Converting to Mac..Need some advice..
I am almost positive I am buying a apple laptop in a few weeks. I need to know what I should get. I have a 1k to 1.5k budget, so probably the 13" white macbook. Do you guys suggest getting the applecare plan for 150+ more or not. Also, anything else I should know when purchasing it? Or reccomended upgrades? Any extra deals (besides the education discount) that I can get?
Thanks,
Brian
PS is the monthly payment plan a rip?
Thanks,
Brian
PS is the monthly payment plan a rip?
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Do you guys suggest getting the applecare plan for 150+ more or not.
You have (almost) a year to decide on that. As far as I'm concerned, go for it.
I have never bought the applecare but if you can afford it get it (3 years peace of mind).
As for the other questions, others on this forum will probably have the answers.
I was a diehard PC man but switched in 2005 after smashing my PC up in a fit of rage (virus/instability problems), bought a Mac and never looked back one of the best decisions I ever made.
Is it worth it to spend $135 more for an extra 40 GB (comes with 80GB)....I mean I have an ipod and a lot of music (around 30 gbs) .. other than that, I will just be using it for school.
I dunno, if its worth it to you man, then yes. Honnestly, I would. If you so decide to upgrade your hard drive in the future to a higher capacity, that is completely viable. Same with the RAM. (though, as another poster said - 1GB is already enough for most users.)
an 80 gb harddrive comes to about 75 formatted 'n such - so after 30 gb of music, you're left with 45 gb to allocate to whatever you want.. applications, files, etc.
Its up to you, but personally, I'd pay for the upgrade.
Get Applecare and instead of a bigger hard drive, get more Ram. 2 gbs isn't too much.
Agreed. Applecare is a must. Apple makes great stuff, but every own and then when something off the wall happens. And they have to replace the logic board. you'll be happy you paid for it.
you can always go get a Lacie hard drive later.
....i sound like im a product placement ad.
"lacie, for a better tomorrow"
hehe
thank you all for your replies. So if my laptop breaks or something within 6 or 7 months...i can call them up and subscribe to the applecare..and then send my laptop in?
you get applecare for a year anyway. the extra one is for another 2 years coverage.