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    Apple Macbook vs. Sony SZ

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by vaio_boi, Sep 6, 2006.

  1. vaio_boi

    vaio_boi Notebook Evangelist

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    Which laptop should I get for portability and performance at the same time. I want something that will...

    1. Last long
    2. Can take a beating
    3. long battery
    4. Education

    I heard that the Macbook can be used for windows xp with the exact SAME PERFORMANCE as pc. And I hope to get vista installed later on. Which brand is more reliable as to the machine running well for a long period of time. Here in Canada, the macbook is noticeably cheaper than its competitors from Sony, Thinkpad, etc.

    What do you guys suggest? I would love to hear more suggestions.

    I want something in the range of

    2.0+ GHZ core duo OR core 2 duo
    1GB+ ram
    80+ HDD
    12-13 inch
     
    vaio_boi, Sep 6, 2006
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  2. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Well if you have no intention of running OS X the majority of the time, don't get a Mac. Windows will always run better on a normal PC. Not to say it doesn't run well on a Mac, but there are quirks.
     
    cashmonee, Sep 7, 2006
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  3. italianstallion

    italianstallion Notebook Enthusiast

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    italianstallion, Sep 7, 2006
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