Computer for College

[jack spade23]

I will be attending college this fall. I am trying to decide between computers: either the powerbook g4 or the imac g5. They both have their pros and cons, so i would like any suggestions that would make this easier. The campus is wirless, and the many students i have asked have been about 60/40 in favor of laptops. Also, I am definetly getting a mac, so is there a way i can download partypoker instead of having to play pokerroom? Or does it really matter? Thanks in advance.

-jack

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

Don't get a [censored] Mac.

[fluxrad]

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Don't get a [censored] Mac.

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Meh. OSX is probably one of the better OS'es out there right now. The hardware is overpriced, but they're about to port OSX to Intel, so the last barrier is about to break.

Apple has done a lot to fix what was wrong with the concept of "Mac" in the last few years. To be honest, my resistance to them keeps falling...dramatically.

/unix guy.

[2+2 wannabe]

virtual pc lets you play pc games on your mac

powerbook >>>>>>> ibook

[jack spade23]

If i get a laptop, it will be a powerbook. But the imacg5 has the computer in the moniter, so it saves space. Wth a wirless mouse and keyboard, thats a lot less crap on my desk.

Patrick- i am getting a mac because i dont want hundreds of viruses all the time that i would have on a pc, forcing me to by virus protection.

plus, what about dragging a laptop with me wherever i go? sure i can play poker during class, but do i want to lug it with me whenever im not in my room or have it locked up?

[BusterStacks]

virus protections is free.

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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Patrick- i am getting a mac because i dont want hundreds of viruses all the time that i would have on a pc, forcing me to by virus protection.

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If you're going to buy a Mac just for this reason, then that's just silly. It's not exactly rocket science keeping a PC virus-free. Besides that, it's not as if virus software is expensive in comparison to the computer. It's a wash. This is like saying you wouldn't buy a house with a garage because that's just one more door you have to buy a lock for.

Also, as was mentioned before, you can often get virus protection for free, especially when you're at a university.

[jack spade23]

huh. i didnt know it was free, i just assumed i would have to pay for it like everything else. Good point. So lets say im not ruling pcs out now. My price range is under 2000 so which should i do? laptop or desktop?

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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huh. i didnt know it was free, i just assumed i would have to pay for it like everything else. Good point. So lets say im not ruling pcs out now. My price range is under 2000 so which should i do? laptop or desktop?

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When I was a freshman in college, the year was 1997. It was a different time, a different millenium, a different place. I bought a laptop to bring with me, thinking space would be tight in my dorm room. It was a crock and I ended up selling the laptop in favor of a much more powerful PC that could be had for the same price. Back then, there was no wireless networking and I wasn't about to be hauling that thing around for nothing. The only advantage was it was easy for me to bring with me when I went home for Christmas and whatnot.

That was then, this is now. I think times really have changed. With the advent of wireless networking and the great improvement in laptops, I'd say go for a laptop. You can get a pretty good laptop for under $2k. In fact, I just bought one just for use in my home. It now makes sense to have a laptop, as you can now be truly mobile and effective with one.

What I'm trying to say is get a laptop.

[stabn]

The topic says computer but the post is all about macs???????