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Ok, finally done it - took the plunge and bought myself a Macbook Pro.

Couldn't really say no, it's a 2.2Ghz Santa Rosa machine as a refurb, as I couldn't justify the extra £200 WITH academic discount to get a new 2.4Ghz model that it barely any faster.

Wait and see how I get on and how this arrives!

How long does it usually take to deliver if anybody knows?

Cheers :)
 
It really varies on supply and demand. 5-7 working days would be a reasonable guess although I haven't bought refurb before.

Hopefully you enjoy it - they're a beautiful machine. :)
 
Sorry to be a pain but... how much did it cost?
Edit: The £929? Some really tempting prices, i mean there's a macbook for £639! 2.2 Ghz, 1 GB ram, 120 GB HD, super drive etc..
 
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drdimmer said:
Sorry to be a pain but... how much did it cost?
Edit: The £929? Some really tempting prices, i mean there's a macbook for £639! 2.2 Ghz, 1 GB ram, 120 GB HD, super drive etc..
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Ah yes, good question, something that I did consider. One real reason why I went for the Pro over the MacBook is for the screen size, it's just not quite big enough to work with for me, but after Quidco the price comes down to just over £900 - still not too bad I think. Another reason for the Pro is the build quality of the Pro over the MacBook, which is ten times better - I find the MacBooks to be a bit cheap looking (except the black which is a rip off anyway).

Even after HE discount, I can't justify £200 for MultiTouch and an extra 200mhz. Even if I don't like this, I can return it within 14 days :)
 
Although it may have sounded it, i wasn't digging at you regarding getting the Pro over standard Macbook. Thinking of getting a Macbook for Uni.. hmm.. just to steal a thread but.. am I right in thinking with the Macbooks Plastic Shell its more durable and better at taking bangs and being moved around then its older sibling the Macbook Pro? - which I presume will dent.
 
drdimmer said:
Although it may have sounded it, i wasn't digging at you regarding getting the Pro over standard Macbook. Thinking of getting a Macbook for Uni.. hmm.. just to steal a thread but.. am I right in thinking with the Macbooks Plastic Shell its more durable and better at taking bangs and being moved around then its older sibling the Macbook Pro? - which I presume will dent.
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Depending on how much of a "bang" you're on about.
A knock on either of them won't be a problem.
A harder hit like drop them on their corners - you will either get a crack on the MacBook's shell or a dent on the MacBook Pro. Pro if you're really lucky, not even a scratch.

It's very circumstantial.
My mate's got his first MBP, don't really look after it like I've looked after my MacBook, he is still in great condition considering it is about 19months old with only a couple of hair line scratches... where as my MB was taken care religiously - still comes out with a few fine hair line scratches (but totally invisible unless viewed at low angles. Pear White case is brilliant.
 
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drdimmer said:
Although it may have sounded it, i wasn't digging at you regarding getting the Pro over standard Macbook. Thinking of getting a Macbook for Uni.. hmm.. just to steal a thread but.. am I right in thinking with the Macbooks Plastic Shell its more durable and better at taking bangs and being moved around then its older sibling the Macbook Pro? - which I presume will dent.
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Oh no don't worry dude, I didn't think you were anyway;)
I see your point, but as Dr Jones says, either bang results in one problem or another anyway - moral of the story is don't harm your macbook :p
 
Many thanks Dr Jones + OP, by bumps I just mean general travelling, trains, buses, to lectures and hand luggage on flights home! Mum has a mbp which I know makes you think 'well wh y the hell did you ask this question?' but when i hold it, as its quite thin, it just feels a little fragile. But that is probably just me!

The way its going though I may be best getting a Macbook with HE discount so I have a better warranty, which will probably very useful as a student if everything goes **** up.
 
TBH drdimmer, it all boils down to what is important to you as a student.
The MB is very portable, tough enough that a decent neoprene sleeve will protect it for good when carried around in rug sack, bags, folders and or even on its own. If you need the real estate of a bigger screen and resolution e.g. web design, photo editing e.t.c. you might want the MBP instead.

IMO, the MB on HE discount is damn good of a bargain buy for a student. If you don't need it now, wait till the late summer, when Apple brings out College deals, Free iPod Nano per MB purchase :D
 
Ok, all arrived nicely today.

Impressions so far, very good actually. For a refurb, it's absolutely immaculate, you wouldn't even be able to tell that anybody had used it.

Spec wise:

15.4" Matte Screen
2.2Ghz (Santa Rosa)
120Gb HDD
2Gb RAM
nVidia 8600M

At the moment just taking time out to get used to it really. I use a Mac every now and again at work, but owning one is completely different to using one because you have to.

I think it will def take me a few weeks to get used to it, but so far i'm very happy. I'm even happier at the fact that the screen is perfect (I'm the most unlucky person when it comes to screens).

Does anyone have any tips to make the transition a bit easier?
 
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