I use Photoshop, MS Office, database softwares like Filemaker, Pagemaker, some home video editing, some games (not the heavy ones like some diehard gamers do), surf the internet for about 6-8 hours, download pictures, music and video. So which should I buy a Mac or a PC; a desktop or a laptop? WHY?

I have other considerations besides the OS (I’ve had experience with both Mac OS and Windows) like hardware durability, compatibility with external devices like handycam, digital camera, mp3 players, etc.

Please suggest a specific brand and model.

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heres the description of each:

Microsoft Office.
With its streamlined user interface, hundreds of new themes and templates, and better compatibility with Windows-based friends and colleagues, Office 2008 for Mac helps you quickly create high-quality documents you can be proud of. Either the Home and Student Edition or Standard can be preinstalled on your new Mac so you can start creating documents, presentations, and spreadsheets right away.

iWork ’09.iWork ’09 gives you everything you need to make impressive documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in minutes. Writing and page layout are even easier using Pages ’09. Numbers ’09 gives you innovative ways to create spreadsheets. You’ll captivate your audience with sophisticated presentations using Keynote ’09. iWork will be preinstalled on your Mac, so you’ll have all three productivity applications available for immediate use.

so, i am a student and need word and excel. i know they are probably different since its not microsoft, but which would be better? can i do with one and without the other?? or should i get both?
and what is better…
160GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm OR
250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm

PLEASE HELP!!!

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I’m curious about Macs and I want the laptop to use at work, where my computer and the whole network are lousy. I’m concerned about compatibility, file sharing, etc.

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