Comments on: New Macbook Pro range

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:15:47 +0000

@Web-Betty: I want to give this blog a few tweaks before I am ready. Will be sure to add myself onto the list at some point though, I love your write-ups.

By: Web-Betty

Web-Betty — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:10:44 +0000

@Jim: While you pluck up the courage, I’ll try to get more reviews out the door. LOL.

By: Tertius

Tertius — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:14:03 +0000

Agreed, it’s really expensive (In SA as well). But they are pretty.

I though don’t know if we’re all just in it for the operating system. It’s a good one I have to agree.

I’ll still always have to multi-boot with some form of Linux.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:24:05 +0000

Thank for the comments and advice Web-Betty. I actually bought my current Macbook off ebay, second hand. I got a good deal on it, but there is a slight blemish on the left side of the screen. It is not noticable on most backgrounds so I put up with it. I know I could’ve sent it back, but that would just have got messy and it really doesnt bother me. Problem is, now I am looking to upgrade it will have an effect on resale value

I think I would still consider buying second hand, but next time I want to travel to see the laptop first, befor parting with any cash.

By the way, I am still working on plucking up the courage to get this site reviewed on 10 Things.

By: Web-Betty

Web-Betty — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:15:11 +0000

I just recently purchased a MacBook Pro (upgraded my 7-year old PowerBook) and I love it. I’ve had some issues with it (it’s an old 2006 model), but user forums and online research helped me resolve them and I am in love.

Do you want to know the secret to getting a MacBook Pro at a reasonable price? No tricks, no gimmicks. Buy one used. You can get a great deal on Apple computers of all kinds if you are willing to buy used. eBay and Craig’s List are great places to start. When looking through Craig’s List, be careful for scammers, however. I bought my MBP through eBay for under $1000 and couldn’t be happier.

By purchasing your Mac secondhand, not only are you saving your wallet, you are helping the environment. You’re hitting 2 of the 3 R’s–reduce and reuse.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:23:55 +0000

@Zoe: That’s true, I was exactly the same until I was bitten by the Mac bug in the Apple Store in NYC. I think I have to accept there is no going back for me now (apart from at work, I use PC’s there). Considering how much time I spend on computers I think it’s not too costly, when compared to how much the car costs etc.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:00:19 +0000

I’d love a Mac but like everyone else the price puts me off. I was in the market for a new laptop about 6 months ago when I moved house (I’m ashamed to say I left a perfectly good PC behind) and I drooled over the small, expensive laptops in Currys, then bought a £300 Toshiba from ebuyer and installed some more RAM myself

The only Mac at work is for ‘testing’ sites on, even the designers use PCs. Everyone loves Macs though, I’d rather not know what I’m missing!

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:22:19 +0000

I know what you mean Lyndi, 18 Rand to the British Pound last time I looked, that’s the worst I remember it for a long time!

I tend to find ways of justifying things to myself… all those extra pixels will somehow help me find my fortune more quickly… that’s my story and I’m sticking to it

By: Lyndi

Lyndi — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:15:39 +0000

One day when I am big I also want one of these. The problem is that they are tremendously expensive here where I live. Our currency is in a downward spiral which means these things are becoming even more expensive. Right now, I can only dream.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:15:35 +0000

Well for one I like Windows Vista! Why would you want to run OSX? Other than the great reliability, performance and usability what else have the Mac’s got going for them?