<p>I'm going to get a new laptop but I can't decide on whether to get a Mac or Windows. Which one do you guys think is better?</p>
<p>It depends on a lot…is money a factor? If you’re on a budget, I would advise against a mac. Generally, you can get the same innerds of a Mac in a PC for half the price of a mac. What you’re paying for in apple products is the operating system and simplicity of use, as well as build quality. Personally, I’m getting a mac for college next year (Macbook pro, not the next gen one though) just because of the general reliability of them.</p>
<p>Macs are not anymore reliable than PCs, and twice the price. Windows 7 is as easy to navigate as Snow Leopard, and allows for far more functionality. The only way I can see somebody getting a Mac is for the popularity.</p>
<p>You’re also paying for Apples customer service, which is pretty much second to none.</p>
<p>^Don’t be an idiot with your computer and you won’t need customer service.</p>
<p>because apple makes most of its own hardwares, macs are generally more “stable” than pc. But then again, because apple makes its own, its hardwares themselves are not as powerful as those of intels and other companies. But if you want a stable casual use, go for mac. But if you’re one of those who need super laptops, go for pc. If you can use your laptop very well (not being stupid with it) go for pc. If you’re bad with computers, go for mac.
Also, it depends on which computers you have been using for the past years. I have never used a mac before (only a few times with my siblings’) so the software was too confusing to me. I think windows 7 is very easy to manuever through. I like PC better than Mac.</p>
<p>That’s much easier said than done there chief. Glad that you think you’ll be able to go 4+ years with a laptop and have no problems with it whatsoever.</p>
<p>I think I’ve read this thread before.</p>
<p>Some of these people are just so computer illiterate.
@Meburi - Yes, Apple “makes” their own “hardware”, but that doesn’t mean they make every part. The CPU, GPU, RAM and other parts are all made from other companies such as Intel, nVidia, and other manufacturers. Apple, unlike other manufacturers designs their own hardware for their software; they don’t license OS X to any other companies like Microsoft does with Windows. </p>
<p>As for which one you should get, well, it really depends. If you plan on using the laptop for a long time, you should probably go with a higher end Windows laptop anyway, so price won’t be MUCH of a factor. In addition, Apple’s hardware is not really as overpriced as some may suggest. Many competing “ultra books” can’t get the same specs and still compete with the MacBook Air in performance. Now, if you’re ordering a built-to-order Mac, some upgrades such as adding extra RAM can be more expensive. Again, it really is a personal preference at this point.</p>
<p>I myself use a 13-inch MacBook Air and it exceeds my expectations. You might want to check out some of Apple’s recently released MacBooks, which you can read about on my technology site [Wave</a> of Pixels](<a href=“http://www.waveofpixels.com%5DWave”>http://www.waveofpixels.com) . Hope this helps!</p>
<p>okay i had macbooks issued to me by my school for the longest time. but i killed the most newly issued one this year so i had to figure out what laptop to replace it with …</p>
<p>i ended up buying a lenovo one for $300 (their laptops come with windows 7…)</p>
<p>i like it more than the macbooks i had because it doesn’t get so spice and burn me, the fans are quiet, and it seems to handle having lots of windows/tabs open in a web browser better.</p>
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<p>^ i know … but computer illiteracy is so cute though from the perspective of someone who is computer illiterate (me :p). there’s something epic about watching people try to cope with something beyond their understanding, especially when you don’t understand it too. i guess because it’s like this awesome magical thing.</p>
<p>being computer literate would take the all the magic out of the computer-experience. i’m truly sorry that the magic is not there or you :(.</p>
<p>If you ARE computer illiterate, have tons of money, and desire status symbols, then I would say go for the Mac. If not, PC.</p>
<p>From my experience, Macs have always been better to use. My entire town uses Macs. At home I use windows. I like using the Macs more. The software clarity and availability is much better to use on a Mac than on a Windows. For example, I have found it easier to nagivate through the Adobe softwares, Final Cut, and Flash using Macs. The Adobe softwares are not as compatible with any of my windows laptops/desktops. I do a lot of work in the communications studio at my school and have found that in general, tasks are easier to get done with a Mac. For college I will probably be getting a Macbook Air as a birthday/Christmas gift since they’re so expensive, but I always take good care of my laptops so I know that it will last me as long as possible. As far as tech problems are concerned, I’m more so worried about the network than anything else. A lot of times, even at Starbucks, my Mac air (granted, it’s from the school, but it’s only a year and a half old) would have trouble with the servers and it would take a while to save things. I spoke with the tech guys at my school and they said it’s an area problem (the location of my town). I’m afraid that something like this will happen in college, though.
Whatever. I’m definitely getting a Mac. It’ll be more useful in the future in my case.</p>