MBP Question?

[JP89Hornet]

I am a Senior in High School (Class of 2008) My parents are planning to invest in the computer of my choice to last me "ALL THE WAY" through college. I wanted to wait till christmas so I would have the new OS, LED Display, iLife '07, etc... but my current computer ('03 Toshiba Satellite A20 XP) has almost given out and I need a new computer soon. I was wondering a few things:

1) I am a college student at our local Jr. College and I get the Apple discount, and at the Univ. I want to go to they offer "HUGE" discounts on software, should I wait till Oct. for the new OS? Does Apple offer a free "Upgrade Timeline" like Vista did with ppl that bought a computer 1 mo. in advance?

-If I wait I will be giving up a "FREE IPOD"!!! (Offer ends in Sept.)

2) Should I get a 15.4" or 17"?

3) Glossy or Matte?

4) Should I wait on the Blue Ray Disc MBP?


I am just asking on peoples opinions, this will be my first mac, my dad has used PC's his entire life , but I just think I will enjoy a mac alot better!!!

Thanks for your help!!!

-- Jake

 

[aaronw1986]

I am a Senior in High School (Class of 2008) My parents are planning to invest in the computer of my choice to last me "ALL THE WAY" through college. I wanted to wait till christmas so I would have the new OS, LED Display, iLife '07, etc... but my current computer ('03 Toshiba Satellite A20 XP) has almost given out and I need a new computer soon. I was wondering a few things:

1) I am a college student at our local Jr. College and I get the Apple discount, and at the Univ. I want to go to they offer "HUGE" discounts on software, should I wait till Oct. for the new OS? Does Apple offer a free "Upgrade Timeline" like Vista did with ppl that bought a computer 1 mo. in advance?

-If I wait I will be giving up a "FREE IPOD"!!! (Offer ends in Sept.)

2) Should I get a 15.4" or 17"?

3) Glossy or Matte?

4) Should I wait on the Blue Ray Disc MBP?


I am just asking on peoples opinions, this will be my first mac, my dad has used PC's his entire life , but I just think I will enjoy a mac alot better!!!

Thanks for your help!!!

-- Jake

"Should I wait on the Blue Ray Disc MBP? "

You're talking about a feature that may not even come...You could be waiting forever. 15 vs 17 is preference, what would you be using it for? Search for glossy vs matte, tons of threads... I'd say loosing $200 rebate towards an iPod is worth it if I were to wait and get the computer I really wanted.

 

[ibell63]

I think you should wait until next summer. I just graduated from highschool this year and I will be ordering a MBP for college either today or tomorrow. I would get the matte screen as it is much better at anti-glare qualities than the glossy screens, but that's just my opinion. To me, all the other questions are trivial.

BTW, Intel is planning 4 core mobile processors for 2008, check out engadget.com

 

[xfiftyfour]

There won't be any discounts on Leopard unless you bought your computer JUST (I don't remember the exact time frame.. like 2 weeks?) before its release. Personally, I would just buy now if you need it now seeing as the line was just updated and you'll be able to take advantage of the iPod deal. If you CAN wait, though, you might as well wait until next summer when you actually need the computer for college..

As far as which computer to go for, a lot of it is personal preference, so no amount of advice can substitute your going into a store and actually seeing all of them face to face. However, if we ARE going to give you advice, maybe let us know how you'll be using the computer, what programs you plan to use, what your major is, and where you'll be using it.

 

[SpaceJello]

If you are the class of 08, why not wait till you graduate next year to get one? I know its awlful advice that you have to wait, but think, you are going to college in fall of 08, and from the sounds of it you aren't going to get a new computer anytime you are in college. Assuming its a 4 year program, even if you get your mac in summer of 08, you will have 1 year without warrenty even with applecare. Believe me, you will want that because you will definitely be tempted to get new computers EVERY time a new mac comes out.

 

[dartzorichalcos]

2) Should I get a 15.4" or 17"?

15" because of the better portability.

3) Glossy or Matte?

Your own preference here. Choose whatever you like.

4) Should I wait on the Blue Ray Disc MBP?

Don't know when those or if they will come out.

A lot more info here.

 

[x Shadow Dragon]

I am a Senior in High School (Class of 2008) My parents are planning to invest in the computer of my choice to last me "ALL THE WAY" through college. I wanted to wait till christmas so I would have the new OS, LED Display, iLife '07, etc... but my current computer ('03 Toshiba Satellite A20 XP) has almost given out and I need a new computer soon. I was wondering a few things:

1) I am a college student at our local Jr. College and I get the Apple discount, and at the Univ. I want to go to they offer "HUGE" discounts on software, should I wait till Oct. for the new OS? Does Apple offer a free "Upgrade Timeline" like Vista did with ppl that bought a computer 1 mo. in advance?

I say wait until next summer becuase what if a new MBP comes out with something you want alot but you already got ur MBP, and then u wil only get 2 years of applecare in college instead of 3; also you can get ur ipod next summer

-If I wait I will be giving up a "FREE IPOD"!!! (Offer ends in Sept.)

2) Should I get a 15.4" or 17"?

I say 15.4" solely for the pupose of not having something as big or heacvy, also depends on what you're doing

3) Glossy or Matte?

Matte because of glare

4) Should I wait on the Blue Ray Disc MBP?

NO even if it does come out who cares?

I am just asking on peoples opinions, this will be my first mac, my dad has used PC's his entire life , but I just think I will enjoy a mac alot better!!!

Thanks for your help!!!

-- Jake

come on not long enough i typed so much

 

[TimJim]

1) Probobly

2) 15"

3) Glossy = Media, Matte= Work

4) No

 

[aliquis-]

Either now, after Leopard and iLife07 release or after next update whenever that is. How shall we be able to decide for you?

I'd go for now or after next update.

 

[macjay]

I suggest waiting until a new case comes out.

 

[JP89Hornet]

Thanks

Hey!!! Thanks for all ya'lls advice!

I have narrowed my major to two things... Comp Sci Engineering, or Somewhere in Radiology?

I will be using my Laptop as a TV at college, but I won't use it until my Jr. year (Corps policy).

Thanks Again!!!

--Jake