Should a new Apple user buy a Macbook Pro?

I am a new Apple user who bought an ibook last August. I am not a techie and still am learning to use it but I love the way it never crashes! I am considering giving my computer to my kids (they have my old Toshiba and it is about to crater) and I am considering buying myself the new Macbook Pro (the 1.93 model). When I look at these forums, I think I may be making a mistake or getting in over my head until they have worked the kinks out with these new machines. Can anyone advise me regarding whether or not to purchase one if I am not a computer whiz?

since the macbook vanilla (or whatever they're going
to call the new ibook) is expected relatively soon, i
would suggest waiting for that. since you're not a
power user (hence you don't have a powerbook) or a
computer snob, i think the new ibook will be more
suited for your needs.
in fact, i am something of a computer snob, and i
even considered waiting for the macbook plain. i
didn't, but i considered it.
Zoe,
This will maybe happen around April 1st, if you can wait.

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Mister.5 wrote:
i wanna buy a bran new apple macbook pro, which is 17inch and released in 2011. one of my friends tell me that he has a friend works in bestbuy as a sales maneger, so he is able to sell me a bran new macbook pro with case(he said just like i buy it in apple), the expense is 1100...is that possible??? what should i check???
First off you can't get a brand new latest issue Mac any less expensive than perhaps 10% or so off the price you see at the Apple Store online.
Use this site as a clue.
http://www.appleinsider.com/mac_price_guide/
If your getting a new latest Mac in a sealed box at a lot less than the above link prices without tax, then it's likely stolen.
Now it could be a Early 2011 model Mac, Apple is now on the Late 2011 model Mac's with slight upgrades, so if it's a Early 2011 Mac, then yes you might be able to get it cheaper as a closeout, make sure you buy it at the store with a receipt and everything so it's a legitimate transaction.
If your getting it in a opened box (used), you can check the serial (apple menu> about this mac > more info) here
http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php
Main thing is to cover your behind, if you buy stolen merchandise then it's taken away and you lose it and your money, not to mention possibly going to jail if you knew it was stolen.

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Hi
Thinking about buying this: http://store.apple.com/au/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MGXA2X/A&step=config#
I'd like to hook it up to an external 24 inch screen I already have (LG). But also use it on the move. I am a web designer and run the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as MC Office etc. Everything I have is Windows based, so I think I'll need to run Windows 7 on Bootcamp? Do you need to install it with a new version of Windows 7?
Would this Macbook be powerful enough for what I am going to use it for? I basically want zero lag with 2-3 Adobe products running.
Thanks

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cwhargrave,
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We can't discuss what Apple is going to do or new products, but it does make a lot of sense if your gut feelings tell you to buy now.
I got a really bad feeling and ran out and got the last of the 17" MBP's with anti-glare and Snow Leopard.
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Sir / Madam Actually I am willing to buy Apple (MD101HN/A) 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display 2.6GHz. I am from siliguri, Dist Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. But currently i am unable to buy your product due to unavailability of your mentioned pr

Sir / Madam
Actually I am willing to buy Apple (MD101HN/A) 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display 2.6GHz.
I am from siliguri, Dist Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. But currently i am unable to buy your product due to unavailability of your mentioned product in India. so can you please inform me at least a confirmed date when will be the product available. because it's really a urgent for me. So please give a reply with a confirm date.
Yours Faithfully
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Saptarshii wrote:
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