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Should I, Shouldn't I?
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<blockquote data-quote="jonnyd" data-source="post: 404905" data-attributes="member: 31029"><p>There's not such a huge gulf between a Windows machine and a Mac - the Mac will certainly do everything the Win machine will, one way or another.</p><p></p><p>I sincerely doubt you'll find any reason to regret choosing the Mac. Compatibility issues are all but history now - perhaps it might be worth a quick check to see exactly how a computer is supposed to connect to this projector, but even if it uses some freaky propietary software for Windows, yes you can use bootcamp, and no, it's not HUGELY slow, it's just not quite as fast as a standard Windows box under some circumstances. [edit - see posts below, this isn't actually correct]</p><p></p><p>My only real concern would be to make sure you can connect it to the network where you'll be. There is certainly no hardware or software reason why you can't, but you're going to need the help of the IT dept at the Uni, and if they decide they don't like your Mac . . well, you know how IT depts can be.</p><p></p><p>Like you say, they both seem good for you. I don't think you'll find either is bad for you either. The Vaio is a capable machine, as is the Mac. Either will do a good job. </p><p></p><p>If my arm was twisted, I would say the Vaios have had a reputation for being a little fragile in the past. I believe they're better now but everything else being equal, that'd be enough for me to go for the Mac.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jonnyd, post: 404905, member: 31029"] There's not such a huge gulf between a Windows machine and a Mac - the Mac will certainly do everything the Win machine will, one way or another. I sincerely doubt you'll find any reason to regret choosing the Mac. Compatibility issues are all but history now - perhaps it might be worth a quick check to see exactly how a computer is supposed to connect to this projector, but even if it uses some freaky propietary software for Windows, yes you can use bootcamp, and no, it's not HUGELY slow, it's just not quite as fast as a standard Windows box under some circumstances. [edit - see posts below, this isn't actually correct] My only real concern would be to make sure you can connect it to the network where you'll be. There is certainly no hardware or software reason why you can't, but you're going to need the help of the IT dept at the Uni, and if they decide they don't like your Mac . . well, you know how IT depts can be. Like you say, they both seem good for you. I don't think you'll find either is bad for you either. The Vaio is a capable machine, as is the Mac. Either will do a good job. If my arm was twisted, I would say the Vaios have had a reputation for being a little fragile in the past. I believe they're better now but everything else being equal, that'd be enough for me to go for the Mac. [/QUOTE]
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