Buying in a week's time.

[Mr Jones]

I had weeks to decide to either build a Conroe Gaming Rig or get a MacBook. I've finally decided to get The MacBook (I'm new to OSX but a couple of hours mess about, I'm liking the whole feel, that tipped the decision)

I would love if people would comment on my list of To-Buys, in case you know of something better or incompatible with a Mac.

My budget is £1300;
From Apple, with Education discount (6%?) - might try and get the 15% discount thru uni account.

MacBook (white), 13.3-inch, 2GHz Intel Core Duo with apple installed 2x512MB RAM and 80GB HDD.

Tucano Second Skin Microfiber for MacBook 13,3" - Black

Apple wireless Mighty Mouse

From OCUK:
Western Digital MyBook Pro 250GB Firewire 400 / 800 / USB2.0USB2.0 External HDD - for my extended music collection.

Acoustic Energy Aego M 2.1 Speakers (White) - for listening to my music (had to decide this or the JBL Creatures or even the JBL Encounters)

total to £1240 inc VAT and delivery.

I know of the student promotion from apple but I've got a 2GB Memory stick duo coming in for my W800i, no need for an ipod/nano... plus, my budget cannot be stretched.

Any comments?

Edit: this system will be used for my university work, music listening, watching DVDs, photoshop, dreamweaver (for my club's site), light gaming and net surfing.

 

[Mr Jones]

I've changed the specs abit:

Going for the:
2.0GHz Macbook with 80GB HDD installed and a Mini DVI to VGA - £896.77
2x 1GB Corsair Value Select, DDR2 SO-DIMM PC5300 (667), 200 Pin, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 5 - £120
Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse - £40
Tucano Second Skin Microfiber for MacBook 13,3" - Black - £20
Acoustic Energy Aego M 2.1 Speakers (White) &
Western Digital WDG1T2500 MyBook Pro 250GB Firewire 400 - £203.82

£1285 delivered.

Any good? I've checked but would like a double check if the RAM will definitely work with a MacBook...

Thanks.

 

[jimblowscash]

i would look at lacie for the external drive, theve been making drives for mac's for over 20 years, and all my buddies with mac's swear by them