I need money for a MacBook Pro. How can I get it?

[PoloDude]

I have some Best buy gift cards I could sell, but where can I sell them? Besides Ebay, since they charge you and stuff.

Any sites that boost my Paypal Balance and are legit?

Or ways to work money around the neighborhood?


I can't get a job...

[geerlingguy]

I have some Best buy gift cards I could sell, but where can I sell them? Besides Ebay, since they charge you and stuff.

Any sites that boost my Paypal Balance and are legit?

Or ways to work money around the neighborhood?


I can't get a job...


Try Craigslist - I usually sell things I won't use there, and you can usually get a good price.

Also, buy a used MBP instead of new, if you're trying to save money. If it was well-taken-care-of, it will last a few more years.

[CrazyScott]

Let me get this straight. You want a $2200+ computer but u can't get a job..good luck with that

[J the Ninja]

"Get a job" is pretty much your only option (that's how I pulled it off, if you care. Yes, I still have that job, btw) You can try doing odd jobs around the neighborhood, but $2k is a crapload of money when you don't have a job. (heck, it's a lot WITH a job)

[sporadicMotion]

Why does someone that doesn't even have a job need a MacBook Pro?

[PoloDude]

Try Craigslist - I usually sell things I won't use there, and you can usually get a good price.

Also, buy a used MBP instead of new, if you're trying to save money. If it was well-taken-care-of, it will last a few more years.

ould i use that even if i will email the gift card code

[PoloDude]

Why does someone that doesn't even have a job need a MacBook Pro?

for College...

[balinmar]

Let me get this straight. You want a $2200+ computer but u can't get a job..good luck with that

haha yeah dude seriously. and Polo was the one saying that buying a Refurb was "dumb", so seriously good luck man.

[geerlingguy]

ould i use that even if i will email the gift card code

You could - just make sure you put that down in the Craigslist listing... But some people might think it's a scam.

And I know the boat you're in - I, too, had to find a way to get a MBP during college (three years ago). It happened, but it took me over a year to scrimp together the savings for it. It paid for itself 10 times over, though!

[PoloDude]

haha yeah dude seriously. and Polo was the one saying that buying a Refurb was "dumb", so seriously good luck man.

Im trying to buy a Macbook Pro that will last. I dont want a refurb if it will onyl save me a few bucks

[Tallest Skil]

Im trying to buy a Macbook Pro that will last. I dont want a refurb if it will onyl save me a few bucks

But... that's all that refurbs do: save you a few bucks. They're IDENTICAL to new machines, and heck, refurbs can even have surprise upgrades from the configuration you order!

[IgnatiusTheKing]

You could always prostitute yourself, but I guess that would count as getting a job.

[PoloDude]

But... that's all that refurbs do: save you a few bucks. They're IDENTICAL to new machines, and heck, refurbs can even have surprise upgrades from the configuration you order!no

[geerlingguy]

Im trying to buy a Macbook Pro that will last. I dont want a refurb if it will onyl save me a few bucks

I haven't bought new in the past 8 years; last Mac I bought new was a Power Mac G4 in early 2000s. As long as you buy from either (a) a reputable eBay seller, or (b) someone else who seems trustworthy, you'll get a good deal. Macs generally age well, and if they get through their first year without trouble, they'll continue to work well.

I had only one minor problem with my MBP (optical drive went flaky), and I decided to sell it. The buyer got a great price, and just used an external drive he had. He's still using it and enjoying every minute. He could've paid $1,999 new fore a baseline MBP, but got a 2.4 GHz MBP with a 500 GB hard drive and 4 GB of RAM (i.e. maxed out) for $1,599 instead.

Now, if you really have technolust (like I do) for the new aluminum enclosure... that's a different story :D

[OllyW]

I have some Best buy gift cards I could sell, but where can I sell them?

Why don't you use them to buy the MacBook Pro from Best Buy? :confused:

[balinmar]

no

hopeless :P

[dukebound85]

for College...

you dont really need a mbp for college.

reason: cuz i went to college over the last 5 years

in fact, you can survive with no computer at all as there are labs and in the case of my school, even 24/7 labs. was that convienent, no but you could get by if you had to

you could always get a mb or even a way cheaper pc laptop/desktop

just my 2 cents

edit: why the hate on refurbs? they are actually more assured than new as they have been tested and as tallest said, you can get surprise configs (for the better). they also carry the exact same warranty as refurbs

for someone so focused on price, you sure are aiming high dollar for no reason

[Tallest Skil]

no

Fine. Waste time trying to make MORE money when you could have a brand new machine for less.

They change the case. They fix all hardware/software problems. Some refurbs aren't even BROKEN to begin with; if someone returns a perfectly fine, IN BOX computer, Apple cannot legally sell it as new, so they put it on the Refurb Store.

Random user: Tallest Skil, what does the forum say about your post count?
Tallest Skil: IT'S OVER NINE THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAND!

[Thomasthetug]

no

What why not? sounds like your being stubborn. Referbs are great machines, like the other person said there next to new saves you money and you get the same warranty.

You could always prostitute yourself, but I guess that would count as getting a job.

Well i would consider it a job you get money don't you? :p

[PoloDude]

Why don't you use them to buy the MacBook Pro from Best Buy? :confused:

its cheaper online

and then i would have to pay sales tax

[photapioca]

Apply for FAFSA, use the left over money, invest it in cheap stocks with good growth/value,sell for a gain,and then buy what you can afford.
Oh yeah since you need it for college, join the ADC program, and get discount.

[PoloDude]

Fine. Waste time trying to make MORE money when you could have a brand new machine for less.

They change the case. They fix all hardware/software problems. Some refurbs aren't even BROKEN to begin with; if someone returns a perfectly fine, IN BOX computer, Apple cannot legally sell it as new, so they put it on the Refurb Store.

they dont even have them on sale at the Apple Store anyway.

Only old MBP

[Kardashian]

no

If you're not going to take advice I don't even see why you're posting.

To demand an almost £1400 computer, when you don't have a job must mean you're from a very rich or thrifty family. Without earning a wage, or someone giving you the money, I don't see how you're going to get one.

Do you expect someone to give you some formula which allow you to 'poof' money into a box infront of you?

Go out and get a job. If you can't get a job, you can't get the computer.

Also, you say you won't get a refurb for the sake of saving 'a few bucks' - but can someone with no bucks really dictate what to do with this fictional money?

FYI, my MacBook Pro is WICKED.

[drichards]

The new macbooks are extremely capable. If you don't need a MBP for business there isn't much sense in having one. Even for gaming, the 9400 is more than sufficient for todays needs.

[PoloDude]

If you're not going to take advice I don't even see why you're posting.

To demand an almost £1400 computer, when you don't have a job must mean you're from a very rich or thrifty family. Without earning a wage, or someone giving you the money, I don't see how you're going to get one.

Do you expect someone to give you some formula which allow you to 'poof' money into a box infront of you?

Go out and get a job. If you can't get a job, you can't get the computer.

Also, you say you won't get a refurb for the sake of saving 'a few bucks' - but can someone with no bucks really dictate what to do with this fictional money?

FYI, my MacBook Pro is WICKED.

Doesnt make sense to buy refurb, if I saved more money i could buy a brand new one

[OllyW]

they dont even have them on sale at the Apple Store anyway.

Only old MBP

By the time you've got the money there will probably be a new model out. :p

[NoSmokingBandit]

But... that's all that refurbs do: save you a few bucks. They're IDENTICAL to new machines, and heck, refurbs can even have surprise upgrades from the configuration you order!

Acutally, most refurbs are going to be more reliable than a nib model. With a refurb they test every item on the computer before they ship it to ensure it works, on a new one they spot test random models so you could get one with a bum part.

IIRC, apples warranties for the refurbs are the same as their new models, so it only makes sense to get a refurb. Especially if you are pinching pennies. If you cant get a job and you are looking for a quick way to get a comp i wouldnt be too picky about what you can get.

[Thomasthetug]

Doesnt make sense to buy refurb, if I saved more money i could buy a brand new one

Wow, like one has mentioned there next to new, even new. Whats the actuall reasoning why you don't want to buy a referb, heck a lot of people are satisfied with used. My friend wants a g4 for god sakes, aslong as he has a computer that runs and can play movies and youtube.

[PoloDude]

Acutally, most refurbs are going to be more reliable than a nib model. With a refurb they test every item on the computer before they ship it to ensure it works, on a new one they spot test random models so you could get one with a bum part.then i'll just send it back

[jmann]

Doesnt make sense to buy refurb, if I saved more money i could buy a brand new one

Of course but that will mean delaying your purchase later. They are the exact same thing with the same warranty and everything but for cheaper. Anyways, you could get a temporary job that won't interfere with school. See something like SOS Staffing (www.sosstaffing.com) they can place you in temporary jobs so you can make your money and then do another temporary job, and once you have enough money you can just stop taking new jobs. :)

[PoloDude]

Wow, like one has mentioned there next to new, even new. Whats the actuall reasoning why you don't want to buy a referb, heck a lot of people are satisfied with used. My friend wants a g4 for god sakes, aslong as he has a computer that runs and can play movies and youtube.
Geez man.

THEY DONT SELL NEW MACBOOK PRO REFURBS.

ONLY THE OLD VERSIONS OF THE MBP.

SO STOP SUGGESTING IT

[Tallest Skil]

then i'll just send it back

You're a college student? USE THE DEVELOPER DISCOUNT.

Geez man.

THEY DONT SELL NEW MACBOOK PRO REFURBS.

ONLY THE OLD VERSIONS OF THE MBP.

SO STOP SUGGESTING IT

You're completely wrong. Yes, they DO. They fall in and out of stock. Just freaking look at the store.

[PoloDude]

i JUSt looked in the store and didnt see a single one

[J the Ninja]

then i'll just send it back

Don't you have to pay return shipping for that? Most places don't send a "coffin"


And why can't you get a job, anyhow? I juggle a part time job and college. It's not THAT hard.

[NoSmokingBandit]

then i'll just send it back

You really arent open to any suggestions are you? People are here posting ways for you to get the same product at a lower price, ergo quicker and with less work, yet you seem to be too arrogant to heed our advice.
Fine, go out and dont get a job and wait for the $3000 to fall from the sky so you can buy a new mbp.

[dukebound85]

Doesnt make sense to buy refurb, if I saved more money i could buy a brand new one

but the whole issue is money is it not?

beggers cant be choosers

if you have a way to get it new, then great. but your whole thred is you asking how to make the money with no job, nothing. you refuse to accept any advise on how to get like the same exact machine for a little less. why are you so stubborn?

if you arent going to respect other peoples opinion and insist on getting one new, then why even post in the first place?

we are trying to help you out remember that. you dont seem to realize that...

Geez man.

THEY DONT SELL NEW MACBOOK PRO REFURBS.

ONLY THE OLD VERSIONS OF THE MBP.

SO STOP SUGGESTING IT

um YES THEY DO. refurbs are not last gen stuff...

[Tallest Skil]

i JUSt looked in the store and didnt see a single one

Student Developer Discount, then, if you don't believe what I'm saying.

[jackiecanev2]

i JUSt looked in the store and didnt see a single one

They update the store constantly. The new refurbs are hot at the moment, so they don't last long. But yes, they do. They have the new MB's and MBP's; AFAIK, the only current models that don't have refurbs out yet are the new MBA's.

[PoloDude]

Its a lot mroe expensive buying from Apple.com

They charge you sales tax and that adds at least a hundred to my order


The discount at Amazon is better than the Student Discount and I dont have to pay tax.

[Theophany]

Doesnt make sense to buy refurb, if I saved more money i could buy a brand new one

That's all well and good, but coming from somebody who needs to ask an online forum how to get money, it seems like the logic of a moron.

[Kardashian]

Doesnt make sense to buy refurb, if I saved more money i could buy a brand new one

Why doesn't it make sense?

It's cheaper, the exact same computer, and still carries the 12-month international Apple warranty, 90 days phone support, Apple Care-capable, Up-to-Date scheme capable and everything a new computer is.

The only difference is the box.

You don't receive used, scratched-up refurbs, they are BRAND NEW but because the internals have been sold before, and used less than 14 days, they're sold as refurb. The casing is new.

You're insane. If you had the money, I could understand - but you can't even afford a refurb.

[PoloDude]

but the whole issue is money is it not?

beggers cant be choosers

if you have a way to get it new, then great. but your whole thred is you asking how to make the money with no job, nothing. you refuse to accept any advise on how to get like the same exact machine for a little less. why are you so stubborn?

if you arent going to respect other peoples opinion and insist on getting one new, then why even post in the first place?

we are trying to help you out remember that. you dont seem to realize that...



um YES THEY DO. refurbs are not last gen stuff...I know you're helping me out. Buy you're suggesting something I cant even do

[mcpryon2]

To paraphrase a popular meme on another fun forum..."Ya'll...(people)...is postin' in a troll thread."

[Thomasthetug]

You're completely wrong. Yes, they DO. They fall in and out of stock. Just freaking look at the store.[/QUOTE]

Thank you. But seriously you gotta chill, i thought they had them assuming since i looked yesterday and they did. Geeze, but you have to think ahead when your going to buy one.

[Tallest Skil]

The discount at Amazon is better than the Student Discount and I dont have to pay tax.

Then use the Student DEVELOPER discount.

[Kardashian]

Geez man.

THEY DONT SELL NEW MACBOOK PRO REFURBS.

ONLY THE OLD VERSIONS OF THE MBP.

SO STOP SUGGESTING IT

Maybe not now - but they will.

Are you sure you've not just left primary school? You don't sound like a soon-to-be college student.

[PoloDude]

I still have to pay tax, so it is still more money.

And I cant get a job because it might lower my gpa.

Around how much would a 2.5ghz, 4gb ram, 320gb Hard drive refurb cost me?

The $2,500 MBP model..

[Kardashian]

I know you're helping me out. Buy you're suggesting something I cant even do

You can't do either.

Come back when you've got the money and not pulling at strings.

[Thomasthetug]

Wait one question. What makes you need a really expensive laptop exactly?

[Tallest Skil]

And I cant get a job because it might lower my gpa.

You're talking to the class valedictorian with a part-time job at a retirement facility. 80% of my college costs are being paid with scholarships and with my job, I am able to afford a top-of-the-line Gainestown Mac Pro.

It's all about balance and the ability to multitask and juggle responsibilities. You'll need to learn that. I already have, which is best, but at least you have four years to do so.

[J the Ninja]

And I cant get a job because it might lower my gpa.


No, it won't. Not to mention, once you are enrolled, most schools don't give much of rats *** about your GPA as long as it is better than 2.0 or so.

So unless you are planning to go to Harvard, your GPA isn't all that important. Actually, even for admissions most schools look more at SAT and ACT scores, since they are more of an apples-to-apples comparison. they don't drop because you took a challenging class or went to a "rigorous" high school.

[Theophany]

And I cant get a job because it might lower my gpa.

Based on what I've seen so far, that's not really a major issue.

[Kardashian]

And I cant get a job because it might lower my gpa.

Fine, get a basic job - 16 hours a week. 8 hours Saturday, and 8 hours Sunday. Also, you'll be paid the weekend rate which is more.

When you get your first months wages, apply for the Amazon credit card.

Use 75% of your wages and your Amazon credit card to pay for the MacBook Pro.

When the computer comes, cut up the card, and make regular payments from your new 16 hour a week job. You should be on around £360 a month (I know you're US, so xe.com it) so in 3 months you could pay off a base MBP.

[PoloDude]

No, it won't. Not to mention, once you are enrolled, most schools don't give much of rats *** about your GPA as long as it is better than 2.0 or so.

So unless you are planning to go to Harvard, your GPA isn't all that important. Actually, even for admissions most schools look more at SAT and ACT scores, since they are more of an apples-to-apples comparison. they don't drop because you took a challenging class or went to a "rigorous" high school.

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern). I need a MBP because its heavy in technology and its Keynote program is just what I need, esp. since I am taking a Marketing class and I will need to market products, or things in that nature as projects. I am using Windows and it just can't compete with the other kids in my class that are making powerful presentations using Macs and I have a weak Powerpoint.

[brentsg]

Doesnt make sense to buy refurb, if I saved more money i could buy a brand new one

Haven't you started like 2 threads requesting advice and then refusing to accept it? Why not just stop?

Seriously if you think you must have a Pro machine for college... and that you are too good for Apple's refurbs... then I would suggest that you are incorrect on both counts.

Having any computer in college is a luxury. Having a laptop in college is a bigger luxury. Having any kind of Apple laptop, even a refurb in college is a bigger luxury. The brand new spanking latest model MacBook Pro... well sure that's the biggest luxury of all.

So basically you "need" the biggest luxury computer, yet you have no money. Oh... and you also want to pull this off without getting a job.

Happy trails man...

[zer0tails]

Geez man.

THEY DONT SELL NEW MACBOOK PRO REFURBS.

ONLY THE OLD VERSIONS OF THE MBP.

SO STOP SUGGESTING IT

I'll attest to the top notch quality of the refurbs and the only people I can think of who wouldn't bother with the $$$ savings and buy a refurb are well people with loads of money to spend, and who don't like the thought of anything not being "new"

Except for having loads of money to spend, you appear to be just like that lol :D So in that situation, I think you should reconsider.

As for ways of making money, why don't you start an eBay store? Use your best buy cards as seed money, pick up some quality electronics at low prices and sell them on ebay. Or scour flea markets and sell vintage stuff online.

That or buy a guitar and start busking on the sidewalks. :)

[PoloDude]

Haven't you started like 2 threads requesting advice and then refusing to accept it? Why not just stop?

Seriously if you think you must have a Pro machine for college... and that you are too good for Apple's refurbs... then I would suggest that you are incorrect on both counts.

Having any computer in college is a luxury. Having a laptop in college is a bigger luxury. Having any kind of Apple laptop, even a refurb in college is a bigger luxury. The brand new spanking latest model MacBook Pro... well sure that's the biggest luxury of all.

So basically you "need" the biggest luxury computer, yet you have no money. Oh... and you also want to pull this off without getting a job.

Happy trails man...

I need it to compete with the kids in my class. They're ******** on my presentations because they are using Macs and they have a WHOLE lot more to do with their resources and programs.

[Tallest Skil]

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern). I need a MBP because its heavy in technology and its Keynote program is just what I need, esp. since I am taking a Marketing class and I will need to market products, or things in that nature as projects. I am using Windows and it just can't compete with the other kids in my class that are making powerful presentations using Macs and I have a weak Powerpoint.

It doesn't come with Keynote or iWork... that costs more money. OH NO!

[OllyW]

When the computer comes, cut up the card, and make regular payments from your new 16 hour a week job. You should be on around £360 a week (I know you're US, so xe.com it) so in 3 months you could pay off a base MBP.

What sort of part time jobs are paying £22.50 / hour in Birmingham?

[J the Ninja]

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern). I need a MBP because its heavy in technology and its Keynote program is just what I need, esp. since I am taking a Marketing class and I will need to market products, or things in that nature as projects. I am using Windows and it just can't compete with the other kids in my class that are making powerful presentations using Macs and I have a weak Powerpoint.

The 2.0Ghz MacBook sounds perfect for you. Firewire, big screens, and a 9600 aren't needed for any of that. Congrats, it's like you just got $700!

[zer0tails]

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern). I need a MBP because its heavy in technology and its Keynote program is just what I need, esp. since I am taking a Marketing class and I will need to market products, or things in that nature as projects. I am using Windows and it just can't compete with the other kids in my class that are making powerful presentations using Macs and I have a weak Powerpoint.

you don't need a macbook pro to do all that. A macbook will run keynote just fine. Plus what software do they make you marketing students use these days that requires the power of a macbook pro?

[Kardashian]

What sort of part time jobs are paying £22.50 / hour in Birmingham?

I corrected my posting. It's fairly obvious I meant per month.

[brentsg]

I need it to compete with the kids in my class. They're ******** on my presentations because they are using Macs and they have a WHOLE lot more to do with their resources and programs.

And suddenly Keynote requires a non refurb pro model?

This has to be a troll.

[PoloDude]

It doesn't come with Keynote or iWork... that costs more money. OH NO!

I can easily download those for free. I cant downlaod a new laptop.

But, how much would a refurb 2.5ghz, 4gb ram, 320 hard drive Cost me?

[Thomasthetug]

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern). I need a MBP because its heavy in technology and its Keynote program is just what I need, esp. since I am taking a Marketing class and I will need to market products, or things in that nature as projects. I am using Windows and it just can't compete with the other kids in my class that are making powerful presentations using Macs and I have a weak Powerpoint.

Um i actually use photoshop, 3d programs, motion (final cut), aswell as my personal computer, and for school work on an iMac g5, and you want a MBP FOR JUST THAT. :D Btw getting programs for free that cost money is called pirating. :(

[bartelby]

What sort of part time jobs are paying £22.50 / hour in Birmingham?

Maybe the oldest one...

[PoloDude]

I'll consider the refurb if i get an idea of how much it would cost.

-_-

[dukebound85]

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern). I need a MBP because its heavy in technology and its Keynote program is just what I need, esp. since I am taking a Marketing class and I will need to market products, or things in that nature as projects. I am using Windows and it just can't compete with the other kids in my class that are making powerful presentations using Macs and I have a weak Powerpoint.

1) you dont need a mbp for that. a mb will more than suffice
2) powerpoint is more than adequate for presentations
3) presentations and grades from them are more about content than the program you use to make it, which by the way pp is no slouch....

And suddenly Keynote requires a non refurb pro model?

This has to be a troll.

im starting to agree. hes probably getting a kick out of all of this

I can easily download those for free. I cant downlaod a new laptop.

But, how much would a refurb 2.5ghz, 4gb ram, 320 hard drive Cost me?

hope you dont mean by pirating:cool:

[OllyW]

Maybe the oldest one...

Obviously.

[PoloDude]

Um i actually use photoshop, 3d programs, motion (final cut), aswell as my personal computer, and for school work on an iMac g5, and you want a MBP FOR JUST THAT. :D
Well no, I want one because it is a nice computer, with a light weight and it is powerful.

It's programs just give me more of a reason to use. And if I ened to do anything Windows, I can run windows on it. So why not?:apple:

[Tallest Skil]

I can easily download those for free.

They won't work. Illegal copies of iWork have been blacklisted.

You don't even DESERVE our help. You're worried about paying for hardware but you'll steal software. Just steal the freaking computer and be done with it.

Get the heck out.

[Kardashian]

I can easily download those for free. I cant downlaod a new laptop.

But, how much would a refurb 2.5ghz, 4gb ram, 320 hard drive Cost me?

So, now not only do you want a computer without earning it - you also want the software to match?

This is quite possibly the most annoying and pointless thread - ever.

You're coming to a pro-Mac forum, and telling everyone you'll pirate the software.

And, Apple set the prices, not us.

[Kardashian]

Maybe the oldest one...

I do have difficulties walking on Sunday mornings, actually.:p

[PoloDude]

1) you dont need a mbp for that. a mb will more than suffice
2) powerpoint is more than adequate for presentations
3) presentations and grades from them are more about content than the program you use to make it, which by the way pp is no slouch....



im starting to agree. hes probably getting a kick out of all of this

Its all about capturing your audiences attention. Presentations need visuals, nice effects, etc.
And the MB has an awful screen, compared to the MBP.

[zer0tails]

I can easily download those for free. I cant downlaod a new laptop.

But, how much would a refurb 2.5ghz, 4gb ram, 320 hard drive Cost me?

here is a link to prices from different vendors http://tinyurl.com/8enba6

[PoloDude]

They won't work. Illegal copies of iWork have been blacklisted.

You don't even DESERVE our help. You're worried about paying for hardware but you'll steal software. Just steal the freaking computer and be done with it.

Get the heck out.

You could be held liable.

[Thomasthetug]

Its all about capturing your audiences attention. Presentations need visuals, nice effects, etc.
And the MB has an awful screen, compared to the MBP.

Your collage doesnt have a projector?

[dukebound85]

you don't need a macbook pro to do all that. A macbook will run keynote just fine. Plus what software do they make you marketing students use these days that requires the power of a macbook pro?

must be more intensive than engineering, which i got by on an emac and macbook

[zer0tails]

Its all about capturing your audiences attention. Presentations need visuals, nice effects, etc.
And the MB has an awful screen, compared to the MBP.

it's not all about visuals, but CONTENT as well. I'm sure you knew that though considering you're full of hot air

[Tallest Skil]

You could be held liable.

"But officer, a guy on an Internet forum told me to do it!"

I was incorrect. Four years will NOT be enough time for you to learn how to operate as a human if you haven't learned by now.

[PoloDude]

Your collage doesnt have a projector?they do. Whats that got to do with this, lol.

[Kardashian]

Its all about capturing your audiences attention. Presentations need visuals, nice effects, etc.
And the MB has an awful screen, compared to the MBP.

So you think the fact the MBP is 2" bigger is going to "capture" the attention of the audience?

It should be your work capturing the attention of the audience - not the computer.

And surely, if you're giving a presentation, it will be on a projector or large LCD - so the fact the MB has an inferior screen is also irrelevant in that regard.

[dukebound85]

Its all about capturing your audiences attention. Presentations need visuals, nice effects, etc.
And the MB has an awful screen, compared to the MBP.

all of which powerpoint can do

seriously, you must not know how to use the program as i can make the same presentation in either or pretty much

the screen is not that bad. what are you a photographer? if not, it shouldnt really be a major issue...exp for someone with your finances

[PoloDude]

That bad screen will affect my personal use experience.

[dukebound85]

they do. Whats that got to do with this, lol.

becasue a mb and mbp make the same presentations so the screen has no bearing in terms of presenting

[Harmless Abuse]

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern). I need a MBP because its heavy in technology and its Keynote program is just what I need, esp. since I am taking a Marketing class and I will need to market products, or things in that nature as projects. I am using Windows and it just can't compete with the other kids in my class that are making powerful presentations using Macs and I have a weak Powerpoint.
Wait, WHAT?

Powerpoint is more than capable of making amazing presentations. What type of school do YOU go to?

Your poor powerpoint presentations are not because you have a bad notebook, they're due to your poor presentation skills. The key to a good presentation is to not make things too flashy, but just appealing enough to catch the viewer's eye. You can make a custom background, use custom sound clips, and add custom images, make yourself some pretty pictures and cut up some good sounds, and go about life happily. I don't know how you're going about in school without a job unless you magically got a full-ride?

As for working possibly taking down your GPA, I'm still in high school, taking 4 college courses, and working 32hours a week because my father lost his job, and I'm able to maintain a 3.8GPA and still see friends and enjoy the internet. I'll be done with my first year of college at the same time I graduate high school and am going pre-med. It's not impossible.

[zer0tails]

they do. Whats that got to do with this, lol.

because you do your presentations on a projector on the big screen, not on your teeny 15" MBP screen. No one's gonna look at your screen really. Everyone knows that. You sure you got into NYU?

[Thomasthetug]

they do. Whats that got to do with this, lol.

Well your making it seem like people will be looking off the laptop screen....

and as well i would like to say you dont even seem like the person to deserve a mac if anything.

[zer0tails]

Wait, WHAT?

Powerpoint is more than capable of making amazing presentations. What type of school do YOU go to?

Your poor powerpoint presentations are not because you have a bad notebook, they're due to your poor presentation skills. The key to a good presentation is to not make things too flashy, but just appealing enough to catch the viewer's eye. You can make a custom background, use custom sound clips, and add custom images, make yourself some pretty pictures and cut up some good sounds, and go about life happily. I don't know how you're going about in school without a job unless you magically got a full-ride?

As for working possibly taking down your GPA, I'm still in high school, taking 4 college courses, and working 32hours a week because my father lost his job, and I'm able to maintain a 3.8GPA and still see friends and enjoy the internet. I'll be done with my first year of college at the same time I graduate high school and am going pre-med. It's not impossible.

Agreed. Imagine the OP answering questions the way he talks here during Q&A period after the presentation. EPIC FAIL.

[frogger2020]

its cheaper online

and then i would have to pay sales tax

:confused::confused::confused:
So you don't think that you will lose money selling the cards on Craigslist or eBay? You think someone is going to pay more than $30 for a $50 gift card? Maybe mom and dad can buy it for you.

[TwinCities Dan]

Go get 'em Skil! What a stupid thread... :rolleyes:

[PoloDude]

Yes I got into NYU. Its highly competitive and I dont want to fall behind.

[dukebound85]

ok i officially vote wasteland to this worthless thread

[jjahshik32]

Wait, you have no job and your priority is getting a $2200 laptop?!?

Shouldn't you worry about supporting yourself first?? And please don't jack up the usage of credit cards!!

[Kardashian]

I'm still in high school, taking 4 college courses, and working 32hours a week because my father lost his job, and I'm able to maintain a 3.8GPA and still see friends and enjoy the internet. I'll be done with my first year of college at the same time I graduate high school and am going pre-med. It's not impossible.

Beyond whats expected of any student, really.

Well done :D

[niemo810]

I'm a full time student, and I have two jobs. One at a dining hall and another at campus technology services. I don't receive any type of aid from the government to go to school. I also volunteer my time at WTOP-TV 10 as Director of Programming. It's a very time consuming job. I consistently get a 3.2 or higher.

I guess what I'm trying to say is... GET A JOB! Life is not full of hand-outs. How do you expect to make any money unless you contribute to society?

And why do you need a MBP? Isn't that a little overkill? You're a business student. I'm a broadcasting major and I edit video using Final Cut on my MacBook. I think you should be able to run Keynote just fine...

*sigh* I probably just wasted my time typing all of this. It won't sink in anyway.

[Tallest Skil]

You had difficulty paying full price, I offered refurb.

You wanted new, I said Student Developer discount.

You said job would affect GPA, I proved otherwise with my experience.

You said you wanted Keynote, I said that would cost more.

You said you'd just steal it, I said to just steal the whole computer then, as they're equally immoral.

You said I'd be held liable for your actions, I said you didn't have a clue.

You think you'll be presenting on the laptop's screen, thus you need a bigger one. You won't be, thus you don't.

You don't deserve our help. You don't know what you want. You reject all viable help we've given you. You reject the law. You reject the rules of the forum.

Get. Out.

[zer0tails]

Yes I got into NYU. Its highly competitive and I dont want to fall behind.

pics or it didn't happen.

[PoloDude]

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB471LL-15-4-Inch-Processor-SuperDrive/dp/B0017J7T7A/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232312145&sr=8-1

[dukebound85]

pics or it didn't happen.

anyone else think differently about nyu after this? i know i do lol....

[Thomasthetug]

Ungrateful Much?

[Kardashian]

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB471LL-15-4-Inch-Processor-SuperDrive/dp/B0017J7T7A/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232312145&sr=8-1

What the hell's use is posting that?

I know what the computer looks like, I have that exact one.

[dukebound85]

wasteland

wasteland

off to the wasteland we goooooooooooo!

[PoloDude]

You had difficulty paying full price, I offered refurb.

You wanted new, I said Student Developer discount.

You said job would affect GPA, I proved otherwise with my experience.

You said you wanted Keynote, I said that would cost more.

You said you'd just steal it, I said to just steal the whole computer then, as they're equally immoral.

You said I'd be held liable for your actions, I said you didn't have a clue.

You think you'll be presenting on the laptop's screen, thus you need a bigger one. You won't be, thus you don't.

You don't deserve our help. You don't know what you want. You reject all viable help we've given you. You reject the law. You reject the rules of the forum.

Get. Out.
You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

[zer0tails]

What the hell's use is posting that?

I know what the computer looks like, I have that exact one.

LMAO. He's hinting to you to buy it for him Kardashian :p

[Tallest Skil]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

I'm at the third best university for computer engineering in the nation. Goodbye, rule breaker. :)

[Thomasthetug]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

I agree with the other guy, wasteland, and possibly a time out.

[Kardashian]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

Emptiest vessels make the most noise.

Basically, you're stupid.

[zer0tails]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

only #5? :eek: I'll give it to you straight kid. Even if skil is in high school, he's A LOT MORE MATURE than you are.

[PoloDude]

I'm at the third best university for computer engineering in the nation. Goodbye, rule breaker. :)

I read your original post, dummy. Quit editing it.

[dukebound85]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

lol i love when people pull out the "im better than you card"

[Tallest Skil]

I read your original post, dummy. Quit editing it.

I love how college and university are different things, don't you? What proof is there of editing?

[zer0tails]

times like these, I wish i was a mod so I could ban this jerk

[PoloDude]

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-15-4-Inch-Processor-SuperDrive/dp/B001LRPOR0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232312145&sr=8-2

[PoloDude]

I love how college and university are different things, don't you? What proof is there of editing?Your dad lost his job? You're in high school taking college courses? Hmm. Stern carries more weight than you currently, quit rushnig to try to be like me.

[dukebound85]

ooh ooh ooh, can i throw my credentials in too?!!!!

lets see here......i got accepted to the UNC, Duke, CU, and CSU.

Went to CSU and graduated Summa Cum Laude in mechanical engineering

also graduated Valedictorian in HS


point is op, we arent really impressed with where you go as this forum is visted by alot of people who are accomplished......

all of which showing more maturity than you

[Kardashian]

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-15-4-Inch-Processor-SuperDrive/dp/B001LRPOR0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232312145&sr=8-2

You're such a weirdo.

Why do you keep posting this link?

Are you sure you're not 13 and hoping to get into NYU in a few years?

[PoloDude]

ooh ooh ooh, can i throw my credentials in too?!!!!

lets see here......i got accepted to the UNC, Duke, CU, and CSU.

Went to CSU and graduated Summa Cum Laude in mechanical engineering

also graduated Valedictorian in HS


point is op, we arent really impressed with where you go as this forum is visted by alot of people who are accomplished......

nobody cares about you though. Im only focused on Talent, briefly though.

But look;

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-15-4-Inch-Processor-SuperDrive/dp/B001LRPOR0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232312145&sr=8-2

or
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB471LL-15-4-Inch-Processor-SuperDrive/dp/B0017J7T7A/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232312145&sr=8-1


Whats the difference

[Tallest Skil]

Your dad lost his job? You're in high school taking college courses? Hmm. Stern carries more weight than you currently, quit rushnig to try to be like me.

I don't understand the first sentence, and I'm in college taking college courses.

also graduated Valedictorian in HS

*high five for matching credentials* :D

And you (PoloDude) just TOTALLY spelled my name wrong. It's Tallest Skil. Skil is the short version.

[Kevlar]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

Seriously though how do you plan on paying for school to a top 5 ranked school when you cannot afford a computer.....

[PoloDude]

I got a scholarship to the great Stern:D:D:D

hopefully once these Millionaires hit our campus, I can land a job.

[PoloDude]

Any of you buy extended warranties for your MBP? With the mBP, will I have any problems running GTA IV?

[Kardashian]

Seriously though how do you plan on paying for school to a top 5 ranked school when you cannot afford a computer.....

What kind of a stupid question is that?

He's going to start a "Kidney for Sale" thread.

Gosh, some people. :p

[Kardashian]

Any of you buy extended warranties for your MBP? With the mBP, will I have any problems running GTA IV?

Hello real reason for wanting a MBP.

College my left teet.

[Tallest Skil]

What kind of a stupid question is that?

He's going to start a "Kidney for Sale" thread.

Gosh, some people. :p

I don't think so. He can't post in the Marketplace yet. :D

[dukebound85]

Hello real reason for wanting a MBP.

College my left teet.

haha just took multiple pages to figure it out!

[Harmless Abuse]

Your dad lost his job? You're in high school taking college courses? Hmm. Stern carries more weight than you currently, quit rushnig to try to be like me.

That was my post =(

I feel unimportant. I'm not rushing to be like you, I'm rushing to finish as much education as possible while my school pays for my tuition. I like free school.

Kardashian - =) Thank you for the compliment, I would have said something sooner hadn't I missed the post in the random flood. It makes me feel less unloved!

[Kardashian]

I don't think so. He can't post in the Marketplace yet. :D

Haha. Actually LOL'd... :o

But look (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=627951), OP.

[brop52]

I'm sure this has been discussed, but for the person in the first page that recommended you take out federal loans and invest them in "safe" stocks is an idiot. Good luck getting better than 5.6% return, which is what the loan terms will be if you take it out for next year. Not only that, but it is a terrible idea for short term and even long term. Also, if you don't get it in subsidized loans you will be losing even more money. Assuming you aren't independent I'm going to venture that you aren't going to be getting subsidized loans. Especially if you are going to a private school as not everyone has the kind of money upfront to get into a highly ranked private school without a little under the table to certain individuals. If your parents aren't paying your tuition or you aren't there with at least a partial scholarship I really do have to question your financial sense. Add that to the fact that you seem to need the MBP I'm wondering about that exact thing.

O FYI. NYU? Christ at the business school your cost of attendance (upwards of 40k) is more than mine and I'm in medical school.

[dukebound85]

Haha. Actually LOL'd... :o

But look (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=627951), OP.

but it cant run keynote apparently......

[PoloDude]

Bring me to the marketplace

[Kardashian]

but it cant run keynote apparently......

But it looks pretty, so its fine, it'll captivate the audience nicely - that's what its all about, right, OP?

[Tallest Skil]

Bring me to the marketplace

Wait six months, kiddo. Get 250 posts.

[Kardashian]

Bring me to the marketplace
More like hang you out to dry.

[PoloDude]

Do I have to pay to list things on there.

[OllyW]

Wait six months, kiddo. Get 250 posts.

The only trouble is he's going to lose 33 posts (latest count) when this thread hits the wasteland. :D

[dukebound85]

Do I have to pay to list things on there.

need 250 posts and 6 months of membership

[Tallest Skil]

Do I have to pay to list things on there.

Nope. You post as though it's the classifieds and people respond with interest, then you contact them through PM or e-mail and do the transaction off-site (off this site).

[Kardashian]

Do I have to pay to list things on there.

You can't. You need 250 posts. And once a moderator see's that you've been swearing at other members, been abusive, listed multiple duplicate threads, and posted duplicate posts within these threads, you'll be on a time out for sure.

[PoloDude]

SOunds great; lend me your account?

[Kardashian]

The only trouble is he's going to lose 33 posts (latest count) when this thread hits the wasteland. :D

Oh, so if something is wastelanded are those post counts removed from your total?

I didn't know that.

[dukebound85]

Oh, so if something is wastelanded are those post counts removed from your total?

I didn't know that.

yuppers

[Tallest Skil]

Oh, so if something is wastelanded are those post counts removed from your total?

I didn't know that.

Yep.

Which is why this shouldn't be Wastelanded, it should just be locked. I topped 9,000 here; I don't want to do that over. :D

[Kardashian]

yuppers

A bit of wasted typing on all accounts then..

[PoloDude]

where do you see your post count?

[Kardashian]

Yep.

Which is why this shouldn't be Wastelanded, it should just be locked. I topped 9,000 here; I don't want to do that over. :D

Lock this mothertruck and ban the OP.

All those in favour, scream Kardashian :)

[dukebound85]

Yep.

Which is why this shouldn't be Wastelanded, it should just be locked. I topped 9,000 here; I don't want to do that over. :D


haha

A bit of wasted typing on all accounts then..

indeed it has
where do you see your post count?
click your name

[Tallest Skil]

where do you see your post count?

Click your name on any of your posts. 6502 is the title required; that's below your name.

[OllyW]

Oh, so if something is wastelanded are those post counts removed from your total?

I didn't know that.

Afraid so (http://guides.macrumors.com/Help:MacRumors_FAQ#I_think_that_my_post_count_is_wrong)

You can see how many you will lose here (http://forums.macrumors.com/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=636650)

[brop52]

where do you see your post count?

Click your name. Quit spamming and buy your 2GHz MB. You don't need a video card and that's the only difference between the two computers besides screen quality. FYI, people using powerpoint hook the notebooks up to projectors. You don't try to have everyone look at your computer screen doing a presentation.

[TSE]

This guy obviously doesn't want to take any of your guys' advice so I say don't reply to this dumbass. He is a waste of bandwith.

[J the Ninja]

SOunds great; lend me your account?

Wasn't the whole reason we were going to send you there in the first place was so that you could sell your kidney? Btw, if you sold your left nut, I hear you can get some $10,000. That's enough for a Mac Pro with 32GB of pre-installed RAM!

[Tallest Skil]

Afraid so (http://guides.macrumors.com/Help:MacRumors_FAQ#I_think_that_my_post_count_is_wrong)

You can see how many you will lose here (http://forums.macrumors.com/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=636650)

Well, that's COOL. :cool::p Never seen that before. Is there an easy way to get to this screen from any thread?

And what happened to the Members List list?

...I hear you can get some $10,000. That's enough for a Mac Pro with 32GB of pre-installed RAM!

Wait for Gainestown.

[dukebound85]

Well, that's COOL. :cool::p Never seen that before. Is there an easy way to get to this screen from any thread?

And what happened to the Members List list?



Wait for Gainestown.

yes and yes

for the first, you cant be in spy, go into the forum and just click the number of replies once in a sub forum

for the member list........its there somewhere lol

[brop52]

Wasn't the whole reason we were going to send you there in the first place was so that you could sell your kidney? Btw, if you sold your left nut, I hear you can get some $10,000. That's enough for a Mac Pro with 32GB of pre-installed RAM!

Lol. Being in medical school I have gotten mail from fertility clinics to donate sperm. I guess they want someone who is intelligent. Unfortunately it seems the OP is out of luck in this department. Though you can make a lot of money from it.

[J the Ninja]

Afraid so (http://guides.macrumors.com/Help:MacRumors_FAQ#I_think_that_my_post_count_is_wrong)

You can see how many you will lose here (http://forums.macrumors.com/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=636650)'

Damnit, I'll lose my 6502a if this get's wastelanded! LOCK IT!

[Sesshi]

I'm enrolled at the business school at NYU (Stern).

I just read this thread, noticed this post and was much amused.

[jjahshik32]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

If you want to play it that way then, at least tallest skill can afford to have a MacBook pro and you can't :p

[PoloDude]

Yea, I am really dumb.

DELETE THIS THREAD

[Tallest Skil]

At least tallestskill can afford to have a MacBook pro and you don't. :p

Now, now. I'm serious here: no gloating, no mocking. :)

[alphaod]

I'm confused; Polo, you want a new computer but you don't want to work for one. How would you acquire gift cards? I'm really confused. Also why are you buying the I need a Mac ********. You obviously are doing just fine if you GPA is so good. Besides, all the people I know in know that a MacBook is just fine.

Just steal it already: You know you want to.

[Kardashian]

At least tallestskill can afford to have a MacBook pro and you don't. :p

And me!

I also bought a new BlackBerry Curve, 4th Gen Nano and Canon 1000D.

I had to sell both balls, a kidney, and agree to spend a few hours a week in a darkened room with magazines.

But OP, its so worth it.

[OllyW]

Well, that's COOL. :cool::p Never seen that before. Is there an easy way to get to this screen from any thread?

Go to the thread list (in this case MacBook Pro, PowerBook) and click on the number of posts for the thread you want.


And what happened to the Members List list?


Arn took it down about a month ago because it was being accessed by undesirables and slowing the site down. You can still find it if you know the address. ;)

[NoSmokingBandit]

Hold on... Why is anyone even bothering to post here anymore? This guy is obviously not going to heed any advice unless it involves getting a top-of-the-line mbp for free. Whats even worse is that this guy is majoring in business administration (i may be wrong, but thats what i inferred from your posts) and cant even figure out that you need to earn moeny in order to spend it and get a computer. And on top of that he refuses to take advice from us on how to lower the initial cost...
You, sir, will never make it in the real world. Drop the arrogance, take our advice, then come back. Neither of those attitudes will get you anywhere in the business world, so learn how to conduct yourself now lest your fancy degree go to waste.

[alphaod]

You're in high school, dumbass. I am in business school ranked #5 in the nation.

Try doing that **** there, dumb****.

You're in a college ranked 34 :D

Hold on... Why is anyone even bothering to post here anymore? This guy is obviously not going to heed any advice unless it involves getting a top-of-the-line mbp for free. Whats even worse is that this guy is majoring in business (i may be wrong, but thats what i inferred from your posts) and cant even figure out that you need to earn moeny in order to spend it and get a computer. And on top of that he refuses to take advice from us on how to lower the initial cost...
You, sir, will never make it in the real world. Drop the arrogance, take our advice, then come back. Neither of those attitudes will get you anywhere in the business world, so learn how to conduct yourself now lest your fancy degree go to waste.

Because it's fun.

[dukebound85]

And me!

I also bought a new BlackBerry Curve, 4th Gen Nano and Canon 1000D.

I had to sell both balls, a kidney, and agree to spend a few hours a week in a darkened room with magazines.

But OP, its so worth it.

dang i got shafted

i sold both legs and my arms for my blackbook


will say its hard to type these days....using my nose and all