Buying a new laptop- Apple? - Page 8

Titan410 · 12-27-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Well I'm at the Apple store typing this from a macbook. Today might be the day

There's no going back now. I guess by now you're a new Macbook owner?

eber · 12-27-2009, 02:52 PM

you will not be dissapointed with the mac book, I have had mine for about a year and a half and have had no problems with it at all.

Titan410 · 12-27-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eber

you will not be dissapointed with the mac book, I have had mine for about a year and a half and have had no problems with it at all.

Same here. If I had it to do all over again I'd do it in a minute. I think that's the best thing anyone can say in retrospect about a purchase.

GreekGodX · 12-27-2009, 07:30 PM

Price is coming out to be the issue for me. You can get the same computer in Windows for just about half the price. It is driving me crazy. I priced out a HP and got the beats by Dr. Dre headphones and it was all still under $1800.

I should just give someone my card and say here buy me a laptop.

mmblz · 12-27-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Price is coming out to be the issue for me. You can get the same computer in Windows for just about half the price. It is driving me crazy. I priced out a HP and got the beats by Dr. Dre headphones and it was all still under $1800.

I should just give someone my card and say here buy me a laptop.

did you happen to see this other thread?
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26568

357 · 12-27-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Price is coming out to be the issue for me. You can get the same computer in Windows for just about half the price. It is driving me crazy. I priced out a HP and got the beats by Dr. Dre headphones and it was all still under $1800.

I should just give someone my card and say here buy me a laptop.

Unless you have an unnatural disregard for money, price is always a factor. That said, not all 91% of users buy Windows based computers for that reason alone.

357 · 12-27-2009, 08:21 PM

Christos,

Just to help add to your dilema...
From HP's online store:

$1,492.98
HP dv6t Quad Edition
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Intel(R) Quad Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M
15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007
3-year HP Care Pack Accidental Damage Protection Service

Saves you about $1000, provides better performance, includes Microsoft Office, and 3 year Accidental Damage Protection.

Titan410 · 12-27-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Price is coming out to be the issue for me. You can get the same computer in Windows for just about half the price. It is driving me crazy. I priced out a HP and got the beats by Dr. Dre headphones and it was all still under $1800.

I should just give someone my card and say here buy me a laptop.

I think if you buy quality once you wont be sorry. The product will last and you will be happy with it.
You might be sorry if you try to skimp and get a second rate product.
I've used PC's all of my life. I switched to Mac in October 08 and never going back to a PC.

goalie204 · 12-27-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Price is coming out to be the issue for me. You can get the same computer in Windows for just about half the price. It is driving me crazy. I priced out a HP and got the beats by Dr. Dre headphones and it was all still under $1800.

I should just give someone my card and say here buy me a laptop.

it is NOT the same computer, no matter how you look at it, spec for spec, dollar for dollar if you don't get that you'll never get it.

Just buy a windows machine and pat yourself on the back.

Footbag · 12-28-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by goalie204

it is NOT the same computer, no matter how you look at it, spec for spec, dollar for dollar if you don't get that you'll never get it.

Just buy a windows machine and pat yourself on the back.

Why not if you were to buy all of the same parts apple uses? Or if you chose you could upgrade each part to even better ones and still probably end up saving $1000+.

So I guess I don't get it, but would be interested in knowing it.

elderboy02 · 12-28-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I should just give someone my card and say here buy me a laptop.

That is a good idea. Give me a call with your credit card number, expiry code, and the 3 digits. I cannot assure you that only a computer will be purchased.

Footbag · 12-28-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

That is a good idea. Give me a call with your credit card number, expiry code, and the 3 digits. I cannot assure you that only a computer will be purchased.

But it may come packed with cigars!

Do it!

replicant_argent · 12-27-2009, 07:49 PM

I saw white macbooks at Best Buy last week for 699.

Fishbeadtwo · 12-27-2009, 10:57 PM

Buy Mac and don't look bac! just saying.

shilala · 12-28-2009, 09:17 AM

Here's an option that really hasn't been explored carefully...
Go to delloutlet.com, buy a $299 netbook, and spend the other $2000 on some badass cigars.
It's a good thing there's not a poll, cause I'm pretty sure this would be pretty much unanimous.

Either that, or just skip the computer altogether, borrow one from someone, and spend all $2300 on cigars.
That would be totally awesome.

longknocker · 12-28-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Here's an option that really hasn't been explored carefully...
Go to delloutlet.com, buy a $299 netbook, and spend the other $2000 on some badass cigars.
It's a good thing there's not a poll, cause I'm pretty sure this would be pretty much unanimous.

Either that, or just skip the computer altogether, borrow one from someone, and spend all $2300 on cigars.
That would be totally awesome.

Scott: I Purchased A Used Dell Notebook with CD/DVD Player For About That Same Price! Still Going Strong After 2 Years!

GreekGodX · 12-28-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Here's an option that really hasn't been explored carefully...
Go to delloutlet.com, buy a $299 netbook, and spend the other $2000 on some badass cigars.
It's a good thing there's not a poll, cause I'm pretty sure this would be pretty much unanimous.

Either that, or just skip the computer altogether, borrow one from someone, and spend all $2300 on cigars.
That would be totally awesome.

That sounds like the easiest, best and least stressful choice.

I would have a Mac right now if it weren't for the fact that the Apple store only has the laptops in the basic configurations.

shilala · 12-28-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Scott: I Purchased A Used Dell Notebook with CD/DVD Player For About That Same Price! Still Going Strong After 2 Years!

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That sounds like the easiest, best and least stressful choice.

That only took about 200 posts to come to the perfect solution.
We're getting really good at this.

longknocker · 12-28-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

That only took about 200 posts to come to the perfect solution.
We're getting really good at this.

Footbag · 12-28-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

That only took about 200 posts to come to the perfect solution.
We're getting really good at this.

Does that mean we get to help spend the extra $2000 on cigars?

12-27-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Buying a new laptop- Apple? you will not be dissapointed with the mac book, I have had mine for about a year and a half and have had no problems with it at all.

12-27-2009, 07:30 PM	#4
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Buying a new laptop- Apple? Price is coming out to be the issue for me. You can get the same computer in Windows for just about half the price. It is driving me crazy. I priced out a HP and got the beats by Dr. Dre headphones and it was all still under $1800. I should just give someone my card and say here buy me a laptop. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

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357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Buying a new laptop- Apple? Christos, Just to help add to your dilema... From HP's online store: $1,492.98 HP dv6t Quad Edition Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Intel(R) Quad Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768) LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support Webcam + Fingerprint Reader Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007 3-year HP Care Pack Accidental Damage Protection Service Saves you about $1000, provides better performance, includes Microsoft Office, and 3 year Accidental Damage Protection. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Buying a new laptop- Apple? I saw white macbooks at Best Buy last week for 699. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

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Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: Buying a new laptop- Apple? Buy Mac and don't look bac! just saying. __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?

12-28-2009, 09:17 AM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Buying a new laptop- Apple? Here's an option that really hasn't been explored carefully... Go to delloutlet.com, buy a $299 netbook, and spend the other $2000 on some badass cigars. It's a good thing there's not a poll, cause I'm pretty sure this would be pretty much unanimous. Either that, or just skip the computer altogether, borrow one from someone, and spend all $2300 on cigars. That would be totally awesome. __________________