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Well I finally did it... bought my first Mac.

phobic99

phobic99

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Finally after weeks of bouncing back and forth between a MB, MBP, whether I wanted a black one, white, refurb one, new one, Amazon, AAFES (military) store, JR.com...

I finally decided that I liked my current laptop (Dell M1210) due to it's portability and while I like the MBP's specs a lot, I just couldn't justify the price jump. I probably spent a little more than I wanted but I really wanted a black one. There's just something about it. I dunno. Anyway, I paid $1160 with shipping for a new previous gen (2.2Ghz) black Macbook. A refurb from the Apple store (which seem to go quick) would've cost me about $25-30 less so not too bad I don't think.

I'm really looking forward to playing with my first Mac. If things go well (and I'm sure they will, I'm probably going to buy an iPhone and a new Macbook pro when the newer models are released. I act as if I'm rich or something. :eek:
 
phobic99 said:
Finally after weeks of bouncing back and forth between a MB, MBP, whether I wanted a black one, white, refurb one, new one, Amazon, AAFES (military) store, JR.com...

I finally decided that I liked my current laptop (Dell M1210) due to it's portability and while I like the MBP's specs a lot, I just couldn't justify the price jump. I probably spent a little more than I wanted but I really wanted a black one. There's just something about it. I dunno. Anyway, I paid $1160 with shipping for a new previous gen (2.2Ghz) black Macbook. A refurb from the Apple store (which seem to go quick) would've cost me about $25-30 less so not too bad I don't think.

I'm really looking forward to playing with my first Mac. If things go well (and I'm sure they will, I'm probably going to buy an iPhone and a new Macbook pro when the newer models are released. I act as if I'm rich or something. :eek:
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WTG! Congrats! I also purchased a Black refurb about 2 weeks ago and I love it. It came with 2 gigs of ram, so I got lucky there. I didn't think Id like the glossy screen, but it's fine also! Have fun and let us know when it comes in! ;)
 
Congratulations on your 1st Mac, you'll never look back :D

[EDIT] In addition to the above poster posting the switch links, take a look at this one... My First Mac offering a 1 page crash course in Mac's :)
 
Welcome to the Apple experience. Be very careful though. Apple products tend to multiply much quicker than you think. :)
 
I also purchased a Black refurb about 2 weeks ago and I love it. It came with 2 gigs of ram, so I got lucky there
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Same thing happened to ME, it arrived YESTERDAY, I'm so happy!!!

Welcome to the Apple experience. Be very careful though. Apple products tend to multiply much quicker than you think
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I'd add WELCOME to the BRIGHT SIDE OF COMPUTERS... and the DARK SIDE OF YOUR WALLET!!!!

Ever since I started buying apple products, I've been looking for an Applecoholic association..... anybody knows where to go???? :p
 
Thanks for welcome everyone. Seems like I made the right choice as far as community goes.

GfulDedFan, those links will be really helpful as I'm sure I'm going to be really confused when I start using Leopard.

Can't wait! :)
 
phobic99 said:
I'm sure I'm going to be really confused when I start using Leopard.
Can't wait! :)
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Most likely, after a short time, the only confusion will be why you waited so long to switch. Macs are easy....just watch the kids playing on them at the Apple Store.
 
Enjoy bro. I just got my first Mac for Christmas. Kinda makes all those years of using windows seem like a waste of time. haha I love my :apple:!!
 
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