how would you spend 10k if you had to buy apple gear?

[jefhatfield]

i would get a dual 1.42 ghz powermac, standard 512 RAM, a 20" inch lcd screen, and applecare ($4250 total) and spend the rest of the balance on software and peripherals (adobe stuff and epson or hp printers and scanners)

my second choice, if i had to be mobile, would be a 15" inch tibook, standard 256 RAM, a 20" inch external lcd monitor, and applecare ($4050 total) and the rest on software and peripherals...i would get an extra 256 RAM stick and put it in myself (much cheaper than apple's RAM prices)

how would you guys spend your ten grand if you had to get a desktop? a laptop?

[Wildcat]

First 17" PowerBook - $3299.00,

Next
• Power Mac G4 Dual 1.42GHz w/2MB L3 per proc.
• 512MB DDR333 SDRAM (PC2700) - 1 DIMM
• 120GB Ultra ATA drive
• Optical 1 - Combo Drive (DVD/CD-RW)
• Optical 2 - None
• ATI Radeon 9700 Pro w/128MB DDR
• Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel)
• Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel) + Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
• 56K internal modem
• Bluetooth Module
• Apple Pro Keyboard - U.S. English
• Mac OS - U.S. English

$6946.00
I know I went over a bit (about $250.00) but I would get a student discount so.

[trebblekicked]

i actually had this delicious problem over the winter. (small biz grant, 10k, all in equipment)

here's what i got:

1ghz tibook w/SD+applecare+promouse
Adobe Dig Vid collection
After Effects Prod. Bundle Upgrade
Final Cut Pro
DVD studio Pro
MS Office
MYOB accountedge
2 griffin powermates

i spent the rest at B&H on some vid gear. i picked up the order three days before christmas. i don't even remember what i got for christmas this year.

[Megaquad]

I'd get
Dual 1.42 GHz PowerMac
20" Apple LCD
Radeon 9700
fast CDRW in it
2x180 GB RAID

and

12" Powerbook G4
combo drive

and

20 gig iPod

:D

[zimv20]

i'd buy 25-33 ipods and make a shirt from them, a la david letterman when he was making sod suits and such.

[caveman_uk]

Is that 10K UK pounds or US dollars? As Apple's had about $5K out of me in the last 4 months I probably not bother with gear and go on a damn fine vacation with the money:D A 17" PB would be nice though :rolleyes:

[Wildcat]

i would say US dollars. Since we are all in the states so far, except you caveman.
so what is it about 6667.00 pouds or is it 2pounds to the dollar?

[kewpid]

its a little closer to 2 dollars to the pound

[RandomDeadHead]

I would still wait for a 970 powered powermac, and revamped iPod.

[peterjhill]

iPod Customized 20GB (Mac) $488.00
PowerBook 1GHz (17" TFT) $3,434.00
+1GHz PowerPC G4
+60GB Ultra ATA drive
+SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
+AirPort Extreme Card
+1GB DDR SDRAM - 2 DIMMs
23" Apple Cinema HD Display + Apple DVI to ADC Adapter $1,992.00
APP for PowerBook $664.00
Extra Battery $121.00
Extra Portable Power Adapter $74.00
Professional 17 Backpack Case by Brenthaven $179.00
AirPort Extreme Base Station (with modem and antenna port) $234.00
PowerBook 867MHz (12.1" TFT) $2,173.00
+ SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
+ 60GB Ultra ATA drive
+ 640MB DDR266 (128MB built-in & 512MB SO-DIMM)
+ AirPort Extreme Card
+ 867MHz PowerPC G4
.Mac Promotional Bundle $69.95
Extra Battery - PowerBook (12.1" TFT) $121.00
Professional 12 Shoulder Case by Brenthaven $149.00
Total: $9,772.95

[Mr. Anderson]

I'd still be waiting for the 970s myself, get the top of the line with 2 23" LCDs, a few extra harddrives, max ram and probably still have enough left over to get a 12" Powerbook.

D

[scem0]

Originally posted by dukestreet
I'd still be waiting for the 970s myself, get the top of the line with 2 23" LCDs, a few extra harddrives, max ram and probably still have enough left over to get a 12" Powerbook.

D

That's my thought process. BUt I wouldn't get a laptop, I would
get a iPod, or tablet, or w/e lifestyle device apple is planning
on releasing soon enough. :)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by scem0
That's my thought process. BUt I wouldn't get a laptop, I would
get a iPod, or tablet, or w/e lifestyle device apple is planning
on releasing soon enough. :)

ah, well, the iPod is fine, but its not all that much. You'd probably be able to pic one up relatively cheap if you were to buy all that, especially if you went to GeneralCybernetics :D

But the laptop is crucial, since there are times you need a decent portable computer, especially if you're doing photography, travelling and such. I have an older model TiPower book and its great. But the lifestyle is different between a laptop and desktop - and they both have a need for what I do.

D

[wdlove]

My preference would be to hold off till September, is that OK? Want to be sure to get thye new PPC 70 with 1 gig memory and a 23" Cinema Display.

How about any of us that have money left over contribute it to scem0? It is after all his B-Day! ;)

[Rower_CPU]

What do you mean "if you had to"? ;)

Just go into the Apple Store, select the "ultimate" PowerMac and max out every option:
Power Mac G4 Dual 1.42GHz w/2MB L3 per proc.
2.0GB DDR333 SDRAM (PC2700) - 4 DIMMs
4x180GB Ultra ATA drive
Optical 1 - Apple SuperDrive
Optical 2 - Combo Drive (DVD/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro w/128MB DDR
Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel)
Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel) + Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
Bluetooth Module
APP for Power Mac (w/ or w/o display) - Enrollment Kit

Total = $9,616.00 :eek:

[howard]

fully loaded 12 inch powerbook

fully loaded powermac

two 23 inch cinema displays

if i had any left over i'd get a 10 gig ipod

if that goes over budget than take out some of the hard drives in the powermac

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by howard
fully loaded 12 inch powerbook

fully loaded powermac

two 23 inch cinema displays

if i had any left over i'd get a 10 gig ipod

if that goes over budget than take out some of the hard drives in the powermac

hey, no fair....that's way over ten grand;)

[MrMacMan]

Originally posted by jefhatfield
hey, no fair....that's way over ten grand;)

lol.

I gotta go I have my bookmarked...
tho

[janey]

Power Mac G4 Dual 1.42ghz w/ 4x180gb drives, 2.0gb RAM, airport extreme, bluetooth, superdrive and combo, ATI Radeon 9700 Pro and a 56k modem, AppleCare w/displays

2 20" Cinema Displays

17" Aluminum PowerBook w/ 1gb ram, superdrive and airport extreme and AppleCare

total: $9,873.00 (US dollars)

[szark]

Xserve Dual 1.33GHz
Gigabit Ethernet Card
Dual 1.33GHz PowerPC G4
180GB Ultra ATA drive - 7200rpm - Bay 1
180GB Ultra ATA drive - 7200rpm - Bay 2
180GB Ultra ATA drive - 7200rpm - Bay 3
180GB Ultra ATA drive - 7200rpm - Bay 4
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
PCI Video Card (lower slot)
2.0GB DDR333 SDRAM - 4 DIMMs
Mac OS X Server, Unlimited License
Accessory kit

XtremeMac Xrack Pro 12U Enclosed Rack
Apple Remote Desktop v1.2 (10 Client)
Retrospect Server Back - Up 5.0
APC Smart-UPS 1000VA USB & Serial Rack-Mount 1U 120V

$9545.95

[kiwi_the_iwik]

I'd probably get the anodised aluminium 15" Powerbook (when it FINALLY decides to make an appearance) - and just keep the rest of the dosh for myself...

...is that selfish?!?

[janey]

hey people don't forget to try buying all that stuff using education/adc discounts :D
that's what i did...

[jefhatfield]

hey, wouldn't more of you spend that money (of the 10k) on software, or do you just want to really run appleworks incredibly fast and see it on two large screens?:D

[scem0]

Originally posted by wdlove
How about any of us that have money left over contribute it to scem0? It is after all his B-Day! ;)

Hey - I'm all for this! Well, I really couldn't accept money from
any of y'all. I enjoy the site so much that it would be like stealing.
:)

[MrMacMan]

Lets see...

Power Mac G4 Dual 1.42GHz w/2MB L3 per proc.
512MB DDR333 SDRAM (PC2700) - 1 DIMM
3x180GB Ultra ATA drive
Optical 1 - Apple SuperDrive
Optical 2 - Combo Drive (DVD/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro w/128MB DDR
Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel)
Apple Pro Keyboard - U.S. English
Mac OS - U.S. English
iPod - 20GB (Mac)
Apple Pro Speakers
.Mac Promotional Bundle + Ram because apple charges a fortune for it... = $6,696.95 + ram...
Then we have... an iBook... :D

256MB SDRAM (128MB built-in & 128MB SO-DIMM) + rip out extra ram and install much more...
40GB Ultra ATA drive
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive
Keyboard/Mac OS X - U.S. English
Mac OS X & Mac OS 9 included
ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 w/ 32MB VRAM
14.1-inch TFT XGA display =
$1,599.00 + ram = about $8,500
Then I'd get some software, lets see, every game I wanted, like ever... :p and whatelse... subwoofer, yes... um... the next VPC or Real PC (whichever is better).

That would be to about 9,300 I guess. With some extra money I'd save it (if possible) or not I'd go for some add-ons.

[guitargeek]

Honestly, I wouldn't be able to spend 10k on Apple stuff. I'd get a maxed out dual G4, big ass monitor, but I don't think it'd come to ten grand.

Now, 10k on car stuff or music on the other hand.... The drum set I want costs about that much :D

[Computer_Phreak]

970 Powermac plus the largest solid state hard drive I could afford

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by guitargeek
Honestly, I wouldn't be able to spend 10k on Apple stuff. I'd get a maxed out dual G4, big ass monitor, but I don't think it'd come to ten grand.

Now, 10k on car stuff or music on the other hand.... The drum set I want costs about that much :D

ooo, musical instruments!!!

pre-cbs fender....pre-1960...maple necked strat

but if that is over 10k, then i will take a maple necked tele before 1960

[MacFan25]

I would wait for the 970s. Then I would get a fully loaded 970 with a 23" HD display. Then, I would probably get a 12" alubook. If there was any money left over, I would get an iPod.

[wdlove]

Originally posted by scem0
Hey - I'm all for this! Well, I really couldn't accept money from
any of y'all. I enjoy the site so much that it would be like stealing.
:)

I tried scem0! :p

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by MacFan25
I would wait for the 970s. Then I would get a fully loaded 970 with a 23" HD display. Then, I would probably get a 12" alubook. If there was any money left over, I would get an iPod.

what do we know about the IBM 970s?

PC Magazine thinks Apple will go with the Itanium 64-bit chip