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macOS - Notebook Hardware
Thinking about getting a macbook - advice needed.
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<blockquote data-quote="kerunt" data-source="post: 403222" data-attributes="member: 31859"><p>Hi everybody!</p><p></p><p>I am considering purchasing a Macbook, and have a few questions. But first, a bit about me:</p><p></p><p>- I'm a university student.</p><p>- I've used Windows-based PCs for the last 14 years.</p><p>- I have some Linux experience (Ubuntu).</p><p>- I have never owned a Mac OS-based computer.</p><p>- I do lots of web design and development work. </p><p>- I do occasional desktop programming work.</p><p></p><p>I currently own a laptop (my main work machine) and a desktop, but the laptop is getting old and I want something more recent.</p><p></p><p>Now, the questions:</p><p></p><p>- Can someone who uses their Macbook for tasks similar to those I described above please explain their overall experience?</p><p>- Can anyone recommend any useful software for the above tasks? (Adobe CS3 is implied <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />) In particular, are there tools such as Dreamweaver for Mac OS? Will I be able to compile and run Java/C++ applications under Mac OS? (This one is not a huge biggie, since I have Windows desktop, but would be nice.)</p><p>- How is the battery life on new Macbooks?</p><p>- Is buying right now wise, or should I wait (painfully) until the end of summer? The reason I ask is because I read that Apple may announce new models soon, and the current models would drop in prices...</p><p>- Any other tips for a complete Mac newbie?</p><p></p><p>I need a portable and efficient laptop that will last at least 3-4 hours without a battery. I am very tired of Windows (thus my explorations with Ubuntu - which I generally like), and think Mac OS may be what I need.</p><p></p><p>Any help would be appreciated <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kerunt, post: 403222, member: 31859"] Hi everybody! I am considering purchasing a Macbook, and have a few questions. But first, a bit about me: - I'm a university student. - I've used Windows-based PCs for the last 14 years. - I have some Linux experience (Ubuntu). - I have never owned a Mac OS-based computer. - I do lots of web design and development work. - I do occasional desktop programming work. I currently own a laptop (my main work machine) and a desktop, but the laptop is getting old and I want something more recent. Now, the questions: - Can someone who uses their Macbook for tasks similar to those I described above please explain their overall experience? - Can anyone recommend any useful software for the above tasks? (Adobe CS3 is implied ;)) In particular, are there tools such as Dreamweaver for Mac OS? Will I be able to compile and run Java/C++ applications under Mac OS? (This one is not a huge biggie, since I have Windows desktop, but would be nice.) - How is the battery life on new Macbooks? - Is buying right now wise, or should I wait (painfully) until the end of summer? The reason I ask is because I read that Apple may announce new models soon, and the current models would drop in prices... - Any other tips for a complete Mac newbie? I need a portable and efficient laptop that will last at least 3-4 hours without a battery. I am very tired of Windows (thus my explorations with Ubuntu - which I generally like), and think Mac OS may be what I need. Any help would be appreciated :). [/QUOTE]
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