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    Is MacBook Best for me?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by sathyaterry, Aug 26, 2006.

  1. sathyaterry

    sathyaterry Notebook Evangelist

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    hey guys..
    I posted my faq in the "what notebook should i buy section" and it turned out that everyone agreed that a macbook was the best option(i prefer apple to hp or any other brand)..[The Cool Factor]
    Now.. i need help from u guys..
    Should i buy a Macbook or MBP??
    i certainly game.. but the point is i have a desktop..a ps2..a gameboy advance sp.. a nokia n70 mobile that allows 3d gaming..
    so i have so many gaming devices..i dont think i would be playing games on my laptop.. not great games..just small games occasionally...
    The most importatn factor is that i live a place where mac is scarcity(i live in india)..
    Next i need the laptop only as a backup for me desktop.. and i wouldn't be carrying it around..
    Then i really am getting bored of windows.. i need a change(mac os X roxXx!!)
    Then comes the price factor... im allowed to spend around 1800$ max..
    Im gonna only use it for high school.. so no need of any applications..i need only light applications.. mac os X has plenty of them..
    What is ur advice??
    Thanks guys..
     
  2. fenix

    fenix Notebook Consultant

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    It sounds like your desktop can handle all of your gaming/graphics need.

    If you only need a notebook for a backup to your desktop I would go with the MacBook. It should suit you just fine.
     
  3. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeap I would go the macbook too. Use the left over cash to get a Wii or 360 etc....much better for gaming then a mbp.
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  4. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I also agree. Get the MacBook. You can get a really nice one and still be under the price of the MBP.
     
  5. xbandaidx

    xbandaidx Notebook Deity

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    Ditto.

    Save yourself some money and get that Macbook.