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Buying a macbook pro tomorrow, anything i should know

CrazyScott

CrazyScott

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Hello,

This is my first post here, I am planning on buying a macbook pro tomorrow is there anything I should know before i do.

Thanks
CrazyScott:)
 
Like how soon, i am not in a huge rush to get it but i do have my mind made up so the sooner the better i guess.
 
Ok then, thanks for the news. I think i will wait. Since i am waiting i am going to ask a few questions. I am going to be using the macbook pro for developing. I am a CS major and that well be it main use. Do you think the current/new macbook pro is the right choice for me?

Also, from personal use what is better a glossy or mattee screen?
 
Don't forget to check the refurb section of the online apple store. They have some awesome deals from time to time and they come with the same 1 year warranty.
 
As above; definitely go with glossy!

I'm not a photographer, but then neither are you - the glossy screen will be much nicer to look at :)

Wish mine had it; my brothers Macbook blows my MBP out of the water display wise. Come to think of it, it outperforms it in everything but graphics :eek:

andy.
 
do NOT go for the glossy screen, go an apple store, or best buy, and see which one YOU want

the glossy ones have a lot of glare, so if you are going to be using it where there are lights behind you they will reflect off the screen really bad
 
Good luck with the purchase whenever you decide to make it and enjoy your MBP. Re immediate purchase, as the rumoured updates appear to be imminent, I'd recommend waiting until then (best guesstimate says mid October). Then, you can decide for yourself whether you want the new, updatd models, or are content with the existing models as refurb (and generous discounts often apply in that context). Either way, you'll get a terrific computer. Good luck and enjoy.
Cheers
 
Might be a little too late but use your student discount. Knock a few hundred $ off. If you are not a student, register a gym class or something at your local city college. It's one unit course for $20 here in CA. No registration fee. I don't understand why people would pay $40 per month for 24 hrs fitness while you can pay $20 for 6 month of gym at your city college. Sorry off the topic. Anyway, so register your $20 one unit class and enjoy 6 months of student discount. Or you can drop the class for a full refund.

Good luck.
 
Nde said:
Might be a little too late but use your student discount. Knock a few hundred $ off. If you are not a student, register a gym class or something at your local city college. It's one unit course for $20 here in CA. No registration fee. I don't understand why people would pay $40 per month for 24 hrs fitness while you can pay $20 for 6 month of gym at your city college. Sorry off the topic. Anyway, so register your $20 one unit class and enjoy 6 months of student discount. Or you can drop the class for a full refund.

Good luck.
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LAWLZ to that.
 
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