| Ok, so the iPod will work on both win and Mac. From now on, unless you get something to only last a year, get an extended warranty. Win is windows, what you run on your dells.
If you just need something that will do word processing, a MacBook would be sufficient. You would be paying over 1000 for it, but it would be well worth it. Just make sure to get the additional warranty plan. I just did a price check and with the warranty it is 1348.
As far as powerpoints go, Macs can do them just like windows.
Now, if you wanted a laptop that would be able to handle a beating, a thinkpad would be very good for you. They are generally small and fairly light and cheap if i remember correctly, but in my opinion ugly. But very sturdy. My friend had one, put it on his friend's car, his friend started driving away with it on it and open, it falls to the ground, the car backs up over it on accident and it works fine after. I don't think you will need that level of durability, but in case.
As far as what else to possibly look at, my suggestion would be to not get a dell. They have good customer service in my experienced (and I used it a lot) but the hardware that they used was horrible (the reason I used it a lot). Look at some HP computers, ask some friends in your area who know something about computers to help you, or pm me or something. I will try to help more if you want it. |