<p>so the word on the street is that for a business major (probably marketing for myself), one should go with a pc. im just curious what kind of reasoning there is behind that, and if i were to get a mac, would i regret it? my brother has a macbook and i love it, but im trying to pick out a good pc because that's what i hear is best. are there any business majors our there who have a mac that can attest to its usefulness/****tiness?</p>
<p>I don’t think it really matters anymore.</p>
<p>It doesn’t really matter, and I figure most business software would run on either, but unless you’re doing video editing I’ve never seen any reason to get a mac other than being able to say you have a mac.</p>
<p>And really, if you have Windows software, there are many ways to run it fine on Macs now. Software isn’t really an issue anymore.</p>
<p>Macs can boot dual operating systems, so base your decision on things like price, hardware features, aesthetics, etc.</p>
<p>I think this is more of an opinion of chocolate vs. strawberry ice cream. You pick what you want, both will get stuff done.</p>
<p>That being said, having raised myself on PCs, I can’t stand Macs. Like I said though, chocolate vs. strawberry.</p>
<p>A computer is nothing more than a tool. So get the right tool for the job.</p>
<p>For business, PC is the best. Yes, you can run windows on a mac, but it takes up memory and doesn’t go as fast. All business software is going to run through windows anyways, so it would just be easier to buy a PC. I have a PC, but there are people in some of my classes that have Mac’s. Sometimes they work fine, but when a computer class begins there is always 1/3 of the mac users having trouble getting the software to run.</p>
<p>maxellis
that’s news to me, windows actually tends to run faster in bootcamp compared to standard pc’s of similar specs.</p>
<p>I am basing that on my experiences with it. I do have a high quality new pc, but I was also comparing mine to my friends high quality new macs. It depends on specifications.</p>
<p>From the Wharton School of Business website</p>
<p>“Macs @Wharton
Class projects and assignments will be assigned assuming you are using a Windows-based PC, so if you purchase a Mac you should be prepared to deal with occasional software and configuration incompatibilities that Wharton Computing Student Support may not be able to resolve. You should also be prepared to do some of your school work in the computer labs (which contain Windows-based computers)”</p>
<p>Wharton (the best undergrad business school in the nation) recommends a PC. They know what they are talking about.</p>
<p>Mac and PC specs can’t be directly compared. The only sensible criterion for comparison is cost, and PCs cost less for the same performance.</p>
<p>Mac + parallels = win</p>
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<p>Seriously, I don’t care that much one way or the other but you won’t have to worry about running boot camp or whatever on a PC and nobody has really given any reason to get a mac other than ‘it can do what a PC can do! If you install/run…’</p>
<p>Schools’ own infrastructures tend to be Mac or Win (look around at the library or in offices, or just ask the school). If you don’t have a personal preference, go with your school’s infrastructure.</p>
<p>FYI - A PC is a Personal Computer, so Mac and Windows are both PCs.</p>
<p>While we’re at it, an iPod is an MP3 player, but an MP3 player is not an iPod.</p>
<p>That is all… :p</p>
<p>My stance is: it’s totally up to you. Most schools will have computer labs where you can use windows computers. I take the approach of “If you want me to buy a particular computer and you want me to take you seriously, be prepared to BUY me said computer.”</p>
<p>In my personal experiences, Macs have been of much higher quality in both software and hardware.</p>
<p>Parallels and Boot Camp makes software compatibility a moot point.</p>
<p>Long story short, they’re definitely worth the higher price if you can swing it.</p>
<p>The macbook i’m using now is just a little under 3 years old, and its still running strong. Seriously, I’m having a hard time justifying replacing it since it’s still a great, fast computer (I just like new things I guess 
). You just try getting any average PC laptop to last more than 3 years, good luck.</p>
<p>I dont use either, because they are both poor in my opinion. Just get what you see best.</p>
<p>i cant decide who are more condescending, mac fanboys or linux fangirls</p>