The_Kat Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Anyone here got a Mac? My dell took a dump and I ended up sending it back to Best Buy for a complete free rebuilt. Lucky me had their Black Tie warranty program or I'd be out a 2 year old laptop. I spent about $800 dollars on it and $300 for the warranty. I don't feel $400 a year for a laptop is worth it....not to mention the hassle or having to reload everything each time you buy a new one. I am seriously considering a macbook pro. In fact I would have bought one tonight for $2200 but they didn't have the one I wanted in stock. It came with 500 GB disk space, 2.66Ghz I7 quad core processor, and some 330MM or something like that graphics card. I have heard wonderful things about macbooks, especially their longevity. Comparing the cost/life of a dell it would need to last almost 5 years to compare. I've also heard of compatibility issues.......... Any insight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I ordered mine a few days ago, should be here on Monday. I have three friends who have them and they all love them. I have had my dell for four years and it is on its last legs. I really havent heard of many bad things and as far as compatibility goes Im not sure. I made sure to get the Microsoft office for Mac so there wouldnt be any issues with documents but as far as any other compatibility issues I am also unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Email Scott. He has a Macbook. He should beable to tell you all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My sister and Mom both have Macbooks and absolutely LOVE them! My sisters is going on 4 years old and it acts the way it did the first day she got it. When the time comes that we need another laptop, I'd love to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) What will you be using it for? You could save some money and just go with the 2.53GHz i5 rather than the i7. The i5 will still do things like light gaming, and some movie editing just fine. Are you or your wife a student? You can get about $200 off of the i7 with Apple student program ($150 off of the i5). Macbook Pro is going to be next laptop. Haven't decided if I am going to order it in a couple weeks, or wait a few months for their yearly upgrade. Edited December 31, 2010 by Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I will be using it for some my business as well as the occasional high graphics online gaming....so I don't mind paying the extra money. As for students....I wish, but shes a teacher and I'm a pipeliner. No discount for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I will be using it for some my business as well as the occasional high graphics online gaming....so I don't mind paying the extra money. As for students....I wish, but shes a teacher and I'm a pipeliner. No discount for us If she is a teacher she should be able to get a discount also. From Apples site: "Apple offers special education pricing on Apple computers, software and select third party products to College Students, or Teachers, Administrators and Staff of all grade levels." Might be worth looking into if it can save a couple hundred $$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 If she is a teacher she should be able to get a discount also. From Apples site: "Apple offers special education pricing on Apple computers, software and select third party products to College Students, or Teachers, Administrators and Staff of all grade levels." Might be worth looking into if it can save a couple hundred $$ Will do! Thanks alot!:clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 LOL, you and those darn cats....have you seen this video?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bug House Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Unfortunately for you, the only virus written for a MAC uploads from icanhascheezburger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 LOL, you and those darn cats....have you seen this video?? Oh thats friggin hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I have and use a Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Realtree Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Just buy a Mac. Period. Thank me later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugleward Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 macbook Mine is awesome. My old Imac lasted 7 years and then the ethernet card went out. at least 6 hours a day running for 7 years or so. then I got an emac its about 5 years old still going strong. Then I got my macbook pro about 3 years now had a bus die on me. 1 week for a complete rebuild - no lost information only $170 including shipping to repair. Just bought the kids a super smoker Imac 27 its unbelievable. Wife has a Dell and that sucker is about once a month getting in the shop. So for the most part I've been on macs since the 70s. Only two needed repair and the one didn't need it until it was 7 years old. My wife's dell averages more repair per month than all my 9 or so macs and thirty plus years put together. There used to be a lot of problems with compatibility with macs. that really seems to no longer be a problem. Only time I see issues is with AOL. They still are hooked on the PC world and don't realize that the real smart people fix PCs for a living and go home to use their macs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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