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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
I'm looking to purchase a MBP, any tips or suggestions?
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<blockquote data-quote="EvenStranger" data-source="post: 1286606" data-attributes="member: 181804"><p>If it were a choice of one or the other, I'd go with the extra RAM. But, personally, I'd recommend the stock configuration of 4GB/500GB and spend the money on an external hard drive for Time Machine backups. You can always add RAM or a larger hard drive later, and for less money than what Apple charges. If you begin a habit of backing up your computer from day one, you'll know that if your hard drive does fail, or if the computer is stolen, drenched in a beer pong accident, or any other of a multitude of things that can happen in a college environment, your data is backed up and can be restored. I've heard too many students' horror stories of computers rendered inoperable just before a major project is due, on which the student's entire grade hinges, and no backup to be seen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EvenStranger, post: 1286606, member: 181804"] If it were a choice of one or the other, I'd go with the extra RAM. But, personally, I'd recommend the stock configuration of 4GB/500GB and spend the money on an external hard drive for Time Machine backups. You can always add RAM or a larger hard drive later, and for less money than what Apple charges. If you begin a habit of backing up your computer from day one, you'll know that if your hard drive does fail, or if the computer is stolen, drenched in a beer pong accident, or any other of a multitude of things that can happen in a college environment, your data is backed up and can be restored. I've heard too many students' horror stories of computers rendered inoperable just before a major project is due, on which the student's entire grade hinges, and no backup to be seen. [/QUOTE]
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