Thanks Everyone! New MBP

[dwnhillskater]

After hovering these forums for about 2 months, I finally decided it was time to sell my black MacBook 2.0ghz and upgrade it to a 15" Macbook Pro. My first post! I couldn't wait until January as I am a designer and a student and need a laptop. I ordered 4gb ram from OWC, everything should arrive at about the same time. This is going to be an amazing computer, I can't wait to get it! Is it worth it to get applecare? I plan on holding onto the computer for a few years I think, the technology that is coming out wont benefit me enough to upgrade until a few more cycles, unless something revolutionary comes out. Also, is it worth it for a 7200rpm HD? Thanks again to everyone and please help me on my two questions.

Aaron

 

[Scarlet Fever]

congrats on your buy

It wouldn't hurt to get Applecare. You just have to be super anal about keeping it in mint condition, because Apple won't touch it if it has cosmetic damage.

My parents have a MacBook Pro with a 7200 RPM drive in it, and my MacBook has a 5400 RPM drive. They have the same CPU and amount of RAM, and I honestly can't pick the difference. I reckon you'd be better of spending the money on a fast external drive, or more RAM.

 

[nikiski]

Hello, welcome and it's my first post here too. I have a MacBook Pro 15" 2.4GHz and I certainly recommend AppleCare Protection Plan on a piece of expensive equipment like this when it's only about 12% of the cost of the machine (even less if you bought it with an Apple Cinema Display).

Welcome to the club.

 

[dwnhillskater]

Looks like I will keep an eye out for apple care on ebay.