07-09-2012, 09:01 PM
For the sake of this post, I will refer to computers running Mac OS as "Macs" and computers running Windows as "PCs"
Well my friend has an Alienware M14x, and I have to say that it is fun. The keyboard changes colors to whatever you want it to and it can run almost all games he throws at it. However, it's all personal preference. Macs may not get many viruses, but there are still some out there. Macs are more office based, offering much more productivity than PCs. However, PCs allow you to play games, and offer VB support.
Yes, you are able to run most Windows programs in a Mac using software like WINE or Parallels, but if you are going to do that, why not simply get a Windows machine? Macs may, however, inspire you to switch to a different programming language such as C, Java, Python, or something more common.
Like I said, it's really all in personal preference. Macs are also a little more expensive as well. At this point, I would go with the Alienware. However, if you're not constantly moving the computer, you could build a much powerful tower-computer yourself.
Well my friend has an Alienware M14x, and I have to say that it is fun. The keyboard changes colors to whatever you want it to and it can run almost all games he throws at it. However, it's all personal preference. Macs may not get many viruses, but there are still some out there. Macs are more office based, offering much more productivity than PCs. However, PCs allow you to play games, and offer VB support.
Yes, you are able to run most Windows programs in a Mac using software like WINE or Parallels, but if you are going to do that, why not simply get a Windows machine? Macs may, however, inspire you to switch to a different programming language such as C, Java, Python, or something more common.
Like I said, it's really all in personal preference. Macs are also a little more expensive as well. At this point, I would go with the Alienware. However, if you're not constantly moving the computer, you could build a much powerful tower-computer yourself.