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Hello Mac-daddies, I need your expert advice.

I current have a 13" macbook pro from January 2009 (highend 13" model) and I am awaiting my ipad2 delivery. Completing the trifecta I have the iphone 4.

And now the question is ... my gf (note: we live together) wants a macbook and I dont know which one to get her. She only uses the internet and basic programs so no insane specs are required but for some reason she refuses to go for a computer without a dvd drive so the air is out of the question.

My idea was the new low end 15" macbook pro because that would put a bigger screen in the household. In reality she really only needs the white macbook but I think its a bit redundant with my mbp.

Now is when y'all are supposed to respond and tell me what to do. Keep the advice reasonable and please note that I do sway easily.

Cheers

Matthew

Note: Edited your title to something that is a bit more proper.

I guess it depends on how much influence the lady in the house has on you on whether to get her a white MacBook or a MacBook Pro. No question that the MBP is a much more capable machine, however, you're looking at a larger investment. Of course if money is not a factor, get her the MBP.

Two MacBook Pros are better than one.

Note: Yeah good work, you caught my title pretty quickly. Just trying to attract some attention and I thought it was tasteful enough to stay but I agree that proper is better.

Money is always a factor but I am willing to go for the 15". I just hate the idea of buying a computer with lower specs than my 2 year old mbp and because I already have a 13" I am using those excuses to go for the 15 mbp. But maybe the 15" is overkill and some extra money down the drain.

Also, the lady has a lot of influence in the house but she would happily accept all choices outside of the air.

Give her your MBP and then you can get the 15.

Haha, I like that option. No doubt I would be using the 15 often but i would have to do some sort of unofficial switcharoo to pull that off.

"Of course the 15" is yours my love ... I just trying it out. Why dont you use my 13" and then we can switch when I'm done ..."

Also, is apple care a must. I have it now but have never used it and I was thinking about skipping it this time.

Given your GF's needs...I say buy a slightly older 15" model. Seems like you may be going overboard a bit...since her MBP would be nicer than your's (your 13" vs. her 15"). Of course you have the iPad 2 as well.

If used isn't an option...at least check out Apples refurbished section.

HTH,

- Nick

majdeegans said:

Also, is apple care a must. I have it now but have never used it and I was thinking about skipping it this time.

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Technically speaking...Applecare is only supposed to cover manufacturing defects. So if you were thinking accidental damage coverage...this isn't what Applecare is for.

I usually feel that a manufacturing defect will most likely show up within the first 12 month (usually)...which is the length of time with the complementary Applecare that comes with all new & refurbished computers.

- Nick