YO NT! PC or MAC for school? vol. lets not be biased

[joe camel smooth]

i dont know if i could ever use a pc again

 

[divinetecknique]

Yo NT with school coming up and stuff, I've decided that I need to get a laptop to get some schoolwork done on the go while I'm mobile. I have adesktop at my apartment already, but I know there are going to be times when I just want to chill in the library or some other place and study -- or that Iwant to type up notes in class/download the notes ahead and follow along as the professor is explaining it all to us.

So the big question is -- pc or mac? Pros & cons of both please. I am pretty computer savvy, though it only really pertains to PCs as I have been aroundthem all of my life, and the only times I do use macs are when my friends who have them are around. I'm not an idiot when it comes to these things, I justwant some personal opinions from you guys (though I know that the majority of you are apple riders).

Money isn't really an issue. Obviously the better bang for my buck, but will take any suggestions into consideration. I am aware that PCs are generallycheaper than the comparable MacBook -- so why should I get a MacBook then?

What will I use it for? Homework, documents, web browsing, graphic designing, photo editing, publishing, etc. I might even decide to play games on it too(though I could always just use my desktop, mobile gaming is dope). When it comes to games, I don't really play anything too graphic intensive, i.e.Crysis, but really play games like warcraft/starcraft and the likes. I'll use my 360 for any other type of gaming.

Help a brother out NT!!!!! I'm getting internet at my place tomorrow!

 

[mr monday niight]

Originally Posted by JOE CAMEL SMOOTH

i dont know if i could ever use a pc mac again

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

If you already have a desktop then netbook

 

[soltheman]

I used to be heavy on PC > Mac. I got a Mac as a graduation gift and I fell in love.

I still prefer to do work on the windows partition of my macbook, but for leisure time and just chilling, the mac is a lot better (in my own opinion.)

If money isn't really a thing, just get a copy of a Windows 7 iso, burn it to a disc, get a macbook, then use bootcamp to put windows 7 on the macbook.

It's what I did, and it's

 

[crumbs]

Mac

 

[mr monday niight]

Originally Posted by soltheman

I used to be heavy on PC > Mac. I got a Mac as a graduation gift and I fell in love.

I still prefer to do work on the windows partition of my macbook, but for leisure time and just chilling, the mac is a lot better (in my own opinion.)

If money isn't really a thing, just get a copy of a Windows 7 iso, burn it to a disc, get a macbook, then use bootcamp to put windows 7 on the macbook.

It's what I did, and it's

OR throw hackintosh on a cheaper dell with the same hardware

 

[mez 0ne]

If you're not using a Mac for any video editing courses (or the sort), there really is no point in paying for an over-priced Mac.

You can find laptops with better specs for cheaper (and yes I've owned both Mac/PC).

 

[calypso chanta]

Originally Posted by divinetecknique

Yo NT with school coming up and stuff, I've decided that I need to get a laptop to get some schoolwork done on the go while I'm mobile. I have a desktop at my apartment already, but I know there are going to be times when I just want to chill in the library or some other place and study -- or that I want to type up notes in class/download the notes ahead and follow along as the professor is explaining it all to us.

So the big question is -- pc or mac? Pros & cons of both please. I am pretty computer savvy, though it only really pertains to PCs as I have been around them all of my life, and the only times I do use macs are when my friends who have them are around. I'm not an idiot when it comes to these things, I just want some personal opinions from you guys (though I know that the majority of you are apple riders).

Money isn't really an issue. Obviously the better bang for my buck, but will take any suggestions into consideration. I am aware that PCs are generally cheaper than the comparable MacBook -- so why should I get a MacBook then?

What will I use it for? Homework, documents, web browsing, graphic designing, photo editing, publishing, etc. I might even decide to play games on it too (though I could always just use my desktop, mobile gaming is dope). When it comes to games, I don't really play anything too graphic intensive, i.e. Crysis, but really play games like warcraft/starcraft and the likes. I'll use my 360 for any other type of gaming.

Help a brother out NT!!!!! I'm getting internet at my place tomorrow!

you should get a mac. Heck even if thats not your major or anything, you already have a pc so why not get a mac so you have the best of bothworlds?

 

[thegoogler]

Originally Posted by Crumbs

Mac

/thread

 

[elnino4530]

I had a PC from my freshman year of college until my the start of my senior year. I switched to mac and there's no looking back. To be it's very easy,works flawlessly and operates so smoothly. I don't worry about viruses and can do everything I did on a PC.

As stated you don't get the same specs you get with the PC, but I recommend macs to everyone I know now.

 

[eghckk]

Originally Posted by TheGoogler

Originally Posted by Crumbs

Mac

/thread

 

[wanksta23]

Our home computer has always been a PC

but ever since my HS gave us apple macbooks when i was a freshmen, I'd NEVER got back to a PC

now that i graduated and my 2nd year in college, im loving my macbook i bought, pricey, but worth every penny!

 

[ac4three]

I went with a Mac and haven't regretted it. My reasons were pretty simple: operating system and battery life.

 

[davis]

all depends on your budget.

 

[aumxhype]

macbook

 

[ninjallamafromhell]

PC because most software you may need for classes (if any of your classes require software) will be on Windows. Plus Mac prices are idiotic.

 

[jdocs]

If you have to ask you should get a mac.

 

[redman]

I didn't read the OP post but sometimes the required textbooks come with software that is not Mac compatible.

 

[nublee]

either one is perfectly fine, but if you don't want to worry about program compatibility, go the PC route

 

[johnnyhardaway]

since you are a student. i suggest mac

PC is for the office.

 

[hollakid619]

*sits back and points to the sig*

 

[mayhemmonkey000]

Originally Posted by soltheman

I used to be heavy on PC > Mac. I got a Mac as a graduation gift and I fell in love.

I still prefer to do work on the windows partition of my macbook, but for leisure time and just chilling, the mac is a lot better (in my own opinion.)

If money isn't really a thing, just get a copy of a Windows 7 iso, burn it to a disc, get a macbook, then use bootcamp to put windows 7 on the macbook.

It's what I did, and it's

Co-Sign on everything you said.

 

[penofski]

If you in a Business program PC no doubt. Go with a HP

 

[ahhitsj0e]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834157020&Tpk=hp dv6-1268nr

I just picked this up last week.

Best bang for the buck. Feel free to compare specs to a $1400 MBP.