<p>Exactly. Most people I know who own Macbook Pros (not hating) have little to no knowledge of how they work-they just buy them for their looks. When I look at the computer ads, I see the MacPros with LOWER specs than laptops half the price (about $799). Even though I’ve been fond of Macs my entire life, my fondness for my wallet is stronger.</p>
<p>I personally have a MacBook and love it. But one of my friends has an Hp tablet and it’s really nice.</p>
<p>GO HP computers!! YAY!</p>
<p>As of today, I am still unconvinced as to which side to go with, PC or MAC.
How well does MAC go with Computer engineering major?</p>
<p>^ Mac for engineering isn’t such a great idea. You’ll need CAD software and many other things that might not be compatible with Mac.</p>
<p>^okay, yeah that was what I thought.</p>
<p>Well CAD software does exist for MAC.
[Autodesk</a> - Mac-Compatible Products](<a href=“Autodesk | 3D Design, Engineering & Construction Software”>Autodesk for MacOS | Mac-Compatible Software | Autodesk)</p>
<p>Also, what aspect of Computer Engineering?</p>
<p>Macs are great for people who are rich enough not to care that they’re paying hundreds of dollars for an Apple logo.</p>
<p>In general computer engineering, mixture of both hardware and software.
Money isn’t an issue, usability and reliability matters.</p>
<p>You should look into your school’s engineering program. I’ve seen schools that outline what type of comp you need or what specs your comp should have. That’s not to say others won’t work- it’ll just be a pita if the entire class is taught based on a certain aspect that you don’t have. </p>
<p>Also check the type of software your college program teaches.</p>
<p>Macs are better laptops.</p>
<p>PCs are better for desktops.</p>
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<p>Well technically, Macintosh is only an Operating System that works with only one type of very overpriced piece of machinery. Linux on the other hand can work with most computers. Either or I agree as well…other than the Windows part D:< </p>
<p>@topic</p>
<p>Depending on your major mostly, if your major is like a computer science major I say get a PC. Since with PCs you can have software like Visual Studio. Even though there are alternatives, your school probably will use Visual Studio.</p>
<p>Think about what you will be using the computer for, what is your major, do you need a certain software that Macs have that PC doesn’t or the other way around.</p>
<p>If you need to just print documents and such I say, get a PC to save a bit of money.</p>
<p>I like my macbook because it never crashes. Meanwhile, everyone else in my family uses PCs and they crash all the time.</p>
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<p>Your family must be doing something wrong. I’ve had a computer crash once in the last 10 years.</p>
<p>of all the PCs I’ve had, I think they have crashed altogether a total of 5 times.</p>
<p>For a CS major, it really depends on the language you’re using. If it’s C++ and you’re using Visual Studio</p>
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<li>You’re a sissy</li>
<li>There are MAC alternatives to Visual Studio.</li>
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<p>Comp engineering, at what college?</p>
<p>What I am doing is using my netbook with Crunchbang Linux for note-taking and portability and building myself a desktop with Linux Mint and Windows (in separate hard drives) for actual work.</p>
<p>Get ubuntu. I’ve had it for 3 years, and i’ve never had a problem. It’s even faster than OSX/windows 7.</p>
<p>Baha, I’ve been using my hand-me-down IBM thinkpad with it’s PENTIUM 2 processor, for forever lol. It’s slow was sh</p>
<p>@MIThopeful16
I will be attending UCB this fall.
I will probably get a Mac Book Pro.</p>
<p>Lol. </p>
<p>MIT called you a sissy for using visual studio. Sissy you would be indeed. Textpad FTW.</p>