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Originally Posted by val-holla-ing
vista is stable but it lacks the functionality that tiger has and that leopard will most definitely have. i speak from experience when i talk about unreliable dells and how unstable windows is. i'm aware that everyone has a different experience, but i'm just talking about what i've gone through with these things as well as what i've heard from others about the same things.
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see, the problem is that mac makes 2 models of laptop & dell makes dozens of them so when you say "dells" you may be talking about any number of products. i *never* recommend "consumer" laptops (likely what you had) because they are crap. they are crap.
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Originally Posted by Tokolosh
Please! I'm getting a little tired of hearing about how expensive a mac is. If you want a pc that matches it, you'll have to pay a lot more. And that bullshit about it being more for artists blah blah... Let's get something straight, it's a machine for allround purposes. Music, video, internet, DTP, writing, whatever. End of discussion.
ps: And don't come with shit like: "But pc's are better for gaming".
We're talking about serious work here. If you want to waste your life playing video games till you drop, get a console or shut up and accept the crapness of owning a pc.
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a load of balls, sir. a sassy attitude doesn't make your arguments right. of course macs are expensive. just last week i wanted to buy a mac mini for the work i do. i wanted! so i got into the apple store, configure the little fucker "starting at 599" and when i finish picking what i want i end up with a $2000 tab. i could build a much better box for less than half., or go for my dream thinkpad for the same price. "end of discussion."
they day mac allows me to install their OS anywhere and stops charging me a premium for having to use *their* overpriced hardware is the day i'll switch. until then, i'm staying clear of hipster machines.
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Originally Posted by gmku
I assure you, as I look now at less than 30 days of regular paid employment before I become my own boss, the "silly things I wanna do" hardly seem silly to me. They'll be how I earn a living.
I can get an entry level Macbook right now with my U discount for just under $1K, which is the max I should spend. So I'll probably go with that. There's also a Dell Inspiron through the U for around $600. I don't know. I could go either way.
Like I've said, I need another computer because I don't want to rely on the home computer, which is tied up by other family members often. A notebook/laptop will allow me to work in another office room in the house, or go mobile when I have to research at the library or meet with a client et cetera.
I appreciate everyone's advice, by the way.
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sorry for the miscommunication, i didn't mean "silly" as in "meaningless", i meant "silly" as in "any old computer can do that". really, the hardware you pick is irrelevant for the kind of task you propose. ANY computer can do what you want to do with yours.
see--if this is for business as you say, go mobile, do research, meet people, etc., then i'd advise you put part on your budget in a backup solution, like an external hard drive. laptops no matter the make and model have a tendency to get stolen or smashed (some survive socks better than others, like thinkpads and toughbooks), and you need a place to keep your business data backed up.
all my machines these days are business machines. i have no "toy" computers. i look at them in terms of "how much do they cost, how much i'm going to make using them". the tasks you require are trivial in computing terms. your #1 concern therefore should not be "features", but durability, cost, and availability/speed of service should you require it. if you're going to be mobile a lot (no plugs around), good battery life is an issue.
and not all dells are created equal. not all macs are the same. you could post models & specs of your shopping options or us to compare, if you want a look at what's under the hood of those very generic names as "mac" and "dell" . in any case, remember whatever you spend you'll need extra $ for a proper laptop bag, a lock, external storage, maybe an external monitor to plug in at home, replacement batteries (batteries are consumables and require replacement after prolonged use) and other necessary trinkets of laptop life.