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Getting a laptop...


Question Posted Sunday March 2 2008, 8:27 pm

Ok. I'm getting a laptop soon. I definitely won't be getting the most expensive one out there, but i wanted to know (i have no idea where to look or find out) which is better, mac or a PC? which brand of PC is generally better? You don't have to be specific with speed and stuff, memory and functionality are mainly what i'm looking for.

Thanks =)


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Additional info, added Sunday March 2 2008, 8:32 pm:
by functionality i mean like what you can do on it..like i know macs have iMovie, and the quality of those, stuff like that. Again, you don't have to be overly specific. .

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theymos answered Monday March 3 2008, 8:03 am:
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Very few Windows programs will work on a Mac, and vice-versa.

I recommend a PC because:
-PC experience is more valuable
-There are many, many more programs for Windows
-It's easier to fix a PC when something goes wrong with it. When bad things happen to your Mac(and they will), you will not be able to fix it yourself.

For a PC, get these specs:
-1.6-2.0GHz dual-core OR 2.6-3.4GHz single-core
-1-2GB RAM for Windows XP OR 2-3GB RAM for Windows Vista
-80-150GB Storage
-No graphics card
-No sound card

Most computers on the market will be slightly less than those specifications, but if you want a comfortably fast computer that will last a while, that's what you want.

Brand doesn't matter. At all. Just ignore the brand name entirely.

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Disconnected answered Monday March 3 2008, 3:08 am:
Well Mac's are obviously more expensive, but good too.
If you want a pc, you get something simpler, maybe not as stylish though.
I personally prefer PC's (and I've had two mac's and two PC's)
For PC's I'd suggest
Sony Vaio(can get pricey though)
Acer
HP
Asus

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heyimcaro answered Sunday March 2 2008, 11:10 pm:
Mac's are definitely better. They are much safer, virus wise, and even thought it may take some getting used to if you use a Windows OS right now, they are more user-friendly. Things are more neatly organized and accessible on Mac's. But, they are a LOT more expensive.

As far as PC's go, I wouldn't get a Dell. I have one, and I've had constant trouble with it. Maybe it's just my make/model or something, but others have told me theirs aren't very dependable either. But I don't have experience with any other brands, so I couldn't tell you what's better, haha. Sorry. Hope I helped some, though.

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Hitoast answered Sunday March 2 2008, 11:01 pm:
Ok, I'm going to tell you, first off; Buy a laptop after christmas. That's when they start selling them cheap to get ready for the new shipments and stuff :] I got a great deal. I would reccommend a pc, an hp one. From what I hear, Mac's are better, but more confusing to use, and pc's are easier to use but not as good. Goodluck!

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