This,

I managed to convert people who have been using PC for years to convert to a mac, and now their whole family, Both parents and both kids have a mac, as well as me converting my family too. There is no better, i've had mine for 3 years, download all sorts, run all programmes, and not once has it slowed down in three years, never had any problems whatsoever, it is quite literally an investment.

I disagree

A variety of reasons SEB. Usually because of all the activity over the years, ie saving files, installing programmes, swtiching on and off, or the computer crashing etc., all this activity gets logged in the registry (everything), and this can easily become corrupt over time. As more and more of it gets corrupt, it takes the computer longer to access the data which is OK.
As much as it isnt something you ever want to hear because it's a ball ache, you really need a fresh format and re-install of the operating system after a while.

Another common reason is rather simple because technology advances, and programs advance too. As they advance they tend to get more resource heavy, and generally require a higher spec machine to cope. As things get more graphically user friendly, this will only become more apparant. Increasing the RAM (memory) can have such a devestatingly good effect and these days RAM is dirt cheap. It's the one thing that grates on me when I see new specced netbooks. They all come with 1gb and Windows 7. It really should be 2gb minimum these days. 4gb for anything other than surfing.

Finally, Viruses, spyware, malware and all the other goblins that exist without you knowing about them can slow you down no end. Again, fresh install of OS and start again.

Yet you offer no other product better?

Have you used both a laptop and mac? or are you just basing this on your dislike of mac/ apple products?

I have used both for a long enough time to give a good decision, and in my opinion, you can not top a mac with a laptop.

If your laptop is overheating and switching itself off, simply hover the back of the computer. You'll be amazed. Try to do this regulary - every 2 weeks or so. This is caused by the CPU becoming hot and the fan on top of it gets filled with dust, thus meaning no clean air is going to the fan.

Agree with Geordie though, can't beat Toshiba laptops. My Dell one is knackered to and I need to upgrade.

The main requirements I'll be looking for are, around 4GB RAM, Solid State hard drive and quad core, though you can get six core now.

The i7 ranges boasts 8 cores. It's AMD's that have 6.

Hoovering out the dust is not a bad idea for a laptop though especially if you use it on soft surfaces a lot.

Macs are terrible, yes I've used them. What's better? Any equivalent specced laptop that is also half the price and doesn't come with a ised OS.

In your opinion, however it is wrong, in mine. To say that they are terrible really is a joke. They may not be your kettle of fish, but they are a market leader for a reason.

I don't know why anyone would need 8 cores though. I don't like Macs either, just not my cup of tea.

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Nice one 74, i like that

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I have been in the computer games industry as a professional artist since 1994, so I expect I have a bit more experience with every type of computer than your good self.

If you want something that looks nice on a coffee table go for the Apple.
If you want something that will blow your mind go Alienware.

That is all.