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    Why should I get an apple?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Vasant56, Aug 1, 2004.

  1. Vasant56

    Vasant56 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been in the market for a new laptop, and I hear ibooks are good. I've always been a pc user, so I don't really know what they offer. I know that a 12' 1.2 ghz ibook will cost more than a 14' 1.6ghz Pentium M. Why is that? Am I getting less for paying more? Would you guys recommend one, and why? Here are my prime uses:

    Major Programming in unix and regular environments
    Watching a lot of movies/dvd's
    Doing a lot of word processing.
    Games (nothing major)
    Wireless internet
    Portability
    Good battery life.
    durability

    Is there anything that an ibook will give me over the others?
     
    Vasant56, Aug 1, 2004
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    Vasant56 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was told it would be easier to program because it's unix based.

    I also want to know why they're considered good, and I want to know why I should switch
     
    Vasant56, Aug 1, 2004
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    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    If you want an apple, that fine, but if youve always been a PC user, why do you want to switch?

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    Vasant56 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thanks a lot, I'll really look into that.
     
    Vasant56, Aug 2, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Good question, why should you switch or even think of it. PCs have more software written for them, are faster and you get much more for the money. When buying an apple, you really are paying much more and getting quite less. the only advantage I can see is that apples are less prone to viruses, but if you use good AV software and firewall your pretty safe.

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  6. MistaMuShu

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    I am also looking into getting the 12" ibook, and the my situation is almost identical to yours in terms of usage. My arguement for switching is that for just over $1000 (with education discount), I haven't found another laptop that's as durable/portable as the ibook. I've also looked at Averatec's 12"er and the Fujitsu S6210 and also IBM's X40 and T series.

    Fujitsu's my favorite, combining lightweight with good features and great keyboard and display (got to check out at local fry's) But the price is a little on the steep side. Worth it, but I don't think I could afford.

    IBM's great, but too costly. And I notice the screen flexes on the T series. Still a very solid laptop.

    Averatec seems like the best deal when I look at specs but I'm skeptical of the keyboard and ergonomics. I can't find a nearby store who stocks it so I can see it in person.

    Finally the ibook. Great size. Heavy for the dimensions, but easy to carry in one hand and it feels very solid. Nothing to break off the ports and sides. Feels speedy enough for all the tasks you mentioned. I'm a PC user all my life, but with the BSD core, I think ibook might be a good buy.

    Just my 2 cents ;-)



     
    MistaMuShu, Aug 2, 2004
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