<p>Think about this. A good dell laptop is around 1000 bucks. An equal spec macbook is 2000 bucks. You could buy MANY things with 1000 dollars you have left over. You could buy a motor scooter to get around town in your college, buy a TV and xbox and games, 1000 dollars worth of books. The list is never ending. Just buy a PC laptop and enjoy the compatibility with all programs and cheap price.</p>