buying a macbook ...

mitch212k

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sup guys

ok so i need a notebook with good battery life and power, for use in school in September. I'm drawn to the basic macbook , for ~£700 ... I was thinking if it wasn't sufficient somewhere in the future I could buy 4GB RAM and a new 7200RPM HD for it ...

thoughts?
 
mitch212k said:
sup guys

ok so i need a notebook with good battery life and power, for use in school in September. I'm drawn to the basic macbook , for ~£700 ... I was thinking if it wasn't sufficient somewhere in the future I could buy 4GB RAM and a new 7200RPM HD for it ...

thoughts?
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There's been quite a few threads about this - but i think the answer is definitely go for it... if it will suit your needs do it!

The new 2.1ghz is sufficient for pretty much everything, in fact i think its quicker than the older 2.2ghz model...

I think the gap between the consumer and pro lines has definitely diminshed since the old days.. the only downside of the MB is the fact that the graphics are shared - whereas the pro is dedicated..

Ram is dirt cheap so you can pick it up whenever... If you're planning on using it for office apps/internet etc - the macbook will be more than sufficient

As for the hdd, i personally dont think anything bigger than 160gb is necessary for a notebook... you can always buy a wd passport drive for storage/backup... or upgrade to a 250gb...

I bought my macbook before xmas and I've never been happier... so happy in fact I've just upgraded to a macbook pro...

Its possible to run windows should you require... but for MS Office etc microsoft have just (until the end of april) introduced a deal where you can get microsoft office for mac for little more than the cost of an xbox game :)

Anyway - I'm sure the more knowledgeable bods will be along shortly...

Have you used mac os before?? if not you wont be disappointed!

I was a heavy windows user but decided to make the switch. Gutted I still have to use windows in work - but as i didnt pay for the computer it suits me!

Tom
 
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get the cheapest one bang in 4GB and 250 gig hard drive and your on a cheapo macbook with winning specs
 
Do you think the Macbooks are a better build quality that PC ones like Dell? I have an old Dell I want to replace and the Macbooks I have seen appear to be somewhat better.
 
Never used the OS before, but always liked the look of them .. it will be mostly for schoolwork etc. i'll see how i get on first before i upgrade the ram or hd though ... do they come with the os disc's if i was to upgrade the hard drive?

How much battery do you guys get from your macbooks?
 
My advice to you, whether you listen to it or not:

Do not buy now. Buy in September.

Too many rumours floating round about a major update. If you don't need it now, wait.

People will disagree and say you'll never buy anything with that logic, but if I were in your shoes spending my hard earned money, there's no way I would buy one at the moment unless it was urgent.
 
I have to agree, buy in September. If you don't need till September then buy then.

I wouldn't wait until the next revision, just wait and buy when you need the product.
 
Wait 'til Sept? Jeez... I'd much rather buy now and use it, then if something amazing comes out in Sept sell the 5 month old machine and buy the new one. Surely it can't be good advice to wait months.
 
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Wait 'til Sept? Jeez... I'd much rather buy now and use it, then if something amazing comes out in Sept sell the 5 month old machine and buy the new one. Surely it can't be good advice to wait months.
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Well the OP said he will use it in September for school so it makes sense to get it then. Also if there was a revision of the Macbook and he bought one now selling it means he will lose quite a bit of cash. To me it seems like good advice from the other guys.
 
Fair advice, with any luck if there was to be an update the current macbooks would have the prices slashed anyway :) In all honesty i was considering buying the last gen macbook, adding gb ram and a new hd, but i'll wait a few months
 
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