But you wouldn't need to buy 2, just one, as you would have 4GB to start with?
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But you wouldn't need to buy 2, just one, as you would have 4GB to start with?
I thought this too, and I imagine it still remains the case in general. However, I ordered my new i7 15" on student discount. When I initially ordered, I got it with 4GB intending to upgrade from OWC, but it was actually more expensive at OWC than the student price for BTO 8GB ($375 vs. $360). So I canceled the order and reordered with the 8GB. Of course, I could have traded in the old 2x2GB to OWC and received $55, but I would have only saved $40. I figured it was worth $40 not to have to deal with all that.
All that said, if you are buying without a student or other discount, you'll save about $80. IMO, that is just enough to go through the hassle* of a 3rd party.
*I know it is exceptionally easy: I've done it on all my other boxes.
13" 2.4GHz, right from the local Apple store yesterday. Still in the box (got home really late with an early planned wakeup), awaiting my return today for unboxing/configuration.
You might want to check up on that. My confirmation came through after about 10 mins. Got to wait till 28th though....
Two slots.
Comes with 2x2gb.
To get 8 you have to buy two 4gb's and replace then ones that came with the machine.
15" w/ hi-res screen (glossy)
2.66GHz Core i7 CPU
500GB 7200rpm HD
8GB RAM
It should be in my hands no later than mid-week next week. I can't wait!
I ordered the same - except I opted for the antiglare screen.
picked up 15 last night.. then as i was walking back to car.. realized i paid 650 more for a heavier bulkier laptop that i didn't originally want just because of the i5..
went back and got the 13 2.4ghz for 680 less after tax.. 1099.. 13 is my limit in size for a mbp and i'm glad i exchanged before i opened it haha
apple almost got me with their up sale scheme .. phew..
anyone going to the store to buy the low res 15 must be crazy.. the increase in size must justify the increase in resolution.. a low res 15 is too big to have such low res
went back and got the 13 2.4ghz for 680 less after tax.. 1099
.. 13 is my limit in size for a mbp and i'm glad i exchanged before i opened it hahaapple almost got me with their up sale scheme .. phew..
anyone going to the store to buy the low res 15 must be crazy.. the increase in size must justify the increase in resolution.. a low res 15 is too big to have such low res
You can take it now or just before the end of the first year, either way you'll have the same coverage!
My first mac and currently at this moment being used ( at least until I get the new one in the mail ) is a mac mini with an 80gb hdd 1gb ram and 1.83ghz C2D anyway I am a photographer and that just does not work well when trying to run aperture and photoshop at the same time lol.
Purchased 15" 2.66ghz i7 hi res display,7200rpm 500gb hdd, 8gbs ram, and a nice 24" cinema display to go with it! this will be my first laptop and also my first computer I ever paid more then $800 for. Can't wait to get it in the mail its like torture waiting lol.
I am assuming I will be able to run Aperture 3 and Photoshop much faster now right? lol
Purchased 15" 2.66ghz i7 hi res display,7200rpm 500gb hdd, 8gbs ram, and a nice 24" cinema display to go with it!
this will be my first laptop and also my first computer I ever paid more then $800 for. Can't wait to get it in the mail its like torture waiting lol.I am assuming I will be able to run Aperture 3 and Photoshop much faster now right? lol
Call me crazy, but I like the resolution as it comes standard.
Everyone just has different uses of the screen I guess...
*ordered*
Why do you have to wait until the 28th? I got a BTO and it said it should be here between Friday of this week and Wednesday of next.
I would just get it now, then you wont forget. Its totally worth having, I had some things fixed on my 08 MBP and the cost of the repairs would have far exceeded the price of the applecare
I'm new to mac as well. Yesterday I ordered my 13" mbp and I got apple care because I didn't want to worry about it later on. you can wait until the first year is up then get it if funds is a problem
hi, is the macbook pro 2.4 Ghz with i5 a good choice ?! and do you prefer a 13" or a 15" ? and i'm am gonna study computer science next year, which one is better 15" or 13" (as a screen size and processor)?! plus is their a significant difference between the high-end 13" and the low-end 15" ?
