grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
[859 byte] By [podio] at [2007-11-11 21:15:57] 
ok, Im in the process of trying to sell my dirtbike, I currently have a Dell E1505 laptop. I've always wanted a macc but didnt know if i would like it seeing as we have no apple store in louisiana, we just got a mac shop at best buy where I was able to play with some macs, I fell in love with the macbook pro 2.2ghz 2gb ram 128mb graphics card. I will be able to afford if my dirtbike sells, and if I sell my dell probably to the parents. Heres my delimna. They also had a really nice iMac either a 20" or a 24" 2.4ghz and I really like that too. I was solid on the pro since im a senior this year and gonna be goin to school next year but I started looking at the imacs and I may be able to afford an imac and keep my laptop I'm really confused on what I want. Any help or suggestions? (I have a 3 week run on my dirtbike in the classifieds):cool:
# 1 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
The specs on your laptop look like it'll be fine for a couple of years, at least for school things, so I'd put aside the cool looks of the MacBook and go with the iMac. A good laptop and a good desktop is better than a great laptop IMHO.papayaninja at 2007-11-15 17:55:33 >
# 2 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
Tips on saving a few bucks: Check out Amazon.com for your macs. The same warranty and mostly quick shipping. The only thing is if you are trying to upgrade you can't do that on Amazon.JazzyMac at 2007-11-15 17:56:34 >
# 3 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
my MacBook or iMac would probably not be upgraded any but I get a homeschool discount so its $1799 for the iBook and $1399 for 20" and $1699" for the 24"podio at 2007-11-15 17:57:32 >
# 4 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
You can also get great deals on refurbished Macs at Apple.com. They are in like new condition, and include a full warranty. :)Galley at 2007-11-15 17:58:38 >
# 5 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
my MacBook or iMac would probably not be upgraded any but I get a homeschool discount so its $1799 for the iBook and $1399 for 20" and $1699" for the 24"Amazon also gives the 24" imac for $1699 with free shipping and no tax. Use your savings for peripherals and/or dinner out. :)
JazzyMac at 2007-11-15 17:59:37 >
# 6 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
cool, im starting to lean towards a imac and keep my laptop if possible, I really want the 24" but probably cant afford it. Im gonna have to see what size the one at best buy is. Macbook Pro though (groans) I like it sooo also, I was able to play with both and both are great. I really appreciate the help, and for anyone who reads through my long-### postspodio at 2007-11-15 18:00:36 >
# 7 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Desktop-Display-MA878LL-SuperDrive/dp/B000R805L4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-5950999-7771048?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1191472169&sr=8-2Mine isnt showing $1699
podio at 2007-11-15 18:01:38 >
# 8 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
Um, I just clicked on that link and it shows that price after rebate. ;)JazzyMac at 2007-11-15 18:02:41 >
# 9 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
I dont show any rebates oh well. Hopefully my bike gets sold and i may go look at the two at best buy again and play with both of them for a little while this weekend.podio at 2007-11-15 18:03:38 >
# 10 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
sry had to sign in to get the $1699 price I feel stupid now.podio at 2007-11-15 18:04:39 >
# 11 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
ok so I went to best buy again today, to see if it really was a 24" imac, and the guy is like ya its a 24" (didnt work the apple area) I looked under the system config, and its was a 20" I know becuase of the resolution of the display, So thats awesome, 20" is really big, plenty big enough for my room. I played with the macbook pro again and I still love both. I figure maybe get the 20" imac now, keep vista on my dell laptop. And If I really like mac then get a macbook pro later on. Its $1499 for the 20" so 100 more that my school discount gets me but It would be a run in and pickup type thing.podio at 2007-11-15 18:05:49 >
# 12 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
First of all get to grips with OSX somehow, then if you still want to get a Mac decide based on your needs. I brought a Macbook Pro for portability reasons, but now that I look back on it, for the same price I should have gotten the 24" iMac with the 2.8Ghz C2E processor. More power, bigger screen, higher specs, same price(ish)...and honestly, it wouldn't have been a lot harder to take that to college with me next year.xboxman at 2007-11-15 18:06:47 >
# 13 Re: grr, kind of a dilemna (possibly getting a mac)
I'm going to be staying at home while going to college, but I do love being able to have my laptop with me wherever I am around the house or when I go on vacation. But I figure if I can get an iMac and keep the dell I'd use iMac everyday and use dell for ms office ( just bought a windows copy like a mo tv ago) and goin on vacation and trips to see family. So far only 1 call on my dirtbike and i was at work and he never called back so hopefully things work out with that so I can get a mac. I'm also thinking of waiting till leopard comes out even if I had the money now.podio at 2007-11-15 18:07:43 >
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