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Macbook Pro Buying
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uhmm... Use it about everyday using Safari, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, and just stuff like that.
Get a MacBook for that sort of thing.
Wait for those, though, or not, seeing as the current ones are more computer than you'll ever seem to need.
Wait for those, though, or not, seeing as the current ones are more computer than you'll ever seem to need.
The MacBook is a great machine. You could save yourself a LOT of money by buying one because they are just as powerful and just as fast at doing the things you want to do. They also look nicer, have a much better keyboard and are more compact than the Pros.
They aren't just as powerful (better graphics, screen, other minor things), saying they look nicer, have a much better keyboard are opinions, and being more compact doesn't matter to everyone. I find the macbook keyboard highly unresponsive and too spread out between the keys and are much harder to type on. I think they macbooks look like standard computers just like other companies.
But to answer your question, which no one here has done so far, if you want to possibly catch an update wait till the end of the summer. But seeing that the update will be a speed increase, you probably won't need it and would be perfectly happy with a current mbp. It comes down to when you want a laptop and if you can or care about waiting.
I'm thinking about upgrading too, but I've been hearing the new MBP will be a complete redesign, not just a speed increase. Anyone else hear this?
I'm a little stuck also b/c I'm graduating college in a few days and want to get the MBP w/ the discount (as well as the free iPod touch
). Has anyone had any luck using the discount after graduating (I'll still have my student ID)?
i just ordered a mbp for university because i wasn't expecting any updates for the rest of the year. is apple going to use monetevina or skip it?
In web browsing, word processing and photo editing there will be no difference whatsoever. The MacBook and Pro use exactly the same 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo chips.
For what you want to do, either the MacBook or MacBook Pro should work. If you consider possible future needs or expansion plans, one other distinction between the two is that if you ever want to use a 30" ACD, you can't do that with a MacBook, only a MacBook Pro. Also, no Firewire 800 on the MB. These differences that may not matter to you, but thought I'd mention it.
Why don't you consider a refurbished macbook pro? I bought one for $1449, and it has everything I need. Great keyboard, IMO - better than the chicklets. Also, vastly superior display, 1440x900 with led backlit technology. Better graphics (all refurbs now come with 256mb video.) Both MB or MBP will work for you, but I think you'll really be happy you stepped up if you do.
Also, you can choose between glossy and matte display, an option not available with the consumer macbook. That was important to me, it may not be to you.
Have fun with your new machine, whichever way you go.
Also, you can choose between glossy and matte display, an option not available with the consumer macbook. That was important to me, it may not be to you.
Have fun with your new machine, whichever way you go.
If you can afford the MBP, buy it, you will not regret it. My MBP puts a smile on my face everyday! I wouldn't wait, since no one knows when the new redesign will come out. Buy one now and enjoy a state of the art machine.
Why don't you consider a refurbished macbook pro? I bought one for $1449, and it has everything I need. Great keyboard, IMO - better than the chicklets. Also, vastly superior display, 1440x900 with led backlit technology. Better graphics (all refurbs now come with 256mb video.) Both MB or MBP will work for you, but I think you'll really be happy you stepped up if you do.
Also, you can choose between glossy and matte display, an option not available with the consumer macbook. That was important to me, it may not be to you.
Have fun with your new machine, whichever way you go.
I went the refurbished route in fall 2007 and was able to get another rebate on top of the lower price because I referenced a 3rd party retailer (techound1). However, right now with the education discount, you do get that ipod so it may be a bit of a toss up on what to do. By going refurb instead of education discount, you save $100 extra on the 2.4ghz and $150 extra on the 2.5ghz - but no iPod. which may be worth it on the 2.5ghz, but I'm not sure on the 2.4ghz if saving the extra $100 is worth sacrificing the ipod.
Ok so since I'm in the market and I'm perusing these forums, I took your advice and looked at craigslist. Found this:
http://tampa.craigslist.org/sys/713132707.html
Seems fishy?