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New to Mac.. what do you think?
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1568835"><p>If you're going to get started in Macs, my suggestion would be to save up and get something recent.</p><p></p><p>That 2009 is a very fine Mac -- I have that model myself, and I'm using it right now! -- but it's five years old. How attractive is a five year old PC? Not very. Macs are better at remaining relevant longer, but even so ... the minute you try to load a modern 3D game on that thing you will (if you're even allowed to do so) really feel the years on that machine.</p><p></p><p>Unless you really need the portability, the new Mac Mini is a WAY better choice for that budget level, and if you wait and save up a bit you can get a recent refurb or new iMac or MacBook Pro. Macs may seem expensive up front on occasion, but they MORE than make up for it in value. I'd particularly encourage any new-to-Mac switcher to get a machine that comes with an AppleCare warranty to help ensure that their first experience with Macs and Apple is the best it can be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1568835"] If you're going to get started in Macs, my suggestion would be to save up and get something recent. That 2009 is a very fine Mac -- I have that model myself, and I'm using it right now! -- but it's five years old. How attractive is a five year old PC? Not very. Macs are better at remaining relevant longer, but even so ... the minute you try to load a modern 3D game on that thing you will (if you're even allowed to do so) really feel the years on that machine. Unless you really need the portability, the new Mac Mini is a WAY better choice for that budget level, and if you wait and save up a bit you can get a recent refurb or new iMac or MacBook Pro. Macs may seem expensive up front on occasion, but they MORE than make up for it in value. I'd particularly encourage any new-to-Mac switcher to get a machine that comes with an AppleCare warranty to help ensure that their first experience with Macs and Apple is the best it can be. [/QUOTE]
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