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    Configuried MB Pro - only in online AppleStore ?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by jimmy-floyd, Aug 17, 2010.

  1. jimmy-floyd

    jimmy-floyd Notebook Evangelist

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    Wanna order my bro in us macbook pro 15" with extras: hi-res matte screen, 500gb hdd,
    so could he buy such configuried mb pro in retail applestore or only in online store?
     
  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Custom configurations are done online.
     
  3. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    I strongly recommend you to upgrade the 500gb HDD urself. Big saving of money with much better speed.
     
  4. Sladerade

    Sladerade Notebook Consultant

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    they do have the 15" macbook pro with the matt screen in the i7 in store
     
  5. jimmy-floyd

    jimmy-floyd Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for answers, so as i see it is better to order online, but some stores do have matt screen in stock. but i need i5 version of 15" mb pro.

    haquocdung, tnx. for advice.
     
  6. jimmy-floyd

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    So, there is no chance to order a custom configiried mac in retail apple stores, isn't it?
     
  7. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I think your question has already been answered.
     
  8. Stone825

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    Nope you have to do it online.
     
  9. jimmy-floyd

    jimmy-floyd Notebook Evangelist

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    Okay, understood.