MB or MBP

[Tumeg101]

I think you should definitely look into refurbished C2D macbooks. You can save a heck of a lot and its quality is kinda reassured since Apple looked over the computer before putting up for sale again. In fact, the refurbished box isn't glossed over and better for the environment when recycled, and being environ 'mental' is sexy

I would get a refurb, but c'mon.... I want the REAL macbook box, lol
what does the refurb box look like anyway? anybody have a pic?

Hey, I'm 14 year old as well, yesterday I got my MBP, which I've been saving for since summer 2006 (well, at that time I was thinking of a MacBook).
All I can say is, I love this machine, you can't compare the screen with the MB's.

If the computer is going to replace a desktop, I'd say a MacBook Pro would be a better choice, since it has a bigger/better screen, 2GB Ram and a real graphiccard. FYI I'm using it in my lap right now, according to iStat the Cpu is running at 47°c now when I'm only using Safari.

The most perfect thing with it, according to me, is that when you have it opened up at your desk it has a really big screen, but when you fold down the latch, it isn't so much bigger than a MB.

Otherwise you could always try to find a refurb in November/December, then you'd get Leopard as well!

True, but if I look for refurb (after my b-day in early Jan) I will still be $300-$400+ away... and like I said, I don't have a job and probably wont next summer, so I wont be able to afford until Jan '09, and I seriously want the macbook NOW but I am waiting until leopard, lol I don't need it now, but I am not willing to wait 1-2 years for an MBP which will probably just rise in price by the time I can afford it.


EDIT: and also, the MB is PERFECT for me, the MBP is too expensive and has too much extra inerds than I need...
I like the MB, nice and small, it actually looks like a mac (if people see the MBP, they don't know it is a mac until they see the back... lol and it is, all about looks)
also, I can play Guild Wars on the MB, which is the best game in the world (by my standards lol) and + apple might upgrade the integrated graphics with leopard, so then I can play guild wars even better!
After I found out that I could play guild wars on the MB, it made my decision clear... GET THE MB,
I am actually stating to like the small screen, + I can just hook it up to my current screen if it is too small, so the MB is the perfect one for me

 

[Aranince]

If anything the price might go down.

 

[Tumeg101]

If anything the price might go down.

But still, I am just going to get the MB, like I said above... it is perfect for me!
I can play guild wars, it is nice and small, it actually looks like a mac, it is nice and cheap, ect.

 

[techlover828]

I was in the same situation as you. I'm now 15 and got my SR MBP in july. I love it, but I have a need for video editing (final cut), and flash for making websites. I think that my needs are greater than yours and you should definitely get a macbook. Its perfect for you and your needs. I also got a external display for home, it helps so much! I can do much more and its so useful for the extra screen space. I have a dell 22" display that I love, it was like 270 bucks and well worth it. Anyway, whatever you decide to do good luck, and don't worry about it too much.


PS: If you really have your heart set on the MBP (like I did), you could get a refurbished CD MPB for like 1400, which isn't a bad deal and would also be good for your needs, plus you could play your games.

 

[Tumeg101]

I was in the same situation as you. I'm now 15 and got my SR MBP in july. I love it, but I have a need for video editing (final cut), and flash for making websites. I think that my needs are greater than yours and you should definitely get a macbook. Its perfect for you and your needs. I also got a external display for home, it helps so much! I can do much more and its so useful for the extra screen space. I have a dell 22" display that I love, it was like 270 bucks and well worth it. Anyway, whatever you decide to do good luck, and don't worry about it too much.


PS: If you really have your heart set on the MBP (like I did), you could get a refurbished CD MPB for like 1400, which isn't a bad deal and would also be good for your needs, plus you could play your games.

yeah, thats a good idea for the refurb CD MBP,
im not a geek, so I don't know the dif between C2D and CD, lol... could you or someone else explain??

 

[techlover828]

yeah, thats a good idea for the refurb CD MBP,
im not a geek, so I don't know the dif between C2D and CD, lol... could you or someone else explain??

I wouldn't consider myself a geek either but I know that the C2D is newer and I've heard faster. Anyone else have a little more experience with the two?

 

[Tumeg101]

There are also allot of rumors that apple might upgrade the graphics card in the MB with the release of leopard, if this does happen, it will confirm my choice,