Mac or PC

KarenB_4

I'm looking to buy a new lap top, the main use of it will be to edit film work and copying it to dvd,some accessing of internet and writing essays. Alot of people have told me that an apple computer would be best due to its editing software but a guy in dixons told me that no one is buying apple computers anymore!

Now I'm confused!
Any advice would be a great help. the most important thing is that I will be able to edit film work from my camcorder and digital camera to a high quality.

Thankyou!

KarenB

Mattjimf

Most people will say get an Apple for film editing, and i would agree. As to Dixons did they have any Apple laptops in the store? If not that is the reason why he's said not many people are bying them any more, cause he won't get the comission from wearing you down to buy an extended warrenty. If you have a John Lewis near you i'd go there and talk to them as they will be more likely wanting to help you and not their pay check.

zappomatic

I'd personally ignore any advice given by someone in Dixons/Currys/Comet - they generally know nothing and as Mattjimf has said are more interested in selling you a warranty than a laptop.

Generally a Mac will last you longer than a PC - it'll take longer to become obsolete and will hold its value better should you come to sell it. A four year old Apple laptop on eBay sells for a lot more than a Windows equivalent.

Also with John Lewis you'll get an extra year's warranty for free and a good price as Apple generally doesn't allow retailers to discount their stuff. (At this point I must point out that I work for them!).

Mr_Proctalgia

Given your stated use I would totally agree with the posters above, I use both machines regularly and the Mac is just easier to use for most tasks, like anything new there will be a learning curve. Have you also considered a Mac Mini if you have spare keyboards and mice etc - It is a very cheap way into the system.

Have a look here and check out the specs http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore

There delivery times are very good too.

KarenB_4

Thankyou so much for the advice, much appreciated.

asot

Generally I would have to recommend Macs. I use both Mac and PC platforms and encounter far, far, far less problems on my Mac. PCs have more specialist programs and are obviously a much better choice for gaming however most users won't use this.

By the way, if your in education (either a teacher or a student) don't forget you get 12% off Apple hardware.