Hi guys. I am not sure if this is the right place for a thread of this nature, but I don't think I am quite ready for the "What Notebook Should I Buy" subsection. In any case, I am very indecisive by nature and I need all the help I can get.
I am a third year student at an American university. Last year, after doing my own research and asking around on this forum, I bought an entry level 15" unibody MBP (2.4 Ghz). Overall I have been quite happy with the machine. This is the first mac I have owned, and the transition to OSX has been mostly painless. The computer is lightning-fast. The display is absolutely gorgeous. Since last year I have also purchased an Incase sleeve, iWork, and Snow Leopard.
Still, I am not sure that this is the right computer for me. Though slim, the laptop is a bit too large and unwieldy to comfortably carry around campus all day. The battery life is decent but not enough to survive more than a couple hours of note taking. I also wonder if the computing power might be overkill for my purposes. I had anticipated doing a fair bit of photo manipulation and gaming, but I spend most of my time on the computer doing basic operations like typing papers, browsing, and streaming movies via Netflix. I also use iTunes to manage my iPod. Oftentimes I wish I had a small, relatively inexpensive laptop that I would feel comfortable toting around campus.
Given my situation, does it make sense to sell my MBP and look for a more portable computer? What sort of resale value might I hope to get? Maybe it makes more sense to keep my MBP as a "desktop replacement" and save up for a complementary ultraportable/netbook? Perhaps I should sell the MBP and "downgrade" to a newer, smaller Apple laptop?
I should also mention that my 1-year warranty expires on the 28th (Wednesday!). I guess it makes sense to buy Applecare ASAP regardless of my final decision (it is transferrable, right?).
Thanks!
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masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook
applecare can be transferred, definitely.
if you still wanted to use osx, it sounds like you can almost swing a macbook air. -
If your current machine is not meeting your needs, then yes, selling it seem appropriate.
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Thank you for the responses. I guess my post was more addressed to myself than anyone else. I bought Applecare and I will think some more on whether or not to sell. In any case, further input/suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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