<p>^If you had the cash, that’s your preogative and decision. After all, although I don’t like Macs, they are gorgeous and the minimalist look is something that appeals to me. HOWEVER, if the OP is someone who still has other college expenses to take care of (books, etc), then the smart thing to do would be to buy a good Windows PC in a more comfortable price range. Face it Mac Users–Nobody is saying Macs aren’t great computers (because they are) but for a college student on a budget they aren’t worth the splurge. Save your money, skip the name brand and look for a computer that meets most of your specs in your price range:)
P.S. Just because you spend more doesn’t mean you get more (or better in this case);)</p>