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Quick question for everyone...
I currently have a 500mhz G3 iBook (my internet is faster than my comp...) and started a new job. My current employer (PAC) is about to buy new dell desktops for the new staff, but I love macs and want a new one for home... Heres the deal, a family member has an iBook 14" G4 that is sitting in its box, shes quitting her job and wants to get a new MBP b/c she doesn't get computers and likes they way they look (even though her new job is entirely on Windows). My job requires that I use Microsoft Office and Access (which isn't available for OS X), Quickbooks and a few other Windows only campaign software... Do I? a) Get family member's iBook G4 for home and let my employer spend $$ thats really needed elsewhere on a new dell for me b) Get a 15" MBP that I can use at home (OSX) and at work (Windows)... also b/c i'm a broke politico, i'm looking at the refurbished MPBs...any thoughts or experiences with refurb stuff from Apple Store? All comments are much appreciated! Thanks! |
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2) If you got a MacBook Pro (or the rumored MacBook), you could use BootCamp for youre neccesary programs, but still have OSX for yourself. If you have the money, go for the MBP. If not, wait for the MB. |
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Yeah definately wait for either the MacBook or if you have enough money or can save and gather the required amount soon enough then get a refurbished or new MPB. As regards which particular model, general consensus seems to be that the 1.83ghz is better value for money.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Middlesex, America
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I've had nothing but great luck with refub at the apple store - 12" PB and two ipods. I highly recommend them for the savings.
Also, think about getting the min ram you can and then adding aftermarket ram (from somebody like data mem). I saved $200 on ram when I got the refurb pb that way. I also have a rebate which can save you some more money - PM me for details. |
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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What about the hard drives on the MBP? Many have suggested to people interested in more hdd space to purchase an external drive, but I have always wondered about the speed issue. How much performance boost could be had in upgrading the interrnal drive from 5400 to 7200?
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Near Indianapolis
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Thanks to everyone for their insight and quick responses.
About to order my "new" 2.16Ghz MBP (thanks the speed bump might as well right?) Thanks again! Dave |
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