I've been considering the new Macbook Pro, though I've heard rumblimgs that it's a lttle on the slow side. If anyone could give some insight on that it would be great. Other options would include the Lenovo ThinkPad series, which I'm pretty unfamiliar with. Priorities for me include speed, memory, and weight. I've been saving up for a while so money isn't a huge problem.
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Speed is overrated, as you can't type faster than a Pentium 90 MHz CPU, unless you want to play game.  Same thing about memory unless you games are important.  256MB is plenty for most typical needs.  Your connection speed is more important. Lots of people like the Macs, but the market is far larger for Windows based PCs.  All the new ones have wifi and most have DVD-CDRW.  IBM and Toshiba are the best PC based laptops.  Now size is major.  Laptops weight between 4 to 10 pounds.  All the major manufacturers have products in that price range.  I like the latest from IBM the model T60.  However, they are expensive.
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Well, on my Eisley answer, you are welcome. I think it would good to buy a dell. They are cheapish and work well. You may want an apple though. I use an apple all the time. They work the best.
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Most of what you hear is hype - the core DUO machines are really use-full in two real world scenarios - if your a gamer or your into digital production. i.e. graphic design / video editing. Would you believe you can still function quite well With a machine running with a proc speed of around 1GHZ. Most are going to argue that this is false or pretentious - but, the hardware we are led to believe as "superior" is really the market attempting to get you to spend 3K on a MAC or duo setup. That type of hardware configuration is really exceptional in needed environments like super- computing or as mentioned above. To run normal computing like e-mail, word processing, DVD burning etc. you can get fine performance from machines, from today's standards, are "inferior" - my advice - don't buy into all the hype.
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If your budget includes both Macs and PC's, then it's up to you to look at all the packages, try out the different operating systems, and get a feel for what you prefer. But I really don't think the Mac is superior just because it's a Mac. I have never found them to be any faster, and I think their operating system looks like it was designed for a child, but that's just my opinion. \n\nAs someone else pointed out, a lot of it has to do with the fact that Macs are always very expensive- Apple don't make cheaper ones because they want to protect their brand image. And they don't keep selling their older models- the only ones you can buy are very up to date. They do make a lot of cheap PC's though- the new and expensive ones are just as good as the new and expensive Macs, but people just don't always go for those when faced with a much cheaper option that has all the same superficial features.\n\nIf this is the only computer you will be exposed to then it doesn't much matter, but if you use PC's at work I would really recommend you get one for home as well. I sometimes borrow my flatmate's Mac, after a day at work using a PC, and it's really annoying because everything is a bit different and it goes against what I'm used to. For example I'm always going to press the "delete" button but it's not there, they only have a backspace. If you use computers a lot it becomes very instinctive, you don't have to think about what you're doing- so don't confuse yourself by having different systems for work and home, it will slow YOU down regardless of the computer's speed!
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Get the best Mac you can for your budget.  The MacBook should be sufficient for what you need.\n\nBut if you think the Mac is less vulnerable to spyware or viruses its just a matter of time.  If you carelessly surf and don't protect your machine, then the same thing will happen.  Windows is more vulnerable because it has such a larger audience for users and potential damage than Mac.  But there were major virus outbreaks a couple of weeks ago aimed at the Mac as well.
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C-Net.com has a product comparison\n\nThey use the Macbook Pro and the ACER 8200 laptops...\n\nThe Acer was the winner in the bench-mark tests. Stick to PC..\nThis was the computer specs that beat the Macbook Pro\nhttp://reviews.cnet.com/Acer_TravelMate_8200/4507-3121_7-31679411.html?tag=sub
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buy it now if you need it now. (i'm an 12" iBook owner). its unrealistic to expect the new Intel based macs to be a lot cheaper, and essentially, all new apps written in new xCode can be run in both PowerPC based and Intel based macs.\n\nalso, Apple says it is going to support the PowerPC macs for a very long period of time and will release at least two of its future Mac OS X in PowerPC version.\n\nif you want to have the perfect computer, you really need to wait forever.
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I just bought an imac desktop computer. I am very happy with it. It was an iffy purchase and I wasn't sure that I needed it. After using it for almost 2 weeks now I love it. I have been a PC person until now but have just realized how good macs really are. I would reccommend a mac desktop if you want stylish looks, reliabilty, and great performance. I agree with the person above who mentioned that there aren't a lot of programs that you can get on a mac. However there seems to be many more popping up now that macs are getting more attention. I would recommend having both a pc and a mac if you can. Then you can have the best of both worlds:) The new mac operating system x is amazing too.
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Macs are great for film production.  If you have the money, wait a few weeks.  The new Mac Pro is on it's way, and it's going to sport Intel's fastest chips, as well as more features than you can shake a stick at.  If you're just looking for something down the middle, get an iMac.   If you want mobility, get a MacBook or MacBook Pro.  Don't forget to check out Apple's Pro Apps.
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Get a mac, they're the best....
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Hmmm - can I be honest and say if you are doing video editing, you WON'T get anything close to what you are after for $1000 (esp looking at a Macbook.)\n\nBest option I would suggest going a Satellite Pro (Toshiba) - well priced and plenty of power.\n\nNB: have always found Mac rendered 3D & Video a lot slower even with comparable hardware - and charge more for the privelage!\n\nOh, and despite "Crypto's" suggestion, bootcamp is not the solution it is being hyped up to be - still buggy as all hell. Is actually much easier to get OS X working on a PC (google "OSx86" for that one) than it is to get Windows to run bug-free on the Intel Macs...and a damned site cheaper. (OS X also runs nearly twice as fast on a generic PC than it does on Apple's own hardware -  thus their efforts to shut this version down!)
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Forget the Intel "Core 2 Duo" and look instead to those using the new AMD Turion. If you have the money, have a look at the new Alienware notebooks - Mac has NOTHING which even scratches the surface on these bad-boys (esp if you opt for the 1GB of graphics memory) ...you'll never look back
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Looks to me like if you want to buy new, you can get a MacMini 166 GHz Intel for around $799.  It looks pretty good.  The problem with the Mini is that without a monitor you can't do too much with it.  I think you also have to buy a keyboard and mouse.  All that should still be under $200 to fit in your budget unless you go crazy with it.\n\nIf you are wanting to go a little over budget you can get the 13" MacBook for $1099.  That way you have everything built in and wireless so you can surf from your local coffee shop or sports bar.\n\nEither way you won't be disappointed unless you are looking for a machine that has TONS of power in which case you will need to spend a little more and go with a higher end machine.\n*Computer prices based on The Apple store.
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They are both great laptops. If playing games is your thing I'd go with the Vaio but if downloading, making music, editing videos and creating graphics is your thing go with the Mac. If you go with the Mac make sure you buy the extended warranty. It's well worth it for years of headache free operation.
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I agree.  I like good, solid, beefed-up laptops that are really fast and really portable.  Ai...what I would do to have one...
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I bought mine five months ago, and around a month after that, the whole Intel thing was announced. I didn't regret buying it, since I've always wanted a Mac, and it's been the perfect bundle of joy(12" Powerbook, love  of my life).\n\nNow, though, there are STRONG rumours about the Intel powerbooks coming out as early as January. I wouldn't be too surprised if Jobs springs them on us around Christmas. These are just rumours, though, and AFAIK Apple's stated aim is to bring them out some time in'06.\n\nSo, if you can wait around a month, there is a chance, however less, of the Intel macs being released. What I'd suggest is to read all those mac rumour sites, as well as mainstream media for indications of early release. I've done that, and the signs are strongly in favour of that. So, wait till Jan before you decide.\n\nIF the Intel macs are gonna come in Jan:\nPros:\n- they'll be better than the current PPC ones, and given Apple's propensity for aggressive market entry, priced pretty much the same, or lesser.\nCons:\n- Apple is notorious for bringing out very buggy 'first generation' portables. This is a risk you will have to weigh.
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I've had Dell, Gateway & a Think Pad by IBM.  \n\nThey are all pretty good.  How about an Apple?  I hear rave reviews regarding the Apple.\n\nGood luck..........study hard & have FUN!\n\n:-)