BEST LAPTOP FOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT? MAC VS. PC?

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Lauren

I'm transfering to CSUS (sac state) in the fall for interior design and need to buy a new laptop, below are my specifics on what I need...

Based off this- what woul u recommend MAC OR PC??
BELOW ARE THE MIN REQ. FOR SOFTWARE THAT I'LL NEED TO HAVE

Software Minimum Requirements:

§ AutoCAD 2012 OR AutoCAD Architecture 2012 (Autodesk provides a free 1-year license to students)
§ Revit Architecture 2012 (Autodesk provides a free 1-year license to students)
§ Adobe Photoshop (any version)
§ Adobe Acrobat X Pro (or other PDF Creator) § Google SketchUp Pro (current version
available)
§ Podium (current version available)
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BELOW ARE THE PC REQ

PC Hardware Minimum Requirements:

§ Windows Vista OR Windows 7 Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 GHz or equivalent processor
§ 4 GB RAM (on-board memory)
§ 80GB Hard Drive
§ 256MB Nvidia Quadro NVS 110M Turbo
cache or better
§ Wireless 802.11g
§ 3 yr limited warranty + 3 year NBD on-site
service

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BELOW ARE THE APPLE REQ

Apple Hardware Minimum Requirements:

§ Apple MacBook Pro 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo (bootable in Windows) or MacAir
§ 4 GB RAM (on-board memory) § 80GB Hard Drive
§ 3yr Applecare warranty

WHICH BRAND IS BETTER? I'VE NEVER HAD AN APPLE LAPTOP, HOW DO THEY COMPARE TO A PC?

THANK YOU FOR UR HELP:)

Asked by Lauren

Answer
tell me how much you can spend and i will find the perfect pc for you

if money dose not matter get the best http://build.falcon-nw.com/ get the dxr its crazy. i don't recommend getting something with only the minimum. if you get this one you most likely will have the best one in the class. and go with pc windows 7 NOT vista

WHAT BRAND OF LAPTOP IS BEST FOR AN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT?

Lauren

I'm transfering to CSUS (sac state) in the fall for interior design and need to buy a new laptop, below are my specifics on what I need...

Based off this- what woul u recommend MAC OR PC??
BELOW ARE THE MIN REQ. FOR SOFTWARE THAT I'LL NEED TO HAVE

Software Minimum Requirements:

§ AutoCAD 2012 OR AutoCAD Architecture 2012 (Autodesk provides a free 1-year license to students)
§ Revit Architecture 2012 (Autodesk provides a free 1-year license to students)
§ Adobe Photoshop (any version)
§ Adobe Acrobat X Pro (or other PDF Creator) § Google SketchUp Pro (current version
available)
§ Podium (current version available)
----------------------------------------------------------
BELOW ARE THE PC REQ

PC Hardware Minimum Requirements:

§ Windows Vista OR Windows 7 Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 GHz or equivalent processor
§ 4 GB RAM (on-board memory)
§ 80GB Hard Drive
§ 256MB Nvidia Quadro NVS 110M Turbo
cache or better
§ Wireless 802.11g
§ 3 yr limited warranty + 3 year NBD on-site
service

----------------------------------------------------------
BELOW ARE THE APPLE REQ

Apple Hardware Minimum Requirements:

§ Apple MacBook Pro 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo (bootable in Windows) or MacAir
§ 4 GB RAM (on-board memory) § 80GB Hard Drive
§ 3yr Applecare warranty


WHICH BRAND IS BETTER? I'VE NEVER HAD AN APPLE LAPTOP, HOW DO THEY COMPARE TO A PC?

THANK YOU FOR UR HELP:)

Answer
Well, what you need is not brand, I think, but the components in the laptop. I think you can order a custom laptop from dell? I heard that Apple macbooks/iMacs are great for designing, but I personally think that Apple is a premium brand with a high price. But do consider it if you can afford it.

I personally recommend that you choose a custom laptop because it's not the brand that matters but the components and software it. You would have to buy the software you need anyways so I think you should not spend the money for an expensive brand that doesn't have the components you need.

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