I'm not buying a laptop quite yet...probably in about 6 months, but I figured I should do my research on them now, so the decision is easy later.

I've been using Windows on desktop PCs all my life, so I think I know what to expect from a Dell. However, I know very little about Macs. I know they are becoming very popular these days, largely thanks to their amazing TV commercials, but are the really that much better?

I'll be using this laptop for university...so I'll need the functions of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, etc). What are Mac's comparable softwares, and are the just as good (or better?). And of course I need reliability...can't have it suddenly crashing and dying just when I need it.

Also, is OSX hard to get used to for a lifetime Windows user?

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I've decided to buy a laptop, but haven't decided on which system I should run. I know it depends a lot on what I plan to use it for, and windows is a lot more widely used than mac (especially with schoolwork). And I'm also aware that macs (at least the ones I've seen) cost quite a bit more than a windows computer. One of the most important things I'm taking into consideration is the amount of viruses out there for windows computers, as opposed to only one for Mac computers (so I've heard). I don't need lots of fancy features, just basically something with a CD/DVD drive and USB ports. Your opinions and experience with either would be much appreciated, along with any advice you can offer. Thank you!

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Ok its time i bought a new laptop but i hate vista and have never used a mac i was thinking about buying a windows that is running vista then changing to xp ( My os of choice ) but im not sure now i have been looking at the macs they do look nice could anyone tell me the best bits of the mac please ( And to all you vista fans i have seen the bad bits and could not work with them )
Ok i just went down to the place i buy PC stuff and got myself a new mac book pro

I did look at windows but they all run vista and i cant stand that os im setting up my mac now but build quality looks very good.

thanks for the help peeps

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So, my IBM thinkpad motherboard is busted--so busted that I think i should just buy a new laptop.

The thing is, i like both Macs and PCs. I've had PCs all my life and know how to use them.

I travel with my laptop often and use it for powerpoint presentations and word processing. I also download and surf the internet frequently.

So, what do you think? (right now, money isn't an object. I just want to know what you all think.)

Thanks!

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Hi, I'm currently using a laptop microsoft computer, but I'm planning to buy another. Macs seem interesting. What are your recommendations, and if you pick mac, what would be the reasonable price to spent, if I use a lot the computer?

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is it possible for me to buy the mac os software (or whatever software used on macs now) and install it on a windows vista laptop? if so how much does the software cost and where do you buy it? and what is the current software used on macs?

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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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