Mac vs PC.. Need some insight

[Tinibigz_1992]

As a student I am looking for a laptop that is very mobile and can support all my needs without buying any extra software..

I don't know if getting a Macbook would be my best choice or should getting a PC laptop be my best bet.

Price range I am looking at is about 1500, I just want to make sure I get something that will last a few years..

If someone could point me in the right direction as far as websites or a store that would have the best deal for me that be great..

Thank you for all your help

 

[loops]

a mac is a PC.

 

[edogawa]

a mac is a PC.

We are all aware of that. It's easier to distinguish by saying Mac and PC.

 

[loops]

We are all aware of that. It's easier to distinguish by saying Mac and PC.

At this point is just an argument over style and price really.

 

[wolfkraut]

You'll get a bigger bang for your buck with a Windows based PC, but since you are looking for a laptop I'm actually inclined to say get a Macbook.

I love to hate on Apple because they piss me off all the time, but I also happen to own an iMac and it's really not all bad. OSX is very light and fast and it does look nice. It's pretty easy to use, too, IF you don't know much about computers or they confuse you. I find OSX to be very "on-rails" compared to Windows. OSX is also good if you do a lot of graphics work, because, while spec-wise their hardware isn't up to par, the software they have for doing such things is very good. I would definitely check to make sure that there isn't any software you need for school that requires Windows. Although, this is less of an issue nowadays with Boot Camp, virtual machines and Crossover/Wine.

Basically I would say, if you need more raw power, want to save some cash, are used to Windows and are good with computers, get a PC. If you need OSX for whatever reason, want to look "cool", like the look of Macs, want to pay the Apple tax, do work that OSX excels in and aren't too good with computers, go Mac. (frankly there are lot better reason to choose between them, but I'm having a hard thinking of good questions, at the moment). But whatever you do, only go for a Mac for a mobile solution, if you want a desktop get a PC, and if you still need a Mac, consider running a Hackintosh.