Thinking of buying MacBook

NotGabeNewell · NotGabeNewell #1 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 11:25 AM

I'm going on Holiday to America and I have $1000 to spend, so I wanted to get an iPod Touch but I was also thinking about buying a Macbook, I don't think I'd have enough though would I ? What kind of Macbook should I get ? I'm just going to be browsing the internet, using Photoshop and making music with it probably so I don't need a Macbook Pro. I also want to try and learn the programming language for making iPod touch apps.

Preferably one that would leave me with money to get an iPod Touch.

True Bassist · True Bassist #2 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 11:27 AM

Go the Apple US store and have a look at prices.

NotGabeNewell · NotGabeNewell #3 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by True Bassist

Go the Apple US store and have a look at prices.

I'll probably find one cheaper somewhere else though. I've never been to America so I don't know what the PC shops are like.

twdcmd · twdcmd #4 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 12:27 PM

Base model white macbook is $999

Oneironaut · Oneironaut #5 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 02:43 PM

The starting retail price of a Macbook is $1299, so you don't even have enough for just the computer. If you really want to get a bargain, try Amazon or a refurbished Apple dealer online.

flauri · flauri #6 (**permalink**)

04-30-2009, 07:23 PM

I bought a iMac with a 24" monitor back in December and I love it. I just bought the 13" Macbook (aluminum body) and it was delivered on Tuesday and it's the "cats". I just went to Vegas on a business trip and had to take my HP laptop with 17 inch monitor and it was like carrying a concrete block. This Macbook I can pick up with 2 fingers. So I'm configuring my iMac for my photo processing and Macbook for the business side of it all. It's mobility is great and it's a classy machine.

Best of Luck....
Frank Lauri

baggss · baggss #7 (**permalink**)

04-30-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

The starting retail price of a Macbook is $1299, so you don't even have enough for just the computer. If you really want to get a bargain, try Amazon or a refurbished Apple dealer online.

Um, no. It's $999.

MacBook - Apple Store (U.S.)

Eric559 · Eric559 #8 (**permalink**)

04-30-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by baggss

Um, no. It's $999.

MacBook - Apple Store (U.S.)

True.

Still not enough though if you include taxes and all that fun stuff with it.

baggss · baggss #9 (**permalink**)

04-30-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric559

True.

Still not enough though if you include taxes and all that fun stuff with it.

Plus he'll have to pay the VAT going back.

gagnerants · gagnerants #10 (**permalink**)

04-30-2009, 08:04 PM

Maybe check out some of the refurbs from the previous generations of macs.

Oneironaut · Oneironaut #11 (**permalink**)

05-01-2009, 01:04 AM

Um, no. It's $999.

Heheh, this sounds mean, but I don't count the white Macbooks as real ones. If I were to get a new Macbook, I'd get the aluminum. The white ones are already so passe!

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #12 (**permalink**)

05-01-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

Um, no. It's $999.

Heheh, this sounds mean, but I don't count the white Macbooks as real ones. If I were to get a new Macbook, I'd get the aluminum. The white ones are already so passe!

Well that's your opinion. I like my white MB it goes along with all the other stark white stuff that I own.

Rambaud · Rambaud #13 (**permalink**)

05-06-2009, 03:46 AM

I paid £450.00 + VAT in July 2008 for a white macbook with the least spec possible. Then upgraded it to 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive (7200 rpm) for an extra ~ £150. I did not want to spend the extra for an aluminium one, especially with no fire-wire.

Sold my old macbook for £400.00

macsensor · macsensor #14 (**permalink**)

05-07-2009, 12:01 AM

I think white MB is the best. I'm not sure of the price, because there are some stores with different unique prices, but you better have to check it out, it's quite amazing.

technologist · technologist #15 (**permalink**)

05-08-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

Um, no. It's $999.

Heheh, this sounds mean, but I don't count the white Macbooks as real ones. If I were to get a new Macbook, I'd get the aluminum. The white ones are already so passe!

Personally, I think the white MacBook is the only way to go on the low end. $300 cheaper ($275 with the same specs) plus a FireWire port.

But, then, I've always been lousy at fashion. You're probably right; it probably is passe.

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NotGabeNewell #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2009 Posts: 2	04-28-2009, 11:25 AM I'm going on Holiday to America and I have $1000 to spend, so I wanted to get an iPod Touch but I was also thinking about buying a Macbook, I don't think I'd have enough though would I ? What kind of Macbook should I get ? I'm just going to be browsing the internet, using Photoshop and making music with it probably so I don't need a Macbook Pro. I also want to try and learn the programming language for making iPod touch apps. Preferably one that would leave me with money to get an iPod Touch.
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Member Since: Oct 30, 2008 Location: Burgess Hill/UK Posts: 664 Mac Specs: MBP/2.53GHz i5/4GB RAM/500GB HDD/15" LED Screen/Intel HD Graphics & NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M	04-28-2009, 11:27 AM Go the Apple US store and have a look at prices.
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twdcmd #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 28, 2009 Posts: 45	04-28-2009, 12:27 PM Base model white macbook is $999
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Oneironaut #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 1,262 Mac Specs: 21" iMac * 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 * 16GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 * 1TB HD *AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB	04-28-2009, 02:43 PM The starting retail price of a Macbook is $1299, so you don't even have enough for just the computer. If you really want to get a bargain, try Amazon or a refurbished Apple dealer online.
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flauri #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 30, 2008 Location: N.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 22 Mac Specs: iMac Alum - 24" Display - 4GB RAM	04-30-2009, 07:23 PM I bought a iMac with a 24" monitor back in December and I love it. I just bought the 13" Macbook (aluminum body) and it was delivered on Tuesday and it's the "cats". I just went to Vegas on a business trip and had to take my HP laptop with 17 inch monitor and it was like carrying a concrete block. This Macbook I can pick up with 2 fingers. So I'm configuring my iMac for my photo processing and Macbook for the business side of it all. It's mobility is great and it's a classy machine. Best of Luck.... Frank Lauri
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gagnerants #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2007 Location: Claremont, Ca Posts: 847 Mac Specs: iPod Nano 4gb, 20" 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of ram, ATI HD 2600 pro	04-30-2009, 08:04 PM Maybe check out some of the refurbs from the previous generations of macs.
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Oneironaut #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 1,262 Mac Specs: 21" iMac * 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 * 16GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 * 1TB HD *AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB	05-01-2009, 01:04 AM Um, no. It's $999. Heheh, this sounds mean, but I don't count the white Macbooks as real ones. If I were to get a new Macbook, I'd get the aluminum. The white ones are already so passe!
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Rambaud #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 236	05-06-2009, 03:46 AM I paid £450.00 + VAT in July 2008 for a white macbook with the least spec possible. Then upgraded it to 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive (7200 rpm) for an extra ~ £150. I did not want to spend the extra for an aluminium one, especially with no fire-wire. Sold my old macbook for £400.00
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