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- 13" MBP, 4GB, 250GB, Speck See-Thru
I am hoping that someone can set me straight on a few things before I make a final decision.
I am considering a MBP 13. I have never used an Apple product. I have been in Corporate PC/Server support for 20+ years. All my PC experience is with HP/Compaq, Dell, IBM/Lenovo, etc.
I want a laptop that is going to work EVERY time I turn it on. I have read a TON of reviews on every 13-14" laptop available. I keep leaning towards the MBP to meet my needs. I have dealt with Apple Support when I have taken my kids iPods to the apple store for service. Their customer service has been awesome. I compare it to the service at the Lexus dealership.
Here are my requirements/Questions:
1. When I turn it on, I want it to work every time. I am tired of waiting for updates, virus scans, new drivers, etc. (as I am writing this, my netbook with ubuntu just screamed at me that it has updates available, ugh).
2. I write blogs and design websites and do video and audio podcasts
3. I am student... again.
4. I currently have an EeePC with Ubuntu Netbook Remix. It is a solid platform and is very portable. The screen is a bit too small and it only has 2 G of memory so I need a larger screen.
5. I will take the laptop with me everywhere I go. I HATE carrying a usb mouse and clunky charger and cables.
6. I need to run virtual linux server for testing purposes.
7. I can afford a 15" MBP but think it will be less portable so I am pretty much set on the 13". Any specific thoughts on 15" vs. 13" keeping in mind portability.
8. I have managed to get away from Microsoft software by modifying the way I work with a laptop.
9. I run and support open source software when it fits my needs.
- Is 4gB enough memory? I can do 8 if more is merrier for my needs? (two virtual instances of linux server running simultaneously). The guy at the Apple Store said it's cheaper to get the memory upgrade when you buy.
- I typically save my data to Google Docs so can I get by with a 250 Gig Drive or should I go with the 320 ?
- I have used MS Live Writer for Blogging and really like how easy it is to write and post blogs. Is there anything similar in the Apple world?
This is getting wordy so, if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions, I would really appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks,
Hutch
I am considering a MBP 13. I have never used an Apple product. I have been in Corporate PC/Server support for 20+ years. All my PC experience is with HP/Compaq, Dell, IBM/Lenovo, etc.
I want a laptop that is going to work EVERY time I turn it on. I have read a TON of reviews on every 13-14" laptop available. I keep leaning towards the MBP to meet my needs. I have dealt with Apple Support when I have taken my kids iPods to the apple store for service. Their customer service has been awesome. I compare it to the service at the Lexus dealership.
Here are my requirements/Questions:
1. When I turn it on, I want it to work every time. I am tired of waiting for updates, virus scans, new drivers, etc. (as I am writing this, my netbook with ubuntu just screamed at me that it has updates available, ugh).
2. I write blogs and design websites and do video and audio podcasts
3. I am student... again.
4. I currently have an EeePC with Ubuntu Netbook Remix. It is a solid platform and is very portable. The screen is a bit too small and it only has 2 G of memory so I need a larger screen.
5. I will take the laptop with me everywhere I go. I HATE carrying a usb mouse and clunky charger and cables.
6. I need to run virtual linux server for testing purposes.
7. I can afford a 15" MBP but think it will be less portable so I am pretty much set on the 13". Any specific thoughts on 15" vs. 13" keeping in mind portability.
8. I have managed to get away from Microsoft software by modifying the way I work with a laptop.
9. I run and support open source software when it fits my needs.
- Is 4gB enough memory? I can do 8 if more is merrier for my needs? (two virtual instances of linux server running simultaneously). The guy at the Apple Store said it's cheaper to get the memory upgrade when you buy.
- I typically save my data to Google Docs so can I get by with a 250 Gig Drive or should I go with the 320 ?
- I have used MS Live Writer for Blogging and really like how easy it is to write and post blogs. Is there anything similar in the Apple world?
This is getting wordy so, if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions, I would really appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks,
Hutch