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Buying MBP and don't want to screw up!
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<blockquote data-quote="FiosFiend" data-source="post: 1056353" data-attributes="member: 121836"><p>I'll give you the quick answers to those question. I just purchased a MBP last year.</p><p></p><p>1. You don't need the faster processor, but why not get it? My philosophy has always been to buy the most computer you can afford. It will last longer and work faster which to me is worth the extra $. The model I purchased last year has the Core 2 duo 2.8 Ghz and it's very fast. I do video and photo editing and I have no complaints.</p><p></p><p>2. I have the matte display and I'm very happy I got it. If you ever (and I mean ever) work in brightly lit situation or outdoors you'll be happy you got it. I'd love to have the hi res as well it wasn't available when I got mine but thankfully the matte display was.</p><p></p><p>3. I did not get the one to one, honestly, you should only get that if you live very close to an Apple store and even then you really don't need it. You can go the Apple website and get every tutorial you can imagine to do just about anything you want or you can come here to ask questions. But, you should get the extended warranty.</p><p></p><p>4. No idea on the SSD prices but, I got the upgraded 500 GB HD for mine. I'm very pleased with the performance on it.</p><p></p><p>5. If you're a teacher you absolutely qualify for the discount. Heck, I got the discount just because my daughter is a student.</p><p></p><p>6. You get what you pay for. Sorry but that's just the way it is. If you really compare the components and features that you get on a MBP to a comparable equipped Dell or HP you'll find that they're not that much more expensive.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line, if you get a MBP you will not be disappointed no matter what you choose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FiosFiend, post: 1056353, member: 121836"] I'll give you the quick answers to those question. I just purchased a MBP last year. 1. You don't need the faster processor, but why not get it? My philosophy has always been to buy the most computer you can afford. It will last longer and work faster which to me is worth the extra $. The model I purchased last year has the Core 2 duo 2.8 Ghz and it's very fast. I do video and photo editing and I have no complaints. 2. I have the matte display and I'm very happy I got it. If you ever (and I mean ever) work in brightly lit situation or outdoors you'll be happy you got it. I'd love to have the hi res as well it wasn't available when I got mine but thankfully the matte display was. 3. I did not get the one to one, honestly, you should only get that if you live very close to an Apple store and even then you really don't need it. You can go the Apple website and get every tutorial you can imagine to do just about anything you want or you can come here to ask questions. But, you should get the extended warranty. 4. No idea on the SSD prices but, I got the upgraded 500 GB HD for mine. I'm very pleased with the performance on it. 5. If you're a teacher you absolutely qualify for the discount. Heck, I got the discount just because my daughter is a student. 6. You get what you pay for. Sorry but that's just the way it is. If you really compare the components and features that you get on a MBP to a comparable equipped Dell or HP you'll find that they're not that much more expensive. Bottom line, if you get a MBP you will not be disappointed no matter what you choose. [/QUOTE]
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