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Hello all,
I've always been more or less a MS fanboy, but lately I've been looking into Macs and I think it may be time to switch---but first I'd like to hear the opinions of those who know the Mac world.
I have to buy a portable computer for my education. Should it be a Vista laptop or a MacBook/MacBook Pro?
I start next month at the University of Florida in the civil engineering program. During my course of study I will have to use programs such as AutoCad which only run in Windows. I have a spare copy of Windows XP from when I upgraded my current PC to Vista. (Assuming that I can reuse the now-unused copy of XP.) Theoretically, this means I could install Windows on the MacBook and have "the best of both worlds."
I've been tinkering with the new Windows version of Safari, and I love it. In fact, I generally like the way Apple develops its products. I prefer Mac's approach to computers, too.
This brings me to my two main questions:
1) Does anyone know if the XP CDs marked "For Distribution Only With A New PC" can actually install Windows? (I intend to use that CD to install Windows on the MacBook, as I am no longer using XP on my PC.)
2) Does a normal MacBook (not Pro) run XP well, or is it sluggish? I also play games such as World of Warcraft and Lord of the Rings Online on my PC---does anyone know how well these specific titles work on a MacBook? Or should I really splurge and get a MacBook Pro?
Also, are there any drawbacks to using Boot Camp to run Windows? (Other than having to reboot the computer to switch OS.) In other words, would having a MacBook with Boot Camp and Windows installed be just as capable as a normal Windows-based laptop? If so, what would be a reason not to get a MacBook?
I apologize for such a long post, but I value hearing the views of others. Many thanks in advance for your answers!
I've always been more or less a MS fanboy, but lately I've been looking into Macs and I think it may be time to switch---but first I'd like to hear the opinions of those who know the Mac world.
I have to buy a portable computer for my education. Should it be a Vista laptop or a MacBook/MacBook Pro?
I start next month at the University of Florida in the civil engineering program. During my course of study I will have to use programs such as AutoCad which only run in Windows. I have a spare copy of Windows XP from when I upgraded my current PC to Vista. (Assuming that I can reuse the now-unused copy of XP.) Theoretically, this means I could install Windows on the MacBook and have "the best of both worlds."
I've been tinkering with the new Windows version of Safari, and I love it. In fact, I generally like the way Apple develops its products. I prefer Mac's approach to computers, too.
This brings me to my two main questions:
1) Does anyone know if the XP CDs marked "For Distribution Only With A New PC" can actually install Windows? (I intend to use that CD to install Windows on the MacBook, as I am no longer using XP on my PC.)
2) Does a normal MacBook (not Pro) run XP well, or is it sluggish? I also play games such as World of Warcraft and Lord of the Rings Online on my PC---does anyone know how well these specific titles work on a MacBook? Or should I really splurge and get a MacBook Pro?
Also, are there any drawbacks to using Boot Camp to run Windows? (Other than having to reboot the computer to switch OS.) In other words, would having a MacBook with Boot Camp and Windows installed be just as capable as a normal Windows-based laptop? If so, what would be a reason not to get a MacBook?
I apologize for such a long post, but I value hearing the views of others. Many thanks in advance for your answers!