FiChai

Don't bias on any brand names. People chase for the brand name but know little about the difference are just being stupid. Skill-less people using whatever gear won't make a change; but better gear on skillful people do make a difference.

MoiRhapsody

我用MBP,因為我要剪片啫。
我諗你都係買i7 pc notebook算，
淨番啲錢黎買鏡。

chobit

I think you need to think about this alot more and plan this well before you make your decision.
1> Think about if you need to purchase any new software PC or Mac
2> i7 give you some great processing power, I SSD rule if you want a responsive computer PC or Mac.
3> Where do you plan to store your data including your photos?  Backup software?  PC or Mac compatible?
4> Any plans to Network?  Networking PC is extremely easy these days.., personally, I don't think it's as easy on a mac, but then I am an expert on PC, and very limited experience with Mac.
5> If you like Mac, remember that you can also multi-boot you macbook, so that you can play with both Mac OS, and Windows 7 if you want.

pkphilip

Let me give you some good run down on why Macbook Pro is better than any consumer level laptops to justify the price:

1) MagSafe power adapter - Magnetic connections, the cord seperates when tripped over. The Magsafe port on the laptop is a replacible part, unlike many PCs where it is part of the motherboard.
2) MagLev fans - small, quiet, efficient, durable for at least 4 years of useful life. You will hardly notice the fan is running
3) Auto Graphic switiching, dual graphic card, for regular stuff, Intel HD video is a good power saver. For heavy stuff, the ATI will do the job.
4) Battery - 7 hours battery with extra weight, min 1000 cycle counts, $200 to replace if needed
5) Connectors - small connectors on logic board allows super slim design
6) Unibody design - durable, strong, one piece construction can withstand a lot of stress and pressures
7) Dimension - lightest, thinnest 15.4" laptop ever
8) Time Machine - The easiest backup software - PERIOD. It gets you up and running in no time.

Dual booting (Boot Camp) on a Mac is not good as there are a few issues:
1) Emulated BIOS (Mac uses UEFI), thus lack of thermal management algorithm, the unit will run super hot.
2) HDD is running in IDE mode, and HDD performance is extremely poor compare to HDD running in AHCI mode.

Seriously, I think how Apple build the Macbook Pro, far exceed the standards for consumer grade laptops from other brands. You can buy a Sony, but you get a lot of plastics and carbon fiber. You can buy a Thinkpad, but you get a lot of extra weight. You can get a Dell, but you don't know what you are buying...

If you consider a Mac, please please get Apple Care. Macbook Pros are great, but if anything fails, it will cost you a fortune as any major components (LCD, Top case, logic board, battery, SuperDrive) will cost at least $200 for each service call.

You can PM me if you need more technical info on Macs since I service them.

Philip

AAC

Thank you for all valuable information.  I need the laptop computer (or MBP if price is justify to the performance, not the brand name) to edit event picture and print picture for guests on event or running slide show.  To do some video editing on location.  I don't need huge storage since most data will be backup after each event shooting.  I don't play video games too.

Look4chrisng

other important thing:
1. Apple OS  (Windows is slowing down over time, Apple OS seems to be less of a problem)
2. I believe there is a re-sale market for MBP,  not so much for PC laptop.
3. In Starbucks, Apple users attach 15% more girls.

FiChai

other important thing:
3. In Starbucks, Apple users attach 15% more girls.
Look4chrisng 發表於 2011-9-27 09:40

Just because of this major reason, I believe all guys won't mind to spend more la!

ricrick

Just because of this major reason, I believe all guys won't mind to spend more la!
FiChai 發表於 2011-9-27 12:05

    really? even u look like a nerd?

does a girl with a chanel bag attach 15% more guys?

FiChai

does a girl with a chanel bag attach 15% more guys?
ricrick 發表於 2011-9-27 13:02

You know, gals and guys have different visions. Your above sentence might be valid if the "gals" are ancient wells.

peter236

Just because of this major reason, I believe all guys won't mind to spend more la!
FiChai 發表於 2011-9-27 12:05

How come Mr Lik is not using Apple MacBook?