Paul, Their are lots of good posts here to help you out. I have a couple more pluses for the Mac...
- Operating system software can used on more than one Mac at a time. No need to buy a new copy or contact Apple when installing on another Mac. Great for trying various hardware. - Mac OS is now sold through the App Store. I paid $20 once and it upgraded all three of my Macs. (Better than $100+ per PC for Windows!) - Hardly any threats from malware. Many of us don't bother to run scanning software -YMMV! It's always a good idea to monitor a couple of Mac news sites to keep on top of things, though. - Simple sound interface for digital modes using Griffin iMic. (Should work with PC too, I understand) - All Elecraft software (that I know of) is available in a Mac native version My shack Setup... - Mac Mini, 8Gb memory, OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" - MacLoggerDX for rig control and logging - Elecraft software for KX3 Utilities and W2 wattmeter on-screen display - Griffin iMic for sound interface with rigs or iPad - cocoaModem for digital modes - iPad with iSDR for KX3 band-scope and MacLoggerDX HD - Parallels 7 Desktop with Windows 7 (mainly to run PowerSDR for Flex 1500) Also have... - Mac PowerBook Pro 13" laptop, OS x 10.8, Parallels 7 Desktop with Windows XP (just in case) - HP Pavilion with AMD Athlon II and Windows 7 (bought to try a "recommended" PC for Flex) - Acer NetBook with XT (handy portable for Windows ham utilities, when required) - A couple of older Macs (yes they still work fine without the latest OS) - A couple of Ubuntu Linux installations (not much ham support) I'd be glad to chat off-line if I can offer you any help in your decision. Lyn - KC8I PS - Life is too short to do Windows! ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
