What are the challenges of using Mac instead of PC,especially as a grad student?

I am in the process of switching from PC to Mac-book. After detailed research I found that it is hard to get rid of Microsoft stuff even if you are using Mac. Such as software, blackboard, office, adobe Acrobat...etc. I went to apple store to see if there are solutions for that they told me you need to buy a parallel ($80)which lets you install windows ($70) to use the software because most of them are not supporting Mac, and you need an office for Mac ($79 for student), and so on. Technically, I must spend lots of money($1,600) to use the hardware of Mac and the software are still Windows based and interface.
I really don't like Microsoft products and love apple products, my experiences with my iPhone and iPad are amazing, please your advice to convince me that switching to Mac is the right move. Thanks!

• Asked by Karzan B from Saint Louis
• Apr 23, 2013
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do I need snow leopard to sync my iphone 5 to my macbook os x which I bought in 2009?

It won't let me sync my new iphone without the 10.6 version software.

• Asked by Shakira D from Melbourne
• Mar 5, 2013
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• Asked about:  Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

About vocal effects on GarageBand...

I would like to know if you can sing with reverb on GarageBand?

What I mean is; while recording a vocal you have your headphones on and would like to sing with reverb for added confidence. During the take is it possible to have reverb on instead of just singing dry?

I understand you can apply it afterwards but am interested to know if it can be turned on for the take. You hear what you are singing through the headphones but would like the added effect on top at the same time.

Thanks :)

• Asked by Lorna C
• Mar 1, 2013
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How do I get Boot Camp Windows

I want to download windows so that I can get APA template. It says I have to have windows and MAC says I need boot camp.

• Asked by Cheryl M from Marietta
• Apr 9, 2013
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MS office Professional 2013, can I use it on a Mac?

• Asked by Anita B from Freeport
• Apr 9, 2013
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can I buy office for MAC book pro through internet

I want to buy office for my mac book pro online

• Asked by Dariush S from Markham
• Apr 9, 2013
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What operating system do I need on my G5 to sync with my iPad?

My G5 is from 2004 and I have OS X 10.4.11
Processor 2.1 GHz Power PC G5
Memory 512 MB
Is it possible to sync to my iPad for pictures etc? I am synced with email.

• Asked by Paulette M from Cold Spring,
• Apr 9, 2013
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We upgraded operating system--now have OS X 10.8.2 (12C60). Can't open Acrobat reader 5.0 because "power pc applications are no longer supported" Help

• Asked by Alice B from Palo Alto
• Mar 17, 2013
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can i connect an xbox to a imac

using hdmi

• Asked by Azza U from Sharjah
• Feb 12, 2013
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MacKeeper has "popped up" on my computer...is this an Apple product?????

This is the first time I have had any unwanted pop ups to do with cleaning up my computer hard drive. I am just not sure if its a scam or not. They claim I need it - badly!

Please help - if this is not a legitimate Apple product do you have anything similar, or better yet do I even need anything???? My system seems to be okay for me.

• Asked by Ron S from Parksville
• Feb 6, 2013
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