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If you were to get a laptop now...

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...would you get an Apple or a PC? I am looking for a laptop soon, and both are very nice. For what I need a laptop for, the old games are only supported in Windows argument is not valid. All the programs I will be using have counterparts in apple, and when I need a program for windows, I can load Virtual PC, and use it (for instance, Visual Studio .NET is my favorite IDE). Also, prices for a 15 inch powerbook are similar to a 1.7 GHz Centrino system, so the price argument I think is null too. So, what do you all think?
 
I would get an IBM TXX or an IBM RXX series notebook. I reallly like the T40 and the R31. They're really nice notebooks with stellar battery lives, and have quite the punch when it comes to gaming and such, if you max them out. A 1.7GHZ Centrino is really completly un-necescescary and I would be compelled to stay under 1.5
 
Originally posted by: Jumpem
XP > OSX

True story.
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These comments are not what I wanted. Now, I am a die hard MS user (own a MSDN Universal Subscription), but OSX is a great OS. For a laptop, OSX and Windows XP both have very strong points, and very weak points. As I said in my first post, the common argument (less game support) is nullified because of the fact that it is a laptop.
 
I've used windows all my life, from 3.1 to XP. I've had 3ish laptops so far all from Dell. Recently I sold my Inspiron 8200 because I got a desktop and a lcd to replace it. Then I went out and bought one of the new Apple iBook G4. It's pretty sweet. With the academic discount, it came out to be around...1200ish with Airport Extreme card.

IMO, if you don't want to play games (And you better be damn sure), the new ibooks are a very nice option.
 
Originally posted by: Kermy
I've used windows all my life, from 3.1 to XP. I've had 3ish laptops so far all from Dell. Recently I sold my Inspiron 8200 because I got a desktop and a lcd to replace it. Then I went out and bought one of the new Apple iBook G4. It's pretty sweet. With the academic discount, it came out to be around...1200ish with Airport Extreme card.

IMO, if you don't want to play games (And you better be damn sure), the new ibooks are a very nice option.
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Like I said, the laptop will be for work only. I will have a desktop to play games on 😛.
 
I think assuming the prices and features were the same I might try an apple just because I don't use my laptop for anything that's PC specific. I browse the web, check e-mail, write letters... oh, and I keep track of finances, but I would imagine there's that type of software available for Macs.
 
I would buy a PC, just because all the software I own is for PCs. Wouldn't you have to buy all new software for a mac? Also, isn't it pointless to own a mac if you might need to emulate a PC? If you want to try something different, then I would go with a mac, but for me I would go with a PC.
 
I can load Virtual PC, and use it (for instance, Visual Studio .NET is my favorite IDE).
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That's going to be slow! If you're doing coding and editing of anything larger than toy / learning programs you might get annoyed at the responsiveness of the IDE under VPC.

If you can, you should test this on someone else's G4 before buying.
 
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I can load Virtual PC, and use it (for instance, Visual Studio .NET is my favorite IDE).
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That's going to be slow! If you're doing coding and editing of anything larger than toy / learning programs you might get annoyed at the responsiveness of the IDE under VPC.

If you can, you should test this on someone else's G4 before buying.
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Originally posted by: dnuggett
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I can load Virtual PC, and use it (for instance, Visual Studio .NET is my favorite IDE).
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That's going to be slow! If you're doing coding and editing of anything larger than toy / learning programs you might get annoyed at the responsiveness of the IDE under VPC.

If you can, you should test this on someone else's G4 before buying.
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Alright. I'll take that advice. My friend get's back from college for Thanksgiving, and he has the 15 inch powerbook. I will try it on there. If I am not satisfied with the performance of Virtual PC, then I will probably get the PC when the time comes.
 
Don't get me wrong I love the MAC books. The OS is superior to Windows as well. It's just when you mentioned emulating that I thought I needed to emphasize what had already been said.
 
Well, just to update I decided to get the 17 inch powerbook. I will load VPC just for essential programs, and will most likely use XCode as my programming IDE. Thanks for all the help.
 
Originally posted by: Pandaren
Mmmm 15" Powerbook *Drool*
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I don't think buying the 15" Powerbook would be a good idea:

CNET - 15" Powerbook problems

Macworld - quality control problems plague new Powerbook

ThinkPad T4x, R4x, or R5x are what I like and would stick with.
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some dude in my class had the "white spot" problem and had to have is powerbook replaced like 3 times before he got one that didn't have the problem. so it is a real issue.

personally, i have a dell 8200 and have had "0" problems w/ it. of course i had to install xp pro and get rid of all the junk that dell put on it. but if you like osx and can get by w/o needing so many windows problems then go for it.
 
I was faced with this same question and I went with one of these the Eurocom D500p and dear lord I couldn't be happier. Just make sure, whatever you get, go with at LEAST a uxga screen they are infinitely nicer than the others (SXGA+)
 
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