MacBook purchase for a student.

I am a student looking to buy a MacBook. I will be using it for university and whilst at home for music photos etc.
I want it to work very quick and responsively. So please could you tell me what MacBook to purchase and the best processor etc. cheers.

No matter which processor you get, it will be more than sufficient. 8GB of RAM is suficcient for most applications. If you think that you may need to use Windows in virtualization on your Mac then you might want to think of going up to 16GB. I ran a MacBook Pro with 256GB of storage and for a few years and it was OK although i wanted more storage I managed with just the 256GB.
The main thing to look at with the new retina MacBook Pros is that they are non upgradable.

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Personally, I'm leaning towards an iPad with at least 32GB memory and a keyboard, considering I have a good Windows laptop. The price is also a little more manageable. The lack of HDMI output is a drawback though.
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Your iPad questions.
Use the Lightning Digital AV Adapte -- Lighting to HDMI
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD826ZM/A/lightning-digital-av-adapter
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https://www.dropbox.com/
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4094?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
how is managing documents on an apple device
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I'm debating on which computer to get! I'm currently and 3rd English student and still have a few more years to go. I am wondering which would be better for me. I write a lot of essays and aside from that, I generally use a computer for internet browsing and e-mail. Can someone help me out on this decision?

I'm a write and I use the MBA. I had a MBP for years that was solid and dependable. But I use my computer primarily for writing books, so I generally use MS Word, Safari, iTunes, Mail, Skype occasionally, and other small programs. I also we web design so I sometimes use Dreamweaver and Photoshop. I've found that the MBA handles everything I need it to brilliantly.
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I am buying the 15" Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display (2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel i7, 16GB, 512GB flash storage...) which is £2,199. I'm going to University and so therefore I am apparently entitled to a 15% discount which makes the price £1869.60.
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I basically want to know if I will get the exact same offer from the 'Education Store' if I go into the store, or if I'll end up with a better offer if I go and use my university's network/call the store and purchase it that way?

SophieLucinda wrote:
I have heard that, if you buy it as a student, the 1 year for service and repairs is automatically extended to 3 years, but the phone support stays the same - is this the case if you purchase it in-store?
Students get the same warranty as any other purchaser. In Europe, some jurisdictions mandate that the warranty be for two years. Check to see if that applies in your country. If you want Apple care, that will be an extra cost option.
I basically want to know if I will get the exact same offer from the 'Education Store' if I go into the store, or if I'll end up with a better offer if I go and use my university's network/call the store and purchase it that way?
It should not make any difference.
Ciao.

I am From Asia, Malaysia. I'm still was a student, I would like to purchase a Macbook at online With Student price. How I make the payment at online?? Am I able to used my dad's credit card?

I am From Asia, Malaysia. I'm still was a student, I would like to purchase a Macbook at online with student price. How I make the payment at online?? Am I able to used my dad's credit card? or any proof?? Emergency ***

http://store.apple.com/my/browse/home/education_routing
If you have further questions about the policies and procedures for ordering, call the Malaysian Apple Store at 1800-80-6419. Everyone here is just a fellow user and cannot speak for Apple.
Regards.

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As we are all other users here, it would be best if you asked at the store where you bought it - ask to speak to the manager and take along your machine and your receipt. You have 14 days to return it if you bought it at an Apple store, so you could also just return it and then buy another.

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In the UK, if i get a student discount, is the warranty covers my macbook pro for 3 years?
I bought a new macbook pro yesterday, and I received a student discount, but I found out that my warranty is for just one year.
Yes I can see at the "Online" Education store, that it should be 3 years, but the thing is I bought this at the "retail" store in London.
I think it should be 3 years as same as at online store,
Can anybody help me about this?

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