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MontyBrunswick
Jun 26, 2011 5:58pm
To be fair, I haven't used the new one.
However, it is generally rule of thumb to not use Macs for business applications.
However, it is generally rule of thumb to not use Macs for business applications.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 26, 2011 6:56pm
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 26, 2011 6:57pm
That said, is this being covered by the new company or out of pocket?
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jun 26, 2011 7:06pm
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.
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 26, 2011 7:07pm
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.
Also, if you know anyone who is a student you could knock the price off even further.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jul 13, 2011 11:05am
Decided to go with the MacBook Pro, which I bought last night (and installed the Microsoft Office business edition). Thanks for the feedback everyone!
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jul 13, 2011 11:08am
Good choice.
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MontyBrunswick
Jul 14, 2011 1:57pm
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jul 14, 2011 1:59pm
dlazz;830153 wrote:So you asked for advice and then disregarded what everyone told you?
Enjoy your Mac.
Not everyone.
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MontyBrunswick
Jul 14, 2011 2:00pm
justincredible;830154 wrote:Not everyone.
You don't count.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jul 14, 2011 2:29pm
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?
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jc10380
Posts: 65
Jul 14, 2011 3:14pm
Lenovo Thinkpads are junk. I use them everyday and wouldn't give a nickel for one.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 14, 2011 3:21pm
Good decision on going with the Mac.
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MontyBrunswick
Jul 14, 2011 3:33pm
Fair enough, but more than one of us told him it was a bad move.Automatik;830191 wrote:I think he just disregarded what you told him.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jul 14, 2011 4:30pm
What size MacBook Pro did you get?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jul 14, 2011 5:04pm
A Mac for business.
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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jul 14, 2011 5:05pm
Works like a charm.sleeper;830327 wrote:A Mac for business.
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like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 14, 2011 5:17pm
sleeper;830327 wrote:A Mac for business.
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This post would make sense 5 years ago.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jul 14, 2011 6:51pm
Nope, I was actually wondering that before I bought it, but no dice.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?
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.
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Anna-Town
Posts: 77
Jul 15, 2011 12:15am
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).
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jul 15, 2011 8:49am
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.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jul 15, 2011 8:51am
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.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jul 15, 2011 8:54am
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.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jul 15, 2011 8:57am
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.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jul 15, 2011 8:59am
I have never worked on PCs or laptops with large screens, so won't be an issue at all.