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08jackt · 2009-12-07 03:03:45

im getting a new lappy next year.

what should i get?

(i've never used a mac before, but they look really cool.)

if Mac, Ill get this one:

if Windows 7, im not sure which lappy i would get....ill just wait till a decent deal comes out wink

Last edited by 08jackt (2009-12-08 03:45:37)

demosthenes · 2009-12-07 06:56:08

It depends on how much money you are willing to spend.

Dazachi · 2009-12-07 07:09:34

Yeah, definitely how much you want to spend.

BWOG · 2009-12-07 08:58:52

Want to play games on it? Windows. Want to be safe from viruses? Mac.

Lucario621 · 2009-12-07 10:59:46

Windows is the best! It has lots of virus protection, and my laptop, and perhaps yours too, comes with 30 days of free Norton (virus protection software). Although instead, my dad used his bank account and got 1 free year of McAfee, for up to 3 users.

archmage · 2009-12-07 11:27:19

If you want to be an apple fanboy and buy every kind of product that apple has to be cool (or if you want to do multimedia) get a Mac

If you want 90% of your programs to run then get Windows (its cheaper too).

If you really care about defending against virus and other e-junk then load Linux on your system which is more secure than macs and windows.

Last edited by archmage (2009-12-07 11:29:51)

hidas · 2009-12-07 12:51:06

if you want an awesome computer, GET A MAC THEY ARE SO AWESOME!!!!!!!

RHY3756547 · 2009-12-07 13:20:23

Mac = OHMYGODTHATSEXPENSIVEFORACOMPUTERYOUCAN'TDOMUCHON
Windows = OHMYGODWINDOWSISSOANNOYING

Decide. :3

Lucario621 · 2009-12-07 13:25:47

RHY3756547 wrote:
Mac = OHMYGODTHATSEXPENSIVEFORACOMPUTERYOUCAN'TDOMUCHON
Windows = OHMYGODWINDOWSISSOANNOYING

Decide. :3

Windows 7 is a lot better. The odds are that you have Windows Vista, which is very glitchy.

RHY3756547 · 2009-12-07 13:33:25

Lucario621 wrote:
RHY3756547 wrote:
Mac = OHMYGODTHATSEXPENSIVEFORACOMPUTERYOUCAN'TDOMUCHON
Windows = OHMYGODWINDOWSISSOANNOYING

Decide. :3
Windows 7 is a lot better. The odds are that you have Windows Vista, which is very glitchy.

Lies. I have Windows 7, which IS less glitchy but is still as annoying.

Lucario621 · 2009-12-07 13:55:22

RHY3756547 wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
RHY3756547 wrote:
Mac = OHMYGODTHATSEXPENSIVEFORACOMPUTERYOUCAN'TDOMUCHON
Windows = OHMYGODWINDOWSISSOANNOYING

Decide. :3
Windows 7 is a lot better. The odds are that you have Windows Vista, which is very glitchy.
Lies. I have Windows 7, which IS less glitchy but is still as annoying.

I have Windows 7, and it's great. It doesn't annoy me at all. What's the problem with it?

Dazachi · 2009-12-07 16:00:08

Mac is much easier to use. And no BSOD.

ScratchX · 2009-12-07 16:04:05

Buy Alienware big_smile It's THE FASTEST computer and BEST graphics for any COMPUTER. I ahve it and its soo fast. But i would choose Windows....i perfer that more

filo5 · 2009-12-07 16:13:42

The answer would be both linux and windows. Because Linux is more reliable and less glitchy, but most programs won't work. If you have a drive big enough but low on memory, try installing them both and selecting system you want to run on booting. If you have big mem and dual core proc, try running Windows on virtual machine inside Linux (or linux via VM on windows). I also recommend you to use Windows 7 or XP - BEWARE OF VISTA IT'S HIDEOUS. And if you prefer speed, turn Aero off.

Lucario621 · 2009-12-07 16:33:18

Dazachi wrote:
Mac is much easier to use. And no BSOD.

What's that?

torterra · 2009-12-07 17:57:36

If you want a computer for entertainment. I would go mac. If you want a universal computer, go with Windows. Also, if you want a gaming computer. I would go windows as well.

The-Whiz · 2009-12-07 18:20:49

Mac!

funkymonkey · 2009-12-07 18:29:55

archmage wrote:
If you want to be an apple fanboy and buy every kind of product that apple has to be cool (or if you want to do multimedia) get a Mac

If you want 90% of your programs to run then get Windows (its cheaper too).

If you really care about defending against virus and other e-junk then load Linux on your system which is more secure than macs and windows.

I have a mac and all of my programs run. Also macs have lots of games. Basically macs and windows have the same software and stuff, like they are generally made the exact same ways with he same stuff. But macs are still way better and faster big_smile

cocoanut · 2009-12-07 18:42:18

Lucario621 wrote:
Dazachi wrote:
Mac is much easier to use. And no BSOD.
What's that?

BSOD = Blue Screen of Death.

archmage wrote:
If you want 90% of your programs to run then get Windows.

WRONG. Windows crashes every few seconds for me. tongue

filo5 wrote:
Because Linux is more reliable and less glitchy, but most programs won't work.

Italics = Right.
Underline = Wrong.

@08jackt: How about you just don't spend any money and install Ubuntu on hardware that you already have? Trust me, that's the good choice. Even if you want to play games and such, Ubuntu has a lot of good games available for download.

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Lucario621 · 2009-12-07 18:49:42

cocoanut wrote:
Lucario621 wrote:
Dazachi wrote:
Mac is much easier to use. And no BSOD.
What's that?
BSOD = Blue Screen of Death.

archmage wrote:
If you want 90% of your programs to run then get Windows.
WRONG. Windows crashes every few seconds for me.

filo5 wrote:
Because Linux is more reliable and less glitchy, but most programs won't work.
Italics = Right.
Underline = Wrong.

@08jackt: How about you just don't spend any money and install Ubuntu on hardware that you already have? Trust me, that's the good choice. Even if you want to play games and such, Ubuntu has a lot of good games available for download.

What blue screen of death? Actually use your computer smart, and don't just pile up on programs.

Windows crashes every few seconds? Give me a break...

I honestly agree with filo5. Because generally Linux is less popular so the people who create programs only make them for windows or mac, or both. Not linux.

fg123 · 2009-12-07 19:27:14

I like mac. But it's too expensive. I prefer getting windows, then install a mac customization pack like I did. Now, I have a mac on windows!

adriangl · 2009-12-07 19:29:32

Get anyone you want, it doesn't matter. Just run Linux on it big_smile

hmnwilson · 2009-12-07 19:49:40

Get a Mac with Boot Camp, then install Windows. You can now switch between Mac and Windows on the same machine, anytime you want! big_smile (I have it. It's great.)

cocoanut · 2009-12-07 20:01:13

Lucario621 wrote:
What blue screen of death? Actually use your computer smart, and don't just pile up on programs.

Blue Screens of Death. And no, I don't pile up programs on my computer.

Lucario621 wrote:
Windows crashes every few seconds? Give me a break...

*cough* Slight exaggeration. *cough*

Lucario621 wrote:
Because generally Linux is less popular so the people who create programs only make them for windows or mac, or both.

WRONG. There are many, many useful and addicting applications available for all sorts of distros of Linux. Every kind of application, too. Tools... games... Internet stuff... graphics stuff.... lots. And there is Scratch available for Linux.

And besides, even not many did create Linux applications, we could always WINE....

Lucario621 wrote:
Not linux.

WRONG.

Last edited by cocoanut (2009-12-07 20:01:51)

67589jun · 2009-12-07 20:29:41

BWOG wrote:
Want to play games on it? Windows. Want to be safe from viruses? Mac.

This, my friend, is a post of Ignorance!

The only reason to, "Macs dont get vireses lol" is that 90% of computers owned are
running windows, so there is no reason to create a virus for a Mac.

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