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<blockquote data-quote="kgeier82" data-source="post: 669708" data-attributes="member: 23394"><p><u>2 ways to buy:</u></p><p>the baseline mb will be fine for you! But the next level up has a dvd burner, more ram, and a larger HD, all for only 200$ (which id recommend youll be happier with). If your looking to save a little more cash, go google "apple refurb". its a great way to save another 5-20% on apples. Everything is in wonderful shape, you just dont get the shiny apple box.</p><p></p><p><u>I recommend picking up the free ipod</u>, even though you have to pay for it. Youll get your money fast, i always have. <strong>You cant do the ipod deal with the refurb store</strong>, so really, you should just buy new if you want the ipod. If you dont want the ipod, buy it anyways, get the rebate, and sell it on ebay for 200$.</p><p></p><p>Are you using any special programs for dentistry school? You might one day, so be prepared to have to install windows via bootcamp (which is easy as cake). I really think if you want the laptop to last 3-4 years, just get the upper level white (2.4/2GBram/160GB hd), they are really about the same speed wise, but you get that important dvd burner, and RAM which youll buy anyway. You will probably wanna get some RAM from newegg.com for about 40$. The macs really like 2GB of ram to be comfy.</p><p>You can wait as long as you want for a redesign. It "could" come this year, it might not. Theres always rumors. If you wanna enjoy the laptop now, wait till this week is over (apples developer conference). If nothing new is released, just buy something to enjoy till AUG.</p><p></p><p>If you wanna wait, then wait, but you wont have it to have fun with. You also will need a week or so to get used to it, which is why getting it now while school is out is a better idea.</p><p></p><p>My advice: </p><p>If you get the low model:</p><p> buy it this week. Enjoy it. Get to know it before school. Get office 2008. And be happy. oh, and the free pod, but sell it on ebay. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> lastly, spend the 50$ on newegg.com and get some Ram. </p><p><strong>If you buy the upper level White model:</strong></p><p><strong>just enjoy it. Everything is all done for you, no RAM upgrade necessary, HD space should be good for a bit. Just buy office.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you buy the baseline and upgrade the RAM, youve spent another 50$. If you want a dvd burner, youll have to go external, another 50-80$. By now, your almost up to that 200$ additional amount in the first place. In the end of your upgrading, youll still have the slower (but not slow) Processor. Either processor will last 3-4 years with that usage, but its nice to buy something and not have to upgrade it at all. Get the 2.4.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Make a new thread. people will never see you in here because of the title, and its considered rude to some to steal another persons thread <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Just heads up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kgeier82, post: 669708, member: 23394"] [U]2 ways to buy:[/U] the baseline mb will be fine for you! But the next level up has a dvd burner, more ram, and a larger HD, all for only 200$ (which id recommend youll be happier with). If your looking to save a little more cash, go google "apple refurb". its a great way to save another 5-20% on apples. Everything is in wonderful shape, you just dont get the shiny apple box. [U]I recommend picking up the free ipod[/U], even though you have to pay for it. Youll get your money fast, i always have. [B]You cant do the ipod deal with the refurb store[/B], so really, you should just buy new if you want the ipod. If you dont want the ipod, buy it anyways, get the rebate, and sell it on ebay for 200$. Are you using any special programs for dentistry school? You might one day, so be prepared to have to install windows via bootcamp (which is easy as cake). I really think if you want the laptop to last 3-4 years, just get the upper level white (2.4/2GBram/160GB hd), they are really about the same speed wise, but you get that important dvd burner, and RAM which youll buy anyway. You will probably wanna get some RAM from newegg.com for about 40$. The macs really like 2GB of ram to be comfy. You can wait as long as you want for a redesign. It "could" come this year, it might not. Theres always rumors. If you wanna enjoy the laptop now, wait till this week is over (apples developer conference). If nothing new is released, just buy something to enjoy till AUG. If you wanna wait, then wait, but you wont have it to have fun with. You also will need a week or so to get used to it, which is why getting it now while school is out is a better idea. My advice: If you get the low model: buy it this week. Enjoy it. Get to know it before school. Get office 2008. And be happy. oh, and the free pod, but sell it on ebay. :) lastly, spend the 50$ on newegg.com and get some Ram. [B]If you buy the upper level White model: just enjoy it. Everything is all done for you, no RAM upgrade necessary, HD space should be good for a bit. Just buy office.[/B] If you buy the baseline and upgrade the RAM, youve spent another 50$. If you want a dvd burner, youll have to go external, another 50-80$. By now, your almost up to that 200$ additional amount in the first place. In the end of your upgrading, youll still have the slower (but not slow) Processor. Either processor will last 3-4 years with that usage, but its nice to buy something and not have to upgrade it at all. Get the 2.4. Make a new thread. people will never see you in here because of the title, and its considered rude to some to steal another persons thread :) Just heads up. [/QUOTE]
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