How did I, an avid PC and windows user, decide to go Apple(*)? It is just that one thing led to another. To explain that a bit further, look at the following 10 steps. Or, you can just jump to the next entry in the blog.

1. My transfer from tabletop PC to laptop Apple started from the extensive home renovation project. The renovation was originally planned for bathrooms. After bathrooms were done, it was clear that the kitchen was not on par with the bathrooms. After bathrooms and kitchen, I had no other option than do all the other rooms as well.
   
2. While doing the other rooms, I realized that I need to ditch all the Ethernet cables placed on top of the skirting boards. They were just plain ugly.
3. Without cables, I had to go cableless, or wireless, if you will. 
4. For securing good coverage while going wireless, it was clear that one access point wouldn't provide coverage to all relevant places at home.
5. I realized, that Apple provides an easy solution for two access points with one SSID wireless network via Airport extreme + Airport express. Coincidentally I had purchased an Airport Express already some time ago for the purpose of streaming music from my iPad to my stereo (ok, I admit that I had fell even before the renovation). And then there is this thing called Time Capsule, which is not only full blown wireless router like Airport Express, but it provides the solution for my network storage and printing through network. All in a very competitive price point.
6. In wireless environment, laptop makes more sense than tabletop
7. I still wanted to go for more powerful system than my 5y old E8500 dual core tabletop. Preferably the laptop should be Intel i7 quad core or equivalent.
8. In search for i7 quad core hyper-threading laptops, I first considered some Asus and Acer laptops. However, they were mostly either 17", quite plastic, or both. The Sony Vaio has some nice models and good display, but they are quite pricey already.
9. I had all the time known that MacBook Pro had the performance, the features and even the looks I was searching (my best friend Repe is a true  apple-fan-boy with MBP). Still, I was hesitant because of the brand image. As an engineer, I greatly value the engineering, finishing, and the quality of Apple products, but I didn't see myself as a hipster with scarf and hat, and hanging on the trendy cafés drinking mac(chiato).
10. Setting the negative brand image aside, looking at the features and build quality, I ended up ordering a 15" MBP. After all, there is the boot camp for Win 7 for my savior.

(*) apple = omena in Finnish