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LiveDose · 04-19-2008, 01:13 PM

I'm thinking about testing the waters with a Macbook or Mac Air.

What's the best place to purchase. I'm sure the Apple store is a rip and I don't need the thing yesterday. Amazon had some decent deals. Any other suggestions?

Jens Van Assterdam · 04-19-2008, 01:31 PM

There´s a slightly difference on the prices for apple articles. So i suggest you find some local macdealer near you.
Always good for quick help/repairs..

BobG · 04-19-2008, 01:34 PM

the air is cool but more of a "run and gun" type of laptop, good for checking emails, surfiing the web when you're on the road... If you plan to do more than just basic stuff like that, get the macbook pro.

TwinCities · 04-19-2008, 01:37 PM

Macmall.com has the best deals and rebates.

Jens Van Assterdam · 04-19-2008, 01:40 PM

No need for the overpriced PRO version.. the black macbook does a perfect job and the 13" screen is just perfect

JustDaveXxx · 04-19-2008, 01:41 PM

I recommend the mac store.. Mac controls there prices. and they are quick to fix when shit goes wrong. Shit rarely goes wrong..

cranki · 04-19-2008, 01:56 PM

macmall.com looks good

subc · 04-19-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDaveXxx

Mac controls there prices. and they are quick to fix when shit goes wrong. Shit rarely goes wrong..

best joke ever!

thanks for the laughs

DirtyDanza · 04-19-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDaveXxx

I recommend the mac store.. Mac controls there prices. and they are quick to fix when shit goes wrong. Shit rarely goes wrong..

he's right... apple pretty much controls the price of what people can buy them for and sell them for brand new "authorized apple dealers" so I would hit the apple store... it's worth it to get the comp there and get the applecare plan as well.. they will fix ANYTHING I broke my own they opened up a new box and gave me a brand spanking new mac book pro.. after I stuck a screwdriver through my old mac book pro.. so that right there was worth the couple hundred you'd save from some shit online place... amazon is just a broker.. it will still come from a shit place.. always check the place it is comming from on resellerratings.com

GO mac and go to the apple store.. it's worth it in the end

Los · 04-19-2008, 04:20 PM

well if you dont like the mac os you can always just format it with xp or vista with bootcamp. i got a mac and have been running windows with bootcamp for last couple weeks so far so good.

Ava Knight · 04-19-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Machete Rodriguez

No need for the overpriced PRO version.. the black macbook

Ebay?

Thurbs · 04-19-2008, 10:45 PM

spend the extra money, get a Macbook Pro 15" and get the 4gb ram from crucial.com - all u need

LiveDose · 04-20-2008, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Rorschach · 04-20-2008, 07:12 PM

i find my black macbook a little slow for heavy duty stuff, will invest in a pro in the future.

payd2purv · 04-20-2008, 07:26 PM

My current mac is a mbp. I use it hooked up to a lcd with wireless mouse and keyboard..

No complaints.

13" is just too small for me. I wouldn't bother using it with a screen that small. You also don't get the same video card..

L-Pink · 04-20-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thurbs - NichedSites

spend the extra money, get a Macbook Pro 15" and get the 4gb ram from crucial.com - all u need

fuhkinglou · 04-20-2008, 10:26 PM

Don't forget to look in the refurb section of the store. Its labeled "Special Deals". You can save a some decent loot on a refurb or slightly older model. They are re-certified so you get the standard warranty and you can buy Apple care for them. I've gotten these for my jobs in the past. All worked 100%. Or find a student who doesn't want to use their educational discount. It actually works out to about the same as buying a refurb.

I love my MacBook and all my other dumb macs.

This is excellent Mac Buying Advice

mrkris · 04-20-2008, 10:39 PM

The best way to order is online from the Mac store.

http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Im...utingpage.html

Select that you are a student or work for a college, enter a known college zipcode, then select your school. No proof required, educational discount. Saves you atleast a hundred bucks or so on a system.

Greg MissionD · 04-21-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thurbs - NichedSites

spend the extra money, get a Macbook Pro 15" and get the 4gb ram from crucial.com - all u need

potter · 04-21-2008, 04:05 AM

yeah, go to the store. definitely check their refurb stock first - AMAZING deals. and also go with a pro or reg macbook. the air is built specifically for mobility. it's not built to be a work horse.

aico · 04-21-2008, 04:21 AM

Prices are all the same, go to the Mac Store.

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BobG Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,274	the air is cool but more of a "run and gun" type of laptop, good for checking emails, surfiing the web when you're on the road... If you plan to do more than just basic stuff like that, get the macbook pro.

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TwinCities Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 492	Macmall.com has the best deals and rebates.

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cranki Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Café del Mar Posts: 5,162	macmall.com looks good

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Los Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Francisco Posts: 427	well if you dont like the mac os you can always just format it with xp or vista with bootcamp. i got a mac and have been running windows with bootcamp for last couple weeks so far so good.

04-19-2008, 10:45 PM	#12
Thurbs The Thrilla in Manila Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Thurbs' Lagoon, Christmas Island Posts: 4,785	spend the extra money, get a Macbook Pro 15" and get the 4gb ram from crucial.com - all u need

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Rorschach So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,579	i find my black macbook a little slow for heavy duty stuff, will invest in a pro in the future.

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payd2purv Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,727	My current mac is a mbp. I use it hooked up to a lcd with wireless mouse and keyboard.. No complaints. 13" is just too small for me. I wouldn't bother using it with a screen that small. You also don't get the same video card.. __________________

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fuhkinglou Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 951	Don't forget to look in the refurb section of the store. Its labeled "Special Deals". You can save a some decent loot on a refurb or slightly older model. They are re-certified so you get the standard warranty and you can buy Apple care for them. I've gotten these for my jobs in the past. All worked 100%. Or find a student who doesn't want to use their educational discount. It actually works out to about the same as buying a refurb. I love my MacBook and all my other dumb macs. This is excellent Mac Buying Advice __________________ -------- Whose Your Porn Pal? Want to trade hardlinks? ICQ - 264-934-933

04-20-2008, 10:39 PM	#18
mrkris Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,737	The best way to order is online from the Mac store. http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Im...utingpage.html Select that you are a student or work for a college, enter a known college zipcode, then select your school. No proof required, educational discount. Saves you atleast a hundred bucks or so on a system. __________________ PHP-MySQL-Rails \| ICQ: 342500546

04-21-2008, 04:05 AM	#20
potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	yeah, go to the store. definitely check their refurb stock first - AMAZING deals. and also go with a pro or reg macbook. the air is built specifically for mobility. it's not built to be a work horse. __________________

04-21-2008, 04:21 AM	#21
aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	Prices are all the same, go to the Mac Store.