PC or Mac?

Brooks2741 · 03-29-2006, 04:48 AM

Im off to college next year and need a laptop that will hopefully last my time there. My current plan is to study finance, mostly investments. I have always been a PC user and have hated Macs, but just recently I have discovered that they are not as bad as I had always thought. And now, with the Intel chips in them, they have become an option in my decision. I do enjoy my music but don't play around with video at all. Basically my question is should I bother looking at the new Macs or just stick with the PC? Thanks.

Brooks

LITHIUM · 03-29-2006, 04:49 AM

just stick the the PC. dont get into the mac otherwhys you will have to go with a bunch of proprietary stuff and that gets to be a hassle

TEKKA · 03-29-2006, 06:43 AM

noooo! stay with PC....

duane534 · 03-29-2006, 07:10 AM

Linux if you're into customization.
Mac if you're into graphical design.
Windows if you're into spending money.

TEKKA · 03-29-2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by duane534

Linux if you're into customization.
Mac if you're into graphical design.
Windows if you're into spending money.

Windows if your into performance

computermaineack · 03-29-2006, 08:10 AM

Macs will be more stable than PC's. If you don't want your computer to crash while you're writing a paper, just to be safe, I'd go with Mac. It doesn't sound like you'll be doing anything that really requires Mac or Windows...and to be on the safe side, Mac has MUCH less bugs and viruses than Windows, and crashes a LOT less. Also, if you get a computer good enough, you might be able to try dual-booting Mac OS X and Windows XP. That requires some knowledge on matters I'm not allowed to discuss here, though

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spamdos · 03-29-2006, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computermaineack

Macs will be more stable than PC's. If you don't want your computer to crash while you're writing a paper, just to be safe, I'd go with Mac. It doesn't sound like you'll be doing anything that really requires Mac or Windows...and to be on the safe side, Mac has MUCH less bugs and viruses than Windows, and crashes a LOT less. Also, if you get a computer good enough, you might be able to try dual-booting Mac OS X and Windows XP. That requires some knowledge on matters I'm not allowed to discuss here, though

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or if you dont want to be threatened by viruses.

the general feel in here is directed towards pc because of bias. personally i think that a mac could work in your favour especially the ibooks. they are solid and you can get a range of different screens. my friend has the 12" book and he loves it, takes it to school and it is nice and small. i would not write off a mac

bigsaucybob · 03-29-2006, 01:16 PM

I am a total PC fanboy, but when it comes to a college computer. Definitly go with mac, they are more stable. In college your not gonna have the time or patience to be fixing ur virus infected PC. I would go with Mac for sure.

robina_80 · 03-29-2006, 02:51 PM

mac ive always wanted one the only reason i havnt got one yet is because i like building pcs and gaming but saying that i may get a mini mac treat yourself get a mac

Viking · 03-29-2006, 05:06 PM

get a pc, more than likely the majority of ppl at college will also have PC's, so if you have a question it will be easier for you to find help. Also you will be able to trade software with your classmates. I am not saying that macs are better or PCs are better, it just the fact that there are a boatload more PCs than macs. College is a one time thing, you are there to do college stuff, after you get your degree , then get a Mac and see which you like better.

03-29-2006, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brooks2741 New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1	PC or Mac? Im off to college next year and need a laptop that will hopefully last my time there. My current plan is to study finance, mostly investments. I have always been a PC user and have hated Macs, but just recently I have discovered that they are not as bad as I had always thought. And now, with the Intel chips in them, they have become an option in my decision. I do enjoy my music but don't play around with video at all. Basically my question is should I bother looking at the new Macs or just stick with the PC? Thanks. Brooks

03-29-2006, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
TEKKA Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 717	noooo! stay with PC.... __________________ Laptop/Desktop MSI Megabook/Custom Build AMD Sempron 3600+/C2D E4600 @ 2.4 CorsairVS 2GB DDR2667/1GB DDR2667 200GB Hitachi 7200rpm/80GB Seagate barracuda 7200rpm 15.4" WXGA Glossy/ Samsung 151N Windows vista /Windows Xp

03-29-2006, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,241	Macs will be more stable than PC's. If you don't want your computer to crash while you're writing a paper, just to be safe, I'd go with Mac. It doesn't sound like you'll be doing anything that really requires Mac or Windows...and to be on the safe side, Mac has MUCH less bugs and viruses than Windows, and crashes a LOT less. Also, if you get a computer good enough, you might be able to try dual-booting Mac OS X and Windows XP. That requires some knowledge on matters I'm not allowed to discuss here, though . __________________ "Former Clinton advisor Dick Morris said, "Hillary Clinton will be the next President, but she'll be the worst President we've ever seen." After hearing this, President Bush said, "Wait a minute, I'm not finished yet."" -Conan O'Brien CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

03-29-2006, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 17 Posts: 3,913	I am a total PC fanboy, but when it comes to a college computer. Definitly go with mac, they are more stable. In college your not gonna have the time or patience to be fixing ur virus infected PC. I would go with Mac for sure. __________________ Equipt NOW

03-29-2006, 02:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
robina_80 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LONDON Age: 24 Posts: 1,917	mac ive always wanted one the only reason i havnt got one yet is because i like building pcs and gaming but saying that i may get a mini mac treat yourself get a mac __________________ Windows Vista Home Pre x32 AMD 4200X2 S939 512K (2.2) 512M ASUS EN7600GSTOP SILENT 1x80Gb 1x320gb SATA2 2Gb Dual Channel PC3200 Non-ECC DDR Memory Gbyte K8N PRO SLi s939 nF4 530W TAGAN 2FORCE T530-U22 Clabs Aud 2 ZS 7.1 OEM

03-29-2006, 04:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
LITHIUM Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 308	just stick the the PC. dont get into the mac otherwhys you will have to go with a bunch of proprietary stuff and that gets to be a hassle

03-29-2006, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
duane534 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 123	Linux if you're into customization. Mac if you're into graphical design. Windows if you're into spending money.

03-29-2006, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Viking Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east coast Posts: 392	get a pc, more than likely the majority of ppl at college will also have PC's, so if you have a question it will be easier for you to find help. Also you will be able to trade software with your classmates. I am not saying that macs are better or PCs are better, it just the fact that there are a boatload more PCs than macs. College is a one time thing, you are there to do college stuff, after you get your degree , then get a Mac and see which you like better.

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