Instead of telling you what I think you should get, I'm going to tell you what I'm getting so you can see if you too need any of these items.
1. Magic Mouse - I will be using my MBP on a desk most of the time so this will come in handy.
2. Incase Neoprene Sleeve Plus - To keep dust off my MBP over night and to protect the laptop when I transport it.
3. Western Digital My Passport for Mac 500GB (or just any external hard drive) - To back up your files and to store other important information.
4. Microsoft Office 2011? - This may come in handy since you are coming from a Windows machine, and I've heard rumours of a new, better Office coming out late this year so I would probably wait until then unless you really need it.
5. iWork 2010/2011 - There may be features on the Apple software that you don't get on the Office software.
6. A Printer - You are able to get a "free" printer with the purchase of every Mac so even if you don't need it, it may be a good idea to get one.
Magic Mouse seems like a very good idea... Although it does costs $69 and I already have a wireless mouse for my desktop... so I still need to think about that... but it is a very great that you guys brought it up, it gives me something to think about.
The Incase sleeve does look very appealing and durable. I will definitely look into that as well.
As for the hard drive, I probably will not need one considering I am planning to store everything on my desktop. I probably won't need 500GB though if I do get one, 250GB maybe?
Microsoft Office for Mac '08 is definitely on my list since a lot of my classes revolves around Word and Excel. I am still anticipating to get the Microsoft Office '11 for Mac... hopefully it comes out soon since I can get for $20 w/ my University discount. At the same time, I will pass on the iWork if I get Office; since they function basically the same.
As for the printer, yup. I am taking advantage of the FREE printer offer w/ Apple. Definitely need one. I am going for the Canon MP 560.
if you're looking for a sleeve that protects your macbook from cosmetic damage (scratches) and you don't like the idea of zippers this would be perfect:
http://www.amazon.com/RadTech-Sleevz-Notebooks-13-inch-Aluminum/dp/B000P27IGM
Just keep in mind though this is not going to protect your laptop from falls - it's merely for cosmetic protection
Thanks! I will definitely keep that in mind.
I'll go with the first replier and give you a list of what i've bought for my coming MBP
1. Again the Magic Mouse
2. Hitachi 500Gb 7200 RPM HD from OWC which also comes with a tool kit and an external enclosure to make my base 320GB HD into a back-up HD
3. Booq Vyper M3 - seems like a solid case and many people on this forum seem to support this sleeve.
I am also into audio so i've bought
1. Apple Logic Studio
I am going to college soon and am in need of a backpack
the two that I'm looking at are the Timbuk2 HAL and the BBP Industries
Both seems to get good comments on this forum
My backpack is also made for a 17" laptop, it maybe too big for 13" but I will double check on that. If I decide to get a new one, I will go to the website and check it out.
Thanks again!
A USB hub always comes in handy when you really need 3 ports.
Ya, I was worried about the same thing... 2 USBs seems like not enough for me. I suppose great mind thinks alike.
I wonder why wouldn't apple make an extra one... Mmmm...
Don't forget fun extras, like decals. I have my "Snow White's Revenge" decal under my red Speck case, which I really like.
I probably going to leave the back as is. Since I want the LED Apple logo stand out... haha... Proud to have an Apple logo on the back of the MBP.
