| Are you ready to purchase your first laptop, or a | | | | Macintosh Powerbook |
| new one to replace your old one? Today we are | | | | Apple is the creator of the Mac Powerbook. There |
| going to compare the Windows laptop versus the | | | | laptops are geared towards those in professional and |
| Powerbook by Macintosh. The comparisons between | | | | educational field. When you visit most college |
| the two will hopefully make the decision process | | | | computer labs then this is the computer of choice. |
| easier for you during your next purchase. | | | | Powered by an Intel Core Duo Processor, they also |
| Windows Laptops | | | | feature displays ranging from 10 inch to 17+ inch |
| The Windows Laptop brings you a variety of options | | | | displays. The Powerbook also has an interesting |
| some on the high-end and some of the laptops are | | | | feature that the windows laptops do not feature this |
| ultra light. One of the high-end computers is the | | | | is a magnetic energy connector known as a Magsafe. |
| portable computers or laptops. You can find laptops in | | | | In the older versions of the Apple computers the |
| a wide selection of screen sizes from 10 inch screen | | | | plug when yanked it would easily be broken off, so |
| all the way up to 17+ inches. They also provide you | | | | the newer Mac computers have the Magsafe power |
| with faster processors and that maximum storage | | | | adapter is the power connector which can be found |
| capacity. Now the newer laptops that they are | | | | in the MacBook and the MacBook Pro use. The |
| coming out with are not as heavy as they once | | | | Magsafe is held in place by a little magnet inside the |
| were. They now weigh in at around 7-8 Lbs. and | | | | PC. Some of the additional accessories that you will |
| contain DVD/CD drives, to enhance you | | | | find on the Macintosh Powerbooks are TV output |
| entertainment experience. If you are working with | | | | adapters, external USB modem and much more. In |
| limited funds but still need purchasing a laptop that will | | | | terms of costs there are three configurations (listed |
| work for you and most customers is a mid-range | | | | from most to least expensive): |
| style, mid-range style laptops tend to have a little | | | | - 17 inch design 2.16 GHz |
| slower processing speed then the high-end laptops | | | | - 15.4 inch design 2.16 GHz |
| but they will work well for what you may need it for. | | | | - 15.4-inch design at 2.0 GHz |
| Lastly, the ultra light laptops have some great | | | | Of the many options that you have before you, the |
| advantages but are also cost more than the previous | | | | question that you are going to have to ask yourself |
| styles. The ultra light models have the smallest display | | | | before making your purchase, what type of work |
| and they weigh less than 5 Lbs. It is difficult to | | | | are doing? What do you want your PC to do for |
| expand on the media and other capabilities due to | | | | you? Whether you are a student, a professional or a |
| their small size. Their small size makes it easier to | | | | gamer, your PC should represent who you are and |
| transport in your backpack or briefcase and the | | | | what your needs are. |
| battery life will last longer due to their size. | | | | |