Buying advice for MBP
About to buy a new 15" MBP
After having problems with previous Apple purchases, trying to make this one as pain-free as possible.
One question is whether to buy at Apple Retail (where I can open it just after buying it and check for, yellow cast, etc.) or from Apple Online (where hopefully the merchandise will be fresher and less likely to have the yellow cast)
Also, I have identified the following issues to watch out for:
?Yellowish cast
?Warped case, causing top not to sit flushed with bottom
?Stuck pixels
Is there anything else I should be checking for?
thanks...
After having problems with previous Apple purchases, trying to make this one as pain-free as possible.
One question is whether to buy at Apple Retail (where I can open it just after buying it and check for, yellow cast, etc.) or from Apple Online (where hopefully the merchandise will be fresher and less likely to have the yellow cast)
Also, I have identified the following issues to watch out for:
?Yellowish cast
?Warped case, causing top not to sit flushed with bottom
?Stuck pixels
Is there anything else I should be checking for?
thanks...
Comments
Both are Apple Authorized Resellers.
They don't charge sales tax which allows you to use the savings for more RAM, Apple Care, external HD, etc.
From a purely financial standpoint you would be better off buying from PowerMax (where I've bought all my computers for the last nine years) or Small Dog Electronics.
Both are Apple Authorized Resellers.
They don't charge sales tax which allows you to use the savings for more RAM, Apple Care, external HD, etc.
Cake gives good advice, concerning the sales tax issue. I almost always recommend people consider the Apple refurbs as well for substantial savings.
I do live near an Apple store, so leaning toward that route, as I can see the machine and try to swap it on the spot if there are issues vs. having to ship it back, etc...
Frankly, less interested in saving money... more interested in getting a machine without problems.
I do live near an Apple store, so leaning toward the route, as I can see the machine and try to swap it on the spot if there are issues vs. having to ship it back, etc...
Yeah, there is a lot to be said for that, too, especially if you've had previous issues. That said, I think either route you are likely to get equal quality.