<p>tell me</p>
<p>ill be getting a laptop for college and i need to know the pros and cons of an Apple laptop. i dont like the "feel" i get compared to using Windows, so can someone convince me otherwise? </p>
<p>or do we all just hate Apple?</p>
<p>i like the apple logo</p>
<p>ooh a reply already</p>
<p>logo...i kinda like the sheen on the cover, but the iBook is bulky, no? </p>
<p>whats that new laptop called that can play dvds without system booting up?</p>
<p>Apples don't suck infact they are superior to windows in many ways. Apples are better built, run (in my opinion) a better operating system, are faster, weigh less, crash less, and eaiser for the common person to use and figure out. But they also cost more, can't run windows with out special software, are harder to upgrade, are nothing like windows, and don't have the 24/7 support of a Dell. If your used to using windows and can't handel learning somthing new then get a pc laptop. If you aren't used to using anything and have the extra money to spare then get a mac you be happy you did in the long run.</p>
<p>You don't like the "feel" because it's different. If you get use one for a little bit and get used to it, maybe you will feel differently.</p>
<p>iBooks aren't bulky. They're not as small as powerbooks, but they are significantly lighter and more compact than their PC counterparts.</p>
<p>Both iBooks and Powerbooks are rather light in the scheme of things. However, Apples are a good deal more expensive. However, most Apple packages come with iLife which holds enough software to make up for the cost differential. The reliability and stability of Apples comes at the cost of upgradability. If you don't like the feel of OSX, no big deal, stay with Windows. For the average Joe Collegestudent, Windows-running PCs will do everything you need them to and, most likely, will do it cheaper.</p>
<p>yea OSX is nothing like windows...</p>
<p>never crashes</p>
<p>You know...I got an Inspiron for college and I am quite happy with it, but seeing people with Powerbooks around campus, I've kinda gotten convinced that getting an Apple laptop is not such a bad idea. Honestly, the only definite reason that you need a PC in college is if you want to play games, and I would very much recommend that you not play games and instead go out and have a life and enjoy yourself. There are no compatibility issues because most colleges are very supportive of people using Apples (Dartmouth for instance used to not support PCs at all). Furthermore, Apples tend to be sleeker and more lightweight and hence easier to carry around. I'm actually thinking of getting an Apple next time I buy a laptop (which granted won't be for a while). So, I don't think you would really lose with an Apple.</p>
<p>I am an apple advocate all the way. It's what I grew up on. The only problem is compatbility. You can get MS Office for Mac and big programs like that, butsmall arcane things won't be compatable. I think Apple is better, they just lost the marketing competition to Microsoft. Plus Macs are Unix based now which is just wonderful.</p>
<p>Macs aren't Unix-based. OSX is. If you want to play that card, I could just as easily say that Linux is Unix-based and there are gaggles of free distros of Linux.</p>
<p>Secondly, to Xanatos, PCs are a far greater "bang for the buck." That is why PCs own a majority of the market. There are some compatability issues but they are definitely declining with the release of more and more Microsoft products onto the Mac platform as well as an increase in Mac use on college campuses.</p>
<p>Third, to soccerguy, what makes OSX so different from Windows? The fact that it never crashes? Since the release of XP, Windows is quite stable. I know for me personally, I have yet to have a crash on my new laptop and haven't had any sort of system instabilities. Is it the dock that makes OSX different? Again, available for free off download.com. Perhaps it's the pretty theme that OSX runs? Once more, available for free download.</p>
<p>Don't get me wrong folks, I like Macs, I like them a lot, but nothing really annoys me quite like ignorant comments just actively supporting the popular claim.</p>
<p>I like the look of apples, cool sleek, etc. I never had one though since at home we have a dell and they have them at school as well. you're probably ok with getting either one- i just like the new dell i got since its compatible with everything i want to load on it. good luck choosing!</p>
<p>apples freeze up. ive done it. just as bad</p>
<p>True, Apples can freeze up but because of the monopoly on Apple hardware, they are less prone to lock-ups.</p>
<p>can u have apples at all campuses? im going to muhlenberg next year and i think you need xp pro to get in the network...</p>
<p>Mac OS X clearly is better than Windows XP.</p>
<p>Firstly, on crashing. Yes, Apple's crash. All computers can experience programs crashing. However, the different between OS X and XP is what happens when a program crashes. In XP, usually when a program crashes, the whole operating system is brought down. Usually, you would have to restart the computer. In OS X, when a program crashes, ONLY that program crashes. You can continue surfing the internet, typing your paper, etc., while another program is crashed. Also, if another program is hanging(taking a lot of time to load,etc.), other programs are not effected. This is known as the concept of protected memory. </p>
<p>The vast majority of programs that you would need as the average college student are available for both the XP and OS X platforms, as well as Mac equivalents.</p>
<p>MACS ROCK YOUR SOCKS! BUY A MAC!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>First of all, it's sleek, light weight. Whoever said it was bulky must be comparing it to incredibly impractical tiny little computers that my fingers can't even type on.</p>
<p>Second of all, most PC software is compatible with Macs. I use Microsoft Office made for Macs. Though I still hate Word. </p>
<p>Third, MACS ARE SAFER! They are targeted less by those who make viruses. They have excellent protection, and even PC users are moving to an original MAC browser- known to us for a while as "Mozilla," and now popping up in the PC world as "Firefox". It is much more secure then Internet Explorer.</p>
<p>They are user friendly, they are fricken awesome. I will admit, it is difficult to get used to the interface after using a PC for my entire life. But now, after two years with working with Macs extensively in Yearbook and as the proud owner of a 12" IBook, I'm sold and will never spend money on another PC as long as I live. </p>
<p>Macs are compatible with all wireless, all networks, no card needed. I have never run into a problem with them, I took it to Atlanta with me and got on the wireless of a hotel and a shopping mall, as well as at the airport. I also am currently on my home network with brother's PCs.</p>
<p>ps. </p>
<p>CNN reported hearing rumors that more price-friendly Macs would be coming out, especially after the HUGE boost of IPods, because now everybody and their mother has an IPod, and people are starting to look at macs different. Look at the new G5- FRICKEN AWESOME!</p>
<p>they are a hit to the wallet, as someone else said. But if you're able to pay the extra money and it is something you are interested in...I guarantee you will love the Mac once you get used to it. </p>
<p>Just make sure you keep it in some form of case. Mine was so light and convenient that I was just chucking it in my backpack with my books and binders and then I would forget aboutt it, so I started to get some (barely noticeable, but I'm anal) scratches on my perfect white ibook)...you can buy a little sleeve for it for cheap and it's a good investment.</p>
<p>You mean this: <a href="http://thinksecret.com/news/0412expo2.html%5B/url%5D">http://thinksecret.com/news/0412expo2.html</a></p>
<p>Not sure if it's true. I guess we will find out next tuesday.</p>
<p>And manderz1, Macs aren't compatible with /all/ networks and they /do/ need a card. You probably had an airport card already and just didn't realize it.</p>