had to reinstall programs over and over again. But every time they opted to buy a PC.
We finally gave up on trying to rescue people from the depths of the PC Hell.

We have a Sony Viao laptop and recently had to do a total reinstall, because it just crapped out one day.

I try very hard not to be a Mac snob but even if you exclaim how you have never had a virus, I notice people rolling their eyes in disbelief, like I'm lying. :eyes:

[LeftCoast]

3. Count me as one of those who switched!

A very happy move it was, too! :)

[reprobate]

4. Welcome into the light, LeftCoast.

[LeftCoast]

5. Thanks very much

I haven't had any regrets about the move!