What are the pros and cons of each? I need the best buy for my money but I'm worried that a mac won't be compatible with my cell phone ( sidekick lx ) or will just be difficult to use. Any advice?
2007-12-24 01:54:35 · 13 answers · asked by Yvette M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
get the dell , windows has far more compatible applications than mac , also the xps has really high performance , for durability however , consider a toshiba , they're really great , hp is aslo great..
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2007-12-24 02:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by shery m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
During College I had an HP laptop which worked great. I then got an Acer because it was on sale and I had no problems with it either. I actually like Acer quite a bit. It's less expensive, but has just as good graphics and memory as other's out there. The only problem I found was battery life. The battery doesn't last long, but if you are able to find a seat in your class close to an outlet and just plug it in, that will solve that problem right there. I just bought a new ACER a few months ago and absolutely love it. SO I personally would go with Acer.
2016-05-26 02:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by julieta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of the 2 you mention and for your particular use the Dell would be the way for you to go.
However Mac is the best and most trouble free, there are a few issue's with software you may use and need. But there are a ton of college students that use Mac's, and I prefer them.
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Oh stay away from anything other than what you have mentioned.
2007-12-24 02:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TOTALLY GET THE MAC!!!
Mac - SUPER easy to use, college student discount (last time i checked you get a free iPod or something), cool multimedia software, looks cool. just make sure to buy Microsoft office word, No viruses and really nice customer support
Dell XPS- a PC, will inevitably crash, not bad and state of the art, Vista nonsense to deal with, angry/condescending customer support. PC benefits like games and stuff but not as easy to use as a mac but its the traditional computer.
2007-12-24 03:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by rockstar_on_oboe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mac is more secure but supports software fewer than XP.
Mac's Software is more Expensive and harder to find.
I prefer Dell XP, with 1000usd you can have a core 2 duo Laptop, 512mb gva and more.
There're more softwares for XP os, easy to find and buy, they're cheaper.
2007-12-24 02:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by Unltd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anything is better than mac but XPS I like HP
2007-12-24 03:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The macs are better. They simpiler. but if you like right clicks then dont get it, they dont have one.an upper is the macs are a lot less sensitive then pc. the pc laptops are soooooo sensitve with the clicking. It drives me CRAZY!!!!!! get a mac
2007-12-24 02:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a mac . if you do film or video work if not you are ok with the dell.
2007-12-24 02:06:30 · answer #8 · answered by mgroveroutdoors 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get a macbook then use bootcamp and put xp on it and then you will have a mac with xp and osx on it.
2007-12-24 02:13:02 · answer #9 · answered by AppleGuy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
mac, except macbooks are more than $1000.
2007-12-24 02:03:27 · answer #10 · answered by maryluh 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋