Help me buy a computer

[owl]

Suppose elerrina_amanya and I were buying a laptop or whatever they're called these days.

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Apparently it is possible to get student discount on a Mac. I was going to say I needed more info on Macs, but I suppose a new Windows machine would have Vista, of which I have heard little and none good. When Microsoft came up with an OS that mostly works, why can't they just stick with it?

Comments

[tree_and_leaf]

Macs are more stable and more secure, and I find them more efficient. The student discounts are pretty good, though you'll need to order from a university I.P. (or while logged on using a VPN clinet or the like.)

Of course, if you're used to Wintel you'll find there's a learning curve, but don't let that sway you, as theres a learning curve with Vista too! It's not really that dramatically different, anyway. File compatibility isn't generally a problem these days, especially if you work in Word. The default mail client is much better than Outlook, and there's some very good bundled software for making presentations. The media and photo software is also good.

Personally, I've always found Macs much more pleasant to work with, and the interface is much better designed. (of course, to an extent it's a matter of taste, but it's just somehow smoother and less clunky).

/ Mac zealot !

[tree_and_leaf]

Apple education store (discounts on everything Apple for students, including iPods): www.apple.com/edu_uk

[owl]

Page Not Found :(

[tree_and_leaf]

Sorry - they've re-organised the site.

Try this one: http://apple.procureweb.ac.uk/ , or just go to http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore and scroll down to 'education discounts' if that doesn't work.