So I've caught an interest in getting a Mac as of late, for the most part because I've noticed that it can now run most of the programs I use.
The $1299 Macbook looks like the best system for me. I own a notebook PC now, but It's large and not very portable at all. Not to mention the battery dies quick with even the most basic things running. Give it an hour and a half, and it's gone. I'll also most likely be starting college in a few years. I'm sure a nice small Macbook would benefit me.
The main thing that I think I won't like is the GMA 950. While I don't play games on my computer (That's what consoles are for), I do create 3D models and renders. I use Blender to do this. I hear that the GMA can allow for a good sized scene of half a million polygons while remaining use able, which is about double what my current computer can do.
Besides 3D work, I mostly use the internet, watch videos, and manage/edit images.
I would get a Macbook Pro, but that isn't really an option. Although I hear Macs "last longer" then a PC (A PC seems to start to become trash after about four or five years or so even when you take good care of them). A MBP might not be a bad idea, but I would have to look into that more. How long do you think a regular MB would last me?
The $1299 Macbook looks like the best system for me. I own a notebook PC now, but It's large and not very portable at all. Not to mention the battery dies quick with even the most basic things running. Give it an hour and a half, and it's gone. I'll also most likely be starting college in a few years. I'm sure a nice small Macbook would benefit me.
The main thing that I think I won't like is the GMA 950. While I don't play games on my computer (That's what consoles are for), I do create 3D models and renders. I use Blender to do this. I hear that the GMA can allow for a good sized scene of half a million polygons while remaining use able, which is about double what my current computer can do.
Besides 3D work, I mostly use the internet, watch videos, and manage/edit images.
I would get a Macbook Pro, but that isn't really an option. Although I hear Macs "last longer" then a PC (A PC seems to start to become trash after about four or five years or so even when you take good care of them). A MBP might not be a bad idea, but I would have to look into that more. How long do you think a regular MB would last me?