Is it better to have a mac or sony laptop?

Which laptop choice would be better for college, Sony or Mac book?

• I am currently a senior in high school, about to head off for college and in desperate need for some laptop advice. I kind of like HPs, but more into Sonys and Macbooks, but I don't know which one works better. I want something small and portable, light, long battery life, and lots of memory space. Good for pictures, music, good for documents, and everything a college student would need for school. Something I can use for years and can trust will last. I know it's alot to ask for, and might be a little too specific, but it doesn't hurt to ask! I've read that Sonys and Macbooks are top on the shelf but I really wouldn't know. Lots of tips and suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!

• Answer:

  I agree with the guy that said it depends on your software requirements. Some schools require students to have certain software packages installed that aren't necessarily available for Mac. Those people who are just like "GET A MAC!" are just fanboys. You need to compare what you're going to need it for. Definitely if you're going to play games on it, you need Windows, either by running boot camp or buying a windows machine. That being said, here's the cnet reviews of laptops. I find they are very reliable: http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-3121_7-214-101.html?tag=dir Both the Macbook and TZ150N are great ultraportables (light, long battery life, though with reduced processor speeds and smaller screens than midsize laptops [14-15" range]). Definitely check the school requirements, and if they offer support for both Mac or PC, you should do some more personal research. If your friend has a Mac, borrow his for a day, or go into an Apple store and play around with them. You're obviously familiar with Windows, so you've already test driven that. I'd caution you away from the Macbook Air though. The battery life is not what is promised, and you can't replace the battery with a spare. Also, if you are considering buy a Mac and running the application called "Boot Camp" to run WIndows XP <recommended over Vista>, then remember that the OS will tack on an additional $100-200 to your purchase price, depending on whether you got XP Home or Pro, or the upgrade edition [I don't know if you can install an older version of Windows using boot camp and then upgrade to XP]. One last bit of information: See if your school has a student purchasing plan. My school offers discounts on Macs and Dells. Your school may do something similar.