Want to buy new MacBook Pro

[handsareme]

...and I need your expert advice and opinions.

First, a backstory. I am the proud owner of a functioning 2005 15" PowerBook. That is, it was functioning until yesterday when I bumped it and it fell on its power cord, bending both the cord jack and receptacle on the laptop. The laptop still works, it just won't accept a charge. Taking it to my local Apple dealer to get it fixed would cost upwards of $250+. My wife and I determined that it is time to get a new one. (Score!)

I have read about the possibility of the MBP being updated to become more similar to the MBA, maybe even that happens this month. My concern is that I want the superdrive, as I burn many CDs/DVDs a month and rip CDs into itunes regularly. I am pretty antsy to get "my" laptop back, as without it, I have to use my wife's desktop PC.

So, what would your advice be and why? Should I wait or pull the trigger? I am looking at getting the 13" with the following specs:

2.4GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM — 2x2GB
750GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Accessory Kit

Thank you!

 

[roofz]

I mean, seeing as how the 2005 powerbook served your needs this whole time + you want an ODD, I believe you would be fully satisfied with the 2011 mbp.

 

[jj48]

I mean, seeing as how the 2005 powerbook served your needs this whole time + you want an ODD, I believe you would be fully satisfied with the 2011 mbp.

Seconded. The current MBP is a great machine and you clearly want that superdrive. You could see if there's a refurb deal on the MBP specs you are looking for (like this one)? Might soften the blow a bit if there's an update in a month or two.

 

[basesloaded190]

Agree with ^^^ this. I think going from what you had to the option you presented here would be a fantastic upgrade. No use waiting for the latest and greatest all the time when the current model will do everything you need and then some

 

[handsareme]

I had not thought about the refurbished option and that makes a lot of sense. Has anyone had any experience getting a refurbed Apple product? Pretty trustworthy?

 

[ugahairydawgs]

I had not thought about the refurbished option and that makes a lot of sense. Has anyone had any experience getting a refurbed Apple product? Pretty trustworthy?

Refurb stuff goes through more rigorous QC than the new stuff. I have a Mac Mini and a ATV2 that I bought from the Apple refurb store both have worked out great.

 

[handsareme]

Thanks people! Order submitted.

 

[Ccrew]

I had not thought about the refurbished option and that makes a lot of sense. Has anyone had any experience getting a refurbed Apple product? Pretty trustworthy?

We've bought several. Except for the fact they come in a plain box, you literally can't tell them from new.

 

[Ohrstrom]

Congratulations, Im envious, I want to buy now too, but I want the latest model, these two desires does not match, making my head spin etc.