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blackmanlovemac

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Ok I have $3300 to spend on my next mac

I have two idea's

first

MacBook pro 2.93 320GB 7200rpm

This will cost me $3,100 with student discount

Or

macbook air 1.6Ghz stock

mac mini stock 2.0 plus 24" LED display

This will cost $3,300 with student discount


What would you do ???? I'm going to
 
or you could get the MBP i have and the iMac 24" on clearance for about $3000, leaving u $300 to spend on a wireless keyboard, external drive, Ram, or maybe even a monitor..

i dont know if you need the latest and greatest. I would totally get a 24" iMac and MBP honestly....
 
blackmanlovemac said:
I think it would be cool to get two computers !!!! mac mini for home and air for school ... But if you guys think that my money would be well spent on the MacBook pro
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well as i have said, if you can get by with the mba nd mini, then why waste money on a mbp when a mb would suffice?

unless you like spending the extra money, then by all means
 
Yes I could do the MacBook and mini .. Or iMac and MacBook I have $3300

The reason I thinking mini is because I would love to have the 24" LED to hook up to both computers .. That why Im not to joy about iMac
 
No one ask what you were using these machines for.

OP, what are you going to do with the machines? Gaming, computer science, etc?
 
blackmanlovemac said:
Yes I could do the MacBook and mini .. Or iMac and MacBook I have $3300

The reason I thinking mini is because I would love to have the 24" LED to hook up to both computers .. That why Im not to joy about iMac
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why not JUST the mb and a monitor?

i ask as you are a student and that 3300 will come in handy if you have to pay for school so any savings might be nice

just trying to look out for ya
 
dukebound85 said:
why not JUST the mb and a monitor?

i ask as you are a student and that 3300 will come in handy if you have to pay for school so any savings might be nice

just trying to look out for ya
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I have a full time job my grandparents are giving me the money they won the lottery ... The only reason I say the MacBook pro is because I love the 17" display with the 1920 * 1200

But I can have best of two world with the mini and air because I have the money for the 24" LED
 
Guys Look What about this setup !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo
Part Number: Z0FX

2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x1GB
320GB Serial ATA Drive
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
User's Guide (English)
Accessory kit
Remove $884.00 $884.00
Estimated Ship: 1-3 business days

Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Part Number: MB382LL/A
Remove $799.00 $799.00
Estimated Ship: Within 24 hours

MacBook, 13-inch, Aluminum
Part Number: MB467LL/A
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x1GB
250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide
Accessory kit
Gift message:
Remove $1,499.00 $1,499.00

The total was $3,404.74
 
I am personally in love with the macbook pro, so i would get it instead of a mini and an air. And you can always get a cheap monitor for home use
 
blackmanlovemac said:
I have a full time job my grandparents are giving me the money they won the lottery ... The only reason I say the MacBook pro is because I love the 17" display with the 1920 * 1200

But I can have best of two world with the mini and air because I have the money for the 24" LED
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Old people win the lottery alot. I wonder why? The poor people always play for lottery yet it's the old people that win!
 
Why do you need 2 computers? It doesn't make sense. You want to buy a new Mac Mini desktop computer AND a MacBook? A 2.4 Ghz MacBook would be faster than the Mac Mini, and you could use your MacBook as a laptop at 'college', AND a desktop at home on your 24" LCD.

It makes no sense to buy a MacBook, and then buy a new, weaker desktop. It's a waste of money. :confused:


Saying that, I think the MacBook Air + a Mac Mini makes some sense. I don't like the arrangement for someone who's going to film school, but it makes sense if you do ALL your editing at uni.


Basically, this is what I like:

1st Choice: 2.4 GHz 15" MBP ($2000) and 24" LCD ($900).

2nd Choice: 2.4 GHz 13.3" MacBook (more portable) and the 24" LCD.

3rd Choice: 17" MacBook Pro, since that's what you really want due to the screen resolution.

Last Choice: MacBook Air + Mac Mini. I don't like this combination, but I guess it makes sense if you do all your editing at your university. A new MBA would be a very nice portable computer to carry around.
 
"I would get the~ MacBook Pro."

Pro quality product instead of low end MacBook air and Mac mini.
 
Abstract said:
Why do you need 2 computers? It doesn't make sense. You want to buy a new Mac Mini desktop computer AND a MacBook? A 2.4 Ghz MacBook would be faster than the Mac Mini, and you could also carry it to "college". You can also buy a 24" display, and hook up the MacBook to the 24" LCD.

It makes no sense to buy a MacBook, and then buy a weaker desktop. You may as well use your MacBook as a laptop AND a desktop.
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exactly

makes no sense to me

if you have a desktop and a laptop, the desktop better be more capable
 
I think i have it this two mac would be nice but this will be better

MacBook, 13-inch, Aluminum
Part Number: Z0FV
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
128GB Solid State Drive
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

$1,926.00


Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Part Number: MB382LL/A

$799.00

Estimated Total: $2,725.00


or should I this go with this and be happy but I love the 24" LED


MacBook Pro, 17-inch, Aluminium
Part Number: Z0G5
2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution Glossy Widescreen Display
Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide

Estimated Total: $2,914.00


both setup will after taxes will put me were i need as for spending ...

But what setup will last me 2 years or more and the money well spent..
I wish I can get the 24" LED out of my mind but its show freaking nice

Also I dont have a TV that the 24" LED will be something that I can turn on and watch a show

Why is this so hard
 
I definitely say the MB & cinema display.
The idea of the 17" screen might sound awesome - but you try lugging around a 6.6 pound laptop all day! If you're a student who expects to carry it with you to campus, it's going to get really annoying, really fast. At least that's what I've found. The MB is around 2 pounds light - which may not sound like much, but after 4-8 hours of lugging it around (plus textbooks - do film students have textbooks? :p), it really makes a difference.

And as people have already said - the MBA is a total waste of money.
It's a less powerful machine with not enough extra portability. All they did was make it thinner, and a little lighter. The thinness did nothing for the portability - it's all for design. And the 1.5 pounds saved in weight is nowhere near enough to justify the extra $800 it costs.
 
Macbook or Macbook Air with monitor. If your really going to do all video work at the lab.

If your going to do basic editing. Macbook Pro is a must if your external HD is eSATA or Firewire 800.

I know your in love with the 1920x1200 res but I have a Macbook Pro 17" hooked up to a 24" and have an Air too. Your going to like having a nice little personal computer.

Also did you need to get the RAM and SSD for your Macbook you want to order? Your buring money right there.

Im going to go on a limb and I know im going to be hated for this but I used this combo before.

Macbook Air and 24" Cinema Display.
 
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