Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic computer Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]nycboy9114[/m] at 8:44 am on June 26, 2005[quote]whats your budget? as far as i'm concerned, none of those are any good. also, what kind of computer? portable or desktop? [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post lonelychickk Posted at 8:42 am on June 26, 2005 im getting a new computer for college and i cant even decide if i want a dell or an apple... know of any advantages and/or disadvantages of dell and/or apple??

Replies Krys Posted at 10:42 am on July 14, 2005 If you are wanting it to be very portable, I'd go for an apple. I bought a 12" ibook G4 for myself ($1600 w/ 512MB 60GB harddrive.. and airport + bluetooth... My toshiba laptop with basically the same was $2200) for school.. for taking notes, doing the research, etc etc etc, and I love it.. It's *way* lighter than my toshiba laptop.. i find macosx extremely easy to use compared to a windows machine. I don't have to worry about virus's or spyware.. it "sleeps" allot nicer than a windows PC does.. you open it, and its on.. a windows pc takes 5 times longer if not more to get going.. You can still use microsoft office on it.. so you don't have to learn a new word processing software.. Yes, MSN Messenger *IS* a downside, it's crap, I hate it.. BUT... I use Fire, or Adium which will let me connect to msn/yahoo/aim and a few others all in one program, it's really nice.   I had one little problem with my ibook, and that is when I got it the optical drive was broken, it wouldn't work. I got apple on the phone right away,a nd they shipped me an entirely new laptop,  not just the drive, but they completely replaced the laptop, and they shipped me the new one before I sent out my old one. They were extremely helpful. So their customer service gets an A+ with me Windows laptops are nice to, as people tend to know more about them, but.. I'd go for a mac over a windows laptop any day just because they're easier to move around to classes.. and I dont have to constantly worry about virus's and such.. Plus.. they're pretty :P If you have any questions on the mac or even a dell, as I've owned one of them too.. send me a pm, I have no problem answering the questions! mephisto mortis Posted at 12:09 pm on July 12, 2005 Quote: from mrfri3drice at 6:49 am on July 12, 2005 apple wait till they get their intel chips I would strongly advise against that for 2 reasons: A. That wont occur till mid next year if im not mistaken B.G5's pwn.  And imo the PPC arch beats the shit outta the x86. mrfri3drice Posted at 3:49 am on July 12, 2005 apple wait till they get their intel chips Shuichi Posted at 12:31 am on July 11, 2005 dell only because i have one sakurag Posted at 4:05 pm on July 6, 2005 I wouldn't get either of them.   1. Dell's aren't known for good computers or good support. 2. Apple laptops are heavy.  I always go to the store and try to lift even the smalled iBook and they are way too heavy.  If you are going to carry that puppy around, why not get something ultra-light. --- Most software runs on both Mac and PC.  They've usually got ports for both.  So running software usually isn't an issue.   Both can accomodate the casual computer user.  I'm guessing you are a casual user. Macs tend to look better, and looking good is always a plus. --- My suggestion: Get a PC.  More specifically, a Tablet PC.  They are light, for one.  3-4lbs at most.  Get one with a detachable keyboard, then you're talking about notebook weight.  Secondly, you can write on them.  Need to take notes?  No problem.  Need to draw a diagram, not an issue.   A tablet is a college student's friend.  Sure, they can't run high end games, and their screen is usually pretty small, but if you're using a computer for utility and not just fun and games, you already know those things don't really matter. (Unless you're doing graphics art or enginneering design.) sexy frosh Posted at 9:07 am on July 6, 2005 dell's are cheap so in other words  they suck!!!!! i would go with an Apple.... apple all the way yaaaa Taito Ryukishi Posted at 7:59 pm on July 4, 2005 The Mighty Apple mephisto mortis Posted at 9:05 pm on July 1, 2005 Apple.  It has great bettery life (my iBook gets 5 hours), and I like the Os (save the interface, still beats windows UI imo).  Very functional and I love the PPC arch.  Not to mention OS X is partially open source and you can have some fun with it   nerdgeek101 Posted at 6:55 pm on June 26, 2005 I like Window's programs better but I think apple is better anyday than dell. Man in Black Posted at 6:54 pm on June 26, 2005 Quote: from lonelychickk at 6:51 pm on June 26, 2005 I know that some programs only run in Windows... would that normally be a problem for a college student if I get an Apple? No. Almost all, if not all, commonly used programs for Windows have a Mac version or equivelent. (Edited by Man in Black at 6:54 pm on June 26, 2005) lonelychickk Posted at 6:51 pm on June 26, 2005 I know that some programs only run in Windows... would that normally be a problem for a college student if I get an Apple? Man in Black Posted at 6:47 pm on June 26, 2005 Quote: from lonelychickk at 6:43 pm on June 26, 2005 i think my two choices are between: ********APPLE******** Apple Powerbook G4 15" bundle $2815.00 *********************   ********DELL********* Dell Latitude D810 15" $2446.00 ********************* Im leaning towards the Apple now... hearing so much that Dell sucks, lol. Any specifics about these versions of Apple/Dell?   Oh, and I wouldn't have to worry about comparing service or warranty because either way, since it's a Student Computer Offering from my university, it'll be the same. (Edited by lonelychickk at 6:44 pm on June 26, 2005) Hell yeah. If youre gonna spend that much, definitly get an Apple. You will not, I repeat, NOT regret it. Charolastra Posted at 6:46 pm on June 26, 2005 Oh pfft, go for the Apple. No question. lonelychickk Posted at 6:43 pm on June 26, 2005 i think my two choices are between: ********APPLE******** Apple Powerbook G4 15" bundle $2815.00 ********************* ********DELL********* Dell Latitude D810 15" $2446.00 ********************* Im leaning towards the Apple now... hearing so much that Dell sucks, lol. Any specifics about these versions of Apple/Dell?   Oh, and I wouldn't have to worry about comparing service or warranty because either way, since it's a Student Computer Offering from my university, it'll be the same. (Edited by lonelychickk at 6:44 pm on June 26, 2005) Butters UK Posted at 4:43 pm on June 26, 2005 Quote: from Shel at 12:23 am on June 27, 2005 Can't unzip .exe files (if someone knows a program to overcome that, tell me? ) MSN messenger on mac sucks sucks sucks. I cannot emphasise this enough. Unzip a *.exe?!... That's not zipped though. If you mean RUN a *.exe, of course not... it's a program for Windows, similarly a Windows PC couldn't run a *.dmg etc. (I think it can't anyway.) The MSN thing could be better, Apple wants it to be.. but what can they do? It's Microshit's fault. Oh.. and as for the games thing. That's KINDA true, sure, but they're getting to the same level now as they realise for games more people are getting MACS. HALO for example. (A game originally being designed FOR MAC) Most recent 15 of 42 previous replies displayed.