Which Macbook to go for?

[dom_182]

I currently have a Dell laptop which has served it's purpose for 3 years but I would now like to treat myself to a macbook.

The problem is I'm not sure of the best one for me, tbh I'm not designing or using it for work or anything like that, I just want something for playing football manager and surfing the internet things like that.

I'm edging towards a MBP, but unsure whether I should go for the base model or pay that bit extra.

Also is it worth purchasing from Apple or doesn't it really matter?

Thanks for taking the time to read (if you have that is)

 

[rogueneo]

get there reconditioned ones, search the forum there is some good threads on this from two three weeks ago. you get same warranty as new but save a wedge of cash

 

[dom_182]

Yes I did have a read of those actually. Cheers.

 

[Ste#70]

Im Ordering a refurb at the end of the week. Some decent savings to be had!

 

[rogueneo]

i cant believe how cheap they are , as soon as my HP bites the dust im having me one. Or if i can find a reason buy one for the shop

Im Ordering a refurb at the end of the week. Some decent savings to be had!

 

[Rubicon_]

£900 still seams a tad expensive for a laptop? Why are they this price when you can get a very fast windows one for less than half?

 

[ChrisH]

Find a student and buy one new! The base 13" will do what you need it to. Depends if you really want a 15" screen i suppose. Best of going into the shop and having a look to make your own mind up.

 

[rogueneo]

there are expensive but if you get reconditioned it is same value per pound as a windows equivalent. Plus with the mac you get to dual boot windows and mac os

 

[Rubicon_]

i'm a student so if i look at reconditioned ones whats the cheapest i am looking at?

 

[rogueneo]

just standard macbook. Not the pro, not sure you can get education discount on top of the reconditioned price though. You would get one about £699 i think the last time i checked

 

[rogueneo]

http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro

 

[Rubicon_]

nice one cheers!

 

[Revels]

There's no discounts on the re-con prices.

 

[Ste#70]

Im in the US too at the moment so even more savings.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC375LL/A?mco=MTgxMzM0Mjg

This for around £800!

 

[Harpham]

Find a student and buy one new! The base 13" will do what you need it to. Depends if you really want a 15" screen i suppose. Best of going into the shop and having a look to make your own mind up.

+1

I bought my MBP 13" last week.
Cost £850 for the MBP
£47 for the Apple Care
£30 for iWorks

Great Success!

 

[ChrisH]

+1

I bought my MBP 13" last week.
Cost £850 for the MBP
£47 for the Apple Care
£30 for iWorks

Great Success!

Same as me, makes sense!

 

[dom_182]

What discount does a student get?

I have been trying to rack my brain to think of a student I could ask but there is no one I can think off :dapprove:

I was speaking to someone who bought one from PC world who didn't even have to show I.D. so may chance my arm.

 

[Fletcher]

I'd go for the MBP, mine has been great!

 

[Harpham]

What discount does a student get?

I have been trying to rack my brain to think of a student I could ask but there is no one I can think off :dapprove:

I was speaking to someone who bought one from PC world who didn't even have to show I.D. so may chance my arm.

I think with the actual MacBooks its 15%?!

But like with iWorks, I got it for £30 instead of £70... And the Apple Care should have been £200, whereas I paid £47.

Try ringing them. I ordered mine over the phone. All they asked was which University im at and what course im doing.
And would it not be against the law for Uni's to give info to Apple (Data Protection Act n all that), so ive got a feeling that they dont check. May be totally wrong though lol...

Worth a try?! It got me £340 off RRP of everything so cant complain if you can skank the discount lol.

 

[wozzaa]

Discount depends on the item you pick. 15% on laptops, 12% on iMac's. Software is discounted at different rates as well. Applecare is dirt cheap.

If you go into an apple store just ask to see the higher education discount book. Usually fine with letting you have a look through it.

If you are at Uni (have to be on campus) you can get access to the educational store via the apple website. Have to be on campus though.

 

[dom_182]

Ok, thanks for all your replies

 

[Alexiooo]

Discount depends on the item you pick. 15% on laptops, 12% on iMac's. Software is discounted at different rates as well. Applecare is dirt cheap.

If you go into an apple store just ask to see the higher education discount book. Usually fine with letting you have a look through it.

If you are at Uni (have to be on campus) you can get access to the educational store via the apple website. Have to be on campus though.

These discounts are for higher education only tho (university)... college discount is less... Wozza is right about accessing the ed store through the uni network, but if you want to purchase everything from your local Apple store you need to bring in some sort of proof that you are at uni... (letter of acceptance/student card) and something to prove you are that person (passport/driving license), sometimes if someone just logs into their uni email and prove they are that person, thats good enough for me...