I’ve read a lot online lately about people making the switch from a PC to a Mac. To be honest, I never really gave Mac a thought since I’ve always used PCs without problems. However, since reading these comments on the web from people I know and knowing 2 friends who received Macs as Christmas gifts, I decided to look into what a Mac really offers. I was in Best Buy over the weekend and watched a demonstration on how a MacBook works. I was totally impressed. The sales person was showing how a MacBook can handle the opening of about 20 web pages and can close them all at the click of one button. He showed how to edit pictures using some of the software the laptop comes with. Wow. He also showed how easily and fast the machine restarts. He demonstrated how to zoom in and out of the screen with the movement of just your fingers on the touchpad! He discussed how long the battery lasts and how the machine does not get hot while being used. I’m certain that there are many other features I did not get to see but overall I thought it was a very nice machine to have and am seriously considering investing in one.
One big concern I have though is how my programs will be compatible. And the most important programs that I need to work are my diabetes related programs – the One Touch software, the Minimed or Animas software and the Dexcom software. Any of you diabetes readers have any experience with Macs and the software mentioned? I’d love to hear about it.
Since this is my last blog for the year, I’d like to wish everyone a very healthy and happy new year! May 2010 be a prosperous year in all aspects for all of you!
*note: I am in no way affiliated with Apple (or Best Buy for that matter) and am only writing about my own personal experience and looking for others to share their own*
John is the biggest Mac advocate. He is probably singlehandedly responsible for the company’s success! I don’t have any information on how diabetes related programs perform on the Mac but I hope it works out for you!
Good pt! I will be looking into this!
Hmmm… I have never owned a MAC and don’t know much about them…sorry! If I hear anything about diabetes software compatibility with a MAC, I will let you know, but I am sure you will find out more before I do.. so in that case, I am really excited to hear what you find out : )
Wish I could help, sorry. I have a feeling our techie girl will get one and look into it that way though, lol.
Happy New Year Everyone!!!
There are two ways to do this; either configure your Mac with bootcamp so it will run OS X or Windows (although you will have to reboot to swap which is a pain), or run either VMware Fusion or Parallels which will let you run Windows programs directly on the Macs. In both cases you will need a copy of Windows. VMware has a tool to migrate an existing PC to the Mac, I expect Parallels has the same.
Well I did get the MacBook last night!! (Tina you were right lol) I haven’t done much with it yet except for the initial set up. The main software that I was concerned with is the Dexcom and according to their site, it’s Mac compatible so hopefully I won’t have any issues. Worst case scenario if I don’t want to configure the Mac to run Windows, is to use my Windows laptop (which is now my hubby’s hehe). Problem solved
Always been a PC guy but I have a buddy who has a mac and manages some of the diabetes software for his one touch meter with no problems at all.
So, did you get the Mac?
I have a Mac, and while I’m told the Dexcom software is Mac-compatible, I wasn’t able to figure it out very quickly, so I have the Dex software on my husband’s PC laptop. I’d be interested to see if you got the Dex stuff to work easily on your Mac.
*Hi pretty girl, there is an awesome new program that I learned about at the ADA conference, I am in Jersey, but the brochures are in NYC so I am not sure I remember the name, but will let you know as soon as possible! It is web based so it can be accessed from anywhere…i may be using the incorrect words since I am computer challenged but it was such a cool idea. It has the ability to set text message reminders for when to check as well as ways to count carbs and you can ever take a picture of what you are eating from your phone to upload to the site to remember how your body responded to an odd food or to count the carbs or whatever you might use that feature for! It was developed by a parent of a diabetic who wanted to help a teenager manage their diabetes in a practical, user friendly way. Also, it allows us diabetics to utilize the technology that we use everyday and are most familiar with to manage our disease! I was stunned by how amazing it was! Just cant remember the name at this moment but will write again from NYC!
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