Laptops for college
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*rkp*
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ok. before this gets out of hand...
firstly.....you should use the searchbar...because this EXACT topic is thoroughly debated on NSG weekly. There is an encyclopedia of crap for you to look at.
secondly, use google because, believe it or not, people make a living off this question and therefore there's X10000000 information out there that you could never get on NS.
oh.....and my vote is for mac.
firstly.....you should use the searchbar...because this EXACT topic is thoroughly debated on NSG weekly. There is an encyclopedia of crap for you to look at.
secondly, use google because, believe it or not, people make a living off this question and therefore there's X10000000 information out there that you could never get on NS.
oh.....and my vote is for mac.
0123456789
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i call mine the "blackbook"
i call mine the "blackbook"
PHNMdesign
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like he said
Chickendodo
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Macbooks have Final Cut. End of discussion. Fuck Adobe, I hate that shit.
connoroh
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I just finished first year engineering. I've only used macs my entire life, and i didn't have any problem using my macbook pro for engineering. If you need to, you can always run parallels or bootcamp.
I'd seriously look into mac. I'll never use anything but mac. It's perfect.
I'd seriously look into mac. I'll never use anything but mac. It's perfect.
debrickshaw
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i'm getting an alienware m17
intel quadcore processor = 1337
4gb of ddr3 ram = also 1337
videogames, here i come
intel quadcore processor = 1337
4gb of ddr3 ram = also 1337
videogames, here i come
panojibber
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Actually, I was looking into that and I discovered that macbook pros will outdo alot of windows based setups of greater cost in benchmark tests The cost of owning a mac is also significantly less, and in the end you will end up paying less. The initial cost for the mac hardware is more, but the software is much better designed, resulting in higher benchmark test results and better performance.
An article on the cost of macs:
http://macvspc.info/pages/03.html
An article on the comparative power of macs:
http://macvspc.info/pages/09.html
Obviously the statistics on these are slightly older, but its still an interesting read. The source *might* be slightly biased too.
As an electrical engineer, I think you should go with whatever can run the programs you need it to. However, if you want something to last you, you should probably look into macs, as macs don't have as many hardware and software related issues as compared to pcs. A mac would be easier for university because its hardware and software are designed together and will probably work together better than a pc bundle. I imagine ease of use would be important at university because there can be huge amounts of wasted time when stuff stops working on a computer. They're also supposed to be extremely sturdy due to the unibody design.
In fact, even if you want to get windows, don't bother with a PC. Get a mac, as windows will run better on it anyways.
This is just from my own experience and knowing people who own macbooks and macbook pros.
An article on the cost of macs:
http://macvspc.info/pages/03.html
An article on the comparative power of macs:
http://macvspc.info/pages/09.html
Obviously the statistics on these are slightly older, but its still an interesting read. The source *might* be slightly biased too.
As an electrical engineer, I think you should go with whatever can run the programs you need it to. However, if you want something to last you, you should probably look into macs, as macs don't have as many hardware and software related issues as compared to pcs. A mac would be easier for university because its hardware and software are designed together and will probably work together better than a pc bundle. I imagine ease of use would be important at university because there can be huge amounts of wasted time when stuff stops working on a computer. They're also supposed to be extremely sturdy due to the unibody design.
In fact, even if you want to get windows, don't bother with a PC. Get a mac, as windows will run better on it anyways.
This is just from my own experience and knowing people who own macbooks and macbook pros.
Chickendodo
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...who uses computers for school? You must be crazy. chiiiillll man.
wheres_my_snow
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mac book ftw im on a imac now thats dope as shit and my bros a dumbas and fucks up his macbook all the time apple is soo helpful and the warrentys are awsome
wintersway
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sony does make a nice series of laptops, and much more options than the macbook at 13" and macbook pro at 15" and 17"
sony has options from about 8 different versions, with different sizes and different maximum capabilities.
i myself am looking at the 18.4 " AW series for college next year... i was thinking about the FW but its too short and wide for me. think shorter than a 15.4" but also wider.
most of the articles that compare macs to pc's are done with a customized model so that both are running at the maximum capability. this is where mac's do become quicker, sleeker, and more powerful for less money. but if you arent going to be editing videos and photos all the time, you wont need a macbook pro, and since you certainly wont be getting the most expensive model, just do your research, see what company makes a laptop with what you need for the cheapest and get it.
sony has options from about 8 different versions, with different sizes and different maximum capabilities.
i myself am looking at the 18.4 " AW series for college next year... i was thinking about the FW but its too short and wide for me. think shorter than a 15.4" but also wider.
most of the articles that compare macs to pc's are done with a customized model so that both are running at the maximum capability. this is where mac's do become quicker, sleeker, and more powerful for less money. but if you arent going to be editing videos and photos all the time, you wont need a macbook pro, and since you certainly wont be getting the most expensive model, just do your research, see what company makes a laptop with what you need for the cheapest and get it.