im thinking of making the switch...

[free2rhyme590]

from pc to mac for school!!!! im just in a dilemma... i dont know which one to go with!!! im leaning towards the macbook or macbook pro... i just dont know which is good for a college student... i cant decide... anyone wanna give me some advice:laugh2:

[Saverino]

What kind of things are you going to be using a computer for in school?

[monkeysrock0622]

Well I think it depends on what you are majoring in. If you are an english major, a macbook might be fine, but if you are doing something with art, where you need to design things on the computer, a MBP would be better.

[Youngbinks]

It really does depend on what you really want to use the computer for. If you want basic computing with easy internet access, word processors and other simple tasks then the MB should do you very well, it's the computer of choice amongst college students. If you need something a bit more powerful for your decided coursework then you might want to go for the MBP.

[free2rhyme590]

im going to be majoring in journalism... it will also be a "family" computer...because my mom is going to school too... but shes not doing anything in the art field... more writing, music downloads, the basics...

[Saverino]

It seems like for what you need it for, a MacBook will be fine. :)

Hurry up and go buy one! :D

[free2rhyme590]

It seems like for what you need it for, a MacBook will be fine. :)

Hurry up and go buy one! :D


oh i plan to!!! i just got my financial aid and im ready to go get it!!! but i dont live near an apple store :frown: the closest one is about 3 hrs away!! is it the same as buying it from bestbuy as it is getting it at the apple store?

[jjvaldez]

get the macbook, you will be fine with that

[Saverino]

oh i plan to!!! i just got my financial aid and im ready to go get it!!! but i dont live near an apple store :frown: the closest one is about 3 hrs away!! is it the same as buying it from bestbuy as it is getting it at the apple store?

What about custom ordering on Apple.com?

[free2rhyme590]

What about custom ordering on Apple.com?


oh you're right!! very true... i just didnt wanna wait lol... but i think i can manage...

[free2rhyme590]

get the macbook, you will be fine with that


hey jj... ill get the macbook and then ill take you up on that offer of the microsoft word you can get me:laugh2:

[acosmichippo]

Best Buy can't offer you the kind of deal that Apple is doing now with the free iPod along with the purchase of a new Mac AND the student discount on top of it.

Best Buy should be able to price match PART of that, but not the full amount. The only thing they'll have that Apple doesn't are Service Plans with accidental damage coverage. This is very handy on notebooks that are carried around a lot, eaten around, etc. The other thing is if you DO have problems with whatever Mac you get, it sounds like taking it to an Apple store is not a convenient option... whereas if you got a Best Buy service plan, it would be a lot closer (from what you mentioned earlier).

So... kinda depends on what you need. If you're looking for a good deal, a new ipod, and you take care of your stuff, go to apple. If you're accident prone, and want the convenience of Best Buy, then go there.



Anyway, do you plan on gaming at all? Doesn't sound like you're going to be doing any other graphics-oriented activities, so if not, i think a MacBook will suit you perfectly.

[Lincoln]

As said above, a MacBook will be fine for journalism and other general use. A Pro would only be necessary should you be venturing into graphic design and the like.

Keep in mind however, the rumors of new MacBooks in September. I realize you need it for school, but if you can hold off, it would be wise to. It's not fun buying a product and having a new version released a month later.

[Tex]

Bring in a student ID, and you will get a killer discount on the MacBook, software and the Protection Plan. I brought in my College ID (5 years after graduating from college), and they gave me the discount (sales rep recommended it, even though I was already out of college....Nice dude). If you don't have one, you can order online, and just put in the name of your college, and order it all online....you will still get the same discount.

It saved me almost $600 overall.

Crazy, huh?

[free2rhyme590]

As said above, a MacBook will be fine for journalism and other general use. A Pro would only be necessary should you be venturing into graphic design and the like.

Keep in mind however, the rumors of new MacBooks in September. I realize you need it for school, but if you can hold off, it would be wise to. It's not fun buying a product and having a new version released a month later.

I'm leaning towards waiting to see if a new one comes out... I get some more money in the beginning of October so I might get it then...

[free2rhyme590]

Bring in a student ID, and you will get a killer discount on the MacBook, software and the Protection Plan. I brought in my College ID (5 years after graduating from college), and they gave me the discount (sales rep recommended it, even though I was already out of college....Nice dude). If you don't have one, you can order online, and just put in the name of your college, and order it all online....you will still get the same discount.

It saved me almost $600 overall.

Crazy, huh?


So they give that big of a discount for students?

[psylichon]

enjoy your free iPod Touch, Rels! :)

[chris]

I'd wait for the new MacBook (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/28/apples_next_gen_macs_to_have_something_special_und er_the_hood.html). From what I've read, we should be seeing an announcement in the next few weeks or so. Your October timeframe sounds perfect. Hold out another month and then go MB.

[dturner]

So they give that big of a discount for students?
I believe it is 10%. I got my daughter a MBP for graduation and she also needed MS Office. The discount on the laptop just about paid for the software.:smile:
And I agree with the others: the macbook should serve you well for your needs.

Just looked up the receipt and it is 10% and more than paid for MS Office.:2cool:

[iCafe]

dont make the switch
PC is 100% better than Mac
all Mac has is a nice GUI

[acosmichippo]

yeah, there's a lot of stuff i miss from windows.

Viruses, the registry, defragging... good times.

[monkeysrock0622]

Hahaha ^^^^

The only thing I don't like about Macs is that some of my friends with macbooks seem to have a lot of stability issues, and since my iPhone has some stability issues it doesn't seem that hard to believe. Have any of you had this problem? And if yes, is it still wayyyy better than windows? lol

[psylichon]

Who the hell defrags anymore?? lol

[acosmichippo]

Hahaha ^^^^

The only thing I don't like about Macs is that some of my friends with macbooks seem to have a lot of stability issues, and since my iPhone has some stability issues it doesn't seem that hard to believe. Have any of you had this problem? And if yes, is it still wayyyy better than windows? lol

if people have stability issues with OSX (or even windows for that matter), it's usually because they don't know how to treat a computer.

[LAPTOP GAMER]

I am facing the same decision, but I am a hard core gamer that plays very demanding games, so I might have to go PC again as they seem more dedicated to games.