MacBooks...cheaper to own?

gino_76ph

Hi there!

I am in the process of selling my old Windows 7 laptop and I'm very much considering to buy my very first MacBook Pro laptop.

I can't help but compare a MacBook Pro/Air laptop to a Windows 7 laptop. At the current situation Windows laptop are still cheaper to buy. And those nasty compatibility issues on a MacBook (like Fat32, etc.) are almost non-existent with aWindows one.

But I see MacBooks as sleek, slim, light, very easy to use & user-friendly, they tend to keep their value in time, almost virtually omnipotent against viruses, long battery life, fast boot up, and an A1 customer support.

I'm gearing towards a MacBook even though it's slightly expensive.

But why do I need to get a Mac? Is it really cheaper & better to own one in the long run than a Windows laptop?

Please advice. Thanks.

-TangleFoot-

gino_76ph wrote: »

virtually omnipotent

They're not invulnerable; they just present a slightly smaller target. What do you plan on doing with it?

fwor

gino_76ph wrote: »

But why do I need to get a Mac? Is it really cheaper & better to own one in the long run than a Windows laptop?

No - comparable spec machines are typically more expensive to buy, and though they may hold their value better, you're very unlikely to get back more than the extra you paid originally.

But you sound like you've already made your mind up - in which case just buy what you want if you can afford it. Just don't pretend that it's an asset or an investment...

-TangleFoot-

fwor wrote: »

Just don't pretend that it's an asset or an investment...

Bought a MacBook Air to replace an Eee PC. I pretend it's the netbook I always wanted.

tombruton87

first off, macs are less secure than windows nobody in the security field would argue against that. They are safer tho as they only hold 4% market share and OSX isnt really used on servers because Apple dont have the rescources to make it good on that front there last server release sucked.

What are you going to be using it for? Macs are slower spec for spec compared to an optimised windows machine and run virtual machines very badly if you need to use them.

I have a mac and I use it for DJing, if I didnt DJ I wouldnt have one. Also they are good for graphics as they use IPS screens. There are also some mac only apps. If you need them that might be the way for you. Or if you want to develop iphone/ipad apps

You could buy a windows laptop and put freeBSD as that is essentially what OSX is, or fedora 16 my current fave linux distro.

If your a serious gamer atm you need windows its the only way to go unfortunately.

btw apple customer support is pretty rubbish unless your asking a basic question that one google search could answer.

Atm id go for an asus zenbook

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/asus-ux31e-13-3-ultrabook-silver-11452369-pdt.html

it comes with a years accidental damage and a 2 year warrenty plus some nice accessories. Dont worry thats its from PC world the warrenty and accidential damage go through asus.

wack fedora on it and away you go unless you have a good reason to stick with windows

millwalll

I would say owning a macbook is a expensive choice. they are a super machine and depending on what you want it for could be a really good purchase for yourself.

As you already know they are not a cheap purchase and for the same price you could purchase a top range windows machine. I think with a macbook you pay more because it is such a fantastic design. One my fav feature on the macbook pro is the ability to light the keyboard as I work in a dark room a lot this is great for me.

Security wise macbooks still need the same security as windows machines so you will need to buy antivirus software. and implement the same security stuff you would for a windows machine.

I think best advice I would give you is go along to a apple shop and play with them make sure if you do all the stuff you need.

I hope this has helped

Dave_C_2

gino_76ph wrote: »

but why do i need to get a mac? Is it really cheaper & better to own one in the long run than a windows laptop?

..........no

mr_fishbulb

millwalll wrote: »

Security wise macbooks still need the same security as windows machines so you will need to buy antivirus software. and implement the same security stuff you would for a windows machine.

Sophos do free AV for Mac - http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx

Lifeforms

PC's tend to get slated due to the fact no one seems to care for them as much as they could. If you keep an eye on what you're doing/installing/clicking on, you can pretty much take the risk of virus attacks to nil. If you take care of them by keeping registry clean, de fragmenting, and getting rid of carp you don't use/need (or avoid installing altogether) then you can keep the speed up. The trick is to not fall into the cheap build/cheap price/older/lower spec trap and then you have a machine, laptop, or desktop, that will keep you going in the future.

Laptop wise, battery usage is down to the user pretty much, and how they behave with it/what they run/what they do with power on always, or battery removal/use.
Lighted keyboards are not exclusive to mac either, my Dell XPS15 has one (love it!)

They may look nice, feel good, be lightweight, but doesn't make them a good choice over a windows machine, for just the reasons you quote.

It does sound like you want a shiny macbook, but for your reasons quoted I doubt you'd find anyone coming in here and confirming those reasons. If you want a nod to get it, go get one if you want to pay the extra for it.

At that price though, remember that it'll be a buy that should last you several years, so if you find after 6 months it's lacking, or can't do exactly what you want, then you can only kick yourself. (and by that I mean re;windows software not available for the mac, or gaming for example, or others) I don't think that (you can also..) run an emulation of Windows a good reason just because it can't do this on mac OS, or for those times when you need windows. You also, legally, should then consider having to purchase a windows OS for that/dual boot.

Not anti mac, or pro pc. Just pro any machine that does what you want out of the box without having to do shortcuts, or dual booting, or suddenly being found that you can't do something you thought you could.

millwalll

I think the main question is here what are you going to use it for ? as this really decides if the mac would be a good purchase for you?

flexrider

gino_76ph wrote: »

Hi there!

I am in the process of selling my old Windows 7 laptop and I'm very much considering to buy my very first MacBook Pro laptop.

I can't help but compare a MacBook Pro/Air laptop to a Windows 7 laptop. At the current situation Windows laptop are still cheaper to buy. And those nasty compatibility issues on a MacBook (like Fat32, etc.) are almost non-existent with aWindows one.

But I see MacBooks as sleek, slim, light, very easy to use & user-friendly, they tend to keep their value in time, almost virtually omnipotent against viruses, long battery life, fast boot up, and an A1 customer support.

I'm gearing towards a MacBook even though it's slightly expensive.

But why do I need to get a Mac? Is it really cheaper & better to own one in the long run than a Windows laptop?

Please advice. Thanks.

Pros and cons of a mac book laptop (form a user of a1180 macbook white use and 2012 macbook pro owner)

pros n cons

Good for Graphic design however no difference then windows all computers use the same Hardware (Processor,Computer board HDD ect) Just O/s say Lion to windows 7 is different
Apple care-Rip off
Good battery life but you have to replace the battery on a apple li lon after so long which costs over 30 quid for battery
Windows aplications do not run on mac o/s unless u use Bootcamp an install a cd image of windows o/s on your disk or prallas to see windows in a mac screen.

Lion gestures = Pretty good

Macbook air would aviod....no cd only usb drives can connect and they are known for overheating the new ones out according 2 a mag i was reading

Preferbly it is up to you. What are you trying to do on a pc or Mac.Macs are not upgradable and the cost are high compared to DESKTOP pc where you can get the parts cheap which is why many stick on windows because when a processor comes out the market is vast you can have a look at if it fits the spec you got and go with it or just upgrade Mac however dont havethat options it always a new Model of Mac at higher prices and thats coming from a macrook=erm book user i have 2 of them and the priced i paid makes me think i could of hd 4 networked faster p.c computers for them and still save money for a maccies .


hope that helps
flex