is apple laptop good?

Question

I'm going to buy a new laptop. friend of mine told me that apple is awesome! much better than the others.
what do you think?

Answer 1

I would probably recommend a PC. Different system, different software. Apples are overpriced.

A good comparison post from NBR

I'm just keeping it real.

Windows wins on hardware options and pricing. You can get $700 PC laptops and for $700 you can build a very competent desktop system yourself.

Windows XP and OS X are both very stable. OS X multitasks better and I do push both OSs. For _most_ users, they won't push their OS enough for this to really matter. The problems you will have are more than likely going to be with software and drivers. Drivers are not really an issue with OS X, but if you know what you are doing with Windows, drivers are not really an issue either.

If I had to, I could probably come up with a gripe with Windows and then come up with a grip with OS X. Neither UI is perfect. Honestly, I still find the Windows UI to be faster and more responsive. I wish I could rename and delete files from within modal windows under OS X.

I don't run anti-virus software and never have. I've had 1 windows virus, and I've had one Mac Virus, and I think it was on OS 9 (Michaelangelo 666 or something?), so, whatever, that was a while ago. Lay of the young teen porn sites and you can dramatically reduce the amount of viruses you are exposed to.

Personally, I think the MacBook is a couple/few hundred dollars too expensive for the GMA and for the screen resolution. The CPU is top notch, but, then again, it's not like you can't get these CPUs on Dell's under $1000 either.

I use Windows XP Pro, OS X and Vista.

XP Pro and OS X are seriously a draw for me. I'm happy using whichever. The only real killer thing in OS X is exposé. I get very addicted to my middle mouse click showing me all my open windows. You can't assign individual desktop images to 2 monitors in windows, that's not a deal breaker, it's just stupid, and it's still the case in Vista.

Vista seems to work well, but there are a lot of software and driver issues, so, it's going to take some time for it to smooth out.

I'd say the OS X is somewhat more elegant, more aesthetically pleasing, and the hardware is prettier. Is it worth the price premium? Up to you.

If you got a MacBook, you'd def be happy for a few years, although, for the money, the thing should have at least a low end video card.

EDIT: about 6 months ago, using easily available coupons, I got a new Dell 15.4" E1505 with Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 2GB ram, 160GB HD, an x1400 video card and the screen res is 1680x1050. 3 year warranty. $1250. MacBook can't touch that for the money.

EDIT2: Macs are easier to sell used for a fair price.

Answer 2

Hi I feel the same I love writing music, I'd love a Mac but don't have the money. Plus my laptop broke, but I got a friend to fix it for free and the PC alternative to Garage Band and iMovie: -Audacity (Free Download) -Windows Movie Maker (Pre-Installed on XP and Vista Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate) Or you could buy some other software. Hope this helped.

Answer 3

I myself have only tried a demo at the store of an apple laptop, and I much preferred the one I did end up buying, an Acer, my advice is to go to the store, a computer store and ask to be shown a few models and brands, explain to the clerk what it is that you want to do with your laptop and then decide from there..

Answer 4

Apple , which is "MAC" is a great computer, it is more robust and stable than Window - based operating systems like W2K, Vista and other window - based operating systems. Keep in mind, when you purchase the apple PC , it will not have the abundance of software availibility is window based PC's. It is a good PC overall. I have a Apple and window base PC.

Answer 5

Apple are good but you need to know about the Mac OS X. It doesn't run Windows XP unless you run a special program such as parallel desktop or boot camp

Answer 6

Mac laptops are good, if you're doing design work, graphic design and such. But I'd recommend going with other brand laptops, i.e. DELL, HP, Toshiba.
MACs are good for design/journalism work, everything else stick to PC laptops.

Answer 7

Now with the capability of working with Intels core2duo processor they're greater than ever, but they're expensive if the price is not a problem for you go for an Apple excellent choice.
Try this link for good prices http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat103700050025&type=category&_DARGS=/site/en_US/catalog/fragments/product/olslinelistingsortfilter.jsp

Answer 8

how could you be asking this
apple computer is actualy another name of a macintosh
the macintosh made ipods, ipods rock
macintosh is way better than windows will ever be
there is like so much protection on a mac A.K.A. when you buy it that there is like no virus that can hack a mac
you go get that apple
you will not regret it

Answer 9

I wouldn't say awesome, but they make fine machines. If youre going to be a music or journalism student I recommend mac. Anything else PC.

Answer 10

i would like to recommend:

if u r business women: use

IBM T60 or T61

If u r fun lady:

use Acer Laptop

if u r sober lady:

user Apple laptop

rest contact me: [e-mail], for any query