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TigerNation10

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Aug 13, 2011 2:18 PM
BlueDevil11;861219 wrote:Mac's are to difficult to use for business. I wanted a Mac but it will be to much work to be able to use in for business

Why is that?
Aug 13, 2011 2:18pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 13, 2011 4:54 PM
BlueDevil11;861219 wrote:Mac's are to difficult to use for business. I wanted a Mac but it will be to much work to be able to use in for business

How so?
Aug 13, 2011 4:54pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 13, 2011 4:59 PM
I have to run multiple progams such as parallels in order to use all of the programs i need.
Aug 13, 2011 4:59pm
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MontyBrunswick

Aug 13, 2011 5:44 PM
Ignore the Mac people.

Get the T520.
Aug 13, 2011 5:44pm
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ontheriv2000

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Aug 21, 2011 11:44 AM
Laptops take a beating at college. Whether it's from lugging it from class to class or the amount of programs you need to run to complete your education. I would make sure that it not only has the operating capability that you need, but it also can withstand the travel it will endure! Just a thought!
Aug 21, 2011 11:44am
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like_that

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Aug 21, 2011 1:36 PM
BlueDevil11;861219 wrote:Mac's are to difficult to use for business. I wanted a Mac but it will be to much work to be able to use in for business

Fail. Enjoy getting frustrated with your computer for your 4-5 years of undergrad.
Aug 21, 2011 1:36pm
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MontyBrunswick

Aug 21, 2011 1:37 PM
ontheriv2000;869022 wrote: Just a thought!
A week old thought.
Aug 21, 2011 1:37pm
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gut

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Aug 21, 2011 3:21 PM
Stay away from Dell. Their customer service is complete shit now because they gutted it in cost-cutting moves and really only support corporate.

They are all equivalent systems. To me it would be between the two Thinkpad's, and then it's a personal preference for 12.1" vs. 15.6" screens. I think a 14" screen is ideal for portability/workhorse, but while you may love the portability of the 12.1" you have to ask how comfortable you would be doing work on that small a screen all the time. If you have a few extra bucks, the best solution might be the 12.1" and then get a lcd monitor to plug in at your desk at home, maybe with a USB keyboard (you don't really need a docking station).
Aug 21, 2011 3:21pm
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mella

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Aug 21, 2011 3:32 PM
Curly J;859355 wrote:Lenovo ThinkPad T520




I bought my Mother-in-Law an Anus a few months ago. I'm thinking it was less than $400.00
Fixed it for you. Sorry couldn't resist.

Don't buy a Dell. I've had 2 Dell laptops and was and is not impressed with them. I currently am using a Dell Inspriron and this is my last Dell that I will buy.
Aug 21, 2011 3:32pm
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Crimson streak

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Aug 21, 2011 8:22 PM
I have a Dell xps basically with all top notch shit and I love it and have never had a problem
Aug 21, 2011 8:22pm