I am looking in to getting a laptop for college, brought my desktop w/ me and now want a laptop. I like windows word, ppt, excel. I like my friends imac pro because of the stuff you can do w/ itunes and imovie and iphoto. Do the windows programs really work well on the macs?
2007-01-12 05:28:48 · 15 answers · asked by autsocc1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Unless you use your computer to compile computer code and create applications (if you are a software engineer,) there is no *clear* advantage to getting a PC. Macs not only have all the windows office software available for the OS X, but they can also boot a copy of the Microsoft Windows OS.
Short answer, YES. The windows programs really work well on the macs, especially if you are only/mostly interested in word/ppt/excel.
PS: I own a PC, and love it, but I'd still recommend a mac.
2007-01-12 05:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Eric V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mac- without a doubt.
Yes- all new macs can just as easily run windows. In fact- apple will give you a free program.
iphoto is fine. But- on windows you can use (free) Picasa2. Even better I think. iTunes works seemlessly on both platforms. MS Office (word, excel, ppt) works fine on both platforms. You would need to buy a program for the PC to duplicate imovie. If there's a comparable free one- I don't know of it.
2007-01-12 05:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by Morey000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can run some windows programs on macs, but you have to install a program to let you do it.
They already make a version of Word for Mac though. If you are just using it for word processing, video, music, internet, and e-mail then the mac is great, though a little pricy.
If you want to be able to reliably use the thousands of programs available for windows, i'd get a dell. They even have them with AMD processors now, which brings their already low prices down even more.
2007-01-12 05:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important consideration is what sort of support you can get from your friends and family. Since you do not sound like a computer expert, you need to be sure to have something that you can get free support for (every computer needs help occasionally).
The other thing is that for basic student needs, Windows machines are generally cheaper, so if money is an issue I'd suggest Windows machine.
2007-01-12 05:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Julian A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only things macs do better than pc's is photo editing and movie making. as far as work for collage and important stuff you will want a PC laptop. they are upgradable so you can put new parts in it if something were to break or become outdated. and they run windows progams a whole hell of a lot better because thay RUN ON WINDOWS. so if you want to use the windows biusness pack like word ppt exel you will want a PC. Macs are overrated peices of trash that arent upgradable so you dont want one trust me it isnt worht it.
2007-01-12 05:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on your budget. Macs are better computers but even with windows I still feel they limit what you can do. If you have the financial ability to afford a Mac then go for it. If not then get a good PC.
2007-01-12 05:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 01:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by lashbrook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your degree--If it's more of a business or science oriented degree a ibm compatibal will be better. You will still be able to do itunes with it with certain programs and there are photo studios and movie players available. If you are involved with a fine arts program then I would definatly go with the mac, which seems to be superior with graphics and music, but tends to be a little more pricey.
2007-01-12 05:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by Doug H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on your needs, i have experienced that pc's are much easier to deal with when it comes to repairs and that sort, but macs are fun on the media side of the house, music, movies, etc. if you have an ipod, and love it, chances are youll love a mac. even though im not a big fan of apple, there not a horrible choice for a college student laptop.
2007-01-12 05:33:40 · answer #9 · answered by Daniel C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. I have a MacBook with Office for Mac and everything works great. Granted, since its not native software it runs a little slower, but the security and stabilty of the Mac OS more than makes up for it.
2007-01-12 05:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by Snickle Beast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋