Switching to Mac
Hey,
I'm a long time Windows user, I've dabbled in some Ubuntu, Fedora Core, and Mandriva, but never in the Mac OS. Anyway, I'm planning on buying a Mac, but I need some input, what should I get (I'm planning on getting a laptop) a Macbook Pro or a Macbook? I'm using this for school and work mostly, and the smallness of the Macbook attracts me to it. I don't know what kind of software I should get or compatibility... I have a networked fileserver, and wifi, is everything sort of plug-and-play? I'm sorry I probably sound like such a noob. Also I want to get a large monitor for when I do work at home, I was hoping to get a 20-inch Cinema Display because they're just so damn sexy. But at 700 dollars, I don't know if its worth it, for an extra 180-ish dollars I can get a Acer 32 inch monitor. Anyway, I would just like some input, thanks.
-Sohail
I'm a long time Windows user, I've dabbled in some Ubuntu, Fedora Core, and Mandriva, but never in the Mac OS. Anyway, I'm planning on buying a Mac, but I need some input, what should I get (I'm planning on getting a laptop) a Macbook Pro or a Macbook? I'm using this for school and work mostly, and the smallness of the Macbook attracts me to it. I don't know what kind of software I should get or compatibility... I have a networked fileserver, and wifi, is everything sort of plug-and-play? I'm sorry I probably sound like such a noob. Also I want to get a large monitor for when I do work at home, I was hoping to get a 20-inch Cinema Display because they're just so damn sexy. But at 700 dollars, I don't know if its worth it, for an extra 180-ish dollars I can get a Acer 32 inch monitor. Anyway, I would just like some input, thanks.
-Sohail
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I don't know what kind of software I should get or compatibility... I have a networked fileserver, and wifi, is everything sort of plug-and-play?
well.... what are you trying to DO
pretty much plug and play... or should be
If I didn't need the 3D graphics and had a 20-inch display or less, I'd go for the Macbook.
The good thing about the Macbook is that Ram and HD are easily changed unlike the MBP but you only get a glossy screen.
For portability, the weight difference between the MB and MBP is minimal but the form factor of the MB is easier to deal with. I think a lot of people are still waiting for a 12" MBP.