All I can say is "Once you go Mac, You'll never go back"
Love my Mac, best purchase I have ever bought. Go to an apple store if you can, they have great customer service and will be able to answer any and all questions you have Plus check out all the information and tutorials on the apple website. Once you check that out you will be running to the store wanting a Mac for yourself.
Do expand! In 5 years, I've never felt the need to have Windows.I prefer mac os x, but running windows can get you out of trouble occasionally...
Do expand! In 5 years, I've never felt the need to have Windows.
Thanks for the replies, everyone
Okay, I admit there's probably one more thing I did already know about Macs - if DD has one, I'll want one, too!
I think so many of her friends already have Macs that DD will undoubtedly find plenty of help once she is running one - and lets face it, even if I knew how they function I wouldn't be much use to her 200 miles away from uni. I have checked the Apple store locations and there is one within walking distance of her halls, so I think that has to be her first stop, even if we end up purchasing elsewhere. From what I've read, the student discount is available only online, but I would hope the local Apple store could help out after purchase, if needed.
Off to raid the piggy bank and check down the back of the sofa ...
Just wanted to add to your comments on the student discount - it's a huge bargain if you get the HIGHER education discount (which she should do if she's at uni).
It's a little tricky to get as you can't do it from any old computer - the computer has to be connected to the uni network in some way. Alternatively, it's available by phone.
However - once you do get it, it's a 14% discount, plus a 3 year parts warranty as standard (normal purchases only get 1 year) which (depending on the machine you buy) can add up to a huge saving
Unless she's doing masses of movie work on it (or playing high graphic demanding games) she won't need the graphics card for photoshop work. You can never have too much memory though, I'd say get what you can afford there.
Also regarding warranties - if you didn't go the Higher Education route John Lewis (and co) offer 2 years warranty as standard for free, unlike Apple who only offer 1.
<3 my mac(s)