Ordering Macbook on Friday...

I'm in the same boat as you beatmaster, might wait as long as possible on the offchance Merom arrive, somehow I doubt it now :(

I was wondering how much difference 2GB makes.

I'am concidering getting the 1.83 Macbook with the std 512mb ram and them getting a single 1gb stick to put in, then get another when prices fall, damn memory pricing! Does having a non matched pair make much difference?

Which Ipod are you planning on getting, i was thinking the 4gb nano as it will only cost £29 and should see the biggest return when sold!

I was planning on getting either the LArobe Black & White for MacBook 13,3" or Tucano Second Skin Guaina for MacBook 13,3" both are available from the apple store.
 
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If you are running parallels then the 2GB does make a difference because the VM eats up a big chunk but with the 2GB it allows you to work in
OSX and the VM without any problems.

Personally, I bought 2GB because the 1GB from Apple was 2x512MB which is done to make it cheaper and also because the shared graphics benefits with 2 DIMM's. However I though that was limiting my upgrade potential so I just went for 2GB for £120.

BTW: I've sold my 4GB White nano now and I decided to upgrade to the 8GB nano G2.
 
willems said:
Id go for parallels over a dual boot too
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I agreed with you up till that point.

Parallels is ok, but won't use the total 100% of your hardware, so if you do choose some windows program that particularly needs a lot of hardware grunt, it won't handle it totally. I am talking about games and big apps here though.

Rich
 
MichaelHo said:
yeh just spoke to cousin again, its:
3yr manufacture promise and 1yr software and basic apple support
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Close. It's 3 years parts and labour and 90 days software and basic apple support :)

I'm just wondering what happens if the mac devlops a fault. Anyone had any experience with returning it? Do they pay for the labels or you have to pay to send it back?

Brocon - Correct :)

BeatMaster :D
 
BeatMaster said:
Close. It's 3 years parts and labour and 90 days software and basic apple support :)

I'm just wondering what happens if the mac devlops a fault. Anyone had any experience with returning it? Do they pay for the labels or you have to pay to send it back?

Brocon - Correct :)

BeatMaster :D
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They usually send out a box with labels attached by FedEx or someone, then FedEx turn up again a day or so later to pick it up!

I paid for the extra applecare, if you do it through education its only about £50 for the 3 years.

Rich
 
titchard said:
They usually send out a box with labels attached by FedEx or someone, then FedEx turn up again a day or so later to pick it up!

I paid for the extra applecare, if you do it through education its only about £50 for the 3 years.

Rich
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Is it worth paying for? I mean without Applecare do they still send out labels? :confused: They really don't make it clear what you get for your money in terms of Applecare on the HE deal :(

BeatMaster :D
 
Oh Noes something wacky just entered my head! I start uni in 10 days and I think I need one. I was keep money for a mac mini to use as a htpc, but the macbook could also achieve along with allowing me to have laptop :eek:

Decisions . . decisions!!!

I'll suscribe to this thread, because I'd also like to know about the HE support and possibly more on RAM Price and so on :)
 
I was bored and without a life, I read parts of the AppleCare Protection Plan - AFAK, it's extending the 90day service of phone, technical help to 3 years. Parts and labour to 3 years instead of 1?

I'd gladly pay £50 for the 3 years peace of mind - which I did.

One thing to note:
Under Applecare Protection Plan Terms and Condition;
Section 2e 'limitations. The plan does not cover' , paragraph (ii);

"Damage to the Covered Equipment caused by accident, abuse, neglect, misuse..... bla bla bla yak yak yak... lightning, static electricity, fire, acts of God or other external causes;"

Acts of God?!?!
Like what? The Boxing Day Tsunami? Like the next Great Pleague?

I find that very ambi.
 
Macbook Ordered :)

Decided against Applecare for £58 as I managed to eventually beat it out of a telephone advisor that all it is was just technical support via the phone/internet that the extra £58 was paying for. He was very pushy in saying but Applecare gives you warranty on parts and labour for a 3 years instead of 1...I was like right, so does HE standard agreement :p Although suprisingly he didn't know that, yeah right!

Went with:

Macbook 1.83Ghz
1Gb RAM (2x 512Mb)
80Gb Hard Drive
~Usual rest of specifications

Est. ship date of the 26th Sept with delivery on the 5th Oct :( :)

Can't wait!

BeatMaster :D
 
Nice one BeatMaster, I demand some pics once it arrives :D

A few questions, if you don't mind answering?

1) Where did you order your RAM from?

2) Final Price you paid?

3) What case did you order/ordering in the future?

Also I'd be greatful if anyone could link me to the HE shop. I was on it last night but can't for the life of me find it again :\

Does the white version get 'yellowy' over time? Reason I ask . . people usually develop this with white gadgets such white DS lite and so on. I'd really go for the black version but it's way over my budget!
 
dark_shadow said:
Nice one BeatMaster, I demand some pics once it arrives

A few questions, if you don't mind answering?

1) Where did you order your RAM from?

2) Final Price you paid?

3) What case did you order/ordering in the future?

Also I'd be greatful if anyone could link me to the HE shop. I was on it last night but can't for the life of me find it again :\

Does the white version get 'yellowy' over time? Reason I ask . . people usually develop this with white gadgets such white DS lite and so on. I'd really go for the black version but it's way over my budget!
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1) RAM from Apple

2) £757 but going to be £815...see below

3) Ordered a Second Skin :)

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/UkEdIndividualCustom?qprm=51287&family=iBook

Yellowy-ness has been fixed now with new plastics.

I just had to cancel my order since I did to go with the Applecare on second thoughts, I think it'll be much easier if I have any problems plus a higher resale value and can only get it when you order. However now stuck waiting on money been refunded before can reorder Macbook, damn!

Didn't go with a Nano, not sure on resale value of them now and got a 30Gb iPhoto :o

Will keep you updated!

BeatMaster :D
 
MichaelHo said:
30gig ipod video?
if so, how much would it end up costing after the £100 rebate?
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Excludes Video, only photo/nano.

I need 2GB of RAM, as I'll be doing Software Engineering at Uni. It'll be a gem to run 3 OS's. If I were to say buy a macbook then get my own ddr2 ram, would this break the apple warranty?
 
dark_shadow said:
Excludes Video, only photo/nano.

I need 2GB of RAM, as I'll be doing Software Engineering at Uni. It'll be a gem to run 3 OS's. If I were to say buy a macbook then get my own ddr2 ram, would this break the apple warranty?
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RAM upgrade wouldn't default the warranty - so does changing the HDD. They've made it easier to self install - warranty is however void if you messed up the macbook if you installed incorrectly - e.g. sticking the SATA HDD with IDE HDD, with brute force e.t.c.

Just remember to keep the original RAM/HDD - much easier during RMA situation (or at least that's what many told me on other forum)

Oh and BeatMaster - more waiting times? Hope you recieve your item earlier - it's damn horrible waiting.

So the colour issue is fixed then? I've still very careful with my MacBook, always washed my hands and clean dry them before using it and got a lint-free cloth next to the MacBook to clean off dust, prints and stuff - this is gonna be some kind of an OCD for now.
 
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