When you become a parent your childrens needs should be a priority over your own. Why this news is worthy of a thread on a mac forum is beyond my understanding.
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Just Canceled my Order
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I hate this statement. It really is symptomatic of a large problem in society.
Don't think you should get one full stop if it's such a dent in your finances.
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Although I've been a rabid fanboy since my b/w Powerbook 165, I respect your decision to put family first. After filling up your Christmas tree to the level you feel right, put the rest in an MBP fund and add to it what you can from each pay check. Who knows--you might get a better deal on a better machine next spring. Everyone wins.
Spent time at my local Apple store comparing the Macbook Pro 13 keyboard with MBA 13 and MBP 2015 models. The new KBs will really take some getting used to, especially for all day heavy users. I have a feeling Apple may see returns surge, and you can pick up a discounted model after the holidays.
Good dad, but regarding the 22y kid, I wouldn't mind, he is already an adult.
With 21y I just got (planed) father, and was fully independent.
He should be already earning money, at least a bit by doing some part-time job, so he can save it for the VR machine.
Working and learning to save money is also important.
I would give him additional money to buy the VR machine, but not fully pay it...
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My iPhone 6 works perfectly fine too. Which is why I refuse to be a jacksss with a 7.
Perhaps so the next laptop will last at least 4.5 years. Just because it may run decent in year 1 doesn't mean it will be configured for the long haul. Given the expense of the machines, I think its important to try to project what the usage demands may be beyond year 1. True, its hard to discern the future but knowing you use the machine, you can get a feel of what configuration that will work for short and long term.
Good choice, and it's a sacrifice your family may not appreciate, but it is a small thing that shows how much you value them.
I had a similar choice recently about replacing my broken dslr - the top of the range would be fantastic, and I'd have so much fun with it, but in the end I went for an older used model, and saved the rest of the cash for a family holiday.
Tech v people ...... no choice really.....
I had a similar choice recently about replacing my broken dslr - the top of the range would be fantastic, and I'd have so much fun with it, but in the end I went for an older used model, and saved the rest of the cash for a family holiday.
Tech v people ...... no choice really.....
Thank you.
My father never bought himself a proper present for 18 years, definitely not a $4000 laptop when money was short. His priority was always his children & getting us into medical school.
This thread just goes to show that the new MBP isn't mind blowing, even when compared to one from 2012. That was the key takeaway for me. Now, if he needed a new laptop, this story wouldn't have ever been posted in the first place.
Huge respect for you OP! You made an excellent decision. You will be rewarded for your efforts.
As for me, I cancelled my order today too. It saddened me when I clicked the button, but I know it was the right decision. For me, the new MacBook Pro does not meet my needs as a working photographer and videographer...and it darn sure won't meet my needs 2 years from now...so Apple lost my business on this one.
I'm already weighing the options and moving on.
As for me, I cancelled my order today too. It saddened me when I clicked the button, but I know it was the right decision. For me, the new MacBook Pro does not meet my needs as a working photographer and videographer...and it darn sure won't meet my needs 2 years from now...so Apple lost my business on this one.
I'm already weighing the options and moving on.
it really isn't that much of an upgrade and I think it is a buy only if you need it. It wouldn't surprise me if a lot of people are cancelling orders as they got excited at launch and have realised they don't actually need it.
No need to dump you old hardware in the rubbish; there are many charities that will gladly accept old notebooks etc. My hardware I either gift to family & friends, or pass to a children's charity via friend. I currently have a ThinkPad T430u which will be going that way. Even if you remove the hard drive for security reasons, the machine can be cheaply and easily repurposed for several years to come, serving those with lesser or greater needs as the case may be.
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