Basic Macbook

[gym class zero]

Hey guys, I just wanted to get any opinions on the Macbook I plan on purchasing later this week. I actually just cancelled my order for an HP dv2000t because I want a macbook. A little info: I'm a college student browsing the market for a portable machine. Daily tasks would include typical use.. writing papers (office), web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, itunes, VERY LIGHT photoshop work, movies, etc. I'll still have a Windows XP desktop in the dorm just in case I need it for a class.

Here's the system:

MacBook 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo - White
Part Number: Z0D4
80GB Serial ATA drive
Accessory Kit
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
Combo Drive
512MB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x256
Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English

AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook/iBook - Auto-enroll

The total price of the system including the educational discount is about $1,277.00 excluding tax. I plan on purchasing a stick of 1GB of ram from Newegg shortly after I place my order.

 

[breakfastcrew]

Perfect for what you need small portable and super duper fast. just wondering how did you get apple care for so cheap?

 

[gym class zero]

I'm not sure. It's listed in the cart as $183 (the macbook is $1,094 by itself). Maybe because of the educational discount?

 

[miles01110]

Looks good. Instead of Photoshop you could look for GraphicConverter. It does a lot of the typical things one might do in Photoshop a lot faster.

 

[gym class zero]

Thanks for the software tip, miles.

BTW, I just pulled the trigger and ordered the macbook. I'm very excited as this will be my first Apple computer

 

[breakfastcrew]

I got mine on august 8th and I am running out of things to do on the mac already. I am just waiting for school to start so I can actually do something productive on it.

 

[FFTT]

I JUST purchased a MacBook 2.0 GHz White for my daughter leaving it stock
and adding a Brenthaven Edge 1 bag for another $49.95
With tax the total came to $1311.40 shipped. (edu)

If you ad ANYTHING BTO like a larger HD it's going to delay your shipment.

I'm starting her off with the faster stock machine and then adding 2 GB RAM and a larger HD
later as needed.

Since she will need an external back-up drive anyway, I'm not worried about the 60GB stock drive.

 

[miles01110]

congrats on your new computer!

 

[Paulhammer]

agreement here with graphic converter, great little program.

also, congratulations! I'm currently waiting for my 2.0 white macbook to arrive, and i can't wait! begone windows!