<p>Which is the preferred laptop/computer for UCB, Mac or PC? Some colleges are more Mac friendly, and some are more PC friendly. Just a shot it the dark that UCB is the former, but what is case here?</p>
<p>thanks in advance</p>
<p>Really isn’t a preference, except that CS and engineering students may have specific applications they need that are PC oriented. For most classes and majors, it is purely personal preference.</p>
<p>i think to an extent it depends on your major. I have heard people say engineers tend to for PCs simply because more software/programs that they need are PC-compatible…i myself am not an engineer and i own a mac. it works great, good battery life, a little expensive but in the long road it doesnt slow down like a PC does and it comes with useful programs preinstalled unlike what i personally believe are about half-a-million freebies that no one really uses for freebies. also, i have heard that customized PCs with certain specs can cost almost as much, if not more, than macs</p>
<p>ultimately, you should go to stores to try out the floor models and then see what you think.</p>
<p>It seems like everyone on campus has a mac! I really regret not getting one.</p>
<p>^
Why? So you can be like everyone else?</p>
<p>Go for whichever laptop you like.</p>
<p>Of course! Conformity for the win!</p>
<p>Haha, but honestly, it’s because I have a toshiba and it gets really hot so I have to carry a laptop fan everywhere. But all the macs seem to not heat up like that.</p>
<p>Yikes that must suck then. Yeah definitely look into reviews of laptops and look at how hot they get. Some people get pretty bothered about it. I never think about it because my laptop doesn’t becoming scorching like some.</p>
<p>For those non-science/engineering students who may have a need to use their laptops to take notes in class, Microsoft One Notes, which many regard as the best notes taking/organizing application, is available only on PC.</p>
<p>With a Mac, you can run either Mac OS X or Windows. Just partition you’re drive and use software like Parallels to do this. You can then run Windows or Mac software. Since the Mac OS is unix-based, you can also run various varieties of unix.</p>
<p>Macs have lower total cost of ownership, the OS is the best, reliability is better, and there are no viruses in the wild on Macs unlike windows. The Mac OS is much more secure than Windows. Macs are well-supported on most campuses.</p>
<p>Even if you decide not to run Windows on your Mac, major applications such as MS Office are available in Mac versions.</p>
<p>Order yours via a mail-order vendor such as MacZone. They usually have deals with extra memory or the Parallels software, and you’ll save on sales tax.</p>
<p>Don’t take my word or it. Check out this topic on Macnewsdaily or other Mac sites and learn the advantages of Macs.</p>
<p>yeah, except macs cost nearly twice as much as a comparative PC…</p>
<p>You get what you pay for. For PCs, add the cost of anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc. Add the cost of lost time and frustration to keep it running. Add the cost of it’s shorter useful life. Try to find a PC comparably equipped to a Mac and there is not much cost differential. Of course, I didn’t mention the iLife software that comes with the Mac. While there is PC software that performs most of the same functions, none do it as well as the Mac. Macs just work!</p>
<p>macs last nearly twice as long.
A year after purchasing a Gateway PC, it has already had the Blue screen of death several times. After three years of owning this powermac G5, I’ve never had an issue.</p>
<p>macs are pro</p>
<p>watch one of those Mac vs. PC ads to help you decide</p>
<p>I had a sony laptop that lasted me 6 years until the monitor recently went out. I never had a problem with it. I just bought another PC and am very happy.</p>
<p>as long as you know how to use a pc correctly it should last you for a fair amount of time. i use all pc laptops as well as pc desktops and never had a problem with them…</p>
<p>as a commutor, do u think it’s a good idea to have a net book to bring to school and a laptop at home?
i already have a laptop, but it’s heavy.</p>
<p>netbooks are a pain to type in unless you have small hands. i’m bringing a normal laptop plus my desktop to college.</p>
<p>Short and simple:</p>
<p>If you’re ■■■■■■■■ and have no idea how to work with a computer, or you are going to major in animation/true professional filming, then go for a Mac.</p>
<p>If you want to be able to actually do things on your computer, then go for a PC. As long as you aren’t completely braindead, you should be able to keep your PC in healthy shape without spending a dime.</p>
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<p>Yup, this sums up the entire debate.</p>