new to mac, suggestions?
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new to mac, suggestions?
so my gf wants a new laptop, shes scared hers is on its way to the grave
and she wants a mac
i dont know shit about macs
she doesnt need anything fancy, she uses it for the normal stuff, plus she uses open office for her math documents
she wants the smaller size
wants enough ram to not get bogged down to easily
she got her last laptop at bestbuy since she got 18 months of no interest, but best buy doesnt give you a free ipod like ordering from apple does
looks like the $1000 model is good for her, maybe upgrade the ram one step
suggestions, where to order, programs that she will want, other advice?
and she wants a mac
i dont know shit about macs
she doesnt need anything fancy, she uses it for the normal stuff, plus she uses open office for her math documents
she wants the smaller size
wants enough ram to not get bogged down to easily
she got her last laptop at bestbuy since she got 18 months of no interest, but best buy doesnt give you a free ipod like ordering from apple does
looks like the $1000 model is good for her, maybe upgrade the ram one step
suggestions, where to order, programs that she will want, other advice?
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get a pc.
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let me elaborate.
the only cheap macbooks are way too small for the eyes. to me 13" is for those people who are litterally using their laptops specifically in the field. looking past this they are horendously overpriced.... pricing out an exact dell copy as we speak.
:edit2:
an exact comparison for a macbook pro to a dell 1520 is $1999 to $1234. The dell is actually better equipped, as far as service goes, complete service on the dell will be an extra $250 3 years full coverage, something like 350 for the mac.
now these arent "comparable systems" they are litterally the same specs in every case of the word. factor in that dell will refund you $100 just for saying "I don't like Vista" and you're on your way to getting nearly two computers for the price of one mac.
:edit:
let me elaborate.
the only cheap macbooks are way too small for the eyes. to me 13" is for those people who are litterally using their laptops specifically in the field. looking past this they are horendously overpriced.... pricing out an exact dell copy as we speak.
:edit2:
an exact comparison for a macbook pro to a dell 1520 is $1999 to $1234. The dell is actually better equipped, as far as service goes, complete service on the dell will be an extra $250 3 years full coverage, something like 350 for the mac.
now these arent "comparable systems" they are litterally the same specs in every case of the word. factor in that dell will refund you $100 just for saying "I don't like Vista" and you're on your way to getting nearly two computers for the price of one mac.
Last edited by sherwood; Aug 6, 2007 at 02:00 PM.
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get a pc.
:edit:
let me elaborate.
the only cheap macbooks are way too small for the eyes. to me 13" is for those people who are litterally using their laptops specifically in the field. looking past this they are horendously overpriced.... pricing out an exact dell copy as we speak.
:edit2:
an exact comparison for a macbook pro to a dell 1520 is $1999 to $1234. The dell is actually better equipped, as far as service goes, complete service on the dell will be an extra $250 3 years full coverage, something like 350 for the mac.
now these arent "comparable systems" they are litterally the same specs in every case of the word. factor in that dell will refund you $100 just for saying "I don't like Vista" and you're on your way to getting nearly two computers for the price of one mac.
:edit:
let me elaborate.
the only cheap macbooks are way too small for the eyes. to me 13" is for those people who are litterally using their laptops specifically in the field. looking past this they are horendously overpriced.... pricing out an exact dell copy as we speak.
:edit2:
an exact comparison for a macbook pro to a dell 1520 is $1999 to $1234. The dell is actually better equipped, as far as service goes, complete service on the dell will be an extra $250 3 years full coverage, something like 350 for the mac.
now these arent "comparable systems" they are litterally the same specs in every case of the word. factor in that dell will refund you $100 just for saying "I don't like Vista" and you're on your way to getting nearly two computers for the price of one mac.
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She would not need the Mac Book Pro.
The Mac Book will do fine. It starts at $1099 which is affordable and will do her daily applications and then some. If needed, all you need is extra RAM.
The Mac Book will do fine. It starts at $1099 which is affordable and will do her daily applications and then some. If needed, all you need is extra RAM.
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