Should I get a Mac?

iUser · 02-08-2007, 02:35 PM

I cannot decide between a Mac Notebook Pro or an Alienware Area-51 M5550. The Alienware I get more for the money (component-wise), but the Mac has OS X Leopard coming out, as well as it being a Mac.

Apple Macbook Pro 15"
Apple OS X Leopard
2.33GHz Processor
2GB 667MHz SDRAM
160GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
15" WideScreen Matte Display
256MB Radeon X1600 Video Card
FireWire 800 Port, built-in Bluetooth
6x CD/DVD/RW
$2,754.94 -- FREE SHIPPING

Alienware Area-51 M5550 15.4"
Windows Vista Home Premium
2.33GHz Processor
2GB 667MHz SDRAM
200GB 4,200RPM Hard Drive
15.4" WideScreen Display
256MB nVidia Go 7600 Video Card
8x CD/DVD/RW
$2,951.04

Anyone have any input? I really wanted to try a Mac because I have an Alienware desktop already, and it's fine.. but I am a little scared about them not stating some key performance specs (hard drive cache, video card, mobo, etc).. so if anyone has any detailed spec sheets I would really appreciate it.

Thanks guys.

EDIT: Found some information on amazon...

Alex · 02-09-2007, 10:20 AM

Hi! I think you should make your choice based on the total value you'll get from your future notebook. Since I don't know how you will use it, it's hard for me to give an advice.

Personally, since I have a PC at home and work, I'd get a Mac (just for new Apple experience).

Ryan · 07-24-2007, 03:00 AM

Get a Mac, if you don't like it, stick Windows on it (yup that's possible, and Apple supports it).

fridy · 08-27-2007, 11:52 PM

I also have no ideas whether I should buy a mac

Ryan · 08-28-2007, 09:04 AM

If your sick of Windows letting you down, buy one. And if you don't like, it like I said, just dig out Windows and ainstall that. The Mac will work fine with both (although it probably prefers OS X:P)

02-08-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
iUser Senior iPhoner Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 229	Should I get a Mac? I cannot decide between a Mac Notebook Pro or an Alienware Area-51 M5550. The Alienware I get more for the money (component-wise), but the Mac has OS X Leopard coming out, as well as it being a Mac. Apple Macbook Pro 15" Apple OS X Leopard 2.33GHz Processor 2GB 667MHz SDRAM 160GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive 15" WideScreen Matte Display 256MB Radeon X1600 Video Card FireWire 800 Port, built-in Bluetooth 6x CD/DVD/RW $2,754.94 -- FREE SHIPPING Alienware Area-51 M5550 15.4" Windows Vista Home Premium 2.33GHz Processor 2GB 667MHz SDRAM 200GB 4,200RPM Hard Drive 15.4" WideScreen Display 256MB nVidia Go 7600 Video Card 8x CD/DVD/RW $2,951.04 Anyone have any input? I really wanted to try a Mac because I have an Alienware desktop already, and it's fine.. but I am a little scared about them not stating some key performance specs (hard drive cache, video card, mobo, etc).. so if anyone has any detailed spec sheets I would really appreciate it. Thanks guys. EDIT: Found some information on amazon... __________________ iUser - Moderator iPhone addict since '06. Send me a private message Register an account to iPhoneChat.com Vote for iPhoneChat.com Last edited by iUser; 02-08-2007 at 02:39 PM.

02-09-2007, 10:20 AM	#2
Alex Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 328	Hi! I think you should make your choice based on the total value you'll get from your future notebook. Since I don't know how you will use it, it's hard for me to give an advice. Personally, since I have a PC at home and work, I'd get a Mac (just for new Apple experience). __________________ Help to build the iPhone wiki: http://www.iphonewiki.com

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07-24-2007, 03:00 AM	#3
Ryan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 182	Get a Mac, if you don't like it, stick Windows on it (yup that's possible, and Apple supports it).

08-27-2007, 11:52 PM	#4
fridy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	I also have no ideas whether I should buy a mac

08-28-2007, 09:04 AM	#5
Ryan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 182	If your sick of Windows letting you down, buy one. And if you don't like, it like I said, just dig out Windows and ainstall that. The Mac will work fine with both (although it probably prefers OS X:P)

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