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Going to college, need a laptop

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Anthony T

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Jul 10, 2008
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Ok, so I'm going off to college this September and I'd like to become either a Pharmacist or a Radiologist.

I've never owned a Mac before, but I have used one and I think this time I'd like to get a Mac over a PC.

I will mostly use it for school work, and basic things like surfing the internet, watching videos, downloading music, storing my photos, word processing, etc.

What would be the best laptop for me to get that is under $2000?
 
alphaod

alphaod

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Feb 9, 2008
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Well you could get the base model 15" MBP, but it would put you over by $100-150 if you buy AppleCare also. If you don't buy AppleCare with tax and stuff it should cost you around $2000.
 
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wickedawesome31

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I'm also in the same boat, I'm going to buy my first mac in the middle of august (just incase they are able to update by then, although it's looking like it might be september now).


Tallest Skil said:
The highest-end white or black MacBook.
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I agree, I would buy the 2.4GHz white, unless you wanted the bigger hard drive and black plastic (then buy the black! ;) )
 
dmw007

dmw007

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Go for either a refurbished 15" MacBook Pro or a MacBook. Go for the MacBook Pro if you want a larger screen and a dedicated GPU, otherwise, go for the MacBook. :)
 
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iOrlando

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I like the white ones.

I would get the base model macbook with memory upgrade.

Use the extra money for a) airport express b) itunes movies/music c) apps for your free ipod touch
 
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