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I am starting my masters program and I can’t decide what type of laptop to get. Some say a mac others say PC.

Macbook pro.

Definitely.

http://www.apple.com/getamac

I am starting my masters program and I can’t decide what type of laptop to get. Some say a mac others say PC.

Macbook pro.

Definitely.

http://www.apple.com/getamac

Will anyone please tell me the differences between a PC laptop and a PC notebook?

there isnt one a notebook is anotherword for a laptop

Mac laptop camera’s are always SUPER clear, but i love pc minus the pixelation of the camera so i was wondering if theres a pc with a camera JUST AS CLEAR if not better than a mac? or just a webcam that clear in general?

Yes. You can just buy a separate webcam on the internet and plug it in. There will be loads which are much better than the mac one.

I’m looking for a laptop, it’s going to be a graduation gift so the price doesn’t matter much. I know Mac’s are more for artists and movie makers which I’m not doing in college but I also heard they don’t get viruses…

In your opinion, is it better to get a Mac or PC (if so, which type?). I just want a good amount of space, good battery life, good to watch movies on, and I have a ton of music to put on it.

PC is better and here is some information to back it up.. Anyone who claims macs do not have viruses do not have the facts.. read below..

PC=Variety of specs, options, quality, prices, vendors, support
Mac=One vendor, limited options, still more expensive. Look below for more information..

Today, Macs use a subset of PC hardware. Why spend extra to get the same CPU chips, graphics cards and OS X isn’t as secure as you think..

Don’t believe the lies that Macs are better than PCs at graphics/animation.. Dreamworks Animation http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/ under studio click on Technology of Animation, an independent film maker I know uses PCs, a graphic artist I used to know uses PCs also.

A number of PCs can also run OS X (Mac OS) http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=os+x+on+pc&btnG=Google+Search&aq=0&oq=os+x+on+ as well just that Apple makes it illegal in order to get Market share.. The reason why Mac can run native Windows is because it is using a subset of PC hardware,

If you decide to buy a Mac for running Windows, you will still have to get the same virus/spyware protection, and run into the same issues as a regular PC.

Now is a Mac worth buying for OS X?

I say: NO… for the following reasons…

ADVANTAGES WINDOWS :
Aprox 90% of the market is Windows and most PCs have windows already pre-installed.
1) Some websites require Internet Explorer, to run IE on Mac you really get ies4osx which is the Windows version of IE running really buggy and illegal if you don’t have a legitimate copy of Windows.
2) Supports devices (printers and other things you hook into the computer).
3) More business software/games
4) Want the dock on OS X (Mac)? google/yahoo rocketdock, objectdoc.
5) Used by businesses.

ADVANTAGES LINUX :
1) FREE (most versions are)
2) Install software by eitjher 1) Synaptic Package Manager, 2) Add/Remove 3) Opening a .deb or .rpm file (depending on distribution)
2) Like the Mac OS X effects? go yahoo/google COMPIZ FUSION which can do any cool effect a Mac can do and many ore….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Fbk52Mk1w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3gkX9HDfEE (there is no flickering when you use it like on the video, not sure why the person has the flicker)
3) Mac OS X Doc? google/yahoo Avant Window Navigator.Cairo Dock, http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3rf5q_cairo-dock-mac-os-x-leopard-dock-on_tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hzi22g2DE
4) It is FASTERr/MORE SECURE to surf on the internet
5) Some Windows programs work with Wnehq/Crossover (also avail on Mac, but why pay $$$)

Instructions how to download, burn and boot http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/
Dual Boot Instructions http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm

SECURITY
Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 less than 30 minutes, and within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008, and within 10 seconds in 2009. In 2008, Linux and Vista were not hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. Vista was next, and then Linux. In 2009 Windows 7 fell shortly after the Mac but Linux was unscathed.
Macs are standardized with Cameras, if your Mac gets hacked, the hacker can turn on your camera with more ease.
Please Note: All OS’s have vulnerabilities.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/27/Gone-in-2-minutes-Mac-gets-hacked-first-in-contest_1.html
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml

VIRUSES
Mac OS X has viruses (and significantly on the rise), a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think "they are safe".
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/07/malware_authors_take_aim_at_growing_number_of_1.html
http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/poll_have_you_noticed_an_increase_in_malware_viruses_etc_on_your_mac/

QUALITY/PROBLEMS
Contrary to belief, Macs are not better quality. Apple also has been changing suppliers to try to "lower the price" and thus lowering quality. Even with the lower prices, Macs still cost more, they spend a higher percent of budget trying to make it look pretty, and marketing.

Sample of problems: Overheating Macbooks, OS X- not responding to keyboard, some units with 16bit screens, etc. Apple statistics are misleading since Mac users with problem machines are more likely to go out and buy a new computer than PC users. Apple is lowering prices which means you can expect lower quality than in the past. Apple had switched the manufacturers producing parts. OS X also has problems slowing down.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10020263-17.html
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/01/apples-quality-dwindling-my-macbook-pro-sob-story/
http://www.appledefects.com/
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/107748-mac-os-leopard-running-slow.html

Repairs are more expensive than PCs since the IMac, Mac Mini are compact units, and Apple charges a premium for their services. Some repairs can be done by another repair service but the compact design of the computer causes problems.
With an IMac, if the problem is with the monitor, the whole computer would have to be brought in.
IMac and Mac mini lack expansion.

PRICE
A similar equipped PC is much cheaper to purchase than Mac. Lets use Dell (but you can compare with another PC Brand if you like)

**(LAPTOP)
Dell Inspiron Laptop $849 dropped to $799
15" Screen
CPU: (upgrade to) 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Memory: 3GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM) – WRITES DVDS,CDS, READS Blue-Ray Disks

Macbook $1349 just dropped to $1224
13" Screen (SMALLER)
CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SAME)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (SAME)
Memory: (upgrade to) 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (LESS RAM)
Hard Drive (upgrade to) 250GBSerial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (SMALLER HARD DRIVE)
Optical Drive: (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) – (Writes CDs, DVDs, cannot read Blue-Ray) (WORSE AND 1/2 SPEED)
http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/notebooks?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~857204&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Duo&a=55103~0~857204
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB402LL/B?mco=MTkzOTI0Nw

**(DESKTOP)

PLEASE NOTE: I compare Apple Mac’s vs Dells best deal. If you really want an all-in one the Dell all-in-one has more ram, wireless keyboard and mouse and equivalent to $400 for free making the Imac still more expensive when you matching specs. Personally I don’t think the All-in-Ones are a good choice, and consider them overpriced, lack expandability and repairs both more expensive and require the entire computer.

PS: Apple knows that they need to make Macintosh look different than PC so all Macs except the Mac Pro will not have a tower option. Apple’s low end lacks expandability but it makes the Mac "look different", if Mac had a tower for low-end, more people would realize the similarities between the two.

Dell: (At The Moment) Specs Below costs $809
CPU: 2.4 GHZ Dell Inspiron QUAD (4 Processor) CORE
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: 3GB Ram
HARD DRIVE: 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 16x DVD/CD Read/Writer
GRAPHICS: (upgrade to ) ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB

The Mac Mini since it has no monitor, keyboard, mouse, very skimpy on options and setup and is not the best deal… The IMac is better price than the Mac Mini.

IMac ($1400)
CPU: 2.4 GHZ DUAL (2 Processor) CORE (SLOWER CPU)
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: (upgrade to) 2GB Ram (LESS RAM)
HARD DRIVE: (upgrade to ) 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 8x DVD Reader/Writer (1/2 speed)
GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB
http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~861680&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Extreme&a=55103~0~861680,55103~0~861681,55103~0~857204&page=1
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB323LL/A?mco=NzMyNjMy

Equivalents to ILife
http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20070830_ilife_for_windows.html
http://www.xsellize.com/showthread.php?t=20518

LINUX INFO:
http://distrowatch.com/
http://polishlinux.org/
http://www.desktoplinux.com/
http://polishlinux.org/
http://www.ubuntu.com/

http://www.kubuntu.org/
http://www.freespire.org/
http://www.pclinuxos.com/
http://xwinman.org/gnome.php
http://xwinman.org/kde.php
http://www.linuxalt.com/
http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/

I will be getting a new Notebook PC/laptop by October. I have made a lot of research and so far HP tops the list in terms of specifications & reviews. I’m not a very brand conscious person however its one of the factors i consider. Most branded laptops have been proven on the highest quality & could last a very long time. I would highly appreciate your inputs.

That’s a very personal question. You really have to go to the store and feel them for yourself. Sometimes the keys will be mushier than others, HP’s have glossy smooth keyboards and a dimpled textured touchpad. Most other manufacturers have a soft textured keyboard and touchpad. Sony keyboards usually feel a little less confident in their responsiveness. Also if you absolutely have to have a trackpoint then you’ll need an IBM or Lenovo. In the end it will really come down to personal preference for you and what features you want. Don’t forget though that size and weight are features if you’re planning to carry the laptop anywhere, a lot of people overlook that and just go for performance. But if you’re not going to carry it around you spent too much money on a laptop when you could’ve gotten a better performing desktop.

Personally I have a 5 year old Dell Inspiron with a 15 inch screen, and a 8 month old HP Pavillion with a 12 inch screen. I’m definitely more willing to put the HP in a bag and take it with me than I was with the Dell, and I’ve become comfortable to the glossy keyboard which really makes me want to touch it. Both are very sturdy and decently performing units, but the HP has a lot more style to it compared to the Dell.

Any way you go, whether it’s Lenovo, HP, Dell, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, or Apple, you won’t likely get any disrespect from other laptop users, they are all capable units ready for life with a road warrior or a student taking notes in class. When you know the specs you want, go with your heart on the rest if there are comparable units.

I have tried to copy the entire eidos file from my c drive and transfer it via memory stick from my laptop to pc, however when i load the game on my pc there are no saved games that i can load. I have to format my laptop shortly and look set to lose 300 hours worth of game play. Please help anyone.

i think the saved file should be in your "my documents-eidos"

that how it goes with my football manager game

thing you should do is. start the game up then change the name of the file to something unique

then search for the name and you will find it then transfer it to the usb and to the new comp

I am looking for a laptop to use for college. I need to know which has more memory capacity (for documents, music and pictures), and can be more affordable as far as the software is concerned. I heard that the MACs have more software available now. I also want it to last at least four years. I have previously owned PC desktops so I am familiar with those the most but the MACs really have a sleek design.

In the real world more homes and businesses use PC.
New PCs also have sleek design, are cheaper, and faster and software is cheap and downloadable.
If you get a PC with a plug-in CPU (like mine) you can do an upgrade. Not with a Mac.
Mac laptops are fragile things. The panels on the aluminum models are so soft you can almost collapse them with your thumb.
I have bashed my HP around for years and it has hardly a mark on it
Generic memory is cheap. Apple memory cost 2 x the price.

What do I do to link a desktop pc using Windows XP to a laptop pc using Vista & still keep my BT e mail address plus Norton protection?

You need to give more information.

Is it a webbased email client? for example hotmail or yahoo OR is it an email adress using software like Outlook or Outlook express?

I am TRYING to transfer files from my desktop PC to my new laptop. My desktop is running XP my laptop Vista. I bought cat 5 cord and wasn’t sure where to attach it, I attached it to the back of my tower and that didn’t work. The other problem is that it appears that Vista doesn’t recognize this type of set up on it’s wizard. It only recognizes an easy connect cord or a USB drive. I know NOTHING about this sort of stuff other than how to turn it on and point and click. HELP!

If you are not familiar with configuring a network, then that is probably not the best way for you do it. While it is the fastest way, getting it working can be very involved.

A better way for you would probably be to use a USB flash drive or memory stick (different names for the same thing.) You plug it into the old computer, copy files to it until it is full, then plug it into the new computer and copy them off.

Remember that since you are copying from XP to Vista, you will be unable to copy any of the programs from the old computer to the new. You will have to reinstall all of them using the original CDs or downloads. (I know, it is a pain, but….)

You can copy things like your music, videos, pictures, and documents. You will probably want to place them in matching directories on the new computer (such as copying everything in "My Music" for the old computer to "My Music" on the new.