Which brand of laptop is better for downloading games,pictures and for doing  home work? Dell,Gateway or  Mac.
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Dells are the cheapest.  Macs are limited because you can't take your files to other computers if need be.  You can create a file on a Dell and take it to a different pc to use it.\n\nI'd get the Dell, Dude.
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Mac is better: no threat of viruses, well organized, easy usablility, and almost everything else. They are just a little more expensive though.
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looks ok it will rin great for a while but gateways have a tend of not lasting for a while, they tend to be good laptops and desktops for a bout a year or two maybe three, but after that they begin to freeze up easily and then there is no more hope for you. i suggest an hp the best dell next then mac and the acer and then toshiba. windows vista is the new version of windows coming out in the summer of 2007, it is going to be brand new but will require a lot of computer power to run it. windows vista capable means that when the new version of windows comes out you will be able to tun it on your computer, my suggestion: do not go with gateway yes they are affordable but do not last!!! hope i helped you.
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If you are talking about notebook pc's then DELL is the leader but if you are looking beyond windows and a more powerfull OS then look at Apple. They don't have the cheapest notebooks but best value for money. 12" ibook is the best in that class.
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All of the new intel macs kick asss. Macs are better for everything, apart from games, but you can install windows on a mac if you feel the need. I also just read an article that said you will soon be able to run windows programs on a mac natively, so you can run any software you want without having to put up with windows.\n\nThe intel iMac is a work of art, perfect for all graphics/video type work. They also have probably the nicest screens money can buy.
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It depends on what kind of work you do.  It would be better to choose Windows if you do office work, check email, browse the internet, and play pc games.  Macs are known for their easy interface for tasks such as home movie editing.  In the past, the two systems had major compatiblity issues but now it is easy to transfer files between the two systems.  I would either buy a Windows desktop right away or might wait another month for a Mac system.  Apple will release new computers next month that run on Intel processors.  These computers might be able to run Mac OS X and Windows.
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NO way!  Gateways suck!  I have one & I wish I'd never agreed to take over the pmts on it from my now deceased boyfriend.  I recommend a Dell or HP.  Less hassles, issues, memory problems, etc.  My mom has an HP that's 6 years old & all she's ever done outside of routine maintenance with defrag & such is she upgraded the memory.  Gateway cancelled my warranty when I refused to accept the one year free AOL offer.  It was NOT part of the computer deal or payments.  It was included inside the box as one of 2 special internet offers, the other one being from Earthlink.  When I called Gateway, I went in circles with them over the AOL/Warranty issue.  I was told they don't void warranties for not taking part of any internet offer, they do void warranties for this & back & forth.  After 6 months of this, I bought the warranty for 2 years.  Nothing went wrong until AFTER it expired & my monitor blew.  Gateway said it was a manufacturing defect but because of my warranty/internet refusal, they were refusing to replace my monitor.  6 more months of lawyer calls & BBB calls finally got it replaced, only to have it blow out again.  I replaced it with a monitor to my now deceased uncle's old Packard Bell & have upgraded my memory on this puter.  Sorry to ramble on.  Just avoid Gateway & get an HP or Dell.
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I think windows has more features but if you only use your computer for the internet then macs are better because they don't get viruses.
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I would say do some research on your own. Each laptop is different  and you should get one that best for you. My friend and I did and we loved ours. He got a Acer and I got Gateway.
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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:-)
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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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Both have their pros and cons, Macs tend to be better for graphics and video rendering than their PC counterparts and they are not as prone to viruses out there. Their biggest disadvantage is the software that is available for them vs the PC.  Macs do have emulators that will allow you to run some windows based applications but speed suffers greatly.  Windows based machines especially with XP and above have become much more stable and offer much more software than you can currently get for a Mac.  I own both and tend to use my Mac for graphics rendering and photo manipulation while I use the PC for gaming amd some desktop publishing.
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Not a Dell. Anything but a Dell. Really all depends on what you are going to use it for. If you just use it to type and go on there interent then you reall dont need an expensive one. But if you are going to play games or download a lot of stuff then you will need to get more mem and hard drive space. I woud say for the person that does a lot on the computer you would need 512 of Mem and about 60 GB of hard drive. I would go with a Pentium M (Centrino if laptop). But if your not going to do that much on it I would go below those specs and save you some money. If you want to get a good deal on some good PC go to this web site. www.ubid.com. I got my laptop there for 800 and it is worth more then 1200. So good luck on finding a PC
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Macs are better for art, media and creative projects.  They also aren't subject to the many viruses that PCs have to deal with.\n\nPCs are less expensive and have a wider variety of software to choose from.
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I love the new imacs.  what are you planning on looking into.  both the desktops and laptops are awesome for video and design work.  they are also very compatible with pc programs.  i wouldn't get one if you are in computer games though.  i haven't had nearly as many problems with the macs that i have worked with compared to pcs.
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Pc because it is easier to use then a mac. I used a mac before at work and it was diffult for me to work with.
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I've had a Dell.  They are good but then I was converted to a Mac.  Seriously, they may cost a bit more but are soooo easy to use and have none of the problems pc's have.  A lot of fun, too.  Check 'em out.  I have the iBook G4.