2006-09-23 03:31:49 · 4 answers · asked by Senthil 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Much of that depends on what you are used to, what you are comfortable with, and how much you intend to spend.
Windows is the 'default' choice for most people. Vista is not currently available, however; you'll get XP Pro, Home, or Media Center with your new Windows laptop. Windows offers the largest number of available applications, games, and users, but also the largest number of viruses and other various security risks.
OSX - what Macintosh computers run now - is derived from Unix. Currently, it is much more secure than Windows. Some maintain that this is due to the underlying Unix security model, others maintain that it's simply because there are fewer Macs, making them a less desirable target for virus/trojan/malware authors.
OSX (and apple-based software in general) typically wins in 'ease of use' tests against other operating systems. Many programs are available for both platforms - including Microsoft Office, the various Adobe programs, and the like.
Since Apple has switched to Intel processors, however, you no longer have to choose between operating systems. The new Intel Macs will run Windows as well as OSX, offering you the best of both worlds. But remember, Apple doesn't sell many downmarket machines; you won't find a $400 laptop in their lineup, although their laptops compare favorably with comparable machines in the market space.
2006-09-23 03:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by jstevewhite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Mac. That way you can install Vista when it comes out and have the best of both worlds. You can play all of the Vista games, run current versions of Office for Vista, run an insane amount of free software that only works on windows, and of course all of the Adobe design software runs on Vista. And when the designers and wannabes come around, you can reboot into OS X. I don't know what you'd want to do in OS X, but you can always boot into it.
2006-09-23 03:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sugarface 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead with windows. base.
2006-09-23 03:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by juljulabie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i jus got a new with windows
its so much better thn imac!!!
2006-09-23 03:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by shivskool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋