This will be my first ever Mac, i was considering 27 imac, but i dont want to spend that much on my first mac until i get use to it. I can get a new macbook for $800, if i get that then i wont get a imac. So how is the new white macbook? Will i be better of getting a window laptop with better spec for less?
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Hellhammer
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Don't even think about PC. MacBook will be enough for most people, so unless you are a gamer, it'll be perfect
the macbook is a great entry level mac... be aware many users on this forum are going to advise you spend the extra couple hundred dollars to get the macbook pro, but it is essentially the same computer when you get down to everyday use for average users. I would say the macbook is a great computer if your into web browsing, email, and office / iLife... 800 is a good deal if you can get the new one for that id say go for it... you can also check out apples refurb's... they change pretty much daily but you can usually find a good deal if your patient.
What do you guys think of this Hp laptop compare to the white macbook?
HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition customizable Notebook PC
NZ599AV
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Espresso Black
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
FREE Upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive from 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M
15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
Webcam Only
Wireless-G Card
No TV Tuner w/remote control
HP Color Matching Keyboard
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
No Modem
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Estimated build date: November 10, 2009
Free standard shipping on this item
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Price: $1,389.99
Coupon: $200.00
Notebook instant rebate: $200.00
Price after rebate: 989.99
HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition customizable Notebook PC
NZ599AV
*
Espresso Black
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
FREE Upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive from 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M
15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
Webcam Only
Wireless-G Card
No TV Tuner w/remote control
HP Color Matching Keyboard
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
No Modem
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Estimated build date: November 10, 2009
Free standard shipping on this item
« Save for re-order Remove »
Qty. Update*»
Price: $1,389.99
Coupon: $200.00
Notebook instant rebate: $200.00
Price after rebate: 989.99
Frosties
macrumors 65816
With Win 7 64bit it seems like a nice one, good rebate also. Only it's not osx with all that comes with that. Hard choice if I put my Mac head on but the Hp is a really good. For best computer for the money, it's Hp all the way. What is the battery time though? For me I need good battery time.
QCassidy352
macrumors G5
good god, look at the resolution on that 15.6" screen!! 
Can you upgrade that to something usable??
Not so long ago, there was a really good argument for buying PCs over Macs based on better specs for the same money. (Personally, I still bought macs because I like OS X that much better, but that's just me.) In my opinion, that argument no longer really holds up unless you're a pretty serious gamer or do other demanding work. Anything you buy is going to be pretty darn fast, way faster than you need for simple tasks. If you're looking to render video or play Crysis at high settings then Ok, but honestly at some point the specs are just numbers that don't really mean anything to your subjective experience.
Can you upgrade that to something usable??Not so long ago, there was a really good argument for buying PCs over Macs based on better specs for the same money. (Personally, I still bought macs because I like OS X that much better, but that's just me.) In my opinion, that argument no longer really holds up unless you're a pretty serious gamer or do other demanding work. Anything you buy is going to be pretty darn fast, way faster than you need for simple tasks. If you're looking to render video or play Crysis at high settings then Ok, but honestly at some point the specs are just numbers that don't really mean anything to your subjective experience.
js81
macrumors 65816
good god, look at the resolution on that 15.6" screen!!
And isn't that one of the low-voltage Core2s? Even still, its 1.6GHz compared to 2.26. 600MHz is a pretty good speed bump... and, for once, the Mac is cheaper.
EDIT: Ahhh!!! Nevermind... didn't see that whole "i7" bit in there... Oopsie...
That HP has got some great tech behind it... I'd still cringe at 1366x768 on a 15.6" screen. To me, my 1440x900 17" iMac is bad enough.@ the OP: BTW, how are you getting a NEW Macbook for $800? Share the secret...
this is most likely how he is getting it for $800
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0321997
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0321997
J&JPolangin
macrumors 68030
...does anyone actually know a person who got the rebate from Microcenter?...I had a friend who bought from them after they said they'd honor the rebate to an FPO address then they canceled his rebate request due to the address and wouldn't let him return it due to being "over the time limit"...
im curious about this, its a serious rebate of a brand new mac... my sister is looking to get one in the next year and if this would work id point her towards one... who has experience with microcenter rebates?
Hands Sandon
macrumors 6502
What a piece of junk. Buy the MacBook Pro 13" and stop wasting your time. You'll never settle for less again.
I hope the rebate is legit. Thanks for all the advice. The macbook just look too pretty to pass up for 800.
Adam0306
macrumors regular
I agree this is a good one one for beginners. I have the white one too and love it. It works for what I have but am getting on the verge of needing a macbook pro, of course I'm not necessarily a beginner user, just a cheap user.
Badger^2
macrumors 68000
the rebate can be misleading
Since I'm in CA, gotta factor tax -- heres how it works for me.
$999 + $90 tax = $1090 - $200 = $890 total, plus the closest MCenter is 2 hours away, add gas money...
macconnection has the same MB for $924 AR
$989 - $65 = $924, no tax, free shipping & sent to my house
Since I'm in CA, gotta factor tax -- heres how it works for me.
$999 + $90 tax = $1090 - $200 = $890 total, plus the closest MCenter is 2 hours away, add gas money...
macconnection has the same MB for $924 AR
$989 - $65 = $924, no tax, free shipping & sent to my house
camgrant84
macrumors member
I could be very wrong, but there was another thread on here yesterday where a user found that windows 7 home premium would not recognise more than 2 cores. Professional or ultimate was needed
hmm.. yes tax will be added, but here in virginia its not quite as much as in crazytax california... also there is a microcenter 10 mins from me so its convenient if it works...
Squonk
macrumors 65816
I saw this Microcenter deal earlier today as well and I am tempted!!! Heck, I was tempted to pick up their close out deal last week on the outgoing MB for $699 AR (but plus tax). Thankfully my Microcenter is 15 minutes away which would still save me ~$55 over the AR price from MacConnection.
I'm looking forward to seeing some posts from people who HAVE gotten their rebates from Microcenter before I take the plunge.
Decisions decisions...
I'm looking forward to seeing some posts from people who HAVE gotten their rebates from Microcenter before I take the plunge.
Decisions decisions...