Buying a new laptop- Apple? - Page 7

King James · 12-23-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That link didn't save my configured laptop but i added the 7200RPM 320gb hdd. Antiglare screen, iWork, Aperture and the applecare.

how much is the HDD? you can probably get one 3rd party and install yourself for alot less.... it isn't that hard to do either. They made it harder with the unibody macs compared to the old ones, but still is fairly easy. Applecare is a must (ask Carlos! hahaha, although I think he may just use bestbuy warranty)

GreekGodX · 12-23-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

how much is the HDD? you can probably get one 3rd party and install yourself for alot less.... it isn't that hard to do either. They made it harder with the unibody macs compared to the old ones, but still is fairly easy. Applecare is a must (ask Carlos! hahaha, although I think he may just use bestbuy warranty)

That's all I need. Open up my laptop to save some money on a hdd and f everything up. 50 bucks for the upgraded hdd..

Wish applecare covered accidental damage. Used that a few times on my Dell

goalie204 · 12-24-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That's all I need. Open up my laptop to save some money on a hdd and f everything up. 50 bucks for the upgraded hdd..

Wish applecare covered accidental damage. Used that a few times on my Dell

Installing a new hd is extremely easy, but if you're not someone who takes computers apart, don't bother. A 3rd party one is much less than the one apple will sell you. Now stop dragging this out and just buy it and lock/delete the thread, kthx

shilala · 12-25-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That link didn't save my configured laptop but i added the 7200RPM 320gb hdd. Antiglare screen, iWork, Aperture and the applecare.

The antiglare is a great idea. That glossy stuff drives me nuts.
I gagged on the price, too. Make sure you hit the refurbed site at apple.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...co=MTY0MjUwOTE
You might be able to save a good chunk of money, even if you have to switch up a bit?

King James · 12-23-2009, 06:08 PM

there is always the "it just stopped working" defense.... actually works quite well at Apple. hah

GreekGodX · 12-23-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

there is always the "it just stopped working" defense.... actually works quite well at Apple. hah

That works until you use your laptop after taking a shower and not drying off good enough

King James · 12-23-2009, 06:24 PM

well dont do a hdd swap in the shower and you should be good

GreekGodX · 12-23-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

well dont do a hdd swap in the shower and you should be good

Wise words

replicant_argent · 12-23-2009, 06:27 PM

wait.. I can use my ....

nevermind.

Footbag · 12-24-2009, 10:54 AM

You would get much better performance from an SSD over a HDD. HDD's are the current weak link in computer hardware. SSD's while still new and expensive are very fast. I'm picking one up right after Christmas. Hopefully the Intel's will get a price drop, or I'll get a gift card.

In looking at your build, it looks like you are spending $2500+. Wow! I knew Macs were expensive, but I honestly had no idea they were that expensive.

goalie204 · 12-24-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

You would get much better performance from an SSD over a HDD. HDD's are the current weak link in computer hardware. SSD's while still new and expensive are very fast. I'm picking one up right after Christmas. Hopefully the Intel's will get a price drop, or I'll get a gift card.

In looking at your build, it looks like you are spending $2500+. Wow! I knew Macs were expensive, but I honestly had no idea they were that expensive.

Solid state drives are great, and fast, but the size of drive you get for the money isn't worth it..yet. In time they'll come down in price, but for now, it's more economical to get a normal hard drive, which are still great, just not the latest and the greatest.

Footbag · 12-24-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by goalie204

Solid state drives are great, and fast, but the size of drive you get for the money isn't worth it..yet. In time they'll come down in price, but for now, it's more economical to get a normal hard drive, which are still great, just not the latest and the greatest.

Perhaps for the OP's macbook, but after the initial outlay, it's really not that much for the gain. You would have to settle for 128GB or pay a lot more for the large drive which probably isn't worth it. Yes they will be better in the future, but as I said before waiting for technology is futile.

I just built up an overclocked i7 photo-processing rig, and there is no better component to look for a performance gain. I'm considering going dual 80GB for my rig. Dual OS boot with a switch on the case and enough space on each drive for programs.

That said, 95% of users probably wouldn't notice the difference.

goalie204 · 12-24-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

That said, 95% of users probably wouldn't notice the difference.

exactly.

12-27-2009, 11:58 AM

Mac = Not gay
Windows = Leaning towards gay

Ratters · 12-27-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Mac = Not gay
Windows = Leaning towards gay

I live near San Francisco. I know a lot of gay people. And yes, most of them use Macs. Just sayin.

T.G · 12-28-2009, 06:36 AM

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I live near San Francisco. I know a lot of gay people. And yes, most of them use Macs. Just sayin.

Doesn't mean Darrell have a mac?

longknocker · 12-28-2009, 06:57 AM

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Doesn't mean Darrell have a mac?

Adam: You're A "Brave" Soul!

shilala · 12-28-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Doesn't mean Darrell have a mac?

Pretty close to San Francisco, too. Hmmm.

macpappy · 12-28-2009, 08:16 AM

Just make a freakin decision and get over it!

Computers are tools. Buy something to fits your needs and budget. If you're worried about the price then don't buy a Mac. It's that simple. Despite all the rhetoric a computer is just a computer for most people. If you are not a techno-wienie or planning on doing high end mathematical calculations or graphics then either a Mac or a PC will probably do what you need to do.

There are pros and cons for both systems. Personally I've used Mac products since 1986. I worked in photojournalism and found the Mac, at the time, did what I needed to do better than what the PCs had to offer. I was a magazine editor with a printing company for 10 years and we used nothing but Macs to do the editing, layout and design. When the company moved to a digital workflow, the imagesetter was windows based but the pre-press software was all Mac based and they worked very well together and still does.

I am now self employed and I run all my financial needs on a Mac using Quickbooks Pro which the accounting firm I use recommended. They use both Macs and PCs by the way.

Again, if you are a student and money is an issue then buy the PC. THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T BUY A MAC LATER when money is not an issue.

GreekGodX · 12-27-2009, 12:48 PM

Well I'm at the Apple store typing this from a macbook. Today might be the day

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macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Buying a new laptop- Apple? Just make a freakin decision and get over it! Computers are tools. Buy something to fits your needs and budget. If you're worried about the price then don't buy a Mac. It's that simple. Despite all the rhetoric a computer is just a computer for most people. If you are not a techno-wienie or planning on doing high end mathematical calculations or graphics then either a Mac or a PC will probably do what you need to do. There are pros and cons for both systems. Personally I've used Mac products since 1986. I worked in photojournalism and found the Mac, *at the time*, did what I needed to do better than what the PCs had to offer. I was a magazine editor with a printing company for 10 years and we used nothing but Macs to do the editing, layout and design. When the company moved to a digital workflow, the imagesetter was windows based but the pre-press software was all Mac based and they worked very well together and still does. I am now self employed and I run all my financial needs on a Mac using Quickbooks Pro which the accounting firm I use recommended. They use both Macs and PCs by the way. Again, if you are a student and money is an issue then buy the PC. THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T BUY A MAC LATER when money is not an issue. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

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