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Any reason why I can't buy these from TradeMe?
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What do I want it for?
(and I know this is the second time I've asked this, please bear with me)
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- 15.4" MacbookPro 2.2GHz ($2,600*)
- Apple Macbook Air 1.6Ghz/80Gb BRAND NEW ($2,450*)
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What do I want it for?
- Getting online (WiFi and/or Telstra cable)
- Watching stuff via our TV
- Hooking up the (to be bought) iPhone to iTunes
- Storing and playing all my CD's
(and I know this is the second time I've asked this, please bear with me)
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meanwhile the pro is a nice machine. i think you can also purchase a warranty?
that said, as long as the former owner was koshur you should be ok. sue t. would be the person to talk to. she's have various troubles with them
I'm very happy with my MB Pro(s), but I use them for work, developing, multimedia etc. For the stuff you're talking about here, I'd prob go for a regular Macbook, put 2 GB RAM in it and might get a larger hard drive, depending on how MANY CDs you wanna store :-) - or just use an external HD.
The air is not a nerd's computer, not at all. We have one and there are a few things that are really hard about it - no GigE, no firewire, concern about replacing the drive should it ever go "pop". Performance is adequate but no better. However, it *is* a computer for people who like to pick things up and go "wooooowwwww!". As an object it's really quite something and the screen is a thing of beauty.
I also bought my MBP from mac direct seller and had no problems.
since my experience of the worst service everywhere, everyone tells me go to toucan. And since dealing with them by email alone i'm a beliver.
however there are advantages to buying online at the apple store, or if you wait for the right time order at noel lemmings and get fly buys
forget the air for what you want to do
it's a great travel computer, but not day to day
i also hear rumours of a new mac, but they could be lies, lies dammed lies. and if you know anyone visiting from usa, get them to buy.
and do you need new?
my reconditionad mactop is awesome
I'm thinking about a MacBook Air for work. Heat issues notwithstanding (and in any case demolished in MacWorld testing) the MacBook air is rumoured for an imminent refresh which would make it a speedier (although still expensive) choice.
Otherwise a white or black regular MacBook would be a cheaper, and somewhat speedier, choice. I've had my black MacBook for over two years now, and it's a pretty good machine (apart from the battery capacity now being about 10 minutes. Grrrrrrr.) Perhaps of the options on offer you should just go for what the budget allows.
Lastly, and I know this isn't in your brief above, but why a Mac laptop? Why not a Windows one, which could do all the things on your list anyway? You could easily get something at a lower price point (though not comparatively spec'd) than the MacBooks? Or... can you get iTunes to run under WINE on your ubuntu machine?
Another thing to do is always, always get AppleCare.
Also, you can apparently purchase AppleCare for your machine any time up until the stock warranty runs out - just in case you don't buy it right away but change your mind.
My brother-in-law's had good results with "previously enjoyed" Macs.
In any case, good luck. Hey, what happened to the "eye" picture?
-Brett
Especially thanks to those that warned of a possible/probable update coming - seems Oct 14th is the most touted date.
And so I'm gonna wait until then (much to the annoyance of my wife and Mum :-)
As to why a Mac and not a PC - emotional decision (fed up with the crap of Windows) and usability for the family.
Thanks again everyone, very VERY helpful
Cool about the eye pic! I suppose as you say if the new models are out in a couple of weeks, might as well wait - regardless you won't be disappointed. I run (if needed) Windows on my MBP via Fusion, so it is the ultimate machine for me.
Can't wait to hear how you like your Mac when you get it!
Cheers,
Brett