What is the better laptop a PC or a Mac?

I am looking for my first laptop. Which is a better laptop PC or Mac. What is the difference between the two? I am getting it for school but i will also being using it for fun

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Personally I would say a mac, but that is for me. Pc's are better for some and mac's are better for some. It depends on your level of computer knowledge. If you're a beginner I would not suggest a mac. If you're computer savy andy ou have the money I would recommend a mac
I a film and video guy so I will always say Mac but I am going to be fair when answering this question. Both Mac and PCs have their negatives and positives. Macs have the best operating system OS meaning that it is safe and has a lot of power. It is very hard for a virus or hacker to get into your Mac. Macs are also a lot faster than PCs. Everything is faster on a Mac. Even the initial startup is faster. It seems like with a PC, you have time to order a pizza when you start it up. I have heard rumors that Adobe is creating an office suite exclusive to Macs. Need I say more? Now for the negatives. Macs are very expensive. To get the real experience of the power Macs offer, you should spend at least $2500 - $3000. do not let these prices scare you away. You can spend less than $2000 and still be greatly impressed by a Mac. I spent just over $8000 on my Mac Pro desktop. I have a standard monitor and a 30" HD monitor hooked up to my Mac for editing video and film. If that is not an example of the power Macs offer, I do not know what is. For beginners, Macs could be a little difficult. Now for PCs. I also have a PC that I use for simple things like answering this question. All PCs run on Microsoft. Microsoft is not as evil as people make it out to be, unless you plan on running on Windows Vista. If you choose to get a PC, try to get Windows XP. Vista is still new and has problems. PCs are more office appropriate. They are good for data processing and other office tasks. You can get PCs that have a lot of power but it doesn't compare to Macs. PCs are also a lot cheaper than Macs. You can get a good PC for less that $2000. PCs are more likely to lock up when you are trying to complete tasks that require power such as photo editing, graphic design, film / video editing, etc. Windows OS also has Microsoft Office. Office is an amazing office suite. In all honesty, I would get a Mac. For what I do, there is not a PC in the world powerful enough to complete the tasks that I complete. I noticed that you are getting a laptop to take to school. Macs are very popular amongst students. If you need a office suite now, Macs can run Microsoft Office. There is a special edition for Macs. do not get a Mac Book Air. They look cool, but they do not have much storage space on the hard drive. I have included links to where you can configure a Mac Book and a Mac Book Pro. Take a look. I hope this helps. If you choose to get a Mac, great! If you need help choosing the appropriate configurations to get the best performance out of your Mac, please drop me an e - mail and I will be happy to help you select the appropriate hardware
A mac is best for movie and picture editing, as it comes with great software to do so. A mac is also a very simple interface, and it's easy to use right away. Although not technically compatible with a lot of programs, it can be. If you have a copy of Windows XP or Vista, you can put in on your mac, too and run Windows programs. In fact, both Mac and Windows operating systems can both run at the same time. A mac is a good choice, too because it has incredible backup with Time Machine. and you can back up every file on your computer. Macs are also much more advanced than PCs, and some even claim that Windows copies some of Mac's ideas. Also, there are very few viruses for Mac and it is most likely that you will not come across any. Whereas on a PC, there are thousands of viruses. And, unlike Macs, the PC doesn't come with internet security or other necessary software all of which you will have to go out and buy. Although it clearly costs more, a Mac has much more power, better software, a better feel, and even a nicer look than PCs. Don't hesitate to buy a PC if you do not want to spend so much money on your computer. It can do most things a Mac can, only it's much slower and doesn't come with a lot of software
I am an Apple fan boy but im gonna try to be fair on this, lets see with macs you get a beautiful design, good amount of ports, best OS on the planet, rock solid security, All the Apps you want and need are on the system as soon as you take it out of the box, example iTunes, Safari, Garage band, iMovie, iPhoto, etc. You also get a built - in - iSight web cam which is nice to have. You also get iChat hich is basically AIM right out of the box. With a PC you get, ahh ok security, the ability to play games if ur into that, i just buy consoles for that stuff, An OK operating system which ppl have downgraded from back to XP. Apps you do not care about like calculator or clock, your hdd is smaller than most mac laptops, you gotta buy a webcam separately. If your on a smaller budget than i would recommend the Macbook, if not go with the Pro, or if your looking for design go with the Air. The only App you need to buy separately that may be needed is Microsoft word. Hope this helps
Basically the answer is really simple. If you are an artist of any type graphic design, filmmaker, musician then you are going to wanna get a mac. However, if you going into something technical computer programming, etc. go with a PC. It's just a more uptight system. Personally, I have a mac. I love it. I have never had one to crash and I have had two. But it's just really what your going into. The only thing that really matters is if you are an artist, then I'd say mac all the way. But both have their own set of problems
I would say they are both equal. I have a Mac and it does go slow sometimes and disconnects the internet a lot. A PC does the same. A Mac has more features than a PC. Hoped this helped :
You have to list your priorities in a computer before deciding on a PC or a Mac. Macs are better for some users, like graphic designers and the like, and tend to be more expensive. But if you're just going to be using it for Internet and word processing, a PC might be a better option. Check out my tips on buying a new computer: tipdiva.com / 2008 / 03 / 18 / top - ten - tips - buying - a - new - computer / . Hopefully they will help you in your decision!

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