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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Windows on MBP as primary OS?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hikaru79" data-source="post: 241661" data-attributes="member: 19513"><p>Although Macbook Pro is certainly a great machine, I think you will find that if you're mainly going to be using it for Windows, you're essentially buying an overpriced laptop. A lot of the features of MBP are non-functional in Windows (the iSight camera, keyboard backlighting, etc), and some things are just plain broken (no Delete key, for example -- drives some crazy). Secondly, there are still some issues with the first round of Macbooks -- the overheating issue, problems with noise, etc. They underclock the video card, for another thing. Lastly, and perhaps more importantly, the Macbook is much more expensive than other laptops with similar hardware.</p><p></p><p>A lot of the Macbook's value comes from its software and design. With those intact, it's a great deal. But dodging out on OS X does (for the time being) negate a lot of the things that make Macbook Pro great. Perhaps in a few months when Windows support is better, it will be a good idea, but for now I think you'll end up regretting not having bought a machine designed for XP.</p><p></p><p>Of course, the story changes if you decide to use Apple software <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I think you'll find alternatives for just about everything you think you need XP for. But that's a whole 'nother thread.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hikaru79, post: 241661, member: 19513"] Although Macbook Pro is certainly a great machine, I think you will find that if you're mainly going to be using it for Windows, you're essentially buying an overpriced laptop. A lot of the features of MBP are non-functional in Windows (the iSight camera, keyboard backlighting, etc), and some things are just plain broken (no Delete key, for example -- drives some crazy). Secondly, there are still some issues with the first round of Macbooks -- the overheating issue, problems with noise, etc. They underclock the video card, for another thing. Lastly, and perhaps more importantly, the Macbook is much more expensive than other laptops with similar hardware. A lot of the Macbook's value comes from its software and design. With those intact, it's a great deal. But dodging out on OS X does (for the time being) negate a lot of the things that make Macbook Pro great. Perhaps in a few months when Windows support is better, it will be a good idea, but for now I think you'll end up regretting not having bought a machine designed for XP. Of course, the story changes if you decide to use Apple software :) I think you'll find alternatives for just about everything you think you need XP for. But that's a whole 'nother thread. [/QUOTE]
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