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Curious, how do all of you afford your MBP?
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I just got my insanely hot, filthy rich Girlfriend to buy me one.....I'm actually using it right now to respond to this post!
Its the 15" Anti-Glare with 512GB SSD, 8GB of PC10600 @1333MHz(1.34GHz) upgraded RAM.... and I had some Mac fanatic tech-head buddies upgrade my integrated iSight web-cam to 3.2mp's
I'm loving it!
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I work for an apple reseller in europe so I get a nice discount. And I'm student, so there is a bonus of that as well.
I save a little each month for my big technology purchases.
For example, at $50 per month is $600 per year and is $3,000 in 5 years (my normal upgrade timeframe).
At $100 per month, that's $1,200 per year.
It adds up quickly.
This. sushi and others who do this have a good plan. Even if you can only manage a small amount ($10 or $20), after some time passes, you'll still be a good chunk of the way toward your next purchase.
Easy calculation: (years until replacement) * (12 months/year) * (same $ each month).
Say you can only afford $20/month, and plan to replace your computer in 3 years. That's still $720. Doesn't sound like much? Consider that you're already halfway to purchasing the entry model MBP.
The trick is having the self-discipline to do it, each month, and to leave the money alone. A separate, no fee savings account with an automatic savings plan (auto withdrawals) can be your friend here. Once setup, you leave it alone.
I used some of my leftover student loan money. I will use some more next month to get a new 27"imac.
I will use some more next month to get a new 27"imac.
i work 50+ hours a week plus i am importing and selling a new board sport to north america from europe to make a few extra bucks =D plus just working as much after work as possible hehe =D its not easy but it is possible plus the prices over the past 5 years have more then 1/2 themselves =D
I sold a Mac Pro to get my MBP. I originally bought the Mac Pro with a bonus check that I got from a company I was working for back then. I kept it for a year and sold it to buy a 13" MBP. I kept that for about six months and sold it to buy a 15" MBP.
I help offset the cost by selling my old Mac. I update my computers every other year and sell the old for usually half the price of a new one. Friends of mine know i take good care of my stuff and ask when i am selling my used machines.
I also use my laptop for work and write it off at tax time. Having a good job doesn't hurt either.
I also use my laptop for work and write it off at tax time. Having a good job doesn't hurt either.
