<p>I would urge you to save an extra $300 and buy a MacBook. I have a Pro and its phenomenal. Then again I’ve never owned a Microsoft/PC product, so I can’t draw a comparison. Doesn’t UF (and a lot of other schools) offer some kind of financial aid for computer purchases? I could have sworn I read that some where. In any case, you could use your student discount to lower the price on the entry level MacBook as well.</p>
<p>Hope I successfully converted you, good luck!</p>