Computer and the likes

Hey there I wanna get myself a real good laptop. I can afford up to around £1000 or even more Got any suggestions?

MacBook Pro - http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/


John -

I'm looking at that Have you not got one John?

Yeppers.

You can run Windoze on it too... if you have to.


John -

Did you take out the AppleCare Protection Plan?

Nope, I've never had any of those... but, on the other hand, I've got insurance on all my business actions, including equipment - and never had anything break down... * knocks on wood *


John -

MacBooks are confusing IMO :-/

Confusing..? - the Mac OS X is supposed to be the easiest GUI there is.

But, as I mentioned, you can also install Linux or M$ Windows on it too...

"the Mac is the most stable hardware to run Windows" - common ICT professional opinion.ve


Bottom line is: the Macintosh is the only computer I would give a recommendation. It gets the job done, has the best return-on-investment ratio & expected life-time 3 times longer than other main manufacturers.


John -

Hows it fare on the internet? Has it got real fast browsing speeds?

Browsing speeds..? - I can't complain. But, every time a new browser version comes out, the competition situation changes... same as always.


John -

Okay think it matters if I buy from Amazon or Apple themselves?

It doesn't matter where you get it - the manufacturer warranty is the same.

Btw - if you're looking for a laptop mainly for web use, pretty much any 10"+ notebook with Wi-Fi & 3G would do... 300 Euros and up... screen size, RAM, optical drive, SSD, etc... there's no limit on prices.

...but, if you intend to do photos, graphics, audio & video editing as well - THEN a Mac is a MUST.


John -

How does this look to you? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Macbook-Notebook-2-2GHz-battery/dp/B004P8JD2O/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1320245982&sr=1-6

Just a wee update here I bought myself a Mac Pro 17 inch Laptop with Quad-Core i7 2.4GHz, RAM 4GB, HDD, 750GB, HD Graphics, Radeon HD6770M SD

That's the version Shania uses.



Congratulations.


You're gonna be amazed with the software that comes with the machine:

OS X Lion (includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more)
iLife '11 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand)

http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/software.html


John -

I think its the top Mac laptop out there, is it?

Yep - and that's one helluva 17" screen.

It's the Lamborghini of laptops.


John -

I hope it doesn't come with an almighty user guide

Know what's the first thing it reads in the manual..?

"Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other."


John -

Well I sure hope so

oh guys... don't tempt me to buy an Apple MacBook!
I'm thinking of it.... I was looking for a new one and I think I'll continue this thread if Stevie give here his opinion when he use the laptop

FinnFreak wrote:Confusing..? - the Mac OS X is supposed to be the easiest GUI there is.

But, as I mentioned, you can also install Linux or M$ Windows on it too...

"the Mac is the most stable hardware to run Windows" - common ICT professional opinion.ve


Bottom line is: the Macintosh is the only computer I would give a recommendation. It gets the job done, has the best return-on-investment ratio & expected life-time 3 times longer than other main manufacturers.


John -

I used a Mac the other day and had no idea what I was doing. Didn't even know how to close a window!

I guess using Windows all my life, it would be hard to get used to change

...and still, Windows is a poor copy of the Mac OS interface...

I'd like to see the 3D GUI Apple has been developing for the last few years.


One fine day, you will move away from the dark side & finally see the light.


John -

Few days to go Does the Mac come with the software and OS pre-installed ?

Yep. Plus everything on DVDs.


John -