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Ok so im going of to study business for the next four years. The conditions are it NEEDS Office pre-installed and i can't be over $1,500 (with tax). Also NO Gaming laptops! Looking for high battery life and decent performance.
So far I took a look at the:
1. MAcbook Pro 13"
2. Dell Adamo
^ Which one would you pick, and if not which one would you recommend?
Please if you have any suggestions post a link with the laptop you would recommend me.
Answer
If you can afford it - go with the Mac, I think you'd be happier. Mac's are stable and reliable as long as you behave!
As for "Mac's don't get viruses so you don't need any antivirus programs," TOTALLY unfounded! Mac users love to believe that, but they couldn't be more wrong. Proof? Sure...
Apple likes to say "There are no known viruses in the wild that exploit a vulnerability in the Mac OS." I'm not sure what they're smoking, but I'd like some of it. Read it here (Apple says there isn't any know viruses):
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10111958-83.html
Hold the phone! This just in (April 26th, 2010)...
http://www.theticker.org/about/2.8220/new-malware-gives-mac-computers-hell-1.2241852
May 10th, 2010 - the Homeland Security warns of a Mac issue:
http://www.dailytech.com/Homeland+Security+Warns+About+Latest+Dangerous+Apple+Browser+Bug/article18341.htm
After TWO YEARS, Apple has yet to fix this hole in Safari:
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2010/05/2_years_later_safari_still_vul.php
June 1st: Mac Spyware. Oops:
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/197696/security_firm_discovers_spyware_in_mac_software.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a38:g26:r3:c0.002448:b34560302:z0
April 16th, experts agree - Mac's are MORE vulnerable than PC's:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/04/mac-windows-security.html
Don't believe it? May I introduce Charlie Miller, a former NSA employee who cracked a Mac Air in less than... drum roll please... two minutes! Mr. Miller also introduced 20 (twenty) more Mac vulnerabilities to the crowd:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2010/0412/technology-apple-hackers-charlie-miller.html
So, I guess that "Mac's don't get viruses" thing is true, if you have your head in the sand.
Still, I like Mac's better than PC's. Just don't listen to all those who don't know better. Protect your Mac!
Now, go get that Apple!
If you can afford it - go with the Mac, I think you'd be happier. Mac's are stable and reliable as long as you behave!
As for "Mac's don't get viruses so you don't need any antivirus programs," TOTALLY unfounded! Mac users love to believe that, but they couldn't be more wrong. Proof? Sure...
Apple likes to say "There are no known viruses in the wild that exploit a vulnerability in the Mac OS." I'm not sure what they're smoking, but I'd like some of it. Read it here (Apple says there isn't any know viruses):
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10111958-83.html
Hold the phone! This just in (April 26th, 2010)...
http://www.theticker.org/about/2.8220/new-malware-gives-mac-computers-hell-1.2241852
May 10th, 2010 - the Homeland Security warns of a Mac issue:
http://www.dailytech.com/Homeland+Security+Warns+About+Latest+Dangerous+Apple+Browser+Bug/article18341.htm
After TWO YEARS, Apple has yet to fix this hole in Safari:
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2010/05/2_years_later_safari_still_vul.php
June 1st: Mac Spyware. Oops:
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/197696/security_firm_discovers_spyware_in_mac_software.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a38:g26:r3:c0.002448:b34560302:z0
April 16th, experts agree - Mac's are MORE vulnerable than PC's:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/04/mac-windows-security.html
Don't believe it? May I introduce Charlie Miller, a former NSA employee who cracked a Mac Air in less than... drum roll please... two minutes! Mr. Miller also introduced 20 (twenty) more Mac vulnerabilities to the crowd:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2010/0412/technology-apple-hackers-charlie-miller.html
So, I guess that "Mac's don't get viruses" thing is true, if you have your head in the sand.
Still, I like Mac's better than PC's. Just don't listen to all those who don't know better. Protect your Mac!
Now, go get that Apple!
new laptop for college?
Sponge2009
Ok, so im starting college this fall, and im looking to buy a laptop to be able to take on campus, to my classes, etc.
well i hae been looking at the MacBook Pro's (15'') and seems like they are fairly nice, and i love working with macs, since they are so easy to use.
however, since i am going to be a computer/electrical engineering major, i was thinking that i might want to get a PC because at some point i will have to be taking a Computer Science class...
if anyone has majored in this and could tell me more about what exactly i will need to fit my major/classes and could direct me to a good laptop for around $1500 that would be awesome.
Answer
There is really no BEST laptop brand from ANY company as these manufacturers all have produced "Gold" and "Lemons" in their time.
Most answers will tell you to buy "THIS" or "THAT" brand because it is the best, just remember that it is the best for THEM not for you.
Most people will tell you of a best "brand" but their actual answer is based on the MODEL they have not the entire brand and you should not judge a company by ONE model as they make hundreds of them.
This being said, here is how to do more precise research to find the best one for YOU:
The first step is to get information on the laptops that you are interested in and, as a second step, to search online at web stores (like Amazon or similar) or at retail shops (BestBuy, staples or similar) for the best deals on the ones you would really like to have based on your search.
This way, you get the best working laptops at the best prices.
As laptop specs change often, it is good to get non-vendor/non-partisan/non-groupie information so you should do some checking on these review/guide sites to help fine tune your search.
At each site, start by checking models and then compare them with others (or against each other) by choosing different options using boxes and drop down menus to customize the search and get what you want in your laptop ( there is even a way on some of those sites to look by inputting the price you are willing to pay to minimize the impact on your wallet ).
Your time will not be wasted (after all, you get all this from the comfort of your home) and you should find something to your liking and budget.
Stop 01 here: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/?tag=hdr;snav
Stop 02 here: http://www.pcworld.com/products/computers/laptops.html
Stop 03 here: http://review.zdnet.com/filter/laptops?categoryId=3121
Stop 04 here: http://www.notebookreview.com/
Good luck on your research.
P.S.: By the way, I own a Dell ;) but it's an older model (2002) on the way out soon (to be replaced by a still unknown brand as I will be doing research).
There is really no BEST laptop brand from ANY company as these manufacturers all have produced "Gold" and "Lemons" in their time.
Most answers will tell you to buy "THIS" or "THAT" brand because it is the best, just remember that it is the best for THEM not for you.
Most people will tell you of a best "brand" but their actual answer is based on the MODEL they have not the entire brand and you should not judge a company by ONE model as they make hundreds of them.
This being said, here is how to do more precise research to find the best one for YOU:
The first step is to get information on the laptops that you are interested in and, as a second step, to search online at web stores (like Amazon or similar) or at retail shops (BestBuy, staples or similar) for the best deals on the ones you would really like to have based on your search.
This way, you get the best working laptops at the best prices.
As laptop specs change often, it is good to get non-vendor/non-partisan/non-groupie information so you should do some checking on these review/guide sites to help fine tune your search.
At each site, start by checking models and then compare them with others (or against each other) by choosing different options using boxes and drop down menus to customize the search and get what you want in your laptop ( there is even a way on some of those sites to look by inputting the price you are willing to pay to minimize the impact on your wallet ).
Your time will not be wasted (after all, you get all this from the comfort of your home) and you should find something to your liking and budget.
Stop 01 here: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/?tag=hdr;snav
Stop 02 here: http://www.pcworld.com/products/computers/laptops.html
Stop 03 here: http://review.zdnet.com/filter/laptops?categoryId=3121
Stop 04 here: http://www.notebookreview.com/
Good luck on your research.
P.S.: By the way, I own a Dell ;) but it's an older model (2002) on the way out soon (to be replaced by a still unknown brand as I will be doing research).
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