<p>Very funny. Get something you want for free - an ipod touch - and that’s merely clever marketing. </p>
<p>I’d ask the question again: what motivates Windows fan nuts to criticize what is merely another computer choice? But this is an advice forum for college students, not slashdot.</p>
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Windows fan nuts
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I hate Windows.</p>
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I think I was being quite objective there. I admitted it was an ingenious marketing technique because they earn more money off accessories and they increase their brand power. If you like, you can just say the itouch is a $200 discount off a macbook since that’s the resale value of a new one.</p>
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they asked for advice, I gave my honest opinion. you can offer your opinion if you want.</p>
<p>My question is why are you selling Windows so hard? These are computers. That’s all. You seem to have a problem with Apple that extends past the fact that they make machines.</p>
<p>so, no opinion, just had an issue with me?</p>
<p>I wasn’t “selling” Windows. in fact, Windows vs Apple is not the question. there is one Apple manufacturer, and tons of PC manufacturers. I just wanted to say that there are much cheaper alternatives to Macs. in the past, I’ve had issues with Gateway’s reliability, and I like Dell’s value but not that they use slightly cheaper parts than everyone else. I think Sony laptops are generally overpriced, and I’ve had very good experiences with ThinkPads (even before Lenovo bought them from IBM). no comment on hp as of yet.</p>
<p>if you ask me reflect, I would say my “problem” with Apple is that they sell a better “product” but not necessarily a better laptop, or mp3. their quality is good, but there are others that are just as good. they, however, have made their brand so powerful (stylish, popular, even user-friendly, etc.) that, for many people, the idea of buying Apple is greater than the motivation to save a couple bucks.</p>
<p>so, back on topic.
Macs: good. not the best “value”
Lenovo ThinkPad: good. reliable. my recommendation</p>
<p>i’m bias against macs because too many computer illiterate people think they’re too cool for windows after seeing those mac vs pc ads. that was a low blow.</p>
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Just ask them how to right click. Seriously, though, OP, Lenovo is a great brand, and thinkpads are amazing. MBP are alright too. I agree with zephy with the idea that there are cheaper alternatives.</p>
<p>Mac is a shining plaque that says “I know nothing about computers” or “I’m old and I can’t be bothered with basic computer maintenance.”</p>
<p>Unless you run Linux on it. Then you earn back your computer skillz card.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for all the info and input. But I finally decided on the MacBook Pro 13’'. Basically it came with all the features I wanted, versus Lenovo I had to add the battery life and DVD burner; both prices came in very close, (apple counting the promos, lenovo with ecoupon) around $900. I went for the user friendly and less virus aspect of Mac (at least that’s what my research concludes). However, my cousin is getting a Lenovo x200,so I guess we can then compare them afterwards. Thanks for all the info, appreciate it.</p>
<p>Funny… I’ve never gotten a virus in my many years of using Windows. I use this program called Common Sense.</p>
<p>too many lolz</p>
<p>Yea i got nothin against macs but whenever “mac vs. PC” is brought up the argument i hear every single time is how macs dont get viruses and dont crash, lol that might be true but i been usin a PC all my life and never got a single virus [ not lying either ] i mean it did crash very rarely [ i dont mean crash as in hard drive completely wiped out ] but like it just froze and i had to restart lol</p>
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Funny… I’ve never gotten a virus in my many years of using Windows. I use this program called Common Sense.
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Yeah, the whole virus thing is way overblown. I never run any anti-virus software and I’ve never had any problems with viruses.</p>