to all mac users

[disco gazza]

My not very old PC is slowly dying :BigCry: Motherboard is on its way out
Have been looking at macs for a while.. :D
Need a notebook,but which 1 to buy :unsure:
The $1149 basic macbook
or do I go the the new version of intel core i5 or i7
Use a fair bit of video/graphics,other than that,basic websurfing,emailing,playing games..
Will be getting a Mac desktop when finances allow later on:D

Cheers
disco gazza
92 disco tdi B)

[Mick-Kelly]

I have a 17 inch macbook pro that i am about to downgrade to the new entry level model of the macbook pro which is around $1490. Mostly for ease of transport. I want something that i can use on the train without taking up two seats and fit in a backpack. I love my mac and cant image a situation it wont cope with.

[weeds]

for later when you are looking for your desk top, i have the mini mac....it been perfect since taking it out of the box. keep in mind i only surf the net and sent the odd email so it does everything i need plus more

mac....it just works

[Spenboyd]

we have been solidly mac for a long time and my basic three year old macbook has taken an awful pounding (three young kids) and it keeps on performing beautifully. Macbook pros are seriously nice bits of gear though particularly if you are doing a lot of video work.

[steveG]

Both my daughters have Macbook Pro's for graphics work. I'm not up with the latest hardware options, but definitely recommend paying for a Apple Care warranty.
The only issue they've had in almost 3 years is that the eldest daughter's battery died a couple of months ago.
It was replaced under the Applecare warranty - pretty good in my book - I dont think even our on-site HP warranties at work cover batteries.

Steve

[HangOver]

i7 with windows7 64bit rocks!

[disco gazza]

thanks for positive comments guys,
Is it better to spend the xtra on getting an i5 model or will the intel core duo
keep up with the vids/graphics

cheers
disco gazza
92 disco tdi :D

[Captain_Rightfoot]

thanks for positive comments guys,
Is it better to spend the xtra on getting an i5 model or will the intel core duo
keep up with the vids/graphics

cheers
disco gazza
92 disco tdi :D

Mate... it's hard to know. The entry level ones are really great. Until only a couple of months ago core duo's were all that was available. I'm sure the i5 would rock but you have to decide if you need it.

Keep in mind that macs run faster on similar hardware as the OS is faster, plus they aren't laboured with virus/spyware checkers.

[HangOver]

duo is fine, as a ball park figure double the Ghz on the i5 and that'll be ABOUT the same as a dcore speed. so a 1.8 i5 as more or less a 3.2Dcore.

Dont waste your money on the i3 unless is has special fetures you want or it's very cheap.

As for graphics, if you do lots of pictures either will, do if you do lots of video go the i5 if you can the extra cores really help.

Whatever you are getting look for 4GB.

OOOPS i just realised you where after comments on MAC's, please ignore me I work with PC's lol
Saying that I guess the CPU advise will still hold true

[warren9981]

I have a 13" MacBook Pro (latest model) and a 15" MacBook Pro (7 mths old).
Same processor Core2Duo. I prefer the 13" as it is more portable (i.e. easier to cart around). 15" is a better 'at home' machine. Prefer the MB pro as it has the SD card reader built in. (NOTE: the card reader will not read SDHC cards). The 13" only has one audio jack (selectable for audio in or audio out) and cannot do both simultaneously. 15" has 2 jacks, audio in and audio out.