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Mac?
Hey, I'm trying to find the right laptop for me... and I know nothing about laptops. My boyfriend has a black Mac.. he bought it probably for about 1,500.. and he says they're good, it's lasted him for a little over two years now. But my friend says that's a horrible decision and they get hacked the most easily. I'm leaning towards a mac, but is that the best idea??
I want something with a built in webcam/mic so I can video chat with my boyfriend while he's away at school, and something that can hold my schoolwork, music, movies, photoshop or other programs like the rosetta stone. Which laptops hold the most space and will last me a good 5 years?
Sorry, like I said I know NOTHING about this stuff. Advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!
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I have an HP. It has a webcam/mic built in, and it's not too pricy. I've had this one for about a year. I use Avast virus protection. It updates automatically everyday and is really great. Spyware: Search and Destroy is another great program to keep spyware away. I use photoshop on here. I also listen to music everyday, and I have watched movies before. I love it.
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The only people who typically demand computer performance are gamers, so unless you're a gamer you can pretty much be very satisfied with any computer that they have on the shelf today. I'm absolutely shocked by with you can get for $500.
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I honestly don't know much about computers, but I do know some things when it comes to a Mac. I've used a PC my entire life (I'm exaggerating), and never used a Mac until last October. I can honestly say that Macs are so much better than PCs.
With a PC, you have to download a bunch of spyware blockers, and things so that you don't get viruses. You don't have to do that with a Mac. Macs have built in security software that usually update not only automatically but frequently. You're always protected. You'll almost never get a virus when using a Mac.
They also have a good amount of space, but if you find yourself a little short on space, an external hard drive is a great purchase. Macs last a long time & if you happen to have an accident with water (it happens) they can always be repaired. It'll be costly, but it'll work after & you won't have to dish out another $1500 for a new computer.
They do have the built in webcam/mic so you can definitely video chat with your boyfriend. I live 2000+ miles away from my family, so video chat comes in handy when I'm online & lazy to pick up my phone. :) It can hold your programs & then some, so I would definitely say that you should make the investment.
I can honestly say that after using a Mac, I'll never go back to a PC. They just wither in comparison. Mac's are pricey, but sooooo worth it. :)
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