Cornish Crayon
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Cornish Crayon on Feb 21, 2015 20:17:26 GMT 1, Would love a standard Mac thing, but we don't have the room in our place.... So for the time being I will give in to the world of laptops, and I've never been a big fan.......
Anyway, which one should I be buying, what model ?
I don't need to be seen in a trendy coffee shop,
Looking at about a grand spend !!!
Talk to me people
Thank you 
Would love a standard Mac thing, but we don't have the room in our place.... So for the time being I will give in to the world of laptops, and I've never been a big fan....... Anyway, which one should I be buying, what model ? I don't need to be seen in a trendy coffee shop, Looking at about a grand spend !!! Talk to me people Thank you |
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Nick
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Nick on Feb 21, 2015 20:25:50 GMT 1, I use a mac book air (13 inch) and it's excellent. Super light weight and does everything i need. comes in at less than a grand.
Your best bet is a trip to a Mac store, their staff will ask you all the right questions and you'll end up with the right product.
Also take a student with you if you can, i think they offer a 15% discount which is a tidy saving!
I use a mac book air (13 inch) and it's excellent. Super light weight and does everything i need. comes in at less than a grand.
Your best bet is a trip to a Mac store, their staff will ask you all the right questions and you'll end up with the right product.
Also take a student with you if you can, i think they offer a 15% discount which is a tidy saving!
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fattyramone
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by fattyramone on Feb 21, 2015 21:05:36 GMT 1, store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/specialdeals/mac
I swear by Apple refurbs now , the savings are great and the service is second to none
I bought myself a Mac Pro for about ยฃ300 savings a few months ago , you really couldn't tell it's a refurb unless you know ...I've bought 3 Apple IPads for other people and a laptop and
Ipad for myself and all have been great.
Also on Amazon there are sellers of American refurbs where the savings are even better ..around the ยฃ600 mark , and the only "complaint" seems to be the lack of "ยฃ" sign where we expect it to be....and even that can be done if you know how to do it...read the reviews and make your mind up
store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/specialdeals/macI swear by Apple refurbs now , the savings are great and the service is second to none I bought myself a Mac Pro for about ยฃ300 savings a few months ago , you really couldn't tell it's a refurb unless you know ...I've bought 3 Apple IPads for other people and a laptop and Ipad for myself and all have been great. Also on Amazon there are sellers of American refurbs where the savings are even better ..around the ยฃ600 mark , and the only "complaint" seems to be the lack of "ยฃ" sign where we expect it to be....and even that can be done if you know how to do it...read the reviews and make your mind up
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fattyramone
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by fattyramone on Feb 21, 2015 21:07:27 GMT 1, By the way , the refurb store is in continuous churn , they are in and out of stock on a daily basis , but if you really want one you should be able to buy one within a day or two.
By the way , the refurb store is in continuous churn , they are in and out of stock on a daily basis , but if you really want one you should be able to buy one within a day or two.
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curiousgeorge
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by curiousgeorge on Feb 22, 2015 1:20:13 GMT 1, I've come to learn you can get cheaper models from classified sections of forums, all with the extra applecare warranty.Those that look after them tend to stand out.
Once you look at a retina display you won't want anything else btw
PM me if you want pointing in the right direction
I've come to learn you can get cheaper models from classified sections of forums, all with the extra applecare warranty.Those that look after them tend to stand out.
Once you look at a retina display you won't want anything else btw
PM me if you want pointing in the right direction
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Cornish Crayon
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Cornish Crayon on Feb 24, 2015 23:28:59 GMT 1, Looking at the 13 inch retina screened MacBook Pro ........
Good choice ?
Looking at the 13 inch retina screened MacBook Pro ........
Good choice ?
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 23:30:13 GMT 1, Looking at the 13 inch retina screened MacBook Pro ........ Good choice ?
Never had a problem with mineโฆ!
Looking at the 13 inch retina screened MacBook Pro ........ Good choice ? Never had a problem with mineโฆ! |
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darwin
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by darwin on Feb 24, 2015 23:32:12 GMT 1, Got one for my son from the refurb store. Very nice.
Got one for my son from the refurb store. Very nice.
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Pipes
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Pipes on Feb 24, 2015 23:32:35 GMT 1,
This buyers guide advises against it
buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Mac
Personally - I would wait for the next air.
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elevenspots
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by elevenspots on Feb 25, 2015 0:17:52 GMT 1, More advice needed please. My hard drive needs replacing - I have a 15" MacBook pro mid 2010 model - I'm told im best to get a SSD of the Internet and fit myself - although not sure what type fits the computer. Can anyone kindly recommend anything? Thank-you
More advice needed please. My hard drive needs replacing - I have a 15" MacBook pro mid 2010 model - I'm told im best to get a SSD of the Internet and fit myself - although not sure what type fits the computer. Can anyone kindly recommend anything? Thank-you
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 0:42:15 GMT 1, Macbook pro. Simply in a different class to anything else I have used. Never going back to Windows.
Macbook pro. Simply in a different class to anything else I have used. Never going back to Windows.
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minibear
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by minibear on Feb 25, 2015 1:05:13 GMT 1, I'd wholly concur with the message of choosing a refurbed macbook for that price. My last refurb (ibook) lasted 6 years. Latest MacBook Pro 15 has done me well for the last 3 years so far.
So far as deals, Harrods did a 10 or 15% off in there concession earlier in the year where I picked one up for a friend. MacBook Air doesn't have a CD drive, so would need to buy an external drive if you needed FYI.
I like the way noone has recommended a Windows laptop....this isn't a Mac only thread. [inserted bowed head] I know nothing of Windows laptops...
[edit] erm, ok, so this is a macbook thread, as per the subject line.
I'd wholly concur with the message of choosing a refurbed macbook for that price. My last refurb (ibook) lasted 6 years. Latest MacBook Pro 15 has done me well for the last 3 years so far.
So far as deals, Harrods did a 10 or 15% off in there concession earlier in the year where I picked one up for a friend. MacBook Air doesn't have a CD drive, so would need to buy an external drive if you needed FYI.
I like the way noone has recommended a Windows laptop....this isn't a Mac only thread. [inserted bowed head] I know nothing of Windows laptops...
[edit] erm, ok, so this is a macbook thread, as per the subject line.
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 1:24:20 GMT 1, Macbook pro doesn't have a CD drive either.
Macbook pro doesn't have a CD drive either.
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 1:28:57 GMT 1, I've got a MacBook Pro 2011 model. Still going strong. Best computer I've ever owned. And it has a cd/DVD drive. I'm sure you could find one for a couple hundred dollars
I've got a MacBook Pro 2011 model. Still going strong. Best computer I've ever owned. And it has a cd/DVD drive. I'm sure you could find one for a couple hundred dollars
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minibear
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by minibear on Feb 25, 2015 1:31:16 GMT 1, Macbook pro doesn't have a CD drive either. 
Macbook pro doesn't have a CD drive either. |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 1:35:23 GMT 1, Macbook pro doesn't have a CD drive either.
Macbook pro doesn't have a CD drive either. oh well maybe its just mine that doesn't have one. |
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minibear
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 1:38:38 GMT 1, 2012
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minibear
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by minibear on Feb 25, 2015 1:40:01 GMT 1, I just edited my previous comment to clear that up too. >_<
I just edited my previous comment to clear that up too. >_< |
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Cornish Crayon
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Cornish Crayon on Mar 14, 2015 19:38:15 GMT 1, Got my new toy today 
Thanks for the knowledge and input peeps
Edit: John Lewis price match and 3yr guarantee whoop whoop !!
Got my new toy today Thanks for the knowledge and input peeps Edit: John Lewis price match and 3yr guarantee whoop whoop !! |
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Aza
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Aza on Mar 14, 2015 19:43:49 GMT 1, I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac.
Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend
I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 21:06:10 GMT 1, I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend
I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend Do it. |
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Cornish Crayon
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Cornish Crayon on Mar 15, 2015 23:26:17 GMT 1, I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend
Bit of getting used to, but as stated by many definitely worth it, the feeling is another level
I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend Bit of getting used to, but as stated by many definitely worth it, the feeling is another level |
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curiousgeorge
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by curiousgeorge on Mar 16, 2015 3:13:22 GMT 1, Essential apps!!
Little Snitchโฆ
CleanMyMac
I'll drop you a pm
Essential apps!!
Little Snitchโฆ
CleanMyMac
I'll drop you a pm
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pollywaffle
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by pollywaffle on Mar 16, 2015 5:49:10 GMT 1, Grats on the new Mac.
I use both Windows and Mac. I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro which I strictly use for uni work. It's due for an upgrade (SSD and some RAM. Easy to do myself). However, I build Windows based PC's, overclock and benchtest as a bit of a hobby and find it really fun.
So, to weigh in on the discussion of Windows vs Mac. I find Mac is great for working as its efficient and easy to use. However, if I need to do something requiring more power, I'll definitely use of the PC's I've built.
Grats on the new Mac.
I use both Windows and Mac. I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro which I strictly use for uni work. It's due for an upgrade (SSD and some RAM. Easy to do myself). However, I build Windows based PC's, overclock and benchtest as a bit of a hobby and find it really fun.
So, to weigh in on the discussion of Windows vs Mac. I find Mac is great for working as its efficient and easy to use. However, if I need to do something requiring more power, I'll definitely use of the PC's I've built.
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Cornish Crayon
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Cornish Crayon on Mar 28, 2015 16:14:52 GMT 1, Essential apps!! Little Snitchโฆ CleanMyMac I'll drop you a pm
Go on then  
Essential apps!! Little Snitchโฆ CleanMyMac I'll drop you a pm Go on then |
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Spenie
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Spenie on Apr 1, 2015 23:14:58 GMT 1, CleanMyMac is a great app, just freed up 6gb of my MacBook air and I couldn't find the files. Cheers CG...
CleanMyMac is a great app, just freed up 6gb of my MacBook air and I couldn't find the files. Cheers CG...
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 23:27:52 GMT 1, is a laptop better than a tablet these days?
is a laptop better than a tablet these days?
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 23:38:41 GMT 1, Got a macbook pro, put a SSD in it a while back, and run it with Parallels which means it can run windows as well (needed windows for some software mac cant support)
Awesome bit of kit, 4 years old
Got a macbook pro, put a SSD in it a while back, and run it with Parallels which means it can run windows as well (needed windows for some software mac cant support)
Awesome bit of kit, 4 years old
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 0:13:07 GMT 1, is a laptop better than a tablet these days?
is a laptop better than a tablet these days? A laptop is always better IMO. |
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