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Would you recommend a MacBook for university?
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<blockquote data-quote="Kash" data-source="post: 573624" data-attributes="member: 23444"><p>1) You need a full copy of Windows XP/Vista if you wish to run it on a Mac. However, you don't need Windows to run Word as there is a version of Office for Mac which is fully compatible with the Windows version. In fact, the latest Office 2008 just came out a few days ago and costs somewhere around $129 for the student version, much cheaper than buying a copy of Windows, not to mention a lot more hassle free. </p><p></p><p>2) Macs use the same wireless technologies that Windows computers do, so you should be able to connect just fine. </p><p></p><p>3) I personally use a Mac at college and it's been great. The Sleep function alone makes it more worthwhile than a Windows laptop. I just close the lid, throw the laptop in my bag, and head out to my next class. I don't have to worry about it not coming back from standby like I would with Windows. Not having to shut down and startup your laptop saves a lot of time. Not having to worry about viruses and spyware is also a great time saver. </p><p></p><p>Unless you have a specific need for Windows, get a Mac. You'll get a lot more work done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kash, post: 573624, member: 23444"] 1) You need a full copy of Windows XP/Vista if you wish to run it on a Mac. However, you don't need Windows to run Word as there is a version of Office for Mac which is fully compatible with the Windows version. In fact, the latest Office 2008 just came out a few days ago and costs somewhere around $129 for the student version, much cheaper than buying a copy of Windows, not to mention a lot more hassle free. 2) Macs use the same wireless technologies that Windows computers do, so you should be able to connect just fine. 3) I personally use a Mac at college and it's been great. The Sleep function alone makes it more worthwhile than a Windows laptop. I just close the lid, throw the laptop in my bag, and head out to my next class. I don't have to worry about it not coming back from standby like I would with Windows. Not having to shut down and startup your laptop saves a lot of time. Not having to worry about viruses and spyware is also a great time saver. Unless you have a specific need for Windows, get a Mac. You'll get a lot more work done. [/QUOTE]
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