should a teenager go for a MacBook over a windows ?

hi, Linda,
it is my pleasure to provide you some information on that.

this Mas Book is a different kind of operating system from our normally daily used Windows system. users will have a whole different experience.

Why do so many people like to buy a MacBook? one of the many reasons, also most importantly, is that it is a sign of fashion. its appearance is certainly eye candies and not only teenagers like it, even me personally would love to have one as well. you can drop by at the Apple store at the Eaton Center (http://www.apple.com/ca/retail/eatoncentre/) to get a sense of their products.

speaking of the compatibility, it should not be a concern. there are tons of applications similar to Microsoft Office and other programs designed for Mac Book. they actually perform much better than the Microsoft ones. its Music and Graphic software are the top in the industry and all the professionals are using them.

one last thing i want to put stress on is that Jannie will not feel very comfortable while first using it since its design and concept are very different from Windows. but as an implicit trend, MacBook will be in the future as popular as Windows in normal families. so as to get start ahead, it is more beneficial for Jannie to get used to it.

my opinion is to go with a windows product at the moment. Windows 7 has just com out. it is with beautiful interface as well to satisfy Jannie's desire. it is easier to use and Michael and you are more familiar with it. when Jannie gets into university, it will be the perfect time to get her a MacBook (maybe some XXXBook much better than this MacBook). she will have the ability to get all the software she needs by herself or from her friends(free of charges). and at that time, it will take her 2 or 3 weeks to get used to it since she's already a fast learner by then.

hope the information could help.
Regards.
Peter.

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On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Linda Wang wrote:

Hi Peter,   I'd like to consult you a question on computer, since you're now studying to be an expert in this area.  Janine wants me to buy her an Apple laptop called "Mac Book".  What do you think of this brand? I'm not sure if it will have any compatibility issue with Microsoft Office software, or any other issues I should be aware of.  So I'd like to ask around before making a final decision.  Thanks in advance for your info!   Hope you're doing well with your study and internship.  Talk to you later.   Linda