The Official Mac Chat Thread - Page 17

HkyGrL2 · 10-01-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Firestrife

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Anyhow they arent vastly different but depending on what you do for typing and what not could vary on what which one you should get.

Well, I use word, powerpoint mostly...rarely use publisher and a few times excel--just the basics, no formulas for me.
.....soooo lean towards the iWork?

anyone in school who uses iWorks without any problems?

***Cybergypsy*** · 10-01-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis

Wow I guess i have a ton to learn. I was planning on buying my Wife a macbook pro for Christmas this year to replace her G4 powerbook (I think.....sorry not a mac guy).

Now all this talk about a new model makes me glad I didn't already purchase one for her.
I do have a question if someone would be so kind:

I believe the base model pro 2.4 GHz $1999 will meet her needs, but I know she would like a 17 in screen. The only way to do that is buy the 2.5 GHz top of the line Pro which I think is overkill for what she needs. She is a graphic designer so she needs to have somewhat of a powerful Mac, but doesn't need all the top of the line video card, etc... that the $2800 macbook pro offers. She also will only be using this laptop for basic design, and programs like adobe. She has a desktop at work for all the hard core design.

Thoughts?

P.S. Sorry for the newbie question. I have asked several questions in the past, but now we are quickly reaching the point in which i need to make a decision. I just want to make sure I am buying the right laptop for her.

If she is going to travel with it the 17" is hard, the new ones will have a rumored price drop, maybe 100 bucks or more, the refurbs are amazing you might want to buy one of them, Macworld is in Jan, always has something crazy to release, might want to wait Oct 14th will be the new Macbooks:)

LucasBlack · 10-01-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firestrife

Hey can i state my opinion, and you try to stop being the dick that gives all mac users a bad name. k thnx.
I have a black macbook i think my favortism is spoken for...

Anyhow they arent vastly different but depending on what you do for typing and what not could vary on what which one you should get.

I'm sorry for asking for you to elaborate.....fk me for being curious.

HkyGrL2 · 10-01-2008, 02:41 PM

Cyber, iWork or MS 2008?

Anubis · 10-01-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

If she is going to travel with it the 17" is hard, the new ones will have a rumored price drop, maybe 100 bucks or more, the refurbs are amazing you might want to buy one of them, Macworld is in Jan, always has something crazy to release, might want to wait Oct 14th will be the new Macbooks:)

Thanks!!.....very helpful as always

***Cybergypsy*** · 10-01-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HkyGrL2

Cyber, iWork or MS 2008?

how much are you going to use it iwork is good, MS 2008 is better, have a enterprise edition if you need it....

HkyGrL2 · 10-01-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

how much are you going to use it iwork is good, MS 2008 is better, have a enterprise edition if you need it....

this is my last semester of classes and in december will start my internship until May. I will most likely go straight into grad school.....so basically writing a lot of papers and presentations

***Cybergypsy*** · 10-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HkyGrL2

this is my last semester of classes and in december will start my internship until May. I will most likely go straight into grad school.....so basically writing a lot of papers and presentations

Ms then:)

HkyGrL2 · 10-01-2008, 05:28 PM

thanks :)

HkyGrL2 · 10-09-2008, 01:12 PM

happy happy joy joy...
"The rumors were true"
Apple "Notebook" event is on, October 14th! - Engadget

Anubis · 10-09-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HkyGrL2

happy happy joy joy...
"The rumors were true"
Apple "Notebook" event is on, October 14th! - Engadget

woot woot! Man am I glad I waited!

thanks!

HkyGrL2 · 10-09-2008, 01:15 PM

me too!

HkyGrL2 · 10-10-2008, 11:24 AM

Did you buy a Pro recently? Having problems with your graphics card? Did you have to repair it? Then click on the link to learn how to get your money back or how to get repairs done for free...

AppleInsider | Apple says some MacBook Pros affected by faulty Nvidia chips

***Cybergypsy*** · 10-10-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HkyGrL2

happy happy joy joy...
"The rumors were true"
Apple "Notebook" event is on, October 14th! - Engadget

I told you that a month ago..........

***Cybergypsy*** · 10-10-2008, 11:29 AM

it will be a week or so before they ship

HkyGrL2 · 10-10-2008, 11:39 AM

I didn't doubt you. I'm an optimistic person. I might wait buying it right away. I'll give it a month or two to see if there are any bad kinks.

OH and I love your avatar! lol it got me the very first time I saw it. I was like ewww there is a bug on my comp! but then quickly realized it was your avatar lol

***darna*** · 10-10-2008, 01:16 PM

what i would like to find out is when are they going to release it?

HkyGrL2 · 10-10-2008, 08:58 PM

we'll find out soon enough!

trogers8 · 10-10-2008, 10:57 PM

i just peed my pants

***Cybergypsy*** · 10-10-2008, 11:46 PM

The 14th, i am hearing in a week..... I am getting a new macbook or pro not sure yet:)

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HkyGrL2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: "A-town", Virginia Posts: 1,942 HEY YOU GUUUUYYYS! iTrader: 0 / 0%	I didn't doubt you. I'm an optimistic person. I might wait buying it right away. I'll give it a month or two to see if there are any bad kinks. OH and I love your avatar! lol it got me the very first time I saw it. I was like ewww there is a bug on my comp! but then quickly realized it was your avatar lol

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HkyGrL2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: "A-town", Virginia Posts: 1,942 HEY YOU GUUUUYYYS! iTrader: 0 / 0%	we'll find out soon enough!

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*Cybergypsy* Resident Caraholic Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 8,099 iTrader: 3 / 100%	The 14th, i am hearing in a week..... I am getting a new macbook or pro not sure yet:)