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Macbooks good college laptops? (Engineer major)?

Like I want to become an engineer and wonder if having an OS Macbook is ok for college. I heard some other people say most software you use are PC based so you can't use macbooks. I already know that iWorks can save in word documents so I'm able to do PC based documents. I Just want some feedback because I do really like the macbook itself and think it's the best laptop ever. Money not an issue in this. Thanks.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Check with the college before buying!

    If they have a PC infrastructure (Computers/Network/Servers), you would need to add Windows 7 to Boot Camp to access all you need.

    And while Boot Camp is probably included in a Macbook, you still need to buy a complete Windows 7 license.

    In the end, it's always your choice but it pays to think all things trough!

    Source(s): My own experience with computers (since 1983) and research
  • 1 decade ago

    yes macbooks are THE best. get one! you can do eveything on it, plus when you buy for college, you save 100$ :)

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