Buying Advice:MB Unibody Vs MBP

networkrnetworkr
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
I need help choosing my first mb ,which do you guys feel is a better deal.

Here are my choices. I will need it for the adobe suite and web developing.Thanks for the help.



Choices:

1. Unibody

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...ly~macbook.asp



2. MacBook Pro

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...macbookpro.asp

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 5
    vineavinea Posts: 5,585member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by networkr View Post


    I need help choosing my first mb ,which do you guys feel is a better deal.

    Here are my choices. I will need it for the adobe suite and web developing.Thanks for the help.



    Choices:

    1. Unibody

    http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...ly~macbook.asp



    2. MacBook Pro

    http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...macbookpro.asp





    Well...I'd go with the MBP if you actually mail in the rebate form. I'd also get Apple Care on either one. The MB because its a 1st gen and the MBP because some of the 8600 had issues.



    Actually, I'd pick this one:



    http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...o~promo~15.asp



    For $200 you get a bit more longevity.
  • Reply 2 of 5
    networkrnetworkr Posts: 4member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vinea View Post


    Well...I'd go with the MBP if you actually mail in the rebate form. I'd also get Apple Care on either one. The MB because its a 1st gen and the MBP because some of the 8600 had issues.



    Actually, I'd pick this one:



    http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...o~promo~15.asp



    For $200 you get a bit more longevity.





    Thanks. I might consider it if I have enough money,currently I'm at a $1300 or less budget so I'll have to put it off for now.
  • Reply 3 of 5
    backtomacbacktomac Posts: 4,579member
    Get a refurbished MBP.



    Visit the Apple website and check out the deals. I think you can get the MBP that Vinea recommended for a little over $1300.



    But with Apple laptops, and the previous generation of MBPs in particular, Applecare is essential. Don't skip it. I've already paid for mine.
  • Reply 4 of 5
    networkrnetworkr Posts: 4member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by backtomac View Post


    Get a refurbished MBP.



    Visit the Apple website and check out the deals. I think you can get the MBP that Vinea recommended for a little over $1300.



    But with Apple laptops, and the previous generation of MBPs in particular, Applecare is essential. Don't skip it. I've already paid for mine.



    Thanks man, I was checking some of them out ,they aren't bad at all.
  • Reply 5 of 5
    networkrnetworkr Posts: 4member
    sorry for the dupe , i accidentally hit replied twice.
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