Mac Laptops

I guess all Apple reviews eventually become a comparison between PCs and Windows to the virtues of Macs. Most of us really only have these two options.... we can look at RAM, memory, processor speed and a variety of other indicators - but to be honest what characteristics really matters? Hopefully, this review can help make this as painless as possible for the non-tech savvy (The power users already have their preferences). By the way, I use both PCs and Macs during the course of the day, so I will give my opinion on the strengths and weaknesses.

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Fits all versions of 13" MacBooks

Apple - Strengths
The Apple goes from "off" to "surfing the internet" in 15 seconds. It is truly amazing how fast it gets booted-up and ready to run.
- Video editing is a breeze - lots of power here.
- Lack of viruses ...there are some... but not nearly as many as Windows based computers...an added benefit is that you don't have use "Norton" or "McAfee" and all of the annoying pop-ups that those programs provide.
- Ichat... my wife is able to have a picture perfect video conference with her sister every night...even though they live 2500 miles a part. The best part? It is free!
- Apple support is top-notch! You make an appointment at a store and they bend over backwards to help you! This is sooo much better than calling into some random help desk.
- Quality of construction - sorry, I have had to many PCs die from hardware related issues over the last 5 years... Apple's seem to last forever.

Apple - Weaknesses

-Spreadsheets - It is true you can get a Mac version of Excel - but it is absolutely horrible. Things that you take for granted on Windows based Excel...i.e adding a comment in a cell are missing!
- You can not buy (at least at the time of this review) music and videos on Amazon.com - they do not support Macs at this time.
- Lack of programs in general. While there are many cool programs and games for PCs there are only a handful available for the Mac.
- Attaching photos to email is not as easy as using a PC and Yahoo.
- a 13.3" monitor really is too small.

My final recommendation? If you have to have ONE computer you probably want to strongly consider a PC. The variety of programs and the power of spreadsheets have become critical to most of us.... especially for our jobs. However, if you need a computer simply for "fun" (not counting games) and surfing the internet the Apple is impossible to beat.

If you need a computer for work or Video Games = PC/windows
If you need a compuer for surfing the internet/photos/videos = Apple/MacOS

The new MacBook and MacBook pro laptop computers from Apple are faster than ever thanks in part to there Intel Core 2 Duo processors and 1GB of memory as standard. Everywhere you look today you seem to see that glowing apple symbol. You see it on the desks of breakfast TV presenters on News desks I even saw one last night on a documentary about scientology. So what makes a Mac laptop so great?

Speck MacBook 13" See-Thru Hard Case
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Fits all versions of 13" MacBooks

Many see the Apple laptop as a mere fashion statement or status symbol there is no denying the MacBook and MacBook pro look great, there super slick designs and that instantly recognisable Apple logo. But there is a lot more to a MacBook than meets the eye.

Apart from the Core Dou processors and memory Apple Mac laptops come packed with features, over 200 in fact here and are just a few:

A built in iSight camera is integrated above the crystal clear widescreen TFT display for capturing video and photos. Apple's front row remote lets you browse music, video or audio book libraries with ease without having to be parked in front of your Mac. Little touches, those clever forward thinking Apple design engineers come up with, like the MagSafe power adapter which holds the power lead in by use of wait for it! A magnet so when one of the kids or the dogs trips over the power lead, it just effortlessly comes away from your MacBook without damaging the lead and most importantly without sending your Mac laptop flying. AirPort extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi enabled, ready for when the rest of the world catches up and of course backwards compatible with older wireless technology. Bluetooth 2.0+EDR is inside as well and all of this just works straight out of the box.

OS X, Apples operating system beats windows hands down more stable more versatile more user friendly is less prone to viruses and spyware, all of which is well documented all over the internet. Here is Apples reasons to http://www.apple.com/uk/getamac/">get a mac I am sure which ever Mac Laptop you choose once you go Mac you will never go back! To help you find your Mac Laptop I have created this quick website