[GracieMMABarra]

Originally Posted by Calvo

Don't buy a mac if you play video games.

This. Macs is general have horrible support from the gaming industry. I read an article about macs make less then 1% of the computer market so I assume the support for them isn't great

[magnuspater]

i'd lean towards a windows laptop because they offer more bang for the buck. you can get a great windows laptop for under $1000--look at fry's weekly ads for sales if there's one in your area.

if you're dead set on a mac, then try their online education store if you're a student. you'll get 10% off the retail price and a free ipod after rebates. i just ordered a mac book pro and there was an additional 10% off for some promotion (they're probably going to release a new mac book pro in a few months so they want to get rid of the old inventory).

[magnuspater]

oh yeah, if you travel a lot for work, try to get a 13" or 14" laptop. 6-7 lbs may not seem like much, but it's a pita with constant travel.

[blkhawks75]

I have a Windows XP desktop and a 13" white Macbook. I gotta say I love my Mac. I've had Windows since 1995 and prefer my Macbook now. I don't do too many demanding things on mine so for me it is more about the OS experience than the specs. Everything is integrated so well on the Macbook too.

[stu3ufc]

Originally Posted by J Storm

once you go Mac, you never go back.

so much stable than my xp pc--

have some really good programes on it

if u have the money and are not a gamer then buy it

[stu3ufc]

Originally Posted by magnuspater

i'd lean towards a windows laptop because they offer more bang for the buck. you can get a great windows laptop for under $1000--look at fry's weekly ads for sales if there's one in your area.

if you're dead set on a mac, then try their online education store if you're a student. you'll get 10% off the retail price and a free ipod after rebates. i just ordered a mac book pro and there was an additional 10% off for some promotion (they're probably going to release a new mac book pro in a few months so they want to get rid of the old inventory).

hhhahaha i did that and got a good £100 off --all you do is go through the correct page and the discounts will show

so easy

[YellowHare]

Originally Posted by GracieMMABarra

This. Macs is general have horrible support from the gaming industry. I read an article about macs make less then 1% of the computer market so I assume the support for them isn't great

It's pretty obvious that if you're planning to play games on your computer, it would be retarded to buy a Mac for it. That said, the guy said he's mainly a console gamer, so why people keep bringing up this argument baffles me.