Alright so I have two laptops right now. One is a 14" Dell that I bought before my freshman year and my other is a netbook I bought this past year. This summer the screen on my large laptop went out. It still works as a computer, I just can't take it anywhere anymore. Now I'm trying to decide whether or not to replace it. And if I do replace it...should I get another PC or should I go with a Mac?
I know that most people are pretty one sided on this argument, but I'm curious what people think here. I personally feel that both have their times to be used. For the most part I use my computer for basic word processing and internet/email, but I also like to do a lot of graphic design and pictures. I know that Macs work really well with the design aspect, but I've worked with Adobe programs on my current PC just fine.
Let's not forget the price difference here. A Mac for sure cost significantly more money to purchase than a PC, but as with all things you get what you pay for I suppose.
So I'm going to ask for some opinions here. What would you do if you were in my position? Would you get a PC? Or Would you get a Mac? What's your reasoning for picking one over the other? Let me know!
Depends on how you perceive value. I know people who are just so used to windows they go PC, and I know people who have switched fine (like me). Macs aren't really that much more expensive when you look at the same hardware. You won't find a $500 Apple laptop but the one you pay $1000 or $1300 will be competitively priced to an equivalent from Dell or HP.
ReplyDeleteI say play around with some in stores, see what you like, read reviews on cnet, and make a purchase. Remember that many companies and schools offer discounts for computers (I got my MacBook Pro off $150 and came with a free iPod.)
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ReplyDeleteMy thinking is this: what are you GOING to be using this laptop for, and how long out is that? For example, do you plan on using this laptop in your future workplace, which i'm assuming is windows-dominant? Or do you plan on using this at school primarily, which IMO leans towards windows but supports macs? How much time / importance is placed on each task you use the comp. for and what is the better platform?
ReplyDeleteMy roommate has a mac and loves it, uses it primarily for school, but i've always used windows and have never really had problems. Which are you more comfortable with, and if something goes wrong, which are you comfortable with fixing?