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Work Laptop: Thinkpad vs. Apple?

I currently have an HP computer for work, which has been a nightmare in terms of stability. My company will let me switch to either a Thinkpad or a Mac laptop. I work for a multinational corporation in the US. However, there's some chance that I'll be moving abroad with my job in the next few months... most likely to Asia: Singapore, Indonesia or India. Would it be better to have a Mac (because it's stable) or a PC (because it's more common and easier to repair/sync with)? (My work is largely on Powerpoint and Excel) A

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Depending on where in Asia you end up, Macs are very popular, especially in Japan. I suggest the most important aspect of this decision is support. Generally speaking you spend a lot less time doing maintenance and figuring things out on a Mac. If your primary tools are Office, browser, and email, then it's really the support question.. Good Luck
Hi, Lenova ThinkPads are also very durable machines. They are build for intense professional use. Check out the Lenovo ThinkPad X301. It has a reinforced top cover, 3 USB ports, and a 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 processor. It is also very light and portable (only 3.3 lbs). Check out photos and full specs here: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/pc-scout/laptop-details.aspx?pcid=19902b3a-eca2-de11-968c-02bf9d3bf32a. I hope this helps! Cheers, Isabella MSFT Windows Outreach Team
Well its really up to you. PC is more useful and less expensive, but since you aren't doing anything with it other than office, and you aren't the one who has to pay, then it truly does not matter.
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Traditionally Apple computers are the easiest to use; their hardware works together seamlessly; and they have customer support that is second to none. On the other hand, if you are going to run office software (such as Powerpoint and Excel) the windows format is most compatible software-wise. Lenovo is the company that took over when IBM got out of the PC business; as such they are very business oriented, and rugged machines. They also have good customer support, though not as good as that of Apple. Personally, if I could afford an Apple, I'd go with it; however, if I needed a business computer, I think i'd still have to go with the Lenovo. Nevertheless, the final choice is going to be up to you. The good news is that no matter what you choose, you will most likely wind up with a great computer. Good hunting!
if you actually did work for a big multinational corporation in the US they would supply you with a computer that's stable with their network. and secure it would probably be a unit that runs their applications and connects to their server(s) i can guarantee that it will be a pc based unit unless you are running proprietary mac software or need special video/photo manipulation software so if you are buying it your best bet will be to buy a pc besides it's probably not the pc as much as what you have done to the HP to make it unstable
Apple for robustness of hardware and software. If you have applecare then you'll be able to get the machine serviced / supported globally. I've had some instant repairs from Apple, e.g. new motherboard sorted While-you-wait.