The duo core processors may be going obsolete but I can guarantee that a 2010 MBP with the i7 will last you a good 3 4 or even 5 years depending on your needs.
If I could find one for 800 I would jump all over it. But I can't find cheaper than 1,000. I hate being such a cheapskate, but it's better to be prepared than regretful. Maybe you all know a place that has better prices for students or visually impaired?
1000 for a pc is not cheap. I can get a 17" toshiba with the i processors and all that good stuff for 500. More than I need honestly. My expectations are low. I'm looking for a low end mac with a i processor. And as I've stated I've FOUND deals that are once in a lifetime. Three times now. but they've been snatched up before I could get them. My mental spending limit and what I can actually spend are two different things. My mind won't let me spend over certain amounts and that's not really a bad thing. When you're disabled things are hard. And I wanted to build my own. For a hobby. Need something to do.
You could try Craigslist but make sure you can meet the person in person and even better meet them at an Apple store where you can have it thoroughly checked out and be safe at the same time. I'm not the paranoid type but when dealing with someone you don't know it's always best to take every precaution.
I am sorry I didn't mean to offend you. Being english I am used to paying a good deal more than you for computers. I have never built a windows PC worth owning for less than 2 thousand pounds, and I have built 5 or 6 in the last 12 years or so, but I have never built a PC for less than £2000; A CPU is at least £400, a MB is £200, video cards cost £300 each and a decent PC needs 2 of those, a couple of HDDs for £100 each, a decent case is £100, a PSU is nearly £100, memory is £200, a decent monitor is £500 or so, mouse for £80, a keyboard is £90. That is why I think owning a mac is a cheap option compared to building a decent PC. I hope whatever you decide to do makes you happy. BUt please don't try to tell me that a mac is expensive. No doubt you think it a little unfair that I have chosen top end-ish hardware to build my hypothetical windows PC but by buying a Mac you get a top-end computing experience, so I think the comparison is fair.
You didn't offend me, defensive mode just went off for some reason lol. I'm sorry if I was rude. And I will tell you a mac is expensive. I'm not making a lot of money. I can go out and get PC for 500 bucks that will suit my needs just fine. I've had this one for several years and all the while I've been aggravated with it due to small screen size. I don't want to settle for a PC, but I can't deny I need something. I would be happy with a mac. Want a mac. but for my class level it is expensive. I know it will last me for several years if I get a mac, but unless I can get it at a lower price I'm rather screwed. lol
Haha, folks think I am a lady just on account of me being called doris. But as I said I think a PC is a costly experience in the long run. Thanks for being so understanding about my posts. I hope you are happy whatever you choose to do. If you need any extra help contact me at doktordoris@me.com.
