In this forum so PLEASE read those former replies. I'll give you the short answer.
Ask the school for details on what deals they have. Local schools here have a 4 year laptop. That is, you get 4 years of repair and support for a nice price. You can't beat that.
Bob
Hi
I want to buy a laptop for my son. Its his graduation. I am not sure if I should get him a mac or microsoft laptop. He is leaving for university next year and he told me because he will be studying music and interpretation in music, some of his friends told him a Mac is better. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Julia

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