I've been saving my money and planning on buying a MacBook this coming summer. I have been looking at the 2.4GHz version with 4GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive, but recently I'm starting to reconsider. Should I just get the basic 2.0GHz version with no upgrades and save about $500? I'll just be using the computer for basic things - writing papers, listening to music, watching movies, etc., though I might also do some video editing with Final Cut Pro, and I'll probably play The Sims 3 when it comes out.
Is it worth it for me to get the top-of-the-line version? Part of me wants to get the best possible version so that I won't run out of hard drive space and I won't have to replace the computer anytime soon, but it is a pretty pricey step up. What do you guys think?
Also, I know that I should try to wait until Snow Leopard comes out, which should be around June or July, right? When this comes out, will they pre-load it onto all of the computers so that I can buy it with that already on there? Also, are people expecting updates of the MacBooks themselves to coincide with the Snow Leopard release? Ideally, I want to buy my MacBook at a time when I can get the free iPod promotion, but I don't mind waiting until the end of summer if it means that I'll have the latest version.
Is it worth it for me to get the top-of-the-line version? Part of me wants to get the best possible version so that I won't run out of hard drive space and I won't have to replace the computer anytime soon, but it is a pretty pricey step up. What do you guys think?
Also, I know that I should try to wait until Snow Leopard comes out, which should be around June or July, right? When this comes out, will they pre-load it onto all of the computers so that I can buy it with that already on there? Also, are people expecting updates of the MacBooks themselves to coincide with the Snow Leopard release? Ideally, I want to buy my MacBook at a time when I can get the free iPod promotion, but I don't mind waiting until the end of summer if it means that I'll have the latest version.
, however say if you end up buying your machine in July and theres no sign of Snow Leopard... then in August, Apple release the new OS... they usually provide free updates for those customers who purchased a Mac in the last 30 days. Its a waiting game I suppose - just keep checking back on these forums for the latest round of 'rumors'.