[Answer] Is a Mac Suitable for a First-Year Computer Science Student to Start With Directly (2019)?

[Answer] Is a Mac Suitable for a First-Year Computer Science Student to Start With Directly (2019)?

If you have the budget, there is generally no major issue with starting out on a Mac. However, with a budget of around 10,000 RMB, getting a MacBook Air would be somewhat unsatisfying, while a MacBook Pro would likely be beyond budget.

In terms of actual use, using a Mac will differ somewhat from the Windows-based workflow that most teachers describe in class. If you get a Pro, you can run a virtual machine and use Windows occasionally, but with an Air, performance limitations make running a virtual machine largely impractical.

For a computer science major, if you want to get into the Mac ecosystem, it is still recommended to start with a MacBook Pro. Otherwise, a MateBook or Surface would offer better value for money and be more practical.