Engineering Laptop Requirement

<p>I am majoring in BME, and am inquiring about what laptop I should purchase for school. I prefer the overall interface of the Macbook, but I have doubts about compatability with certain programs. Do any current engineering students have advice about utlizing a Mac rather than PC for their studies at Cockrell? Can someone explain to me the specific difficulties, if any,that I may face if I opt to purchase a Mac rather than a PC?</p>