Macbook vs. PC
 

I have been wanting a Macbook for a LONG time! I currently have an HP laptop. But I just always hear such great things about Macbook. I'm also really into my graphics, pictures, videos, etc and I've heard that Macbook is perfect for that. Anyone have one and suggest it??? Also, what are the main differences between the regular Macbook, the Macbook pro, etc? Would you suggest one over the other?

I have a Mac and it's hard , but I learned to use it. I just go on the computer and dibble and dabble, but if your into all those things then I would suggest it. I had a dell and it broke and I made the mistake of sending my husband to best buy to buy another dell, well he came home with the Mac :p It's a great computer, but it isn't easy, it takes time to learn.

Good Luck

We love our macs
 

The plastic on the white macbook can crack, although they will fix it for free if it does (they just did on mine.) The MacBook Pros are the aluminum ones and they are pretty cool. My husband just got a 15" Wait until after Sept 9th though - there is a big Apple announcement and it's probably iPods, but you never know. They did just drop the prices in June though, so it's probably a new product and not a price drop.

Get the Applecare extended warranty - you don't want to be without a computer for 2 weeks or whatever if it breaks. With Applecare they will fix anything right there in the store or in a day or two if they need parts.

We've always had a good experience at our local Apple store. Just last night my husband's mouse broke - we went at like 8:30 at night, put our name on the list and a genius helped us. He said it was under warranty and gave us a new mouse. Just like that. We bought it at a store that went out of business, so we didn't even have a receipt. Wow!

Sorry for the random thoughts! If you have any questions let me know. :)

If you can afford it, get a mac! When my hubby and I met in 2004 he had a ibook and at first I wouldn't use it because it was so different from a PC but once I got used to it, I actually learned that it's so much easier than a PC. Yes, Macs are great for those things! I do web design and graphic design for fun and I always used ours for that. Unfortunately he doesn't have that laptop anymore when I got a laptop I had to get a PC because we couldn't afford a Mac but if we could I would have a Mac right now. Of course, you get what you pay for and I have had many many problems with my PC.

Oh and my hubby is a huge Apple fanatic and even worked for them for awhile so if you have any questions, I'm sure he wouldn't mind answering them for you. :)

I love my mac..
The macbook pro has more programs I think for someone in the music, graphics etc industry. If you're just looking to do photo albums, enhance photos etc, stick with the macbook. I have the macbook DVD-R and honestly, I've never recorded DVDs. My daughter likes to make slideshows and videos and its easy to do via the built in webcam. I'll never go back to a PC. This is my 2nd macbook.

We got a Macbook a few months ago because we had so many problems with PC's. I am having a hard time figuring out anything but the basics on it. I need to take a class or something. I know there are a lot of cool things I just don't know how to use them.

I've always had PCs (HP and Dells) and i thought they were pretty good....until i got a macbook Pro. I LOVE IT!!! it never gets viruses and i never have any problems with it. i don't have to scan it every few days or back anything up. It does take a little getting used to if you've never used on before but once you play with it for a few days it is so much easier then a PC. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

EDIT: I have the 15in aluminum pro. still looking good after 2 years.

DO you have to clean out cookies and any of that? See I told you I am Mac challenged. I am afraid I am not maintaining it. Thanks

Love love love my Mac - but then I've Macs since 1989. I can never figure out where things go on my daughter's PC and it just gives me fits. We had a PC for a while and it was always down due to viruses and other things. I will never have anything other than a Mac. Also, I have never had one break or have any problems, it's never been in the shop. I use Macs at work too, and never had them down.

i use firefox and i have it set up to automatically delete certain things after i quit the program. cookies is an option if you want.

Awesome, thanks for the info! I'm a big Apple person too besides the computer lol. I operate with iTunes, Quicktime, have an iPhone. I love their products!!

I can't afford it quite yet, but soon enough!!

Thanks EVERY one for the info!! I'm pretty set on getting on. A few friends have them that I've messed with and I'm pretty computer savvy and quick at figuring things out, so I think I'd get used to it right away!

I absolutely love my Mac. I was a PC girl (my last laptop was a Dell) all the way for many, many years. I was forced to buy one because I needed to do some video editing, and I'd heard Macs were better for that. Plus, my Dell was so slow even after the second hard drive (I had it for about five years). Now I can't imagine life without my Mac, and I'll never go back. It was very, very easy for me to get accustomed to my MacBook Pro.

Macs are better supposedly because the PCs have so many different parts that need different programs to work together. That's not so with a Mac. It's seamless. So they're faster, and they stay in better condition longer.

Even though Macs are more expensive, they have more programs for free. Mine came with iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iPhoto, etc. For a PC, you have to spend quite a bit to get those programs because they don't come with it.

Plus, you don't have to get an anti-virus software, which I absolutely love.

If you get a Mac and you're not a college student, find one so you can get some great discounts and a free iPod Touch. :)

If you're going to use iMovie and other graphic-heavy programs, I would recommend the MacBook Pro. The graphic card is better, and it's meant more for the serious computer user.

I actually am a college student so I'd get a discount :)

I don't know if you know this, but they do have free classes at the Apple store. You just sign up on the Apple website, and you show up and they teach you! I've never used it, but I have no doubts it's a great, informative program. Every Apple employee I've ever come across has always been super friendly, calm and so helpful.

Also, us Mac lovers could help you if you have any questions! :D