Computer Buying Project
Scenario
A teacher needs a computer to bring to work and back home. She also has a budget of $1,500. She is familiar with Apple and likes their software.
Mac vs Dell
MacBook Pro
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (Intel)
Laptop | Macbook Pro | Macbook Air | HP Spectre | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon |
Price | $1,499.99 | $1,199.99 | $1,499.99 | $1,475.99 |
Display | 13 in | 13 in | 15.6 in | 14 in |
Software | Mac OS | Mac OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5 |
Memory | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 8GB |
Storage | 256GB | 256GB | 512GB | 256GB |
MacBook Pro
-2.0GHz Processor
-256GB Memory
-13 Inches
Although the macbook is more expensive than the dell it’s clear that it’s the better choice for many different reasons
A good processor is essential when you’re a teacher, it is the brain of the computer has to be able to take the information you’re giving it and carry out the commands
Storage is also a main component, teachers have immense amounts of files, documents
powerpoints etc. they need in order to teach a class and do their job, the 256GB is a huge amount of storage and makes a teacher's life much more easier by making it possible to hold and save all their files.
The 13 inches and how lightweight it is shows how it’s the most convenient and practical laptop to get as a teacher. Going back and forth from home to work, the macbook pro makes it easy to just throw in your bag without it being too heavy or not fitting.