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<blockquote data-quote="silverwolf761" data-source="post: 1017731" data-attributes="member: 147525"><p>Hey all.</p><p></p><p>I'm going to be in the market for a new laptop this summer/fall primarily for school use, and the Macbook Pro is looking like the forerunner so far. Since this will (most likely) be my first mac, I want to take as many steps to ensure I'm not getting caught up in any hype, and therefore will limit any potential buyer's remorse (different strokes for different folks, and so forth).</p><p></p><p>-If there is anyone reading this that uses their Macbook Pro at University, how well does it hold up, and could they recommend any bags/protectors to keep it in good shape?</p><p></p><p>-Would my 80GB iPod classic (Windows version) work on a mac? (not a deal breaker by any means if not as I will still have my windows-based desktop)</p><p></p><p>-Whether iWork or Office would be better for word processing and mild slideshow creation (with university-level school work in mind). I've seen conflicting reports on which is better, but the general consensus is that Office for Mac is abysmally slow</p><p></p><p>-anything else you all think I should be aware of being a first-timer?</p><p></p><p>If I do take the plunge (and it's looking like I will, at least for now), hopefully my Mac and PC will coexist without any unnecessary shenanigans <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>Thanks guys.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: Oh, and one more question. I had heard that OSX comes with a bunch of (good) software bundled, but I see they are offering others when I go to the Apple Online store. I had thought (most likely incorrectly) that some version of Final Cut was included, but that doesn't look to be the case. Anyone willing to give a current, quick rundown of included software? (no need to mention things like calculators, browsers, and things like that. Just the "major" stuff)</p><p></p><p>EDIT2: And another question that kind of ties in with my question about the iPod above. When you see hardware that says "for Mac", is there any fundamental difference besides included drivers and/or software? For example, my Canon Digital SLR should work fine on a Mac, right? Same with printers?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="silverwolf761, post: 1017731, member: 147525"] Hey all. I'm going to be in the market for a new laptop this summer/fall primarily for school use, and the Macbook Pro is looking like the forerunner so far. Since this will (most likely) be my first mac, I want to take as many steps to ensure I'm not getting caught up in any hype, and therefore will limit any potential buyer's remorse (different strokes for different folks, and so forth). -If there is anyone reading this that uses their Macbook Pro at University, how well does it hold up, and could they recommend any bags/protectors to keep it in good shape? -Would my 80GB iPod classic (Windows version) work on a mac? (not a deal breaker by any means if not as I will still have my windows-based desktop) -Whether iWork or Office would be better for word processing and mild slideshow creation (with university-level school work in mind). I've seen conflicting reports on which is better, but the general consensus is that Office for Mac is abysmally slow -anything else you all think I should be aware of being a first-timer? If I do take the plunge (and it's looking like I will, at least for now), hopefully my Mac and PC will coexist without any unnecessary shenanigans :P Thanks guys. EDIT: Oh, and one more question. I had heard that OSX comes with a bunch of (good) software bundled, but I see they are offering others when I go to the Apple Online store. I had thought (most likely incorrectly) that some version of Final Cut was included, but that doesn't look to be the case. Anyone willing to give a current, quick rundown of included software? (no need to mention things like calculators, browsers, and things like that. Just the "major" stuff) EDIT2: And another question that kind of ties in with my question about the iPod above. When you see hardware that says "for Mac", is there any fundamental difference besides included drivers and/or software? For example, my Canon Digital SLR should work fine on a Mac, right? Same with printers? [/QUOTE]
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