Went out and bought myself a little present – after all, it is (almost) christmas AND I just finished my last exam for my master’s degree… Just one more year doing the actual thesis left!

I’ve always been fond of PCs using Linux for server applications and Windows for desktop. With Windows 7 I felt like Microsoft finally got it completely right, and I still do.

Still, I have always believed that Apple produces the very best hardware. Even though I’ve never been fond of OSX, it does provide the full package without compatibility issues and driver hassles from the windows and (especially) linux worlds. So I have decided to give Lion a try.

First impression is wow, great gestures using the amazing touchpad. The full-screen apps utilizing separate desktops is a dream, and I’m glad I waited with the switch until this was available – I don’t think I would’ve liked it much without it. Why can’t I have this on my iPad?

Hardware-wise it is just what I expected. Neat, sleek and polished. And quick. I experience no speed difference between my old (better) i5 2.5GHz with intel SSD and the macbook air. I haven’t really put it to the test yet, but then again I don’t usually do…

One thing I do miss is the quick navigation everywhere with the keyboard. On Windows 7 I barely use the touchpad because navigation and use is so quick without it. This might just be an issue of adapting though, and I just discovered the neat cmd+space=spotlight shortcut, that helps a lot.

Bottom line; very nice piece of hardware and software. Still not as quick in OSX as I were in Windows, but adapting. Will give it some more time before resorting to bootcamp if necessary ;D Just kidding. Or am i?