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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
what should an engineering student do?
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<blockquote data-quote="BrianLachoreVPI" data-source="post: 1320255" data-attributes="member: 193366"><p>You'll be fine with the Mac - although I still recommend the 15" to a college student - even more important if you'll be using CAD programs.</p><p></p><p>MATLAB doesn't need Windows - it will run under OS X, but you're right, you probably will need Windows eventually - fortunately - you have a lot of options in that regard. For most applications - you can use virtualizing SW like VMWare Fusion - and you won't have any issues. Windows runs very well on Macs - and runs better in my VM than it does on my brand new dedicated Win 7 laptop at work.</p><p></p><p>I would definitely get the 15" MBP - especially if you're going to be studying engineering.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrianLachoreVPI, post: 1320255, member: 193366"] You'll be fine with the Mac - although I still recommend the 15" to a college student - even more important if you'll be using CAD programs. MATLAB doesn't need Windows - it will run under OS X, but you're right, you probably will need Windows eventually - fortunately - you have a lot of options in that regard. For most applications - you can use virtualizing SW like VMWare Fusion - and you won't have any issues. Windows runs very well on Macs - and runs better in my VM than it does on my brand new dedicated Win 7 laptop at work. I would definitely get the 15" MBP - especially if you're going to be studying engineering. [/QUOTE]
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