Reliability and Speed ​​Some of the best Windows-based laptops tend to come with a higher price tag. Windows-based laptops at a low price are more trouble than they're worth. They typically come with slower Intel Core i-3 or i-5 processors, low-end graphics cards, and 2-4GB of RAM. They are useful for word processing and Internet browsing. These could also be great for English students, especially if they are on a budget. A Windows-based laptop comparable to a 13-inch MacBook Pro in terms of price and performance is the Dell XPS 13. This laptop features 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core i-5 processor. It comes with a 13-inch touch screen with 1080P high definition output and is great for movies. The Dell XPS 13 comes with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400, which won't run games at the highest settings. With a 128GB SSD (solid state drive), the Dell XPS 13 has about the same storage space as a low-end MacBook Pro. Furthermore, the Dell XPS 13 has some ports such as 2 USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, but no SD card slot (Neilson). The Dell XPS 15 is a bit more sophisticated than the XPS 13, but costs about $400 more. This model has the same graphics card as the MacBook Pro 15”, 2.2 Ghz Intel quad core i-7 CPU, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The Dell XPS 15 ships with Windows 8.1, which is the latest Windows operating system and is meant to be more compatible with a tablet or Windows Phone. The XPS 15 is great for computer programmers and science majors. The laptop runs Windows 8 and can also support Windows 7 and Vista programs; A great option for business majors. The XPS 15 can run QuickBooks and other business software with ease. It has huge computing power with a decent video card, so it can take photos and videos... middle of paper... in the long run. All in all, our recommendation for the average college freshman is the Mac laptop. With its simplicity and reliability it can't be beat. Its quality parts ensure years of reliable service. While both could be solid options, the college freshman edge goes to Mac.Works CitedNevid, Jeffrey S. and Amy Pastva. ““I'm a Mac” versus “I'm a PC”: Personality differences between Mac and PC users in a college sample.” Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Pyscho, December 20, 2013. Web. April 6, 2014.Nielson, Bob Dr. Lecture. April 11, 2014. “OSX, it's what makes a Mac a Mac” Apple. nd Web. 5 April 2014.Wonglimpiyarat, Jarunee. “Technology Strategies and Standard Competition: Comparative Innovation Cases of Apple and Microsoft.” Journal of High Technology Management Research 23 (2012): 92. Web. 05 April. 2014.