I'm getting it through the school, and they have a few options. I don't want some crazy suped up computer, but it'd be nice to have something that can work relatively fast and efficiently. I want to mostly use it for homework, music, video, and graphic design stuffs. These are the choices that the school offers. I really don't want to spend more than 1800-1900, seeing as I'm already going to be paying out of my ass for tuition, books, etc. Which one looks like a good match to you?
Sorry, my computer knowledge is terrible, and I tried asking my dad what to get (he works in the computer engineering dept. at UMASS), and he won't talk to me unless I get a PC.
Full Version: Agh so I'm getting a macbook for college
first: http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Portable_Macs
Decide on a size, 13.3 inch or 15.4. I love my 13.3 inch and am glad I went with that instead of the 15.4
Once size is decided then go from there.
from there being:
Differences:
Macbook has-
-2gb of RAM
-built in graphics card
-@ 2.0Ghz
Pro has-
-1 Gb of RAM (easy to upgrade later)
-dedicated graphics card
-@2.16Ghz
Smith's prices and specs are off. Also the macbook has 2.16ghz available. Macbook with 2.16ghz, 120 hdd, 3 year plan, and os updates is: 1823 + tax.
oh and fuck buying word for $75. pirate that shit.
you also can customize it on the apple store: http://www.apple.com/education.
Decide on a size, 13.3 inch or 15.4. I love my 13.3 inch and am glad I went with that instead of the 15.4
Once size is decided then go from there.
from there being:
QUOTE(13.3)
MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz 13.3"
2 GB RAM(2 x 1GB chips), 120 GB Hard Drive (5400 rpm), 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4MB shared L2 cache, 6x Dual Layer Super Drive, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, 13.3" TFT Glossy Display (1280x800 resolution), Gigabit Ethernet, Extreme Airport Card and Bluetooth Built-in, 2 USB ports, 1 x 400 mbps Firewire port, OS X. Weight 5.2 lbs. Also bundled with:
3 Year AppleCare Warranty $183 Value
3 Year Apple OS Maintance Program $99 Value
(Free OS Upgrades until 3/17/10)
Price $1,773.00 SALE: $1,669.00 IN STOCK
This is probably white, if you get this I recommend getting a nice screen protector. Take care of it or keyboard could go brown [they may have fixed that though].2 GB RAM(2 x 1GB chips), 120 GB Hard Drive (5400 rpm), 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4MB shared L2 cache, 6x Dual Layer Super Drive, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, 13.3" TFT Glossy Display (1280x800 resolution), Gigabit Ethernet, Extreme Airport Card and Bluetooth Built-in, 2 USB ports, 1 x 400 mbps Firewire port, OS X. Weight 5.2 lbs. Also bundled with:
3 Year AppleCare Warranty $183 Value
3 Year Apple OS Maintance Program $99 Value
(Free OS Upgrades until 3/17/10)
Price $1,773.00 SALE: $1,669.00 IN STOCK
QUOTE(15.4)
MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz 15.4"
1 GB RAM(1 x 1 chips), 120 GB Hard Drive (5400 rpm), 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4MB shared L2 cache, 6x Dual layer Super Drive, ATI Radeon X1600 w/ 128MB GDDR3 video memory, 15.4" Active Matrix Display, Gigabit Ethernet, Extreme Airport Card and Bluetooth Built-in, 2 USB ports, 1 x 400 mbps Firewire port, 1 x 800 mbps Firewire port, OS X.Weight 5.6 lbs. Also bundled with:
3 Year AppleCare Warranty $239 Value
3 Year Apple OS Maintance Program $99 Value
(Free OS Upgrades until 3/17/10)
Price $2,137.00 SALE: $1,999.00 IN STOCK
1 GB RAM(1 x 1 chips), 120 GB Hard Drive (5400 rpm), 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4MB shared L2 cache, 6x Dual layer Super Drive, ATI Radeon X1600 w/ 128MB GDDR3 video memory, 15.4" Active Matrix Display, Gigabit Ethernet, Extreme Airport Card and Bluetooth Built-in, 2 USB ports, 1 x 400 mbps Firewire port, 1 x 800 mbps Firewire port, OS X.Weight 5.6 lbs. Also bundled with:
3 Year AppleCare Warranty $239 Value
3 Year Apple OS Maintance Program $99 Value
(Free OS Upgrades until 3/17/10)
Price $2,137.00 SALE: $1,999.00 IN STOCK
Differences:
-2gb of RAM
-built in graphics card
-@ 2.0Ghz
Pro has-
-1 Gb of RAM (easy to upgrade later)
-dedicated graphics card
-@2.16Ghz
Smith's prices and specs are off. Also the macbook has 2.16ghz available. Macbook with 2.16ghz, 120 hdd, 3 year plan, and os updates is: 1823 + tax.
oh and fuck buying word for $75. pirate that shit.
you also can customize it on the apple store: http://www.apple.com/education.
Sweet, thanks.
Is it true that a new macbook with better screens is coming out within the next few months? And where can I pirate word?
Is it true that a new macbook with better screens is coming out within the next few months? And where can I pirate word?
QUOTE(Kayla @ May 23 2007, 09:24 AM) 
Sweet, thanks.
Is it true that a new macbook with better screens is coming out within the next few months? And where can I pirate word?
I've heard something along those lines before, though not sure when that update will occur.Is it true that a new macbook with better screens is coming out within the next few months? And where can I pirate word?
Later I can make an Office torrent here.
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