MacBook Pro - Maybe getting a new Macbook Pro this week

nfrederick · nfrederick #1 (**permalink**)

09-29-2009, 12:36 PM

So this morning I was DEAD SET on getting a new 13 inch pro UNTIL I saw that Dell has the new mobile i7's in their higher end XPS 16 for pretty much the same price as the higher end pro.

In all reality, the most I would be doing is downloading music and movies, ripping dvd's and web browsing, nothing too major. But the fact that I can get a machine that is much faster, has more hard drive space, and more ram for the same price. What would you guys do?

HELP ME FIND THE WAY!!!

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

09-29-2009, 01:19 PM

I saw that Dell advertised. Nice machine, but to be honest, I would still rather buy a MacBook Pro. That Dell still runs Windows.

Regards.

DarkestRitual · DarkestRitual #3 (**permalink**)

09-29-2009, 02:09 PM

chsag put it best. The dell runs windows. It also will get gunked up with spyware and all that other fun crap that you don't want to have to worry about, especially if you're downloading movies and music.

Also, multi-touch trackpad ftw. Go MBP.

nfrederick · nfrederick #4 (**permalink**)

09-29-2009, 02:58 PM

Yea, I think my plan is, buy a MBP this week, then when Febuaryish comes around, sell it, and hopefully by then a new MBP will be out with the mobile i7's and I will pick one of those bad boys up.

Thanks for the input.

FYI Windows has not once failed me, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones

csegeek · csegeek #5 (**permalink**)

09-29-2009, 06:42 PM

LOL you are the one of the lucky ones ... have not had a problem with OSX
and have been using windows for ever .. (above average user, In my mind)

recent dealings with ransomeware and others ** as a side note
CE's Geekbook: I am not Immune
CE's Geekbook: RansomeWare

Would go with the MBP .. you can still run windows on it .. upgrade the hard
drive your self just keep the original for warranty purposes

alexsd123 · alexsd123 #6 (**permalink**)

09-29-2009, 07:32 PM

That laptop is a really good deal imo.

To me though, the OS is more important. Therefore I would go with the MBP.

Looks as though you are getting the MBP, have fun with it. =D

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Member Since: Jun 11, 2009 Posts: 186 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 500GB hard drive 4GB ram PowerMac G5 Dual 2.2GHz Mirrored 500GB HDD, Mac Mini, and more	09-29-2009, 06:42 PM LOL you are the one of the lucky ones ... have not had a problem with OSX and have been using windows for ever .. (above average user, In my mind) recent dealings with ransomeware and others ** as a side note CE's Geekbook: I am not Immune CE's Geekbook: RansomeWare Would go with the MBP .. you can still run windows on it .. upgrade the hard drive your self just keep the original for warranty purposes Ce's GeekBook PC guru wana Be turned Mac geek Last edited by csegeek; 09-29-2009 at 06:43 PM. Reason: spelling
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nfrederick #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 12, 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 24 Mac Specs: 15" Macbook Pro, 2.53ghz Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3, 320GB 7200rpm HDD, nVidia 9400m & 9600m GT (512MB)	09-29-2009, 12:36 PM So this morning I was DEAD SET on getting a new 13 inch pro UNTIL I saw that Dell has the new mobile i7's in their higher end XPS 16 for pretty much the same price as the higher end pro. In all reality, the most I would be doing is downloading music and movies, ripping dvd's and web browsing, nothing too major. But the fact that I can get a machine that is much faster, has more hard drive space, and more ram for the same price. What would you guys do? HELP ME FIND THE WAY!!!
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,974 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	09-29-2009, 01:19 PM I saw that Dell advertised. Nice machine, but to be honest, I would still rather buy a MacBook Pro. That Dell still runs Windows. Regards.
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nfrederick #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 12, 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 24 Mac Specs: 15" Macbook Pro, 2.53ghz Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3, 320GB 7200rpm HDD, nVidia 9400m & 9600m GT (512MB)	09-29-2009, 02:58 PM Yea, I think my plan is, buy a MBP this week, then when Febuaryish comes around, sell it, and hopefully by then a new MBP will be out with the mobile i7's and I will pick one of those bad boys up. Thanks for the input. FYI Windows has not once failed me, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones
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alexsd123 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2009 Posts: 473 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 13"	09-29-2009, 07:32 PM That laptop is a really good deal imo. To me though, the OS is more important. Therefore I would go with the MBP. Looks as though you are getting the MBP, have fun with it. =D
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