<p>I am an incoming freshman and need an advice regarding new gadgets. I want to buy a MAC and wonder if I will be ok with Mac laptop on Davidson campus? Also I am about to buy a new cell phone and wonder what cell service provider is better/more common on campus - ATT, Verizon or T-Mobile?</p>
<p>You will be fine with either a Mac laptop or a PC laptop. </p>
<p>I know Verizon has very good reception in and around Davidson–assume the other carriers do too since it is a pretty built-up area. Almost certainly ATT is good or students with iPhones would be annoyed.</p>
<p>For computers, it’s a matter of personal preference entirely. I had a Mac…my roommate had a PC. The only thing about having a Mac is you need to make sure it’s running Leopard and not Tiger. I couldn’t connect to wireless, having Tiger. With a PC, you have to install the campus anti-virus software, which will be made available to you when you get there. PCs are far more susceptible to viruses and spyware than Macs.</p>
<p>Verizon is probably the best in terms of reception. Small regional providers are not good. My friend has either Sprint or T-mobile and he does not get very good reception at all. The kids with iPhones using AT&T generally get decent reception, but often their texts take a while to send/receive. I have a Voyager and I use Verizon. It’s great!</p>
<p>thank you mattmom and amplifiar842!</p>