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Originally Posted by Wine&SilverBlue
I'm starting law school in two weeks. I got a PC because I didn't want to go through the extra hassle of having a mac. I don't want to have to do my own tech support, and I want to be able to use my computer for exams.
A friend of mine is starting at the same school, and she's getting a Mac. She doesn't mind doing her own tech support and she plans to rent a computer from the school for finals.
It comes down to whether it's worth whatever extra hassle is involved to have a Mac over a PC. To some people (like my friend) it is. To me, if I'm buying the laptop specifically to use for law school I'm going to pick one that will be the most convenient for that purpose.
Edit: Had the law school not given any guidelines, I'm pretty sure I still would have gotten a PC as I prefer PCs. However, had I gone into graphic design (for which my school recommends a Mac) I would have gone with the Mac, which is better suited for those programs.
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I'm getting ready to finish off my first semester with a Mac Ibook. The only issue you will have with a Mac is the exam software. If the school rents labtops to students, then this is really not a big issue. Unless she does not want to keep doing it EVERY semester..then PC might be a better option.
I use the Ibook to type all my notes in class, as well as the outlines. I have no issues with wireless internet while in class, either.
Does she have other concerns on Macs besides the Exam software.
PS: I
wish my school had the rental option :-(