<p>Currently, the Macbook is a good $600 cheaper than the similarly configured Inspiron E1405. With the black casing, it's $400 cheaper. That's a big difference to me.</p>
<p>however, a bottom specced computer will run you no more than $700. And don't bring a desktop to college, you'll be chained to your desk and hate it, plus they're a huge pain to move. You won't be able to escape your room if you just need to get out and do work somewhere else. The extra money for a laptop is worth it.</p>