macball,
As you probably can tell, I'm unable to provide much opinion/thoughts when it comes to use of software/easy-bility/gaming for Apple systems (As of this moment, I'm still on a PC system)

Now, using price as a factor in comparing the 2 models you mentioned, I *think* the MacBook's probably cheaper. Main diff is in the additional 20GB HDD space on the Vaio. I think the Vaio's graphic card and the MB's one is probably ~about~ the same but I'm no biggie when it comes to graphic cards as I'm not a heavy graphics user hence i'm pretty ok with the bare basics

For me, I'm more concerned when it comes to RAM hence my min requirement would be 1GB RAM, etc. If you're using the notebook mainly for emails, surfing, chatting, and the likes of Microsoft Office (mainly Words & Excel), be assured there are other compatible programs on a Mac platform

I know how you must be feeling at the moment, I was once in your shoes . Check out "Windows to MAC - Should I?" thread and you'll know where I'm coming from

Actually my point is to get something nice, something cool, with monthly installment. I want to own ferrari yet i am poor.....

And I got what u mean. But I am determine to get a MAC, no matter wat. Just at the moment I need to work on my computer. By means of working at home, I use it to write blogs, surf the net, play some games, and do some work brought back from office. And also make sure that I learn CSS...and wordpress.

macball,
R u saying you've decided on a Mac except now price is the main issue? If so, why then did you shortlist it with the Vaio which is also as pricey?

Ah, I get it now. It's the 'GAYA-ness' that you want!

a mac is a mac , you can always ditch osx and install windows. and you can run both systems side by side. Thats the beauty of it. Trust me , OSX is pretty good for folks like you. You may find it hard at first , but then you will get the hang of it. Tell you what , for that kind of things a mac would do

I would suggest getting an iMac with Radeon x1600 . Just incase if you wish to do some gaming. have you tried OSX before

I suggest you to grab OSX 10.4 with PearPC to give it a try. It might be slow , but its just a nice way to explore OSX.

so........... why bring VAIO into comparison? and what's holding you back?

but seriously, if your work is standard documents then i think OpenOffice shouldn't have problem with it.

you can download OpenOffice for Windows and see if it runs your usually opened documents.

seriously, my macbook does everything my dell inspiron 1300 can and MORE..... hey at least i get GIMP there i don't know what else to use on Windows to edit layered images

what i like about my mac is that it came with so many things already, even the remote control, DVD player, iPhoto blablablabl........... and adding other stuff was way easy, like MAMP and other apps.

goldfries,
I jeawous

and i effectively reduce my $$$$ by a few k. although it does help me greatly in my business. so in the long run, still covers the cost. hehe.

Yes, money issue is holding me back. That is all.

goldfries,
If it's helped you generate more business, then it's become an asset more than a liability. Plus, I'm sure you've oredi made the additional $$$k's back from the new business it's generated.

macball,
Wait a minute - are you looking at a MacBook or an iMac now? Or, any Mac for that matter? *confused* Ah well, think hard about it and who knows? You may just win yourself a lottery

in progress. i do designs, my fiancee uses the macbook to do presentation to clients. it surely is better than using a low-end Dell.

ya..i'm kinda confused too~
first...he said iMac,then MacBook then VAIO

that is why i asked him,he wants a mac for show off or buying it for work purpose in other thread

how much does an iMac cost these days?

go to MidValley or One Utama, there are tonnes of credit car sales folks around.

if money is an issue, then wait a bit... you don't really NEED one now and I bet that waiting won't really kill you.

http://www.macasia.com.my/

I've waited for years for what I have now...
no harm on using a used mac if you're on tight budget.

goldfries,
How I wish my clients make their decision based on the kinda notebook I carry for presentation purposes - i wouldn't need to go on standing at the ATM machines waiting and hoping for people to drop their cash *grins* But I'm pretty much sure, as a designer the Mac's serving you well

wei,
You've a very valid point - just dat most people are impatient these days and with easy accessibility to credit facilities and instalment plans, many spend their future $ today, and end up with loadsa debts

macball,
Another suggestion is ask ur folks for a subsidy for your new pc. You just top up the difference. And if so, ask them for RM5k - that should be more than sufficient to get u an iMac or the MacBook, even the Vaio

no la they don't make decision based on notebook.

it's just that having a Macbook some how does give a more impressive feel.

heck even normal sites look nicer. pictures look nicer.

is it really sites n pictures looked nicer??

i've been longing for a macbook as well...tight budget that's the problem..

maybe i should do a side-by-side comparison
my old acer vs my inspiron 1300 vs my macbook vs my 2007WFP monitor.

Guys and girls, because I used to have a computer a desktop and recently it broke down. I switched to my brother's macbook, and got hook to it. Impressive machine.

And I have spent lots of time repairing my PENTIUM 4 computer than using it, so I am really pissed off with what the desktop had cost my time.

So by having a better machine, I can spend more time doing what I want with it.

And recently, my bank account has not gotten fatter and I in need of a computer. That is why I am opting for monthly installment plan to purchase a computer. I am not showing off what I can afford. I am just as humble as a DELL computer ....hehehe... but the determination to own an APPLE is as hard as a rock ( just dun blast it with a bomb ).

So my plan is to save for the APPLE , and get a really cheap notebook to work on. iMAC 17" I am getting u soon....

I am looking for a notebook now for the latest plan. Then I will save the money to purchase an iMAC. Cheers...

seriously, i don't see a purpose for buying a notebook now and then buy an iMac later.

if you buy an iMac later, what do you plan to do with the notebook?

if you like Mac and portability, you can consider the Macbooks too.

EDITED : say, how about a Mac Mini? i like Mac Mini.

This post has been edited by goldfries: Jan 3 2007, 05:17 PM