Hey Guys,
I find myself in the same boat. In a month or so I'm heading off to Uni and am not sure what kind of laptop I'll need. Any help would be appreciated.
The first thing to consider is I have never used a Mac before (aside from 2 weeks work experience a few years back) and I dont really want to be messing around trying to get used to the thing when I'm trying to get used to my new surroundings. Basically, would a Macbook be easy to pick up as a Mac "noob"?
Next is the type of software I need. I am aware that a Macbook usually comes with 'iWork' although Office is available. Having done some research I have heard rather a few undesireable reviews of Office on the mac, but I am worried about iWork's Mac to PC compatibility.
Finally is the question of other software. This is taken from my Uni's website:
"Two edit suites are available .. and will run FCP studio, with Soundtrack Pro, Motion, Shake and Logix plug-ins."
Will this software be 'runable' (for want of a better word) and if not is there any other reccomendations.
Cheers