Apple all the way. The guys at my work use PC and I can't stand them. I think you'd be happy with a Mac. The new Macs with the Intel processor will run Windows XP also. I haven't checked into this feature that much though cause I only run Mac applications.

 

Go for the MACS, i have two laptops and the mac is better than any PC out there...but if you decide to go for a PC, i'll recommend to go for a Sonny, other than that, the other laptops wok good for a while then they start to crash i had PC's and they alll go bad after awhile....but also remmember that you are going to get what you pay for. so dont go for them deals that dell has bout having a laptop for $500 that means $h!t...and Hp are found in WAl-MArt, well then they are not that good....and ACER SUCKS even thogh they have Ferrari on them...and if you want a gaming computer go for the Alienware stuff...WELL hope you make the right decision...MAC

 

Again...all comes down to preference. Most programs you will want will be PC bases, but the good graphics/picture/video editing ones come for mac too (or only!). Macs are more expensive, but the dual core is awesome (which dell has also). Basically, Mac is Unix based and different style of operating system and can be a huge pain in the *** when it comes to running programs that work for different OS versions, yet can be simpler than Windows "user friendly" interface.
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well i have a dell 8600 and damn have i put it threw alot of abuse for the last two years..and its has never craped on me. its was like 2000 when i bought it so basically its still kinda fast with 100gb hd, 128mb gfx card, and 1256 of ram. but now my girlfriend just got a new hp , i dont know exactly what model and they said the caps lock will sometimes come on and off like it pleases. and a few lil other times like that. a few of her friends complained of the same thing. my next laptop will probably be a alienware. im just waiting for vista to come out in end january and for them to get a good intel processor.

 

I had an Alienware Sentia that i bought last year for $2500, and it lasted less than one semester. The keys were cheap and crappy, the CD drive **** the bed, and it would randomly turn on and off. Ended up selling in on Ebay for $800...sigh. Hopefully Dell has improved the company since they bought it.
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I know what you mean by the foreign techs but I heve never talked to them. Both my dells have crapped at one point, but I work them out, so its not a supprise to me. But I get past the accent by doing all my support with them over their online chat. It works really well and is perfect for me as I can type and understand them SO much better. If you ever need to fix a dell I would give it a try. If you can, Apples are great, but I'm a windows guy for life so I'll have to make due. But if you don't have any tie to windows get an apple, they may be a little more expensive, but its worth it sometimes. Every computer company has its horror stories and I have heard some about all of them, just depends on who you ask. Also, most people that post on the internet about computers are people who are unhappy, you just don't see post about things people like.... just the nature of things.

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a brand on a pc does not mean ****. its wuts in the inside. like someone said its up to what u wanna do and how much u wanna spend. apple... i would never buy one. even if i got one for free i would sell it to get something else. the main resone y apple sells is easy of use to people not good with computers and what not. if u go with a name brand you will get a cheaper price. becouse there big companys. shop around and or go to stores like best buy and use the computers and see what u like.

 

i have a toshiba labtop and its been great, i use my computer more than most too and put more stress on it so ive burned through other computers but this one is great and i havent had any problems and i dont think their even that expensive