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Compare Windows and Mac options to choose the notebook that best fits your course and usage needs.

Last updated 6 June 2026
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ONLY students enrolled in Film Sound & Video have to own an Apple notebook.​​

Apple's Mac OS is required for this course due to:

  • The Apple notebook computer currently offers superior colour representation which is important in the design and development of creative/media products.

  • The creative media industry, for which these Diplomas prepare their graduates, is currently, predominantly a Mac OS environment.

Students enrolled in:

  • Chinese Media & Communication, Mass Communication,​ Media ​Post-Production, Nursing and Optometry can own either an Apple or Windows notebook.

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Students enrolled in ALL other courses should NOT purchase Apple notebook computers, as you may be using Windows-based software that is not compatible with the Apple Mac Operating System platform.

Gray human figure on the left and the words "Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)" in white on a blue background.

PFP students are required to own a notebook computer for their studies in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.