Hello..Which laptop operating system is more popular among U.S. college students. Windows or Mac?

gingerbagg

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While you hear a lot of students yelling MAC is the best, the facts still show that Windows still out sell MAC by 9 to 1.

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What mac laptop would be best for a college student?

Tinkertoes

I am not familiar with Mac brand and not sure what laptop would be the best for me. I would like a fast and reliable, lots of memory, doesn't crash or get overheated but still can enjoy watching DVDs on it. I'm currently a college student which means this computer is going to be running most of the day. Does anyone have suggestions?

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Macs won't crash on you, they are fast and reliable. They get warm but don't overheat. All Mac laptops come with a CD/DVD burner and reader. You won't have any problems watching movies on them.
Don't forget you can get student discounts on any Mac you buy. They often offer to throw in a free iPod Touch too.

My Suggestions:

If you are on a budget then get the 13" Macbook (the one witht the white case). If you want more power or a larger screen size then go for the Macbook Pro. Look carefully at the specifications of the laptop you buy. Faster harddrives (4500rpm vs 5400rpm) will suck more life out of your battery , but will make your computer work faster. The Macbook Pros will have a longer battery life than the Macbook. It might be a dealbreaker if you spend all day in class.

Note: you can run windows natively on a Mac using bootcamp. So yes you can keep your windows games too. Just remember, if you have windows on it, you open yourself up to windows isssues (viruses, malware etc).

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Laptops for college bound students?

Mollie

I'm going off to EIU in the fall and I'll be needing a laptop. I don't want a mac, they aren't compatible with my major's programs that i'll use. I need something fast, and big hard drive, not easily breakable, and something pretty is always nice. :] haha. I'm not computer savy at all. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!

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As long as you're not limiting yourself to a Mac, then the whold computer world is open to you. There are more computer brands than you would care to deal with, but especially since you're a basic computer user, stick to the major brands: Dell, HP, Lenevo, Toshiba, etc. If you want a decked out system, you can go to any of their sites and configure your own system however you want it--get as large a hard drive as you like, more memory, better graphics, etc.

I would also suggest checking out the computer store at your new school--most major universities should have a computer store/department. You can get student discounts and the should provide you service too. They should also do custom orders too if you want your own configuration too, but they will cost more.

Laptop for college student?

BeautifulL

Im doing a little research to see what brand is a good laptop for a college student.

Id like to to be able to play and burn cd/dvd have good space and memory and be completely good for schooling.

I know there different brands and what not. Any advice?

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Get a Mac. I know it sounds cliche, but it really is the best notebook for College. In my University, more professors and students are changing to Macs.

Macs are great for college because it is a very stable system. It is not affected by viruses that bring down Windows systems. In college there will be a lot of file sharing and networking, so virus attacks are everywhere. Get a Mac and you wont have to deal with downtime. You wouldnt have to make excuses to your professor on why you didnt get to finish your paper coz your Windows machine went down coz of a virus.

Also, it is a very compatible system. Virtually anything plugs into it without having to install drivers and stuff.

It also boots Windows. You can boot Windows when you need Windows-specific programs. That also means more compatibility in addition to what is offered by the Mac OS.

It runs Microsoft Office, which is a must for everything in this computer age. Just remember to buy the one labeled "Microsoft Office for Mac". I also suggest iWork for Keynote. It is better than PowerPoint, much more clean, and with upcoming support for Keynote in Microsoft Office (i think) it would be a wise choice. Pages will also come in handy for desktop publishing and layout.

And yes, it plays and burns DVD's :D

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What is the best laptop for a first year college student?

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Steph

I will be starting college this fall and I am laptop shopping before fall kicks in and I have no idea what is good when it comes to laptops since my entire life I have owned home computers (PC), currently I have an HP, so I want to get an HP laptop too since they are very easy to handle. No Macs! lol So this is my question, are their laptops reliable? For a multitasking college student? Help please, thanks :-)

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everyone in college will have a mac book pro. i got a pc my freshman year and regretted it. no matter what brand, buy a small one so you can take it to class easily

Which laptop is best for a college student?Is it mac or vaio?

Darshan La

I have to buy a laptop of a minimum budget. Which should i choose? Mac or vaio. In mac i have the money to buy the macbook air 11 inch of 64GB. Is it is too small for a college student. Does it fill my requirements or i should go for vaio.

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It could be too small. I'd recommend you test both laptops in retail stores and see which one fits your needs best. Remember you'd be able to get a 15" / 17" Sony Vaio for the same price as an 11" MacBook Air.

Edit: In regards to post above, the MacBook is no longer sold. Your choice is a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro only. However, refurbished MacBooks may still be sold via the Apple Online Store (http://store.apple.com), scroll to the bottom and on the left you'll see Refurbished section.

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