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New MacBook; Good investment??

Discussion in 'Mobile Computing' started by AMDIsTheBest010, Jun 27, 2006.

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  1. sw123 Newcomer, in training

    Do u have an XP cd?
    sw123, Jul 2, 2006
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  2. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    No, but i can buy one
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 2, 2006
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  3. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    I guess I arrived to this thread a bit late since you made up your mind already. In my opinion the MacBook is more expensive than the average laptop with similar specs, just like a Thinkpad does. As it just happens both of them have a certain reputation of durability and support, so perhaps the cost is justified to you but if you were looking for a cheaper and somewhat similar spec'ed machine (you did not mention the videocard, weight and battery life you expected from a new laptop)...

    Without any major research:

    Lenovo 3000 N Series N100 (07682CU) NoteBook Intel Core Duo T2400(1.83GHz) 15.4" Wide SXGA+ 512MB DDR2 667 100GB 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 - Retail
    $1,195.99
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834146155

    DellHome - Inspiron E1505 Laptop with 1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo, 15.4" WXGA TFT, 512MB DDR2, 60GB HD, 8X DVD+/-RW, and 802.11 for $699.30 with FREE Shipping!
    http://www.techspot.com/deals.html

    Looking around harder you could probably come up with a more "luxury" machine without the larger price tag. With Apple you get Mac OS X though, which could be important to you...
    Julio Franco, Jul 2, 2006
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  4. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    I hant even really noticed the specs on the Lenovo systems, they are actually better than the MacBook. You even get the Nvidia GPU! does Lenovo happen to make a NoteBook with a AMD chip, like the AMD Turion64 Mobile chip? b/c my desicion to switch to an Intel, really contadicts my name as others have told me. I just didnt know if Mac OS X worked better for college, or if WinXP would work better?

    I dont really want a Dell Machine, just b/c never really had any good luck with them.

    But, I've heard that IBM/Lenovo have really good service, and make quality machines.

    MacBook Specs:
    80GB 5400RPM HD
    1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
    13.3" display
    Core Duo T2300
    ATI GPU
    DVD/CD-RW combo drive
    and MS office for about $150
    plus tax and shipping, for about $1,800

    thanks for the links Julio
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 2, 2006
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  5. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    From my first post in this thread:
    Its going to be naitively supported in 10.5 Leopard, so you won't have to Bootcamp, which is still beta, and likely will be until 10.5.
    SNGX1275, Jul 2, 2006
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  6. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    ohh, really well then maybe i'll wait and see what the markets going to do here in the coming months
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 2, 2006
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  7. IBN Newcomer, in training

    Macs are very expensive. But as it came across that you were considering a Mac, i thought you already knew that. Dont worry about your username you can sign up with a new account.

    If your asking what kinda spec laptop you need for college, then aslong as your not doing anything like engineering or similar degrees you dont need a powerfull laptop at all. any old thing would do.
    IBN, Jul 2, 2006
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  8. IBN Newcomer, in training

    Market aint gonna do jack for Macs. They are and always have been expensive.
    IBN, Jul 2, 2006
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  9. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    But the prices have gone down significantly in the past few years

    for example a 15" flat panel imac G4 used to be $1,999
    specs on the G4:
    40GB HD
    256MB RAM
    DVD/CD-RW
    PowerPC G4 777MHz
    5USB 3xUSB 2.0 2xUSB 1.1
    2FireWire 400
    Mac OS 9-10.3
    Integrated GPU
    10/100/1000 RJ-45 connector/56K modem


    Now you can get an imac 20" with Core Duo for 1,799
    Specs for the CoreDUo
    250GB HD
    512MB RAM
    Dual Layer Super Drive
    Core Duo 2.2GHz
    Mac OS X 10.4
    5USB
    3xUSB 2.0
    2xUSB 1.1.
    3 FireWire 800
    ATI GPU
    10/100/1000 RJ45/Airport Extreme Wireless w/Bluetooth
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 3, 2006
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  10. AtK SpAdE TechSpot Chancellor

    Wow 20"

    Are you going to be lugging this thing to class?

    Also, of course it looks like a big differnce, but comparing old and new technology is always going to look lopsided
    AtK SpAdE, Jul 3, 2006
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  11. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    The Imac is not the same thing as the MacBook, its also not the same as the MacBook Pro.

    A few of you guys posting in this thread seem to be going off of ideas you've had for a while in your head rather than reading any of the posts in this thread or doing any research at all on the laptop he's considering.

    Also, if anyone is getting a laptop "for college" of course they don't need the best thing around, I guarentee you right now I could go through getting my BS and MS with the same comp I began college with back in 1998. You don't need much at all in a computer to get through college. Even if you are an engineer.

    The MacBook he's considering is a fine choice for reasons I've already stated. Anyone can and it seems will in threads like this always suggest waiting a bit for the next gen to come out so the current gen drops in prices, thats just stupid in my opinion. If you did that you'd never buy anything because there has always been something better that is about to get released. You just have to man up and buy it, accepting that what you just bought is worth less than what you paid for it.
    SNGX1275, Jul 3, 2006
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  12. AtK SpAdE TechSpot Chancellor

    Wow, I did not even read the Imac part. We have been discussing Macbooks so much, I just assumed that was what he posted.

    Well Ill make an educated assumption that is directed to me (just please say it next time, I like feedback) and I am reading the ideas you and the others have been posting, and I am just trying to sort things out. For him and myself (I have had to make the same discision he has to make)
    And if you think what im saying is an idea in my head, well you sir are right.
    AtK SpAdE, Jul 3, 2006
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  13. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    wow, sorry i got everybody so confused
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 4, 2006
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  14. tokyo-joe Newcomer, in training

    Mac wins every time

    Go for the MacBook of course, but I'd hold off on the Applecare - you can buy it any time in the first year - i.e. wait 11.5 months then buy it - why give them the money all that time?

    Secondly I'd get iWork, which has Pages (compatible with Word) and Keynote, which is like PowerPoint, but only costs $80. If you really want M$ Office I'm sure your college will have a cheaper deal.

    I'm not sure why you're criticizing Open Office - it works perfectly well, is compatible and FREE. AbiWord is another free Word-compatible word processor app that works fine.
    tokyo-joe, Nov 3, 2006
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  15. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Buying Applecare doesn't matter when you get it, but it only covers 3 years from the time of purchase. So holding off for almost a year only means you delayed paying for it for a year, but the coverage is the same amount of time and the price is the same.
    SNGX1275, Nov 4, 2006
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  16. tokyo-joe Newcomer, in training

    Yup, that's stating the obvious. I was merely suggesting it as a way for the poster to avoid paying some of the money now - I mean, the computer's already under guarantee for the first year so why bother stumping up the extra cash until you need to, i.e. in 11 months?
    tokyo-joe, Nov 4, 2006
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