<p>Um… am I going to be the only person to point out that your computer choice should be influenced by your field of study?</p>
<p>I mean, if you’re in art and graphic design and whatnot and the industry standard is using Macs, then you should probably use a mac as well. If you’re an engineer and running windows-only analysis tools, you should get a PC.</p>
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<p>While I don’t completely agree with this, I think it is still a good point. A lot of diehard Mac fans like to say that Macs are Ferraris whereas PCs are Fords, implying that the Mac is not only better on the outside but also on the inside. However, Apple doesn’t necessarily use any better parts than PC manufacturers do. In fact, they’re not necessarily even any different!</p>
<p>Second-generation MacBook Pros used Hynix RAM, Hitachi hard drives, and HL-DT-ST optical drives. My ThinkPad R61 also came with Hynix RAM, a Hitachi hard drive, and a HL-DT-ST optical drive. None of these brands is considered to be the best by computer enthusiasts. They all share one thing in common: they are usually the most inexpensive.</p>
<p>And a lot of PC fans like to argue that Macs are slow and PC’s are fast. </p>
<p>There are differences inside; if you take apart a Mac - laptop or desktop - and then a PC, you see the way the machines are designed internally and how they are built is different. Macs interior design & build is generally better. That’s not the same as using better or different parts - though parts makers produce more than 1 kind of drive, etc. and an assembler can have its own specs.</p>
<p>I don’t know about you zapa, but my PC works fine for day to day use. Hell, ANY computer will work fine for everyday use. if that’s what you’re really concerned about, go buy yourself a 300 dollar desktop that will satisfy your late nights and casual usage. Even more reason why spending more for a computer that does the same thing as one considerably cheaper is a dumb idea. Dont even try to tell me the majority mainframes work on technology only present in Macs. PC’s still have 90% of the market share for a reason. 1 question–you’ve owned 30 PC’s, and you still talk about typing research papers? do you go through computers like candy? </p>
<p>I’d have to disagree with your comment about my sanity. You are the insane one if you want to pay hundreds more for a computer that can do exactly what you need for much cheaper. Oh, and I have used both types of computers. iMacs, Macbooks, windows laptops, pc’s etc. I’ve had problems with each and everyone of them, why not pay less if problems are inevitable?</p>
<p>I don’t think Mac’s suck. They are great computers. All i’m commenting on is the fact that it is wiser to choose the cheapest computer that accomplishes your desired tasks, ESPECIALLY in the current state of the economy, and when dealing with college spending in general. I can afford to buy a mac bud, i’m on full scholarship. Not to mention I work enough to pay for it fine. However, i also believe in spending my money in a wise manner–something you don’t quite have a handle on. </p>
<p>If you or anyone else insists that macbooks are the best choice for you, go ahead and spend the extra money. However, most macbook buyers only buy due to propaganda and word of mouth. You are a rare breed. </p>
<p>and just so you know, i do have a class in the mac lab, and i enjoy using the computers. You know why? Because I didn’t have to spend the extra money for them. You should probably stop assuming bud, so far you’re batting 0.</p>
<p>“You are the insane one if you want to pay hundreds more for a computer that can do exactly what you need for much cheaper.”</p>
<p>Only when money is the only issue. Clearly nobody buys a Mac because it’s cheaper.</p>
<p>“However, most macbook buyers only buy due to propaganda and word of mouth.”</p>
<p>Most Mac buyers are repeat customers, and can’t stand the idea of changing to Win.</p>
<p>I love when children think their subjective opinions = objectivity.</p>
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<p>SP2 solves pretty much all problems. Even with only SP1, Vista never crashed on me.</p>
<p>In regards to viruses, the only thing you need to do is not be stupid. Don’t download some exe file from a website you’ve never heard of, etc.</p>
<p>Vista is significantly better but the problem isn’t choosing to download but automatic and other forced downloads and other ways that viruses and spyware inject themselves.</p>