Princess'Dad

The only reason I like the larger screen is to watch movies.

However, if you are doing multiple screen layouts (perhaps word in one part and google in another part) then a larger screen is nice.

Monitors are not too expensive. You do not have to use an "apple" monitor. Go to macwarehouse or other.

If I am just writtiing something, the macbook screen is large enough.

Brooklyn, I am writing this on a pc - but it is the only one in my house as I need it for some software for fidelity and others. I love going to Starbucks with my macair and working. Once you go mac, you really don't like going back.

tuesdayair

Sportincourty- maybe you should get a desktop... they're better and cheaper anyway, and in BS you don't really need to take your computer out of your room

Princess'Dad

Rightwing.

I don't understand why you have a difficulty. May I make the suggestion to go to an Apple store and schedule an appointment with "a genius" and have them help you.

From writing, sending and collating my calendar with my ipod, apple is a breeze. (but I have been using it since the first Mac when pcs used dos)

Sportincourty

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind Tuesday.

Grejuni

Seems that iPod + laptop deal (mentioned above) from Apple is just for college students . That was disappointing. Did anyone else succeed in getting the offer?

Aussie13

I wanted a MacBook Air but I didn't get one....=(
Im getting an ugly tablet. lol But it's pretty cool.

pink.lemonade

how are hewlett packard computers? common, any conflicts?
i'm deciding between a macbook, hp, dell, and some other laptops...

Princess'Dad

grejuni.
it is for all students. go to apple store and show id or find your school on web

ntmngoc

if u want sth else rather than mac, you should definitely consider Dell XPS. I'm thrilled by Dell XPS 1330 and 1530.

VF08

I went to boarding school, and after my Dell died about a year and half in, I went for an HP Pavillion. So far I haven't had any issues. It runs well, it's a good size, and it's a pretty good looking machine. I didn't do any intense photo or film editing (for that you'd probably want a mac), but the HP has been great for my purposes.

I'd definitely stay away from Dells if you can, but if you do go that route, look into the business-line notebooks.

Grejuni

Princess' Dad: When we tried on the web, it said just for faculty. Of course my D does not yet have an ID either.

Apple says this on their site: "How to receive the education discount
If you are a college student or a teacher, administrator, or staff member of any grade level, you qualify for special pricing on Apple computers, software, and select third party products. Quanity limits apply."

Has anyone gotten the deal to work with a High School ID?

Thanks for helping!

Princess'Dad

Grejuni,
I have been buying with the faculty discount for so long that my apple id takes me to the ed site. But, I don't remember ever having to use my id. I went to the education store (lower right hand of store page) and put in middletown, DE and found St Andrews.
I also asked a salesman at an apple store "my d is attending private boarding school", can she get ipod and he said yes, but he might not know what a BS is. I would go ahead and do so.

Aussie13

I hear a new Macbook is coming out soon.

intrigue

I use an HP laptop normally, and I'm not crazy over it or anything, but it works well enough for what I need to do for school at home. No more, no less. I would rather have a mac, we'll see what my parents say if I get accepted to BS this year (:

jennycraig

Actually, the Ipod promotion is for college bound students. For K-12, according to Apple's T&Cs, the promotion is only offered to employees of K-12 schools and individuals from qualified homeschools:

I do know a few individuals who put down a local college (although their children are actually attending high school) and they received the promotion. Apparently, no one checks the veracity of the information.