Laptops > Apple Laptops > From 500 GBP to 800 GBP

Advantages: Great looks and easy to use, yet powerful, operating system
Disadvantages: maybe a bit pricey, but definitely worth it...

...the order just like any apple produce when you buy it from http://apple.com, and some of the upgrades are quite impressive such as up to 250gb of storage space and a stunning mini DVI output so you can easily connect a second display. Overall it's a great piece of work, partly to do with it's features and partly to do with the amazing Apple Macintosh OS X 10.5 Operating system that beats Windows Vista hands down in many, if not all, respects. Os ...
...use, even for someone who comes from a windows environment you will soon find yourself at home and enjoying some of the over 300 new features available in the latest version. On the software side if you want to work with windows file formats you can do this easily by either purchasing Microsoft Office for Mac for £99.95 of by purchasing iWork 08, Apple's office suite that supports import and export of Microsoft file formats including word, excel ... Read review

Advantages: Great graphics, easy to use and more safe
Disadvantages: none

...as well as they should and in windows are not that protected against viruses. BUT mac is fully protected and is more successfull than windows. I think Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz is a great choice if you are planning to buy a new laptop. ... Read review

Advantages: No viruses, Fast, Expandable RAM, Easy to use, Stylish and rigid
Disadvantages: Overheating, Interface farmiliarisation, Compatability issues

After using Windows-based machines for many years and finally growing sick of viruses and constant manual updates, I decided to purchase a Mac. After all of the good reviews that Mac's had received I decided that it was finally time that I switched. And what a brilliant decision that really was... Pro's: - No more viruses! - Extremely fast, even with just 1GB RAM - Expandable up to 2GB RAM - Very easy to use and user-friendly interface - Hardly ...
...easy OS Updates Con's: - Prone to overheating* - Difficulty at first for previous Windows users** - Compatibility issues*** *I realised this when I first used my MacBook on my lap. After about 2 hours of constant use, the underside of the MacBook was so hot, it was virtually unbearable to naked skin **It takes a couple of weeks to fully farmiliarise with the Mac's interface ***Some less known programs and many games are not compatible on a ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, small, lightweight
Disadvantages: memory!

The other thing you'll notice is its keyboard. The keys are low into the base, and they have space between them, giving the impression that the keyboard is composed of many individual keys instead of one cohesive unit. We like that crumbs can't fall in between the keys, but we wish the keyboard was backlit like the MacBook Pro's. The new keyboard feels fine for touch typing, but we suspect it will be a very personal preference for those used to MacBook ... Read review

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: keyboard

...own keyboard. However I would not let this put you off buying a really great laptop. Other than this, I would highly recommend this laptop. It also has other usefull features such as a memory card reader and really simple to use Sony software. I have no regrets! ... Read review