Do I really need it?

[Goohfy]

Hey guys, I've been looking a the MBPs and Airs, and I'm wondering if I will really need a 2011 Mac for my needs, or if Ishould save a couple hundred and get a PC. My needs include : Surfing, watching HD video, Skype / Oovoo, iMovie, and word processing, possibly some gaming as well. Now, my question is, should I spend the 1,100 bucks on a new 2011 base MBP or Air, or grab a refurb , or get a PC? ( I am very interested in OSX and iMovie )

 

[bpeeps]

While a PC would suit your needs just fine, and be a whole lot cheaper to boot... you'll only get the experience of OSX and iMovie on a Mac. A refurb would be the best way to go if you don't want to drop the cash on a newbie.

 

[FrankHahn]

Yes, if you would like to enjoy using the computers

As I see it, a PC satisfies all your needs. However, if you want to enjoy using the computers in addition to getting things done on them, I would like to recommend an MBP or an Air. I use both PCs and Macs in my work. I have found that the work was more enjoyable when I used a Mac to get it done and the same work looks boring when it was done on a PC. This feeling is partly due to the different displays used on PCs and Macs. I guess the use of a good quality display on a PC might make the PC more pleasing. To save money, a PC with a good display might be a good choice.

 

[Sam235]

Hey guys, I've been looking a the MBPs and Airs, and I'm wondering if I will really need a 2011 Mac for my needs, or if Ishould save a couple hundred and get a PC. My needs include : Surfing, watching HD video, Skype / Oovoo, iMovie, and word processing, possibly some gaming as well. Now, my question is, should I spend the 1,100 bucks on a new 2011 base MBP or Air, or grab a refurb , or get a PC? ( I am very interested in OSX and iMovie )

many will tell u that a pc is more than enough, imo if u have money to spare get the macbook, u wont regret it

 

[Matthew9559]

I would stick with a mac. Getting a model older, as you suggested, can definitely help save some cash too!

 

[plumosa]

buy a refurb or head to ebay and search for a computer that still has applecare. imacs are also a good idea if your computer doesn't need to be portable since you can get the same specs for a lot cheaper.


But really, since you don't need the latest and greatest, find a used version. You don't even need one with applecare, I've never had it beyond the free first year...

 

[42streetsdown]

Unless you're going for the 15 inch MBP refurb of last years model is the way to go. it's tons cheeper and it's a fantastic computer

 

[markohk]

Unless you're going for the 15 inch MBP refurb of last years model is the way to go. it's tons cheeper and it's a fantastic computer

QFT. Many times, I think the refurb model is much better

 

[Goohfy]

I was thinkin about the 13'' 2010 MBA, especially since it's price will be dropping. I will be waiting for the 13" 128gb price to drop, or a 2010 MBP.