<p>The eternal question. With the summer looming, and school coming too quickly, I would expect some of you guys are looking at computers for the upcoming school year, or have already bought them. So, how are you guys going, Apple or PC?</p>
<p>Oh, and in case anybody wants to also give some advice, what do you think would be easier for a computer science or computer engineering student aspiring to possibly double-major with Wharton?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>since u r a computer science major, i would say definitely use PC, since it’s faster with some “real work” - as my dad would put it. but if u r using ur computer mainly for music and pictures, then use apple</p>
<p>I got a Mac a few months ago and I love it.</p>
<p>If you do get a PC, don’t get a Dell.</p>
<p>I’ve had several Dells and not been happy with them. My boyfriend has a Toshiba and LOVES it. It’s very durable, dependable, and high-tech. He took it with him abroad for four months of continuous travel last semester. When I was younger, I had a Toshiba, and same thing: loved it. </p>
<p>I have a MacBook 2006 (white, plastic) currently and am getting a MacBook 2009 (aluminum) for my birthday in a few weeks. Personally a Mac fan, but my computer needs are pretty basic…email, AIM, Skype, internet access, music, photos, etc. Also, at least the present, you don’t have to worry much about viruses for Macs. With Windows, you don’t have an option but to install Norton Anti-virus and similar programs. My last Dell was absolutely DESTROYED by spyware. With my current Mac…I’ve never had so much as a bi-annual pop-up window.</p>
<p>PCs are probably better for computer science. They’re much more technical. Macs are generally more basic and aesthetic.</p>
<p>do they set up the internet for you when you come? do you have to request ita assistance or something?</p>
<p>mac cons:
get too hot you could literally get a first degree burn from it
you have to go out of your way for it (some things aren’t mac compatible)
expensive
school assignments are geared toward PCs…or wharton’s is.
less tech support</p>
<p>mac pros:
pretty
silent
easier to use?
LONG BATTERY LIFE!!! </p>
<p>=]</p>
<p>Apple just came out with a new Mac Book Pro (aluminum) that is exactly the same price (~$1200) as the “old” (well, not really old) aluminum MacBooks. Go pro!</p>
<p>@nychica: ITAs will be available in the computer labs to help you setup your wireless Internet, as well as help you with any other computer-related issues you might have.</p>
<p>Get a Mac Book pro and boot camp it 
</p>
<p>Mac = V. ergonomic but less functions
Windows = Less ergonomic but more functions </p>
<p>btw. At SEAS they specify that they want you to get Vista X64</p>
<p>bwabwa, do they really? damn.</p>
<p>Just get a PC…windows 7 should be pretty good</p>
<p>Definitely get a mac.</p>
<p>definitely get a PC</p>
<p>If you’re hardcore SEAS build your own laptop and use Linux.</p>
<p>Those who know Linux would obviously <em>not</em> ask “Apple or PC,” and would obviously <em>not</em> suddenly start using Linux, so stop suggesting it. I like PC, which should be more compatible with different hardware and software. I know there are people out there suggesting dual boot, but if you are not too sure about computers/computing in general (which I assume you are not because you asked “Apple or PC”) then do not bother – it can get pretty ugly. Stick to PC (or Mac if you have the money) and make sure you do not waste money on functions that you do not need.</p>