Imac or Macbook Pro?
Nov 28, 2012 19:05:18 #
I have a MacBook Pro and I love the portability also, but I also have it hooked up to a larger monitor that we had hanging around and I love it. I have the bigger screen to see detail better, but I get the advantage of being able to spread my work out on both screens.
Nov 28, 2012 19:08:25 #
PalePictures wrote:
quote=Country's Mama Ok I just hit the purchase b... (show quote)
They won't upgrade the memory on the refurbished computers before shipping. I upgraded this one without a problem so I am not too worried about doing the new one when the time comes. I will probably wait awhile and let the checking account recover.
I have found that that macs are much longer lived than any other computer so I will be hoping yours last another 6 or 7 years.
Nov 28, 2012 19:09:50 #
Fotoholic wrote:
I have a MacBook Pro and I love the portability also, but I also have it hooked up to a larger monitor that we had hanging around and I love it. I have the bigger screen to see detail better, but I get the advantage of being able to spread my work out on both screens.
Also, just FYI, we looked at Craigs list and got my son a used one for college with Apple Care, and it was the best thing we have ever done. Wish we had thought of doing that when we bought mine. P.S make sure it has Apple care, we have already used it.
Nov 28, 2012 19:50:31 #
Nov 28, 2012 20:05:04 #
Fotoholic wrote:
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Apple care was the second thing in the cart. I only used it once with the imac I have now and it was something really minor, but I wouldn't spend that much on a computer and not buy it.
I didn't know you could put Apple care on used computers. Neat!
Nov 28, 2012 20:05:24 #
Nov 28, 2012 20:19:39 #
I want to thank everyone for their input. All of your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Nov 28, 2012 21:00:45 #
You can also use a MackBook Pro and hook it up to a large monitor and that gives you the best of both worlds. BV
Nov 28, 2012 21:37:49 #
bvargas wrote:
You can also use a MackBook Pro and hook it up to a large monitor and that gives you the best of both worlds. BV
I seriously considered it, but the mac monitors are very expensive and the other brands don't measure up so I just ordered the imac. Maybe next time around. :-D
Nov 28, 2012 22:07:32 #
Country's Mama wrote:
Ok I just hit the purchase button. I bought a refu... (show quote)
Good move. I think you will really like it! :thumbup:
Nov 28, 2012 22:49:41 #
CAM1017 wrote:
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I can't wait until it is here. They have actually tagged it to ship already. I should have it next week some time.
Nov 28, 2012 23:17:52 #
Congrats! I think you made a good choice - I looked at the MBP and was irritated that it has the processor and RAM soldered to the motherboard so neither is upgradable, the SSD drive can be removed but is not industry standard shape/size so you can't upgrade it either... for $2,500 they should be better than that. Not to mention is only has the same processor that a $700 Windoze laptop has, come on Apple, step up the game.
Nov 29, 2012 05:47:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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All the computer companies are moving this way. The idea is you buy your software online and download it. No need for CD's or DVD's. I still have some CD's with photos on so I bought the external one for my MacBook Pro. It cost $99 in Australia, but worth it for my peace of mind.
Nov 29, 2012 08:55:58 #
PalePictures wrote:
I have the 31 inch monitor for my Mac PRO. Apple doesn't make it anymore. Its going to be a sad parting when it dies.
Hopefully she lives another 5 years.
Congrats!
Hopefully she lives another 5 years.
Congrats!
I got a refurb 27" iMac, and it's larger than I need, but I'll live with it. We all have sacrifices to make.
Seriously, though, if you're considering the 27" try one out first.
Nov 29, 2012 08:56:58 #
Denisedancer wrote:
All the computer companies are moving this way. The idea is you buy your software online and download it. No need for CD's or DVD's. I still have some CD's with photos on so I bought the external one for my MacBook Pro. It cost $99 in Australia, but worth it for my peace of mind.
I live to have all my programs on disks. If they don't arrive that way, then I copy them to disk.
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