Couple of macbook questions please.

Ry@n

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I really would like to buy a macbook but have a few questions first if i may.

-Is the 13" screen ok to use? I would be using it for general internet use but would use it for web design and photo editing too from time to time.

-I have a spare laptop (2.2Ghz C2D, 2GB RAM, 400GB HDD) and im thinking of selling this to fund some of the macbook.

-The 3 models are £699, £829 and £949. What would these models cost using HE discount?

-When using HE discount, do you get 3 years warranty? Or do you HAVE to take out applecare to get the extended warranty?

Thanks peoples, i think i could get £500 for my Toshiba laptop which i dont use, and would love to put a few pennies towards the Macbook.
 
Ry@n said:
I really would like to buy a macbook but have a few questions first if i may.

-Is the 13" screen ok to use? I would be using it for general internet use but would use it for web design and photo editing too from time to time.

-I have a spare laptop (2.2Ghz C2D, 2GB RAM, 400GB HDD) and im thinking of selling this to fund some of the macbook.

-The 3 models are £699, £829 and £949. What would these models cost using HE discount?

-When using HE discount, do you get 3 years warranty? Or do you HAVE to take out applecare to get the extended warranty?

Thanks peoples, i think i could get £500 for my Toshiba laptop which i dont use, and would love to put a few pennies towards the Macbook.
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Im posting this now on the base model. It's fine for general internet browsing etc but im sure most here will recommend Macbook pro for image editing etc.

Base model is £599 with HE discount. Dunno about the warranty..
 
HE prices:

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You will get the 3 years of hardware warranty as standard with HE purchases, no need to get the Apple Care Protection Plan. The extra £58 gives you extended phone support.. Which you don't need to be honest.

Can't answer the other questions as I don't own a MacBook.
 
I just bought a macbook (the black one) on Friday. I love the little thing and find its use quite comfortable, but then I am used to a small laptop from work anyway.
 
I ordered the base macbook yesterday. You gotta ask yourself, is the MGP worth twice the price for your needs?

I went for the base macbook in the end as I decided I didnt need a DVD-RW as I havent burn a DVD in 18 months, and have my desktop for that If I need to, I just e-mail stuff, or send it over the network or usb stick.

There aint much diff between a 2.1 C2D and the 2.4 C2D, plus the memory and HDD would need upgrading at some point on what ever model you buy. Hence, I went for the base macbook.
 
The base MacBook is great coupled with 4GB ram, I find the screen a bit smalll some times so I just use spaces quite a lot.
 
I'd recommend the top spec white as it offers the best all round performance :)

For £112 you get:

+0.3GHz more CPU
+1Gb memory
+40GB hard disk
+DVD+RW

Which isn't a lot to pay really considering the extra benefits :)
 
Ry@n said:
I really would like to buy a macbook but have a few questions first if i may.

-Is the 13" screen ok to use? I would be using it for general internet use but would use it for web design and photo editing too from time to time.

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Yes it is, but if you need more space you can always attach an external monitor. The only time the resolution bothers me is when I am in Quicken and I am trying to plan my finances for the future as I have to scroll too much.

Photoshop can be a little tight but to be honest I don't use it too much...

BeatMaster said:
I'd recommend the top spec white as it offers the best all round performance
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Agreed, don't bother paying the Black Tax.
 
LordSplodge said:
Yes it is, but if you need more space you can always attach an external monitor. The only time the resolution bothers me is when I am in Quicken and I am trying to plan my finances for the future as I have to scroll too much.
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LordSplodge said:
Photoshop can be a little tight but to be honest I don't use it too much...
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Agreed as well, I'm only a recent convert to photoshop on the Mac, and as I use it with my display at home - it doesn't really affect me - but I can see why it would!


LordSplodge said:
Agreed, don't bother paying the Black Tax.
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Again....it 'aint worth it :)

Sorry - I'm coming off as the no 1 LordSplodge fan - but you beat me to the punch every bamming time! :D
 
The way I've always seen laptops is that they are designed for portability in mind. So when you meet friends who have bought a 17" 3Ghz ...such and such with a 2 hour battery life or less you think what was the point?

I think the MacBook is ideal - 13" screen with a 1280x800 resolution, a decent level of performance, portable with a great battery life. You've also got to remember that although it's a 2.4Ghz when it's running on the battery the speed is reduced (normally) as that's what they're all about...

Anyway, just my thoughts :) How about a nice 24" screen for when your at home to plug into and then the 13" when out and about? :)
 
Yeh the MacBook is great when doubling up as a desktop machine too. I have used mine on a external display many times, and it makes a great desktop replacement.
 
I came down from a 15.4" Dell laptop - which was only a portable when I was using it on the train or a plane... Whenever I was at home or work - I was using dual monitors - so to be honest, even though the macbook is a portable machine - I mainly use it with a display (90% of the time anyway!)

Using a display, wireless keyboard and mouse and shutting the lid effectively makes it a desktop, but with a tiny footprint. If you leave the screen open - you have the option to span desktops, or simply mirror....

I've personally never found a problem :)
 
Right, time to sell my beast of a Toshiba. Funny you should mention 17", my Toshiba is 17" and 2.2 GHz C2D and 400GB HDD. Its massive and the best thing is i only use it for iTunes and nothing else!

So i'll sell that and purchase a macbook. Cant wait, i get the feeling that OSX is the way forward since getting an iPhone and loving the way it works.

P.s. it seems you dont get the remote with it ? I like the look of that remote but wondered wether you peoples find it usefull even though it doesnt have many buttons ? I would use it for frontrow video and audio playback.
 
It's quite handy, but, to be honest I've only used it a maximum of 4 times.

You can use the keyboard to control Front Row, so it's entirely up to you.
 
Sorry to ask more questions but i would like to know the HE prices of the iMac's too please. These seem like lovely machines, with a bigger screen (would be looking at 20" basic model). Also do you know if i can upgrade the memory myself? If so is it laptop or desktop memory?

I think i can get away with no portability (i have a XP laptop if i really need it).

P.s. I sold my spare laptop so ive already got £500 waiting for me to make my mind up.
 
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