Older MacBook Pro or Current MacBook Pro

[Stephen Dowling]

Hey everyone, I hope all of you have been having a great week! This past Tuesday I sold my 13 inch MacBook Pro because I really need a 15 inch screen. If you've read any of my other posts, you should know that I LOVE to ask other people's opinions before I make a big purchase. So, here is the question: Should I be computer-less for a while and buy a refurbished MacBook Pro, or should I buy a Pre-Unibody MBP now?

I know about the whole 8600GT being a so called "time bomb" and I also know that it's about time for Apple to roll out their new MBP's. I just want to ask for your opinions. Also know that I'm a High School student and my parents make me pay for everything my self. So my limit as of now is about $1,000.


Thanks a ton,

Stephen.

 

[6-0 Prolene]

Hey everyone, I hope all of you have been having a great week! This past Tuesday I sold my 13 inch MacBook Pro because I really need a 15 inch screen. If you've read any of my other posts, you should know that I LOVE to ask other people's opinions before I make a big purchase. So, here is the question: Should I be computer-less for a while and buy a refurbished MacBook Pro, or should I buy a Pre-Unibody MBP now?

I know about the whole 8600GT being a so called "time bomb" and I also know that it's about time for Apple to roll out their new MBP's. I just want to ask for your opinions. Also know that I'm a High School student and my parents make me pay for everything my self. So my limit as of now is about $1,000.


Thanks a ton,

Stephen.

I think you'll have a tough time finding a unibody that fits your budget. There are some deals to be had on the pre-unibody models, though.

 

[Sneakz]

$1000 for a Unibody is a stretch. Cheapest I've seen is $1200 for a 2.4GHz Late 2008 unibody. It had no warranty and some dings and scratches at that.

 

[Dwalls90]

Avoid the 8600GT model. Apple will cover you if you have Applecare, and even then it's only up until 3 years. Otherwise you're as good as screwed.

There were a few original unibody MBP that were just over 1,000 a little while ago, but I think they've sold out.

Bottom Line: Pay up OR go for the 13" OR *gulp* buy a PC

 

[Stephen Dowling]

Thanks for your replies, but I can save up if I need too! I just want to know if it's a good idea or not to go for an older MBP. Either way, it will be better than my last one!

Thanks,

Stephen

 

[iLog.Genius]

I would avoid the Early-2008 MacBook Pro (pre-unibody) as well. Apple will cover you for the 3 years from the original date of purchase but I don't know why you would put yourself in that situation knowing that there will be a good chance it will fail on you after Apple's 3 year program. If you know you won't really benefit from the rumoured hardware in the new MacBook Pro, your best to save the most money is to look for a refurbished base model of the unibody MacBook Pro.

 

[Mintin8]

I would say a unibody is always the way to go at this current time. Save up a bit more and get an amazing machine!

 

[Stephen Dowling]

I agree that the unibodies are great machines, but I can get a really good machine for a really good price if I go a generation or two back. I know a lot of people that have the ealier MacBook Pros that have never had any problems. Thanks for all of your replies, but keep them coming!


Thanks,

Stephen!

 

[mikes70mustang]

Avoid the 8600GT model. Apple will cover you if you have Applecare, and even then it's only up until 3 years. Otherwise you're as good as screwed.

There were a few original unibody MBP that were just over 1,000 a little while ago, but I think they've sold out.

Bottom Line: Pay up OR go for the 13" OR *gulp* buy a PC

Not all of the 8600s go out, youve been trolling the gpu threads too much. For OP, the unis are marginally faster, unless your wanting to use an SSD then a uni will be quite faster. Late 08 still has multi touch, if your wanting to save $ then the older ones are the way to go. Unis just dont have a big enough upper hand for me to say their better.