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Taking the plunge. Buying a Mac this spring. So what should I get?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1626349" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Ohh…I totally understand why it may take until May/June to gather the resources to make a large purchase such as a new Apple computer!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>But…this purchase is 5-6 months in the future. Generally speaking…when folks ask what Apple computer to buy…they're ready to head to the Apple Store tomorrow…or within 1-2 weeks to make the purchase. </p><p></p><p>So a lot can happen in your life in 5-6 months that may change things (I could list MANY things that may impact this purchase). In fact…in 5-6 months…Apple could release a bunch of new models…which may completely change the direction you want to go.</p><p></p><p>The best thing to do is. When the May/June timeframe comes around...and you're ready to buy…let's "reopen" this conversation.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm not sure what you mean. i7 cpu's can be found in current:</p><p></p><p>- Upgraded 13" MacBook Pro's</p><p>- 15" MacBook Pro's</p><p>- Upgraded 21.5" iMac's</p><p>- Upgraded 27" iMac's</p><p>- Upgraded Mac-Mini's</p><p>- Mac Pro's (like you mentioned)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Great…I totally understand where you are coming from.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> But if you've primarily been a Windows/Win-Tel computer user…I'm just trying to explain the way the "Apple World" works. It works differently than the "Windows World".</p><p></p><p>In the "Apple World" replacement parts are NOT cheap! Especially if the computer being worked on is newer. Even replacement logic boards on a 5-7 year-old Mac (in many cases) will cost more than buying the equivalent 100% working model. And on a newer computer…the costs are even higher. </p><p></p><p>The bottom line…no matter how good you are at replacing good parts for bad parts. It can still be expensive to repair a faulty Mac.</p><p></p><p>I'm not saying you NEED to buy Extended Applecare…just making you aware that don't expect repairing a Mac to be just like repairing a generic Windows box.</p><p></p><p>And (just so you know)…every new or refurbished computer purchased from Apple automatically comes with 12 months of Applecare.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1626349, member: 56379"] Ohh…I totally understand why it may take until May/June to gather the resources to make a large purchase such as a new Apple computer!:) But…this purchase is 5-6 months in the future. Generally speaking…when folks ask what Apple computer to buy…they're ready to head to the Apple Store tomorrow…or within 1-2 weeks to make the purchase. So a lot can happen in your life in 5-6 months that may change things (I could list MANY things that may impact this purchase). In fact…in 5-6 months…Apple could release a bunch of new models…which may completely change the direction you want to go. The best thing to do is. When the May/June timeframe comes around...and you're ready to buy…let's "reopen" this conversation.:) I'm not sure what you mean. i7 cpu's can be found in current: - Upgraded 13" MacBook Pro's - 15" MacBook Pro's - Upgraded 21.5" iMac's - Upgraded 27" iMac's - Upgraded Mac-Mini's - Mac Pro's (like you mentioned) Great…I totally understand where you are coming from.:) But if you've primarily been a Windows/Win-Tel computer user…I'm just trying to explain the way the "Apple World" works. It works differently than the "Windows World". In the "Apple World" replacement parts are NOT cheap! Especially if the computer being worked on is newer. Even replacement logic boards on a 5-7 year-old Mac (in many cases) will cost more than buying the equivalent 100% working model. And on a newer computer…the costs are even higher. The bottom line…no matter how good you are at replacing good parts for bad parts. It can still be expensive to repair a faulty Mac. I'm not saying you NEED to buy Extended Applecare…just making you aware that don't expect repairing a Mac to be just like repairing a generic Windows box. And (just so you know)…every new or refurbished computer purchased from Apple automatically comes with 12 months of Applecare.:) - Nick [/QUOTE]
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