Apple Laptop or PC??

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by tdriver196, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. tdriver196

    tdriver196 Light Load Member

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    I have Apple stuff at home, Mac desktop, iPhone. I really like the apple MacBook for a truck computer but is there a good reason not to? Like programs that run better on a PC system?
     
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  3. Dieselboss

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    Oh here we go. Ya done opened the gates again... lol
     
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  4. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    It won't matter. Linux runs on either.
     
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  5. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    You will have less problems out of a Mac, But I use PC's due to cost
     
  6. freightrunner

    freightrunner Heavy Load Member

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    Laptops are portable.. Advantage.. Its just making sure it's safe
     
  7. Biscuit75

    Biscuit75 Road Train Member

    MY two cents, I switched to MacBooks two years ago and they operate flawlessly. I don't do much that isn't online based anymore and don't travel like I used to. I'm out and back home everyday. But I have had not one problem out of my now two year old MacBook pro. Recently updated to the 10.8 (Mountain Lion) OSX and that was easy and seamless and done right through the App Store.
    Apple is pricy, and there are some things that you might still need a PC for, but the old saying "You get what you pay for" is definitely true.

    BTW, I can't wait for the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini to be announced on September 12th. I'll be one happy camper.
     
  8. Winkjr

    Winkjr Road Train Member

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    I agree our family has been doing macs for about 5 or 6 years now we got MacBooks and iMacs and the operate flawlessly still. Never had to worry about spyware or antivirus crap. Pcs were just a pain in the ### with the spyware scans that you had to do and all that other stuff.
     
  9. -insert name-

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    I have an 08 HP mini 210-1044NR... wouldn't want anything else, this laptop has been good and wonderful. Had a nasty virus once but Norton solved that.
     
  10. KatK

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    If you've got the $- I don't really think there's a question. Go iOS all the way. Oh yeah, biscuit. Don't ya know the iPad mini is already out. They sell them in stores under the lable iPhone. ;)
     
  11. tdriver196

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    I don't care about the PC apple debate I'm just looking at it there any problems with login to company sites with the Mac vs PC. My preferiance is a Mac
     
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