<p>I know this question is over asked but what's better: mac or pc. I'm doing international business but I'm not sure what's better for it.</p>
<p>If you’re using Windows now, go try some Macs out and keep a slightly open mind. If you’re using a Mac now, then do the other way around hehe.</p>
<p>PC…MACs are more complicated</p>
<p>PC. Software compatibility still favors the Windows OS, and chances are you are already more familiar with its scheme.</p>
<p>If it were me, i’d say definitely get a Mac if you can afford the price difference. Great customer service, easy to find help, high-definition monitor, saves space without a large tower.</p>
<p>Also, you can install Windows on a Mac very easily. You cannot install Mac on a PC very easily. (That makes more of a difference to me, a CS guy than it does anyone else I suppose).</p>
<p>Macs are great for graphics and all that nifty stuff, and their customer service is way better than any brand that sells PCs. </p>
<p>But they are way more expensive and aren’t compatible with everything. Plus they are a pretty different layout (of the laptop itself) so if you’re picky about the keys or whatnot, you’d need to try it out.</p>
<p>The main issue is that people who use PCs and people who use Macs tend to refuse to learn the other type, so it becomes kind of a fierce battle about which is best… I like my Dell though because it has an 8 hour battery life.</p>
<p>Try to figure out what you WANT in the computer first. Then compare all that to what you can afford. If you want to edit videos, etc, and can afford a Mac then go for it. But if you really want a long battery and just have to type essays, plus your budget is tight, then focus on finding a cheaper PC that has those things.</p>
<p>Some majors require macs while others require pcs. However, for international business, a mac or pc will get the job done. At the end, it comes down to a matter of preference.</p>
<p>I’ve never heard of a major requiring a PC. Even people doing heavy-duty computing in CS still are split between PCs and Macs. Macs are suggested for the arts groups, but it’s not like they’ll kick you out if you don’t have one- it just means that you’ll have to use the Macs in the lab more often.</p>
<p>Get a chromebook (google it).</p>
<p>Both the MacBook and MacBook Pro have 7 hour batteries, so you wouldn’t be sacrificing much in terms of battery life. That’s definitely higher than a lot of PCs you’d find. And I don’t think a Chromebook would be sufficient for a college student seeing as the entire OS is browser-based. That takes the iWork vs Office compatibility question to a whole other level.</p>
<p>Yeah sorry about that. Specific computers arent required for specific majors, but some of the colleges favor one over another. If you rather do assignments from home rather than in the lab, I guess it would be important to do a little research.</p>
<p>If you can afford a Mac then by all means get it. They’re really nice. I chose a PC for college because I could find one with the same specs I wanted for half the price as a Mac. I only use my computer for basics anyway. </p>
<p>When comparing a PC to a Mac makes sure they’re at similar prices. It’s unfair comparing a $500 PC to a $1000 Mac. Check with your major on what they require and know what you want in your computer. Then compare prices.</p>
<p>But if you get a PC, you must invest in a good antivirus or you’re screwed haha.</p>
<p>The school has one (I think for free) but I haven’t heard good things about it.</p>
<p>PC if you know what you’re doing in terms of computers, Mac if you don’t</p>
<p>I have a 17" laptop running linux that I basically use as a desktop and has a lot more power.
For classes, I have a netbook and I love it. It’s light and compact, cheap, and has a really long battery life. Don’t buy a mac just for the battery life - not worth the cost. I would also recommend ubuntu for a netbook - it’s free, constantly updated, tons of free software, and it’s interface is awesome with netbooks. Best choice I’ve made for college supplies.</p>
<p>I would say that you should go with what you are comfortable with. I am used to having a pc, so I didn’t want to get a mac and suddenly not know how to do something because it isn’t the same. I also didn’t want to spend twice as much to get a mac. I got a 14" asus which is lightweight (<5 lbs), has great battery life (8ish hours), and is rather nice looking.</p>