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Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Shamano — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:14:45 -0000

mac is ok..... but if you want something with speed, dell xps is really good! macs just dont have a lot of good features(final cut pro...PLEASE! adobe premiere is just as good, check the reviews) so a mac doesnt have anything good, i have an xps and it rocks!!! lets see..... more speed, 4 Gbs of ram, great features, i thnk xps destroys mac! theres just so many good things about xps, mac, not as much!!!GO DELL XPS 2010!!!

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

JuanGuapo — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:15:28 -0000

Once you go Mac.... ;-)

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

gay — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:15 -0000

mac. that dell is a gaming laptop, apple is exactly what your saying, im getting the mbp 13 inch for xmas go mac

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GrandGizmo — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:02:40 -0000

ExtremeTraveler, honestly, I own a Mac and the only downside I see is that there just aren't that many games for the Mac. Of course, to compensate for this problem, Mac runs Windows in native via Boot Camp and allows you to play all the Windows games. As for any other downsides, I really don't see any. I've owned my Mac for over two years, and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. I worked as tech support for an ISP. I've networked computers, and I went to school for them. Honestly, Macs are just the best computing platform. They are more stable, productive and better designed. Not only that, but they run a far better operating system. You just can't go wrong buying a Mac. You really do get what you pay for. I always put it like this: if you want a great computer, you buy a Mac; if you only want a great gaming console, you buy a PC or an Xbox 360 Elite. You will absolutely love the Mac. Everything just works, and if you need command line, you can always go to Terminal with Free BSD. Mac only makes it as complicated as you want. As for overheating issues, in the past, there have been a few instances of this, but my Mac is two years old, and it doesn't overheat. That's only happening to a few models, and it's a rather rare occurrence from what I understand. Anyway, buy a Mac. You'll love it!

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

ExtremeTraveler — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:38:42 -0000

I have the same problem ...... I need to decide between the new Macbook pro 13 or Dell XPS, not a money problem but a connectivity issue.

Mac is great is no doubt is so nice !! ( that’s why I want to buy it ) however I want to hear about the problems, real one's from people who has it. Every computer has a downside, Mac or PC. I've read many reviews and all of them talk about the new Macbook pro 13 having overheat problems, glossy screen and palm rest with sharp edges, all true and the people at Mac store know this. But this is part of the downside I can live with, ( glossy screen can be fix with the mask, over heating also with the iskin, sharp edges is a matter of positioning the hand better ) but no one talk about the connectivity issue and this is what really kills the idea of buying it.

Dell has the issues on battery life, also overheats, not as nice, the SOFTWARE ( Win Vista of course ), service, and weight, but the connectivity rocks. PC always connects faster and gets more bars than the Airport in Mac. I do not really understand why if Mac is so superior in everything else !! It really bugs me because I want one !!!

I travel a lot and get to places with very limited connection and slow wireless signals ( like Africa, Central America etc. ) So maybe for U.S. people this is not an issue due to the beautiful wireless setups in every corner and nice speed so many of you can even notice this is a serious issue, also Service is an issue if you travel a lot to small communities they always have everything for pc but not for mac : (((( !!! ( thanks God is starting to change ) But again I also can risk the service part but NOT the connectivity. We all know that Vista is terrible but at least with a good conection you can fix the stupid software, because when it comes to have a 128k wireless in your hotel room then you will notice that something is not to good with your Mac and here is where the PC take the advantage also in range.

I have a coworker that switch to Mac less than a month ago, and she's very happy with it, and really encourage me to change, and I was just about to buy it that same day but then she told me about this issue and she call some of her Mac friends and they told her the same, that sometimes they can’t connect in some places so then I start reviewing this carefully, and found TONS of blogs talking about the same issue, and really make me got me upset and turn off again, people say is due to the aluminum body, the truth : no one know for sure.

Here a couple of links to them ( there are several with tons of recipes to fix it but I'm not sure if I want to play with a +2k $ brand new Mac ) :

http://michaelhyatt.com/200...

http://www.dslreports.com/f...

http://forums.macosxhints.c...

So honestly can you tell be if this is real or ever happen to you ? I love Mac and getting into photography so of course is the best choice, but for me connectivity is a must due to my work, so maybe I'll wait for this issue to be really solve, until then I think I’ll buy a Dell XPS and then next year go for the Mac ......... not really happy with the decision but if is not Mac then is Dell : ((( like no way out ……….. Mac please do something !!!!!!!!! : (((( Mac is the future, no doubt about that.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

GrandGizmo — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:55:26 -0000

Simply put, Mac just makes one's life easier. It also just works. If I buy a piece of Apple hardware and plug it in, it only takes seconds to get it running. Apple always makes good products, and Mac is the way to go. I was going to buy a Dell XPS, but I decided on my Macbook Pro. Then I walked into a mall in Atlanta, GA, and saw the Dell XPS I turned down for the Macbook Pro. I walked right up to it, and I could tell immediately it was not made as well as my Macbook Pro. Apple just makes good stuff, and even if you're a gamer, you can always install Windows on a Mac and play Windows games at native speeds. You can't go wrong buying a Mac. I had to make that exact choice (i.e. Dell XPS versus Macbook Pro), and I am so glad I bought the Macbook Pro. It's been running great for over two years, and I've needed to perform little or no maintenance. Run Onyx (i.e. a free application), and my Mac keeps running like a gem. I will never go back to PC if I can help it. Mac is the way to go for me.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Dan D'Erruco — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:48:29 -0000

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Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Megha — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:20:07 -0000

Hey confused between Dell XPS and Mac...

Gone through the post still have questions...

cost differene is high..

Never used mac...

the s/w compatibility...

battery life...

word excel...

and many more...

guys need some input...

Thanks in advance...

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Sharninder — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:39:18 -0000

So, did you finally get a mac or a dell ? Or you're still deciding ? Apple released new macbooks yesterday and they're quite good value for money. For a web designer you really should get a mac.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

mark keeler — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:06:24 -0000

I have the Dell XPS laptop and I hate it! I have issues with the mouse pad not working properly and Dell has been unable to get it working for over a year. I have Vista intstalled and cannot get Firefox to work correctly either. Firefox quits responding at least once every half hour even after reinstalling.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Dan D'Erruco — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:35:52 -0000

Just get a new computer -- please! I can't take it. I have been contributing to this thread since the beginning and the suspense is starting to die.

I think if you had finally decided to get a Mac, you would have announced it here. And it would have given you plenty to write about in your blog.

So I can only assume that you STILL don't have a new computer .... or you got a PC but you can't admit it because the Mac issue brings you so many readers.

Listen... I can understand not getting a new computer. I need a new Mac right now but the economy is killing me. I am not afraid of losing my job because I am self-employed. Rather, I am earning 25% of my past salary. So I can understand this issue.

But let me say that I still using my 5+ years old PowerBook G4 to do all of my work. It is still running well and it has been updated from Panther to Tiger to Leopard ( the latest version of the Mac OS). I want more speed but other than that, the computer is running as smoothly as the day it was born.

That is a testament in itself to the product. It is a great investment.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Kevin — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:49:49 -0000

LOL I really suggest you dont get the applemacbook at all the price is really high just get the dell and yes you may think why but look do this after purchasing the dell laptop you can download linux and linux is for free plus linux beat mac osx and even windows xp so i preferr dell and install linux on it like ubuntu or xubuntu or whatever. Trust me I tried linux and it is way better then mac osx or windows xp first i was like man linux is crap its fuckin hard to use but then later on it only took me a day to master it and yes now im on it everyday. Plus you get no virus or spyware and all those things. You install wahetever you want on your computer it does things that windows xp can do and mac osx

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Nicky — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:33:26 -0000

Hello. I absolutely love Macs. Have you gotten one yet?

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

GrandGizmo — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:14:26 -0000

Ummm, duhhh... Sarah? That's not true. I've had my Macbook Pro for two years now, and it has been working just fine. As for the logic boards, sometimes this can happen and sometimes it doesn't. Only about ten percent of laptops have logic board failures. However, Apple will automatically fix this for free and without any cost to you. As for the fans, mine are still running just fine after two years. As for the 8600M GT and nVidia GPUs, this, too, is not every 8600M GT. My GPU hasn't gone at all. Not everyone has your problems. What is man made has the possibility of malfunction. Still, with my three Apple Care Warranty, I've only had one problem the entire time: logic board failure.

After all of that, the Macbook Pro has been the best computer I've owned in my over twenty years of computing. Apple has always taken care of their customers, and your Macbook Pro might be one of the ones which came out in 2007 or before. Who knows? It sounds like it is. The Macbook Pro is outstanding computer. I have absolutely no complaints.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Sara — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:15:50 -0000

Buy the Dell.
I bought a macbook pro early 2008 & it is the worst computer I have ever used. APPLE Knowing & Deceptively sold these pros when then knew all the 8600 card were defective & most of the logic boards were defective. Thus the Mac Book Pro over heats every day - it burns to touch it, this of course causes cracks in the system, constant system crashes, kernal panics, consant panic reports. etc... They have put in 6 new ligic boards, 2 new 8600 cards, 2 new fans, & rebuilt the system 5 times. It still does not work all the same old problems always reappear & Mac Will not Replace. Under Federal Magnusom-Moss Act (Federal Lemon Law) & Texas Deceptive Trade Practices after 3 repair/ replcesments they have to replace without complaining. The can beld liable for attorney fees, pre & post interest, court fees, punative damages, any other damages as the Judge deems necessary.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

GrandGizmo — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:08:19 -0000

Macs are better. The best. Period.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

willy — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:03:13 -0000

here is the best idea. If u are just a basic user with basic needs such as blogging than go for the dell with Linux. Even more secure than Mac. That I mean is linux. You are wasting money to get something designed to do more than just simple blogging and basic multimedia. Don't get me wrong though, Linux is just as adaptable and powerful if not more than mac no prob with more advanced features. Linux will however by defualt simply give you:

Email
Web Browsing
Multimedia (DVD support if bought the dell pre-installed with Linux)
Casual Gaming
Word Processing
Multimedia Creation

And more all in a simple interface. Ohh and one more thing I just realised I sound like a walking commercial!!!!! OMG!!!!!

PS: IF from dell the ubuntu linux distro is just as simple to use as a mac for all of a users basic needs!!

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Hades — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:54:43 -0000

If you have the money, no dude, go for MacBook.
If you don´t, don´t be afraid, go for:
DELL XPS. You are going to get a free update to Win7 wich is hundred times better than Vista.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Brian — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:00:08 -0000

Well what's your budget? The macbook pro and macbook are great machines. what kind of work are you doing? Blogging, internet. If you don't REALLY need a crap load of power get the macbook. I mean it's still powerful and REALLY fast but the macbook pro is faster. Especially the new one. If you were to get a new one and you're budget is really high, get the 15 inch macbook pro

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Garry Conn — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:45:53 -0000

I haven't decided yet. I am headed to Chicago for Christmas and then when I get home, I'll more likely be purchasing either the Newly designed MacBook or MacBook Pro. I don't want to older white MacBook, that is for sure.

My concern is in choosing the 13inch or the 15inch.

One thing is for sure... I am not going to be doing Linux, nor am I going to be doing any tweaking by trying to install Mac OS on a PC. I am a full time blogger and publisher, I need something that I can depend on. I need something where I can just open the lid, press a button and start writing.

Right now, I am using a Dell XPS M1530 running Windows Vista Home Premium. I got 90 days on the OS prior to the last re-install and its starting to slow down terribly. Frankly, I am completely fed up of Windows. My Dell XPS performs slower than my old PII 450 MHz system running Windows 98 with 96 Megs of RAM. Windows Vista is a piece of crap. Seriously.

I wrote this post last year I believe, and I haven't purchased a Mac yet... I was going to make a purchase but just about a week after posting, my wife discovered that we were having our 4th child. He is born now, healthy and I am making really good money, so I am totally going to get a Mac once I get back from vacation. ;)

A Special special special thanks to all you Apple supporters. You guys have made this post extremely valuable. It ranks extremely well in Google and it gets hit with a ton of traffic daily. Those reading the comments I am sure are motived to make the switch, you all have done very well. ;)

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Brian — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:40:59 -0000

We are trying to help this guy decide. If he hasn't already. Let us not start an argument like most pc and mac guys do. Agreed? Let's help this guy.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

willy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:24:45 -0000

mac can be installed on a pc. It is not legal, but takes little effort. This is becuase a mac has an intel cpu in it. INTEL!!! Macs are pcs like the dell and are not special.

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

Brian — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:19:30 -0000

Macbooks are the best. Hands down. If it's for anything. I mean, go on the internet, lightning fast, blog lightning fast, even games lightning fast, the whole operating system! Lightning fast. All applications open in a second. Literally, ONE SECOND! Macs are just so much...better. They offer more things out of the box, if you DO like windows, which I doubt you ever will after you get a mac, you can install it on a mac. Just think of this, you can install windows on a mac, but you can't install mac on a pc. Now I'm not saying you will get sick of Mac. Because you will NOT. The whole operating system is slick and works smooth.

Out of the box you can video chat, go on the internet, no setting up accounts needed to do administrative things. No stupid trial software that slows you're computer. No defragmenting the hard drive for the first time to prepare it for optimal speed. You can screw around in Garage Band. I can't tell you how much fun I have in rock band. Making songs. Blogging is soooo fast on this thing. My macbook is amazingly fast. I got 2gb of RAM in it from crucial.com and it FLIES! It NEVER requires a restart. NEVER slows down NEVER gives up. NEVER struggles. NO antivirus software, upgrading is in the background and when it is done it tells you to restart and most of the time you don't even half to do that.

Get a mac you will NOT regret it!!!!!!!!!

Re: Apple Mac Book Vs Dell XPS – Help Me Decide!

matr1xyaj — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:39:17 -0000

macbook...it is almost the same price as an xps..and it comes ready to go out of the box..believe me, it will pay for itself on the long run...

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Vista is not slow, you are stu — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:24:13 -0000

Vista optimizes your drive and after initial boot, it FLIES.

Learn how Vista works!!!! I own both a MacBook and Vista-notebook, and use both for their own purposes.

Vista is not slow; it's a different paradigm.