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I noticed that the computer was a little pokey when switching between users and switching between operating systems with 512mb of RAM. It could be done, but it wasn’t all that snappy. Considering it was a new computer, I didn’t want to be feeling frustrated with it. So I spent $165 at NewEgg.com and picked up two 1GB sticks of RAM. They arrived last night and within 10 minutes of opening the box I had them installed (take out the battery, remove three screws, drop them in).

The difference is unreal. Quite simply, the computer is blazingly fast. I keep Windows XP running all the time, and switch to applications within it the same way I switch between iTunes and Firefox on the OSX side. Once you’ve installed the Parallel’s tools within XP, it really is completely seamless.

At any time, I can switch XP to full screen mode and then for all intents and purposes it’s as if I’m working on a PC. The only incompatibility I’ve found is that the iSight camera didn’t work right off the bat in WebEx. However, I have to admit that I haven’t looked into it yet either.

Honestly, this is the most impressed I’ve ever been with a computer. Don’t get me wrong, I’m always excited to get a new computer. But this one is really a cut above. If you are in love with Mac’s, but just can’t give up the PC, I’d definitely encourage you to look into an Intel Mac.