MacBook Pro

[jsquared]

I'm thinking of getting the 13 inch MBP with 4GB Ram and 500GB HD for $1199 - Education Discount (mom works at local college) = $1099.

But the store I'm buying from, MacAuthority- authorized Mac store, will update the RAM to 8GB for $99 making the total $1200 and some change plus tax.

I'd like someone to tell me this is a good deal.

Thanks in advance.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

You can save 50 to 60 USD and by 8 GB RAM yourself via Newegg for 40 USD and maybe have the appropriate tools already and install it yourself. It is quite easy.

Upgrading RAM in MacBooks and MacBook Pros​

 

[jsquared]

You can save 50 to 60 USD and by 8 GB RAM yourself via Newegg for 40 USD and maybe have the appropriate tools already and install it yourself. It is quite easy.

Upgrading RAM in MacBooks and MacBook Pros​

Yeah I was watching that online. I've messed with enough iPhones I assumed it couldn't be much harder. But if the store I buy from will do it and keep it under warranty I'd rather do that.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Yeah I was watching that online. I've messed with enough iPhones I assumed it couldn't be much harder. But if the store I buy from will do it and keep it under warranty I'd rather do that.

And if you do it yourself, your Mac will still have warranty, as RAM and HDD are user-replaceable parts and don't void the warranty, though the third-party HDD and RAM will only be covered by the store/manufacturer your bought them from and not Apple.

 

[jsquared]

And if you do it yourself, your Mac will still have warranty, as RAM and HDD are user-replaceable parts and don't void the warranty, though the third-party HDD and RAM will only be covered by the store/manufacturer your bought them from and not Apple.

So the only thing that worries me is static shocking something and frying it...but honestly how often does that happen and it seems preventable?

 

[Spink10]

So the only thing that worries me is static shocking something and frying it...but honestly how often does that happen and it seems preventable?

You wont hurt the computer - just watch a tutorial it will give you the confidence to do it.

 

[WhoisMedina]

Real easy. Good luck

 

[Marcus PM]

Popping in additional RAM is so easy, even I have done it on each of my three laptops over the past 12 years. They make it easier with each new model.

 

[diamond3]

Don't buy it with the education discount. It's cheaper online without the tax unless you live in a tax free state.

Check here: http://www.appleinsider.com/mac_price_guide/