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Buying a MBP
- Thread starter madfos
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You should be fine with the current MacBook Pros, they were just updated about a month back. So unless you want to wait until around January, then you should be the current MacBook Pro.
Just upgrade it with a 7200rpm hard drive, it's well worth it. They're in stock now so there's not going to be much delay from the upgrade.
Regular Macbook (non-pro) would serve your needs just as well. Unless "college-stuff" includes PC gaming - then get the MBP.
depends. do you need a computer NOW? what size are you going for? I personally wouldn't purchase a 17" MBP right now because the screen seems kind of dim compared to most other screens as of late. Thats just me.
however, if you're using a windows pc, don't wait... just buy one.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL JANUARY!!!!! Are you kidding? You'll miss out on the Nano and printer deal, and you'll have to deal with getting rid of your old computer inbetween semesters. Don't do it. Just buy now and be happy with it. It's already an amazing machine.
i think i agree with you. jan. is a LONG time to wait... espically since they were just updated.
Well, currently I'm using a 5 and a half year old dell inspiron 8200. It lags hell and I'm taking Java class next quarter. So I think I need a new one and I'm thinking of trying something new.
Btw, Comparing dell and mac, which ones is more worth it if I'm into editing photos and videos, college stuff and movies.
Btw, Comparing dell and mac, which ones is more worth it if I'm into editing photos and videos, college stuff and movies.
you can't really compare a dell to a mac
. I don't think your dell can do ANYTHING better then a mac.
Exactly. The line was so recently updated. In fact, now is the perfect time to buy. Others have tested the water, and no major problems have surfaced (beyond some yellow screens). It's such a perfect time to buy, esspecially for students.
You can get a non-mac, equivalent product for a lot cheaper than a Mac. For editing photography, movies, and music Macs seem to soar
ummm... there isn't such thing as a "mac-equilivant"
sorry
ummm... there isn't such thing as a "mac-equilivant"
sorry
Ok.. apple user ego aside lol I mean equivalent internal workings. There are equals and way beyond. Are they bulkier? Yes. But they exist!
You can get a non-mac, equivalent product for a lot cheaper than a Mac. For editing photography, movies, and music Macs seem to soar
No you can't. Do a price comparison and see. Match processors, weight, and battery life. You'll see very quickly that most PC makers are pretty much the same (some more, some less) as Apple. The days of the "Apple Premium" have long since passed.
That's not true. But even if it was what's wrong with this? I like support. I also like local stores. And I definetely like the "Apple" name more than other PC maker names. I don't see a problem here