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<blockquote data-quote="The Big J" data-source="post: 1349981" data-attributes="member: 231796"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>I'm new to the world of Mac having decided it's time to try something new and I would really appreciate your advice.</p><p></p><p>I am looking to purchase a laptop. Up to now I've been a PC user who has often relied on cheap second hand knock off laptops to get me by for a few years until they give up the ghost. My current laptop has about had it and as it's the start of a new year I think it's time to treat myself to something new.</p><p></p><p>I have done some research into Macs but it can get a little confusing.</p><p></p><p>I would like my laptop for general office tasks and web browsing which I accept can be carried out on any old machine. However, I am a semi pro musician with some interest in basic production and basic graphic design. On top of that I have an extensive music collection so would like something that can handle that side of things. I have an interest in casual gaming as well.</p><p></p><p>From my research, the Macbook Pro seems to be the way to go, and I feel 13" is quite enough. However there is a lot out there with different processors and the like which easily fries my mind and often makes me want to choose the best/most expensive just because I think I should!</p><p></p><p>I have around £600 to spend at the moment and can boost that a couple of hundred £ with some time. I am more than happy to buy second hand/refurbished and use ebay. I feel ebay may be the way to go.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Any input would be greatly appreciated – some pointers as to which model, software/OS and where to buy.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks kindly in advance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The Big J, post: 1349981, member: 231796"] Hi all, I'm new to the world of Mac having decided it's time to try something new and I would really appreciate your advice. I am looking to purchase a laptop. Up to now I've been a PC user who has often relied on cheap second hand knock off laptops to get me by for a few years until they give up the ghost. My current laptop has about had it and as it's the start of a new year I think it's time to treat myself to something new. I have done some research into Macs but it can get a little confusing. I would like my laptop for general office tasks and web browsing which I accept can be carried out on any old machine. However, I am a semi pro musician with some interest in basic production and basic graphic design. On top of that I have an extensive music collection so would like something that can handle that side of things. I have an interest in casual gaming as well. From my research, the Macbook Pro seems to be the way to go, and I feel 13" is quite enough. However there is a lot out there with different processors and the like which easily fries my mind and often makes me want to choose the best/most expensive just because I think I should! I have around £600 to spend at the moment and can boost that a couple of hundred £ with some time. I am more than happy to buy second hand/refurbished and use ebay. I feel ebay may be the way to go. Any input would be greatly appreciated – some pointers as to which model, software/OS and where to buy. Thanks kindly in advance. [/QUOTE]
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