Bought a new "old" mbp today, my first "pro" computer!

[lamadude]

Hey guys,
Since the new mbp's are coming out many retailers are dropping the price of the old ones to clear stock. That's how I was able to buy me a 15" model for only 1449 euro (down from over 2000 euro last week)
As an ex-macbook and ex-iBook user this is my first pro machine, so far I'm loving the build quality with the backlit keyboard and huge screen (compared to what I'm used to)
I went for the matte display since my desk is next to a big window.

Anyway, I'm sure nobody cares about this, but just as everybody is getting psyched about the new macbooks I'm discovering the "old" model

 

[shoppy]

That is fantastic news, congrats on a stunning machine, I am waiting by the door waiting for my new 17" to turn up. I went for glossy as I find it easier to read outdoors. Congrats and enjoy your new machine.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Congratulations, and welcome to the world of Mac Book Pro; iI did the same thing myself around six months ago, and it's a terrific computer. May both you and your computer live long and prosper together.
Cheers

 

[MagicWok]

Hey guys,
Since the new mbp's are coming out many retailers are dropping the price of the old ones to clear stock. That's how I was able to buy me a 15" model for only 1449 euro (down from over 2000 euro last week)
As an ex-macbook and ex-iBook user this is my first pro machine, so far I'm loving the build quality with the backlit keyboard and huge screen (compared to what I'm used to)
I went for the matte display since my desk is next to a big window.

Anyway, I'm sure nobody cares about this, but just as everybody is getting psyched about the new macbooks I'm discovering the "old" model

To be honest - you wouldn't notice much difference. It's really just an 'update' rather than new laptops. Besides the whole matte/gloss issue as you have the model with a matte bto option.

Congrats

I'm still pondering whether I should get the 17" or a refurb 15" in matte atm.

 

[soberbrain]

Congrats!

"Old" it may be, but it's a great value for a lot of power.

 

[lamadude]

May both you and your computer live long and prosper together.
Cheers

Haha, thanks! Well I took a 3 year warranty that includes applecare, theft AND accidental damages, so the marriage should at least last 3 years which is pretty long by todays standards ;-)

 

[thespyglass]

Whee, congratulations! Have loads of fun with it