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Lauren
05-05-2009, 08:35 PM
Okay, so at uni we use macs in the psych labs, so I'm used to them and now prefer them to windows.

I get a HE discount on macs, so a macbook would cost me £618. I wanna get microsoft office for mac for it, so that's a further ~£100.

If I get a sub from my grandad for £300, I can afford one, and I get £300 in October to pay him back.

My current laptop is on it's last legs, it's 3 years old. It's still running okay, though.

Should I get one? Or just stick with this?
(I am inevitably going to get a mac, I just need people to tell me to LOL).
Matt
05-05-2009, 08:39 PM
If you prefer them then you should absolutely get one.

They are better than PCs. :laugh:

If you can though, try and go for an aluminum model - they seem to be more durable.
Zac
05-05-2009, 08:40 PM
Get one, they're great. I wish I had one!
Lauren
05-05-2009, 08:43 PM
Originally posted by Matt
If you prefer them then you should absolutely get one.

They are better than PCs. :laugh:

If you can though, try and go for an aluminum model - they seem to be more durable.

I don't really do much with my laptop, furthest it goes is the library - and that's very rare. I think I prefer the look of the white plastic, even if it is tacky, hahaha.
Hugo
05-05-2009, 08:50 PM
Wow, 3 years old :P
This babys been runnin' since '02 :)

I've been saving up for an iMac but I'm so scared that as soon as buy it they'll bring out a new model :( LOL
Matt
05-05-2009, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by Lauren

I don't really do much with my laptop, furthest it goes is the library - and that's very rare. I think I prefer the look of the white plastic, even if it is tacky, hahaha.

I wish they still did the black plastic models. They were nice. :laugh:

If you're used to the operating system, go for it. And if there's anything you miss about Windows, you can install it on your Mac!
Lauren
05-05-2009, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by Hugo
Wow, 3 years old :P

Lmfao, shh I'm trying to justify a spending splurge! :tongue:
Hugo
05-05-2009, 08:59 PM
Haha^
I don't blame you.
Red Moon
05-05-2009, 08:59 PM
I have white macbook and I love it. It so much faster than a windows machine and it doesn't get very hot like a lot of modern laptops.

I wouldn't bother with Microsoft office just download Open Office 3. You will only need Microsoft Office if you need to use Access. With Open Office 3 you read and write Word and Excel documents at it cost nothing but the time it takes to download it.

Also a macbook will back up a DVD into MP4 faster than you can watch the film.
Lauren
05-05-2009, 09:04 PM
Originally posted by Red Moon
I have white macbook and I love it. It so much faster than a windows machine and it doesn't get very hot like a lot of modern laptops.

I wouldn't bother with Microsoft office just download Open Office 3. You will only need Microsoft Office if you need to use Access. With Open Office 3 you read and write Word and Excel documents at it cost nothing but the time it takes to download it.

Also a macbook will back up a DVD into MP4 faster than you can watch the film.

My dad suggested open office. Does it use the same file formats, .doc and .ppt etc? I'm usually not picky, but I don't wanna find I have trouble with doing presentations for uni etc.

Also: it says that you can use up to 4gb RAM. It comes with 2 1gb 667mhz, how many RAM slots are there? To upgrade to 4gb, would I need 2 2gb RAMs?

Thanks for your help.
Tom4784
05-05-2009, 09:28 PM
I despise macs, we use them for editing at college and i hate them with every fibre of my being. The ultimate case of style over substance they are so weird to use.

Whatever happened to accessability?
Lauren
05-05-2009, 09:31 PM
Originally posted by Dezzy
The ultimate case of style over substance

Quite the contrary in my experience.
Princess
05-05-2009, 09:33 PM
I'd rather spend it on clothes,lmao. And I'm totally anti-Mac so I'd say no. But also if you really really want something you know you'll just end up getting it eventually so go for it Loz! You know you want to :P
Lauren
05-05-2009, 09:34 PM
Originally posted by Princess
I'd rather spend it on clothes,lmao. And I'm totally anti-Mac so I'd say no. But also if you really really want something you know you'll just end up getting it eventually so go for it Loz! You know you want to :P

Aw thanks Laura, lmao. I need someone like you around!!
Shaun
05-05-2009, 09:45 PM
Yeah, looks like it might rain.

BA-DUM-TSSSSH.
Lauren
05-05-2009, 09:48 PM
Originally posted by Shaun
Yeah, looks like it might rain.

BA-DUM-TSSSSH.

ohay fanks shaun. but i prefer parkas lulz.

Get out :bored:



(only kidding, stay, love love love).
Fom
05-05-2009, 09:50 PM
Get oneeee, getting a Mac was the best decision of my life! It is seriously my little friend :P
Lauren
05-05-2009, 09:50 PM
Originally posted by Fom
Get oneeee, getting a Mac was the best decision of my life! It is seriously my little friend :P

Aww, thanks. I might wait til near the end of summer to get one, so it's sexy and new for when I move into my sexy new studio flat.
Fom
05-05-2009, 09:51 PM
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Fom
Get oneeee, getting a Mac was the best decision of my life! It is seriously my little friend :P

Aww, thanks. I might wait til near the end of summer to get one, so it's sexy and new for when I move into my sexy new studio flat.

Good move :P
My life felt refreshed when I got my Mac, it makes you feel cooler :laugh:
Shaun
05-05-2009, 09:52 PM
*leaves*
Lauren
05-05-2009, 09:53 PM
Originally posted by Shaun
*leaves*

Join the mac loving shaun. :wink:
Ross
05-05-2009, 11:11 PM
I'd rather eat my own ****.
Shaun
05-05-2009, 11:13 PM
Originally posted by Ross
I'd rather eat my own ****.

Omg, we should totally hook up and record 2 Boys 1 Saucer.
Lauren
05-05-2009, 11:16 PM
Hey take your **** (lololol literally) outta maaa thread.
Ross
05-05-2009, 11:18 PM
Originally posted by Lauren
Hey take your **** (lololol literally) outta maaa thread.
Take your face out of this planet.
Lauren
05-05-2009, 11:21 PM
Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by Lauren
Hey take your **** (lololol literally) outta maaa thread.
Take your face out of this planet.

Going, going... gone!
Ross
05-05-2009, 11:22 PM
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by Lauren
Hey take your **** (lololol literally) outta maaa thread.
Take your face out of this planet.

Going, going... gone!
Thanks for the text back yesterday! It's cool... I only got murdered.
Lauren
05-05-2009, 11:24 PM
ROSS you didn't give me your new number so I wasn't sure if it was you. I was like 99% sure but I was scared to text back incase someone had got the wrong number and I was consoling them pmsfl.

PS. Saved it in my phone now lmao.
Ross
05-05-2009, 11:25 PM
Originally posted by Lauren
ROSS you didn't give me your new number so I wasn't sure if it was you. I was like 99% sure but I was scared to text back incase someone had got the wrong number and I was consoling them pmsfl.

PS. Saved it in my phone now lmao.
Uh, my number hasn't changed!!!!
Lauren
05-05-2009, 11:26 PM
Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by Lauren
ROSS you didn't give me your new number so I wasn't sure if it was you. I was like 99% sure but I was scared to text back incase someone had got the wrong number and I was consoling them pmsfl.

PS. Saved it in my phone now lmao.
Uh, my number hasn't changed!!!!

what?? It has. I had another number in for you, I just updated it so I can go back and check what it was... :puzzled: I've text you before haven't I?
Lauren
05-05-2009, 11:38 PM
crisis averted people!!
Sticks
06-05-2009, 07:12 AM
I prefer macs to umbrella's

When every I try using an umbrella the wind just blasts it all over the place.
Twilight
06-05-2009, 07:33 AM
I hate mac because i play sims 2 games and it takes like 5 months for them to get released for mac and 3 for anything else but if you don't play anything like that then one go for it.