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Get a Dell when its on sale. Slickdeals usually has a deal on the XPS/Studio/Vostro that's really amazing over the summer. Generally speaking, the XPS will outlast the Studio which will outlast the Vostro. However, getting the laptop to survive 4 years and not become unbearable will mean that you'll have to do annual (at least) reformatting so you can start the school year with a "fresh" computer.
Yes, everyone who is going for hip and cool will have a Macbook, but buying a Dell XPS/Studio when its on sale will get you a computer just as fast as a MBP but for half the price. If budget, is one of your considerations, its pretty much a no brainer. I don't see you buying an extra copy of XP/Vista to BootCamp with the Macbook so yeah.
Yes, most professors let you bring laptops to class. Just don't be an idiot and watch YouTube videos or check Facebook when your TA is sitting behind you. I've seen more than a few people get chastised for that.
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