is it weird for someone to have two computers?

When I went back to school I wanted to get two computers. My major was graphic design which consisted of major computer space and excellent graphics. I wanted to use one for work/school related stuff and one for personal. (One Mac and one PC.)Someone was helping me buy the computer and said she couldn't justify buying 2 computers which I understood. Well they helped me with the one computer for school/work (which was a Mac), but failed to put Apple Care on it. A few years later juice was spilled in my computer. It was out of regular warranty and it wasn't covered under Apple Care because I didn't have it. The computer was completely destroyed and now I have to get a new one. So now because of work and research I need another now. Macs cost a pretty penny so I would either have to wait and save up or put it on my credit card _ but my c.f. is full). I need a computer ASAP so I considered getting a PC now because it's cheaper and at least I could do my Reserch and then when I have the funds I could get a Mac. My sister said I was crazy, it didn't make sense and it was a waste if money. Does having two computers make sense or is it too much? Had I had both before, my mac wouldn't have been destroyed. What are your thoughts?

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NativeOregonian · 51-55

I can understand a desktop for home and a laptop when out and about. However I cannot see getting both a mac and pc, you won't be able to transfer files.

sweetiepoo · 36-40, F

@NativeOregonian What do you mean transferring files?

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@sweetiepoo For example, you are out and about, surfing research sites while at the school library and save some stuff on your laptop, but it is a huge file that takes up space. All you have to do is transfer that file onto your desktop at home through a thumb drive, problem solved.

sweetiepoo · 36-40, F

@NativeOregonian oh I see.I should've been more clear. I meant 2 laptops. I don't have a desktop, however that is in my plans to get on the future. Couldn't I just use cloud storage?

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@sweetiepoo I personally don't trust cloud services because they are dependent on physical servers that could break down and lose all your information. As for two separate laptops, no, it is best to stick with one OS and go with a laptop and desktop combo.