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Hi! I will be a freshman in the fall. First off I have heard AMAZING things about the MacBook Pro, (and honestly I'm leaning toward it), but I am scared because this is my money we're talking about, and boy am I short on it!
This computer would need to be fast, reliable, and be able to handle me putting stuff on it. (I'm not a photographer so it wouldn't be thousands of stuff, but probably a couple hundred.)I'm a writer so I'm thinking of getting Windows Microsoft, but even with the student discount, I don't know if I'll be able to afford it. And it'll have to handle whatever college throws at me. Plus I will use it to watch TV on websites that might carry viruses, so it'll have to be good and handle the virus protection I put on it. I want this computer to last me a long time. There is no way I'll be able to afford a new on for a while.
Lastly, I want to order it immediately, as in as soon as I get enough money.
Any input is appreciated! There are no wrong answers!
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collegefreshman2010 wrote:
Wow, that's good advice. I'm hoping to get my computer way before I start school, perhaps within the next few weeks even. And it would be a good idea to save the extra money and get the Dell. But at the same time I've heard that a Mac Book pro could potentially last me up to 7 years or more.
It does not matter how long the computer lasts you if it won't support your needs. Believe me, you won't be using the computer you buy today in seven years, at least not with the then current capabilities, software, and functionality. Technology changes fast.
Check with other students who are now taking the same courses you will be taking to see what computer worked best for them. I don't have a dog in the race. As I said I use both a MacbookPro and a PC. Both work well. I don't expect to be using the same ones in a year or two, let alone seven years from now.
My advice, based on your limited budget, is to get a PC unless there is a course requirement to get a Mac.

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