<p>I mean as far as software development goes, not necessarily the guts of the OS itself. Mac doesn't provide much of anything to the public in terms of software development kits.</p>
<p>I have an OLDER Thinkpad (IBM days) - from 2003. I need a backup battery or extra battery - Does anyone have one in New York? Thx. < www.creativemf.com</a> - Items I am looking for ></p>
<p>Dell XPS is only useful if you play games. If he doesn't play games then having a non-integrated video card will only make him run out of battery faster. </p>
<p>On the other hand, Lenovo computers are low in RAM as well as CPU. Also their keyboard is too stiff and the whole computer looks bad. I would probably still choose Lenovo because Dells are less reliable.</p>
<p>Although, last summer I got a Gateway (4GB RAM, HD 2600, T5750) for $900 from Bestbuy. You can get a pretty good laptop for under $1000. </p>
<p>These two are awesome power laptops. Play any modern games on them.</p>
<p>"On the other hand, Lenovo computers are low in RAM as well as CPU. Also their keyboard is too stiff and the whole computer looks bad."</p>
<p>Low RAM and slow CPU's is irrelevant to the discussion because you can buy anywhere from 1 to 4 gb RAM or 1.8 dual core ghz to 2.5 or more. Those stats are entirely customizable by the customer, while screen wimpyness, keyboard feel, and really aren't. </p>
<p>also, a firm keyboard is generally preferred over a soft flexible one...</p>
<p>I have liked Dells (for their cost), but before you buy a laptop, read this thread:</p>
<p>"AC</a> Power Adapter Not Determined" , and Power Adapter Won't Work</p>
<p>Bottom line for me: Windows PC's cause more headaches than Macs, even when properly maintained. There is security to worry about, and therefore more essentially mandatory software (ie antivirus, antispyware) to buy. My iMac works when I need it to, and it works well. Couldn't always say the same for my old Windows PC.<br>
In addition, load up a regular Macbook with 4GB of memory, and you be set for at least five years with consistent performance, rather than the consistently downgrading performance of Windows due to the lovely entity known as the registry. (Oh maybe I should buy a registry cleaner, you say. I'll add that to the balance sheet ;).<br>
OS X maintains itself far better than Windows can (HFS+ ftw).</p>
<p>It does, however, come down to personal preference. I will be buying a MB/MBP for college because I love using OS X, even though I'm majoring in engineering. I'll run Windows if I have to, but a Mac gives me that flexibility. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Which makes Macs, Dell or Lenovo?</p>
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<p>Security software is MANDATORY for Macs as well as PCs.</p>
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<p>What's the question?</p>
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LOLOLOL he thinks that Macs are made by Dell or Lenovo.</p>
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There is security to worry about, and therefore more essentially mandatory software (ie antivirus, antispyware) to buy.
You don't need that stuff. I don't bother with antivirus or antispyware for Windows.</p>
<p>ThisCouldBHeavn was being sarcastic. This is not a Mac thread. Get it?</p>
<p>i get it. ha. ha</p>
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The T400 and E6400 are both great machines. I’d agree that the Lenovo is a tougher notebook, but I never had troubles with my D610. It was tough enough to last long enough before the hardware could no longer keep up with the current operating systems of today.
What would make or break these two is price for me.
I just bought a E6400 brand new (previously ordered, but never shipped) through Dell Outlet.</p>
<p>-2.66ghz C2D 6MB cache
-4gb DDR2-800 ram
-160gb 7200rpm
-intel 5300 wireless a/g/n
-14.1" widescreen (site didn’t say whether it was 1280x800ish or 1440x900 but for $900 either is accetable)
-Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M gfx
-DVD-RW
-9 cell primary battery</p>
<p>price: $900</p>