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MontyBrunswick

Jun 26, 2011 5:58 PM
To be fair, I haven't used the new one.

However, it is generally rule of thumb to not use Macs for business applications.
Jun 26, 2011 5:58pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jun 26, 2011 6:56 PM
dlazz;814413 wrote:To be fair, I haven't used the new one.

However, it is generally rule of thumb to not use Macs for business applications.

Yeah, probably overkill in the dollar department. They are still worth it, imo.
Jun 26, 2011 6:56pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jun 26, 2011 6:57 PM
That said, is this being covered by the new company or out of pocket?
Jun 26, 2011 6:57pm
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BigAppleBuckeye

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Jun 26, 2011 7:06 PM
justincredible;814462 wrote:That said, is this being covered by the new company or out of pocket?

This is out of pocket, but the new company will be paying for 100% of my cell phone, which was part of the negotiation. I will write this off as a business expense though.
Jun 26, 2011 7:06pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jun 26, 2011 7:07 PM
If you work for a "decent" sized company, they might have a discount deal through your employer.

Also, if you know anyone who is a student you could knock the price off even further.
Jun 26, 2011 7:07pm
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BigAppleBuckeye

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Jul 13, 2011 11:05 AM
Decided to go with the MacBook Pro, which I bought last night (and installed the Microsoft Office business edition). Thanks for the feedback everyone!
Jul 13, 2011 11:05am
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Nick Mangold

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Jul 13, 2011 11:08 AM
Good choice.
Jul 13, 2011 11:08am
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MontyBrunswick

Jul 14, 2011 1:57 PM
BigAppleBuckeye;828875 wrote:Decided to go with the MacBook Pro

So you asked for advice and then disregarded what everyone told you?

Enjoy your Mac.
Jul 14, 2011 1:57pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jul 14, 2011 1:59 PM
dlazz;830153 wrote:So you asked for advice and then disregarded what everyone told you?

Enjoy your Mac.

Not everyone.
Jul 14, 2011 1:59pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jul 14, 2011 2:00 PM
justincredible;830154 wrote:Not everyone.

You don't count.
Jul 14, 2011 2:00pm
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Jul 14, 2011 2:29 PM
dlazz;830153 wrote:So you asked for advice and then disregarded what everyone told you?

Enjoy your Mac.

I think he just disregarded what you told him.


BigApple....did the new laptop come preloaded with Lion? Or do you get a discounted or free upgrade when it comes out?
Jul 14, 2011 2:29pm
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jc10380

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Jul 14, 2011 3:14 PM
Lenovo Thinkpads are junk. I use them everyday and wouldn't give a nickel for one.
Jul 14, 2011 3:14pm
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Jul 14, 2011 3:21 PM
Good decision on going with the Mac.
Jul 14, 2011 3:21pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jul 14, 2011 3:33 PM
Automatik;830191 wrote:I think he just disregarded what you told him.
Fair enough, but more than one of us told him it was a bad move.
Jul 14, 2011 3:33pm
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Jul 14, 2011 4:30 PM
What size MacBook Pro did you get?
Jul 14, 2011 4:30pm
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Jul 14, 2011 5:04 PM
A Mac for business.

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Jul 14, 2011 5:04pm
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Jul 14, 2011 5:05 PM
sleeper;830327 wrote:A Mac for business.

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Works like a charm.
Jul 14, 2011 5:05pm
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Jul 14, 2011 5:17 PM
sleeper;830327 wrote:A Mac for business.

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This post would make sense 5 years ago.
Jul 14, 2011 5:17pm
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Jul 14, 2011 6:51 PM
Automatik;830191 wrote:I think he just disregarded what you told him.


BigApple....did the new laptop come preloaded with Lion? Or do you get a discounted or free upgrade when it comes out?
Nope, I was actually wondering that before I bought it, but no dice.
ernest_t_bass;830301 wrote:What size MacBook Pro did you get?

Kept it simple, went with the 13" 2.3 GHz, basically has everything I need for my new gig. Thought about getting a 17", but it was more for novelty reasons, and not worth the extra $1,300.
Jul 14, 2011 6:51pm
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Jul 15, 2011 12:15 AM
BigAppleBuckeye;830397 wrote:Nope, I was actually wondering that before I bought it, but no dice.

You should be able to get a free download of Lion once it comes out (probably within the next week or so).
Jul 15, 2011 12:15am
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Jul 15, 2011 8:49 AM
BigAppleBuckeye;830397 wrote:Nope, I was actually wondering that before I bought it, but no dice.



Kept it simple, went with the 13" 2.3 GHz, basically has everything I need for my new gig. Thought about getting a 17", but it was more for novelty reasons, and not worth the extra $1,300.

No, it would have been worth it. You now have to work everyday from a 13" screen.
Jul 15, 2011 8:49am
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Jul 15, 2011 8:51 AM
WebFire;830745 wrote:No, it would have been worth it. You now have to work everyday from a 13" screen.

I have a 17", and I can agree with this statement.
Jul 15, 2011 8:51am
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Jul 15, 2011 8:54 AM
I must have been blessed with decent eyesight, because I don't have any issues with a 13" screen. Anyway, thanks for the feedback, very happy with my decision.
Jul 15, 2011 8:54am
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WebFire

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Jul 15, 2011 8:57 AM
BigAppleBuckeye;830751 wrote:I must have been blessed with decent eyesight, because I don't have any issues with a 13" screen. Anyway, thanks for the feedback, very happy with my decision.

You do for now. ;)
Jul 15, 2011 8:57am
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Jul 15, 2011 8:59 AM
I have never worked on PCs or laptops with large screens, so won't be an issue at all.
Jul 15, 2011 8:59am