My husband's got 2, he got his recent one this year.

He swears by it Moomin'...it's more expensive than a laptop but in my view deffo worth it.

It doesn't get viruses like PCs.

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Originally posted by queenshaks:
My husband's got 2, he got his recent one this year.

He swears by it Moomin'...it's more expensive than a laptop but in my view deffo worth it.

It doesn't get viruses like PCs.

That sounds hopeful.

But can work be transferred from that to an ordinary pc or laptop?

It might be worth taking into account what computer system the university uses, it really wouldn't be good to have compatibility issues when there's coursework deadlines to be met...

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Originally posted by Moomin:

That sounds hopeful.

But can work be transferred from that to an ordinary pc or laptop?

I can tell you more about it tomorrow once I've spoken to him about it and get more info for you.

He's off to an Arsenal match tonight so it will be pretty late when he gets back.

Oh Moomin, on my husband's new Macbook, he got a programme installed where it turns into a pc also.

Don't ask me how...again...will fill you in tomorrow.

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Originally posted by Moomin:

That sounds hopeful.

But can work be transferred from that to an ordinary pc or laptop?

I can tell you more about it tomorrow once I've spoken to him about it and get more info for you.

He's off to an Arsenal match tonight so it will be pretty late when he gets back.

thanks, QS

I've got one, no viruses etc. I've also got virtual windows on it so I've got the best of both worlds. Would never use anything else now.

I've got one... I heart it

You can get Windows Office for Mac, but you'll have to pay for it - unless you can get it free as a student, I don't think so though If you have that you can do stuff in MS Word on the mac, put it onto a memory stick and a Windows PC will read it fine. Otherwise you can get Open Office, which I think has the option to save in a windows format (.doc)

You do get a discount though on the Apple store if you are a student (20% I think). Thing is you have to be on the uni network to log into it... so it would probably be well worth him waiting til he actually starts uni before he buys one

Actually, if he waits til he gets to uni, he will be able to see if they use any Windows specific software - cos that will limit his choice if he wants to work on things at home

I've got a MacBook and it's ace.

It took a LOT of getting used to after having always used a PC/Laptop previously though.

Everything about the MacBook is set up differently and looks completely different to a PC/Laptop as far as system layout is concerned but it's easy to get used to... now I'd never have anything else but a Mac.

It uses Safari web browser which is great, it is compatible with Microsoft Office, you have to buy the Mac version of this though which I think the student version is about £70.

It is best to see what operating system your sons uni use as disley said though and check it is Mac compatible....a huge waste of money if it isn't!!

Most things are now Mac friendly...when I first got mine 2 years ago it was a bit of a nightmare!!

I bought one this year I love it and have had no problems with it best buy I ever made

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It uses Safari web browser which is great,

My browser of choice, though you can use firefox too. Google Chrome doesn't work on a Mac though if he uses that Moomin...

Right, I am the proud owner of a MacBook pro, which I am typing on at the moment.

They are certainly good value for money, even the low-spec ones are quick and easy to use and a reasonable price.

You can get MS Office for the Mac but I prefer to use iWork which is cheaper and all the files are totally compatible between Mac and PC.

The memory sticks work fine - my little SD card which goes into my camera works equally well with both. And all the files are transferable between mac and PC.

Printer compatibility is fine - all major printer manufacturers make drivers for OS X which is the current Mac operating system - if you haven't kept the disk for your printer then should be able to load the software from their site.

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Anyone have one?

Older son is very keen to have one for uni - apparently it is faster and crashes less than a lappy, but I can't help noticing that it is a lot more money.
Has anyone any experience of using one, - it uses a different operating system ( I think )If he saves work on a memory stick on that will he be able to use the stick in university computers if they are not Apple? What about Microsoft Office? Printer compatability?
I'm a bit ignorant so someone please help.
I'd hate him to take his Apple to uni and then for it not to be any use.

It's top for designs and yeah, you have to update often and it costs more.

Love macs tho.

I use mac laptop... it is brilliant, I use firefox browser.. can also use safari... never ever got a virus!! once he gets used to the mac he will never want pc... Mac rocks!!

I have gotten stuff from my sisters key/external hardrive (she uses pc) and it is fine on the Mac..

I've got one- in fact I've just been reunited with it. I love it more than life itself
And it can be used with any PC as well, any printer, and it is possible to run as a PC...

I love, adore, worship, and generally heart my Mac My son has a web based graphics design business and would use nothing else. Luckily he updates his regularly, so the whole family benefit

thanks for all the comments - very helpful.

I will just check whether it will be compatible with his uni system but from what you are saying it sounds like it will be.

Just emailed my husband Moomin (he probably thinks I have gone mad) and asked him if he could type something so I could copy and paste here.

Ok, just got his email Moomin...so here goes...


Hi xxxxx

As you know Apple laptops are great.

There is absolutely no compatibility issues with any of the Microsoft suite of products, this includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook or Project. All MS application work well on both platforms, and of course are backward compatible. In addition, most modern universities understand that Apple computers a on the increase, therefore most if not all of the educational software is supported on both platforms.

For more information of popular educational software, i.e. take a look here: http://store.apple.com/uk/brow..._landing?mco=MjM4NDQ
Or even here: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default.mspx

Ps: don’t forget your student discount.

Hope this helps

R

Hold on...he didn't put any kisses for me...am gonna go and have a moan...

Bump for Moomin....

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Hold on...he didn't put any kisses for me...am gonna go and have a moan...

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Originally posted by queenshaks:
Hold on...he didn't put any kisses for me...am gonna go and have a moan...

gerrim told Q

Thanks QS that is a great help - please thank your husband for me - I'm sure the kisses were meant for you.

No Moomin...I put the xxxx cos my name was there...I blanked it.

I had a moan to him cos he called to ask if I had received the email, I said yes but you forgot my kisses. He said, I was in a rush, saw the email, answered then left the building for lunch.

Lunch before me...hmmmph!

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Originally posted by queenshaks:
Hold on...he didn't put any kisses for me...am gonna go and have a moan...

gerrim told Q

I did but I didn't get far.

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Lunch before me...hmmmph!

What kind of priorities does the man have?!

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Originally posted by queenshaks:
Lunch before me...hmmmph!

What kind of priorities does the man have?!

After 19 yrs...others.

He hasn't even eaten yet, he walked around Central London taking pictures. Like he does much lunchtimes.

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Originally posted by queenshaks:
Lunch before me...hmmmph!

What kind of priorities does the man have?!

Same as mine by the looks!!

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Originally posted by queenshaks:
After 19 yrs...others.

He hasn't even eaten yet, he walked around Central London taking pictures. Like he does much lunchtimes.

What does he take pics of?

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Originally posted by SazBomb:

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Originally posted by queenshaks:
After 19 yrs...others.

He hasn't even eaten yet, he walked around Central London taking pictures. Like he does much lunchtimes.

What does he take pics of?

In the summer?

Totty in short skirts

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What does he take pics of?

People...buildings....whatever that catches his 'artistic' eye.

He has a Flicker account where he uploads a handful of them.

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In the summer?

Totty in short skirts

He's not that shallow.

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:


In the summer?

Totty in short skirts

He's not that shallow.

Is he not?

nothing like mine then!!

Sent you a pm on Facebook Saz with a link.

Thanks Q

We have one!!

We ordered it at 4pm yesterday over the phone, and it was here by 10am!!
That's what I call speedy service.
He got the education discount, and a cheap ipod when he gets a rebate from Apple.

Now waiting for him to come home from a mates house where he spent last night to open it up.
I want to see it!!

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Originally posted by Moomin:
We have one!!

We ordered it at 4pm yesterday over the phone, and it was here by 10am!!
That's what I call speedy service.
He got the education discount, and a cheap ipod when he gets a rebate from Apple.

Now waiting for him to come home from a mates house where he spent last night to open it up.
I want to see it!!

LOL.... well done Moomin I am sure he (and you) will love it