do you recomend switchig to apple or stay with pc?
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If money is an issue and you're not going to do sophisticated graphics/video work, stick with PC; otherwise Mac.
284254
Strictly speaking about hardware the Apple will come far ahead of the Dell.  This begs the question of "which operating system is better for me?" .  Well that would depend on what you are going to use it for.  If you are going to use it to play games then the Dell is a better choice because the OS will run them.  For most other uses though, an Apple will meet or exceed the need.
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If your software is for the Mac then you have to go with a Macbook, if not you can get a much better machine that does not run OS X but has more ram or a better processor for the same money. For example ACER Aspire 5672WLMi or the more affordable ACER TravelMate 4202WLMi
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LAPTOP, You have more freedom with it......hey...I'm on my laptop now.....but it's an Apple laptop...:( sh**.\n\n\n\n\nBunny\n( &#92;_/ )\n(='.'=)\n('') ('')    Bunny
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Go for an Apple.  They are slightly more pricey but they are well designed.
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Obviously depends on your preference. \n1) Macs, right now, have no in the wild virus', and very few, if any spyware problems\n2) Windows has hundreds of thousands of virus', and MANY spyware issues\n3) Macs are very user friendly, which is good for the novice, may be difficult for the expert or advanced user\n4) Check your software, if you paid $500 for Office for Windows, probably want to stick with that (if you already have a PC). Also, what do you use at work/school/in your profession (i.e. musicians and photographers usually prefer macs, while engineers, etc prefer PCs)\n5)Macs can be much more expensive\n6)Macs sure are purdy!:)\n\nNow, it may seem like i am biased, but i use almost 100% PCs (hopefully changing soon :P), and they definetly get the job done. It all depends on your personal preferences. Go to an Apple store near you and test them out. Im sure you have some friends who have PCs, check those out as well. See which one you like better. Do some research as well, does mac have the software you wish to use. Read articles on wikipedia about both, it's very interesting!\n\nIn the end, it all comes down to you. \n\nGood Luck with your Choice!
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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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I'd recomend you invest a couple hundred more and get an iBook, by Mac. They're about the best there is and SO inexpensive considering what you get. \nwww.mac.com
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Get a mac, they're the best....
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I chose the PC over the MAC many years ago.  At that time software was my main issue.  I was essentially an experimenter, and was interested in having access to a large number of varied programs.  If you had a PC you could choose from dozens of word processors, spreadsheet, etc.  If you looked to shareware the selection grew exponentially.  On the other hand a MAC had one of each application available.  At the time I would enter a store to buy software and find rack after rack of PC programs and half a shelf dedicated to the MAC.  It was like buying an early Ford  automobile, you could have any color as long as it was black.\n\nNow I stay with the PC because of inertia.  I have experience with the PC so I am in my comfort zone.  I don't see any reason to change at this time.
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Get a Mac. You won't be sacrificing quality at all. In fact, Mac quality is generally better than PCs. Apple is consistently ranked very high or highest in customer satisfaction. Mac users are often considered fanatics about their computers, and for good reason. We see PC users all around us having trouble, so we know how good we have it!\n\nI wouldn't consider getting any other computer, especially since I won a PC laptop as a door prize a couple of years ago. That thing has caused more problems than all the Macs I've ever owned combined. The PC hasn't had any hardware issues, only Windows problems, but there are plenty of those!
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I would pick apple.  In my experinces, I've had far less problems using mac os x than with windows.  Sure, there is more software for windows, but all of the major names work with mac os x (even micrsoft office).  The operating systems are about equal in terms of ease of use if you're a person who is moderately good with computers.  One thing about mac os x is that you don't have to worry about viruses as much and you wont have to worry about spyware or adware at all.  I went mac 3 years ago and I highly doubt if I will ever go back to windows.  For me it just works better.  You'll get some people who are die hard mac fans/microsoft haters and some who are microsoft fans/mac haters.  I think both operating systems have their advantages and disadvantages.  For me mac os x advantages outwiegh it's disadvantages.
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I've always liked MacOS X more than Windows.  It's great.  I could spend all day telling you about all of the advantages of the Mac platform.  And since new Macs can run Windows anyways.... Why bother with a PC?  Apple has a lot of great products in the works.  Just because Microsoft has been number one for a long time doesn't mean that Apple can't reclaim it's lost title.  Remember the Apple II?  Windows didn't exist until Gates ripped off the Mac.  Apple's day is coming, and I don't think Jobs is going to let Microsoft steal it again.  And besides... Why do Macs work so well?  People don't agree with Apple's decision to keep OS X on the Mac alone.  They want Apple to license OS X for PCs.  It's a bad idea.  The reason Macs work so well is that Apple creates the hardware and the software that drives it, without that kind of control, OS X would have just as many problems as Windows.  Well, I don't know about THAT many.  Ha!  But, it works because Apple is in control of every aspect of it's system as a whole.  After all, "it just works."
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go with the dell. MS systems are cheaper in the long run and despite the multitude of short comings they reboot after a crash I have a few apple friends and they are always rebuilding their system. that's fine for geeks not so good for students. If your using it for photo editing I'm told nothing beats a mac.
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Depends on what you want to use it for. If graphic design or music is your main reason for getting a computer then a Macintosh would be a good choice. But if you need compatibility with the broad range or software in the market, a PC running would be the better choice. If you a programmer, forget Macintosh OSX and Windows and get Linux :-)
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If you want a PC laptop, the best choise is Acer! \nBut Apple is the best on the music and other staffs!(If u can use macOS)
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I suggest getting an Apple, its the preferred choice of designers. Of course, it all depends on what software you run, if you are running the Adobe suite of products then you are good with a Mac. \nAlso would suggest going in for the biggest screen size possible.\nHowever if you want to get a Windows product, I suggest going in for a 17" Dell(cause it's cheap!! and sturdy!) That said however please consider the weight of bigger screens before purchasing. Any thing above 5.5 pounds is heavy.