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12-23-2007, 04:02 AM | #1 |
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What mac to buy
Hi i am considering buying a new apple mac in the sales ?? .I have used a pc with xp for the last 3years.A sony vaio pcg-grt .it is always crashing no long term issues but we only use it for photos /internet/email.It doesnt get used for anything else.
So what i was hoping for was some advise id like a large screen and a laptop style apple machine my thoughts are towards a notebook pro 17" what price should i aim for or are there any good places to buy from thanks in advance |
12-23-2007, 07:09 AM | #2 |
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If you have lots to spend, go for the pro. But I would consider the normal Macbook, there isn't much in performance difference these days but they are quite a bit cheaper. I have a new MB and its certainly a nice laptop.
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12-23-2007, 08:52 AM | #3 |
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I have the MacBook Pro 15" which has a proper DVI output for connecting a 2nd monitor. I have a 22" widescreen external monitor attached as well as a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. As Scotw says, there is not a huge difference technically between the Macbook and Macbook Pro, the biggest difference being display size. If you are after more memory than what comes as standard, I would recommend just buying from here: http://www.crucial.com/uk/ rather than buying from Apple. You are likely to save over £100 by doing this. Apple prices are all the same so either buy from an Apple store or online. You will save further £ if you qualify for an education discount.
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02-10-2008, 11:33 AM | #4 |
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Hi time to decide on my next computer apple/pc ??
I have sorted of fallen for apple products and every time i look there is a excuse to buy something new .Now my current pc is a sony vaio grt 916 it cost approx £1500 3or 4 yrs ago and to be honest its been fantastic no real problems that said i only use it for internet explorer no gaming or work related issues I want a decent size screen 17" also im thinking of going apple this time and loading a copy of windows xp on it . my problem is i cant decide but i have two older boys at home aged 20 and 21 who both went apple why wtf ? . stick with what you know now these boys have three pc they use at home on our home network wireless bt hub 801g or something This new machine will be a extra so we have five at home .I have a wife and younger son 13 who would proberbly use this new computer the youngest uses msn messanger quite a lot and also you tube and has a large selection of photos on the sony vaio My question is will msn messanger run on a apple or will i need to swap to xp for it to work as i belive its a microsoft prog . Also what is the best screen gloss/matt/hd .there is to much choice I am thinking macbook pro17" or do i go and buy another sony vaio ar 61s £1200 against the apple £1700 |
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