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Re:Is it time to swap your Mac for a Windows laptop? by johnsmith21006 on Saturday January 07, 2017 @11:03AM (#13344740)
Depending on your use case would also consider a Chromebook. Purchased son an Acer 14 and love this laptop and want one for myself.
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Re:Is it time to swap your Mac for a Windows laptop? by cpncrunch on Saturday January 07, 2017 @09:28PM (#13347903)
It depends on what your requirements are. I have a chromebook, and it's fine for web surfing. However it just doesn't compare to a Macbook pro:

- crappy screen (missing pixel, and low viewing angle)

- plastic case vs aluminium

- much less powerful

- can't run mac OS

My 2011 Macbook Pro cost about $1500, compared to about $200-300 for the Chromebook.

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Re:Is it time to swap your Mac for a Windows laptop? by _-david-_ on Saturday January 07, 2017 @09:35PM (#13347927)
You can install MacOS/hackintosh on at least one chromebook: http://www.omgchrome.com/install-mac-os-x-on-chromebook-c720...

It doesn't appear to be the best experience but it does appear to be possible.

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