alright all, it may be time for me to get a new laptop. but, i am stuck. i cannot decide between a mac or a pc. i have been pc my whole life and i used to build them, so i pretty much know my way around. but nobody that i know that has switched to a mac has been disappointed. i know it would be stupid of me to ask for an unbiased opinion, here or anywhere, so i would like to hear what you suggest AND WHY. defend your answer if you can. maybe disadvantages and advantages of your experiences. thanks a lot for your input and time!!

 

I use a compaq pc. I have used mac's and probably like them the best, but for what I do with mine and the places I take it, windows is almost mandatory. But, if a mac makes this site load alittle faster, I'll buy one just to use on the forum!

 

Texans DO NOT USE MAC's!!

 

and why's that buzzy

 

I suggest getting the MacBook or MacBook Pro if you want to spend your time "using" the computer. If you want to spend your time upgrading, hacking and trying to get that cheap usb thing you found at Fry's to work (Printer, wireless mouse, whatever really, if you've used PC's for years then you know what I'm talking about) then you'll be happy (at least you think you are) with a Wintel box.

At every place I've worked, the IT guy spends all his time getting the companies laptops working with the wireless network, fixing driver issues, etc. People with Mac's just don't have these issues.

You have to be open minded to go Macintosh. Maybe every single program you use won't be on the Mac, but something comparable or possibly even better will be. You will still get whatever you need done. Want to play games??? Get a PS3, Wii or X360.

The iLife suite makes handling your pictures and video simpler than any other solution.


Whatever extra you think your paying at the time of purchase will be rebated by less problems.

Since all new Macintosh computers run Intel processors, you can run Windows if you really want to, either in a virtual environment or native via Bootcamp, giving you the best of both worlds. In short, even if you buy it and end up running Windows, you'll still have one of the best laptops around, if not the best.

 

This one does

 

I have a Fujitsu Lifebook and it works awesome. never had a problem with it in the 2 years Ive had it.

 

don't really play any games, so thats not really an issue...

 

Buy a Mac. You won't regret it. Say bye-bye to most problems and virus issues. My MacBook Pro with 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo kicks the SH*T out of any laptop running any Operating System. Oh, and I can run ANY Operating System on it. Plus, it doesn't have the bad karma associated with running only Windoze.

If you MUST run Windoze, ONLY run it for a specific program in a "Virtual Machine" such as VM Ware's Fusion or Parallels. You will not experience any type of noticeable speed hit. Do not use Windoze for anything on the internet. Let the Mac deal with the keeping the attackers at bay, protecting the Windoze Operating System. I am a computer technician, holding certifications for both Apple and Microsoft. It's a no-brainer when you know the truth. You also do not need the "Pro" version of the Macbook like I have if you're a regular computer user.

And my final tip...DO NOT BUY A MAC NOW! Wait until AFTER January 15 to see what Apple announces at MacWorld. I would expect updates to products. Then you can either get deals on the discontinued models, or the latest and greatest.

 

i wouldn't mind macs if it wasn't for the price. for what you could get in a regular pc laptop you get way way way less for more in a mac. I mean god dang 3g's for a macbook pro that has enough snuff to do any bit of multitasking.

that isn't for me. but mac is a good system i'll say that. if you've got money to spend on it.