I might buy a MacBook Pro, help me.

Hello,
I'm a little bit confused, should I buy a new MacBook Pro, or update my current Mac to OS X Lion.
Also, will my laptop support this upgrading?
This is my MacBook Pro specification:
Model Name:          MacBook Pro 15"
Model Identifier:          MacBookPro1,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          2 MB
Memory:          1 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz

OS X Lion alone is no reason to upgrade your hardware if you don't need too and what you got still works good.
OS X Lion is going to change a LOT of things, there are a lot of third party software and bugs to work out.
Give it several months or just get a new 2.2 Ghz 15" MacBook Pro (or better) Quad core with 1GB Radeon 6750M now with the RELIABLE Snow Leopard and let everyone else be the guinea pig beta testers.
OS X Lion is only $30, surely you can wait.
Apple want's everyone on this new OS fast as they make 30% cut off all programs people buy through the MacAppStore built into the operating system. So they might even give free copies away later.

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Hi,
I'm looking to get a new computer. I'm considering a MacBook Pro and could use some advice.
I'm a front-end web developer, who primarily works from home. In the instances in which I work for a client on-site, I usually use their equipment/software, otherwise, I'd be using this Mac.
The programs I primarily use are:
Photoshop
Illustrator
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
text editor)
Word
Excel
My Photoshop files can be pretty large, and it's not uncommon for me to have a dozen or so tabs open in each browser. The program I use the most would probably be my text editor of choice, as I spend the most time coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). I also listen to music all day via YouTube. Additionally, I tend to work with all my applications/browsers open simultaneously, as I switch frequently between them.
Though I'm not a gamer, I intend to learn mobile development (both iOS and Android) this year.
A number of my clients use Internet Explorer, so I'd like to view IE on the Mac. I see that there's a program called VMWare Fusion which will allow me to view IE on the Mac. I currently have an old Dell computer that I will continue to use, if need be for PC-specific tasks.
With all that said, this looks like something that would fit me:
Refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage1
720p FaceTime HD camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
I'm not sure if I need that much RAM. I'm also willing to go down to 13-inch. This one in particular might be the better buy:
Refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Pro 2.9GHz Dual-core Intel i7
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1280-by-800 resolution
8GB (2 x 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
750GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Intel HD Graphics 4000
...but I'm uncertain, as I think I should go with Quad-core over the Dual-core.
My budget is less than $2000, around $1500 (or less, if possible).
Any advice, tips as to what to look for would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if I need to provide any further information.
Thanks.
Stephen

Stephen,
it seems as though Photoshop and Illustrator would be the most voracious consumers of RAM among your primary programs. Because the RAM is soldered in on the Retina models, it’s non-upgradeable; so if you prefer a Retina model, I’d recommend that you go for a Retina model with 16 GB of RAM. (The non-Retina models have sockets, so their RAM is upgradeable.) If you prefer to work with all of your programs opened simultaneously, then don’t underestimate the importance of sufficient RAM.
I use a 13-inch Mid 2010 MacBook Pro myself, and it suffices for my needs (once I’d installed a SSD), but I don’t use Photoshop-type programs, so I don’t know if you’d find the 1280×800 resolution to be limiting in Photoshop. The discrete GPUs on the 15-inch models would also be of benefit to graphics-intensive programs.
With either of your choices, you could also install Windows on your MacBook Pro by using Boot Camp, and choose which OS to start at boot time. Either of your choices above could run 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows 8 in Boot Camp; the non-Retina model could also run 32-bit Windows 7.

Hi i was wondering can i buy a macbook pro 13 inch. with a 500 GB hardrive that costs 50 dollers more im gonna buy the one that costs 1200 dollers anyone who can help me? i know that can do it online but i was wondering can i buy it like that at the store

hi i was wondering can i buy a macbook pro 13 inch. with a 500 GB hardrive that costs 50 dollers more im gonna buy the one that costs 1200 dollers anyone who can help me? i know that can do it online but i was wondering can i buy it like that at the store

anton93 wrote:
hi i was wondering can i buy a macbook pro 13 inch. with a 500 GB hardrive that costs 50 dollers more im gonna buy the one that costs 1200 dollers anyone who can help me? i know that can do it online but i was wondering can i buy it like that at the store
Call the store & ask them!

Lots of questions before buying a macbook pro..help please!!

So I am about to buy a macbook pro in the next couple of days with these specifications:
MacBook Pro, 15-inch
Part Number: Z0EZ
Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
Accessory Kit
2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
MacBook Pro 15-inch Widescreen Display
200GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
SuperDrive 8X (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
After I get the computer I am going to upgrade to 4 GB myself (cheaper). This computer will primarily be used for video editing (I'm off to film school). Here come the questions!!
1. This is probably a really stupid question, but the 15 inch macbook pro has an isight right?
2. I am in need of an external hard drive (or two). I was thinking of getting 1 TB primarily for my video projects, and then another 250 GB hard drive for time machine. Are two external hard drives going to be too much for the computer to handle? What hard drive(s) do you recommend? Right now I am thinking a G-Tech 1.0TB Quad-interface hard drive and a 250 GB G-Tech hard drive (for time machine). Which leads to my next question.
3. I would love to use eSATA with my TB hard drive...but there aren't eSATA ports included on the macbook pro (I think). So i researched and found the 2-Port NitroAV eSATA II 3Gb/s Professional Express Card (34mm). This would work with the computer right? Is eSATA necessary or should I just stick with firewire? I'm attracted to it because I will be editing video with the computer and I would love the increased speeds but I'm afraid it will overwhelm the computer.
Okay I think that's it! Any input will be greatly appreciated! Thanks

1-yes
2-look at macsales.com, click on harddrives then all things fire wire. they have a lot of different drives ranging all the way up to a 2 tb setup (its 2 separate stripped raid set ups that are then mirrored against each other). they also sell some esata dives, not sure what size they go to but they hae them
fire wire 400 has some crazy top limit of drives you can chain together of like 40some odd so 2 will be fine, i have 2 running right now and no issues. i would suggest if you get the drives form OWC (macsales) you use the softraid program that comes with it.
3- you can get a pci card for the card slot which macsales also sells if you go though them so you dont have to go more than one place
-matt

Should I buy a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air

I am currently going into high school and have saved enough money to buy a macbook. However, I am debating to if i should buy a MacBook Pro or a Macbook Air. I would use the laptop for these things
1. Basic Microsoft programs(Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. for school)
2. I will also be Parallels on my mac
3. Light amount of gaming (League of Legends)
4. Websurfing/Research ( usually with an abundance of pages open)
5. Studying ( as any student would do)
6. Video Watching
7. Music
I am willing to upgrade the internals of the macbook but have a budget of about 1,250 dollars. Advice about which laptop to pick as well as what upgrades may need to be made for the internals will extremely help. Thank you

In addition to what Japib wrote
You might be able to shave $50 or so via education pricing at online Apple Store
Parallels has education pricing, ditto MS Office. Your school (district) might have some education prices for software.

Where to buy a macbook pro?

I will be buying a macbook pro very soon( cant wait anymore).So where do you think i should buy it from apple walk in store or a compusa store?.I dont know which of this stores get the latest week macbook pros.
Any ideas guys?
cheers

Well, I am afraid no one really will know the answer to your question, so your best bet is to look at the serial number on the box before you make your purchase (explanation below). From what I can tell from these boards, week 12 MBPs seem to be fairly trouble free, and for the most part whine free.
Now I wouldn't be surprised if they get a little ticked at you if they bring up a MacBook to the checkout counter, only to have you inspect the box and then tell them you don't want to buy it after all... but it is a lot of money so I'd say your within your rights.
Anyway, I would hurry down to the Apple SOHO store (prince and green). They had them in stock last weekend. Assuming your going with the full 2 GB of ram, you may have to pick up your machine with 1 GB and wait for the 2nd GB to arrive a few days later. But if you buy it at the Apple store you can just bring your MacBook back in when you go to pick up the extra ram and they will install it for you on the spot.
I'd get there as early as you can tomorrow (saturday), before the weekend crush. And I would highly recommend the 2GB of ram since your going to be running a lot of Apps through Roseta for awhile. I actually think having 2gb of ram is more important than processor speed.
And as far as CompUSA is concerned, I wouldn't bother (the customer service is sooo bad in manhatten CompUSAs). I guess if the Apple store doesn't have a MacBook that is week 12 or later, you could go check CompUSA, but either way, you are going to have to manually inspect the serial number to know which week it is. I doubt anyone on these boards has information on which production week stores are receiving.
OK so regarding the serial number, it is actually really easy to tell which week your mac was made in. Here is how it works.
The first part of the serial number tells you which factory the Mac was made in. I believe all MacBooks are being made in Shanghai so it should start with"W8". The full list of factory codes can be found here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2005/04/14/when-was-your-mac-born/
The next number is the last digit of the year it was made (which should be 6 since they were all made in 2006). So basically all MacBooks made so far should all have serail numbers that start with "W86"
The next 2 number are the production week!
So to sum it all up, look for a serial number that starts with:
W8612....
or higher (like W8613...)
You know, it occurs to me that if you go to the Apple store, and you are really really nice, you might even be able to talk your sales rep into inspecting the serial number for you when he goes to pick up your machine. Its should be easy enough to explain, since they all start with W86, and I think they get some sort of commission or are somehow rewarded for sales, so he should be motivated to help you.
And if you want to double check what I have said, grab a spare mac at the apple store and manually type in the serial number into this site which will also tell you the production week:
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
good luck

Can i buy apple care from the state or the UK if i buy a macbook pro from a recommended apple retailer in nigeria?

I want to buy a macbook pro from a retailer apple recommended but i am not sure if they sell apple care. I wanna know if i can buy apple care from the UK or the states if i buy the macbook in nigeria.

Hi adeyy,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
The AppleCare FAQs has some information that you might find helpful:
http://www.apple.com/support/products/faqs.html
Where can I purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan?
Depending on the Apple product, the AppleCare Protection Plan is available at the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and many Apple Authorized Resellers including many wireless service providers. Apple recommends that you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan in your country of residence, because each AppleCare Protection Plan has terms and conditions specific to consumers in the country or region in which the plan is offered. Please see the AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete details.
Regards,
Jeremy

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So, I'm looking to buy a MacBook Pro. Only problem is, I'd rather not have to spend the £1000 I'd need to do so.. Mainly because I haven't exactly got it all, and even if I do, I'd rather not spend it all..
I've been browsing ebay looking at Pros for sale, and I've found a few possible ones- But I want to know if anyone else has done the same and had certain problems in the past? I mean, I would only consider buying from someone with 97% - 100% positive feedback anyways..
My idea was to buy a one that I liked the look of, for say, £400 maximum, and then just buy apple care afterwards from the actual apple store.. Good plan?
Some people have mentioned that Apple may refuse to sell/cover me with applecare? Would they actually refuse it? And if so- how could I get around it?
Any help and advice will be much appreciated! Thanks in advance-
L!

You can only buy Applecare in the first year of ownership. Not sure if any Used Mac's can get Applecare. I think it is for the original buy only, but I may be wrong on that.
Sure if the system was older then one year Apple would not sell you Applecare even if you were the original owner.
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I am about to buy a MacBook Pro 13" but need help deciding between the i5 model or the i7. I am in all kinds of engineering classes and will be running heavy programs on it. I will be creating mobile apps, will be using it to create large documents, and using Autocad. Which model would you reccomend? Also, I plan on buying next weekend, so will OS X Mountain Lion be pre-installed on it or will I have to update myself? Thank You.
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Which model would you reccomend?
For what you'll be doing...the i7
so will OS X Mountain Lion be pre-installed on it or will I have to update myself?
You'll probably have to install it yourself as nobody knows when t his month ML will be released.

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i would like to know when would be a good time to buy a macbook pro
I have one already and was wondering when the newer models will be in stores and perhaps some idea of what chip set along w/ other specs they might be using.
I like the all flash mem concept and other aspects yet would also like to see the hardware tested by users. if some owns a retina perhaps you could share with me yr. thoughts of it along w/ any rumors and flaws. Are these new macbook pros worth the price and when will newer models be avaliable??

IMHO Never. To limited even if they fix the current problems with the current units or in a newer version.
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one of my family members are there and they are not that much into computers, is it possible to buy it from here (Jordan) using a Jordanian Credit Card and put the shipping address in the states??
I didn't know where to post this exactly, so hope i can be answered and hope i can be directed into the right department instead of deleting it
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Product: MacBook Pro
Recommendation: Neutral - Mid product cycle
Last Release: June 08, 2009
Days Since Update: 99 (Avg = 200)
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