So I have an HP dv3t (13" model) notebook running Windows 7. For about a year it ran great until I started noticing overheating issues to the point where it would power off instantly.
After a month of dodging phone calls to HP's tech and warranty departments, I am getting my warranty updated so it can be serviced. (I was given an insert saying I have a 2 year warranty when the database HP had said only 1).
So I want to try something new. After this machine gets fixed I will deal with it at least till next summer when my warranty does expire. I was thinking of forking out some extra cash from working this summer on a MBP along with next year's iPod rebate program so at the same time it would be an upgrade from my 2nd Gen Touch to a 4th Gen. Do you think this is a good idea?
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if you want/need a Mac and/or OSX... sure... but if the purchase is that far away, you'd probably want to wait closer to time and then decide, as things change in computers quickly.
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Unless you need a new iPod, the MBP's they have in the refurb store are much cheaper yet carry the same warranty.
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I think it's a good idea.......have done the same thing myself (see the siggy) and wouldn't trade my 13" for anything.
As far as waiting is concerned........if this is going to be a secondary notebook and you're not too concerned with specs/technology, then go ahead and buy one when you got the money.
Regardless of that though, make sure to consider intended use and price...(if a MBP will be just a gen. purpose machine, then specs shouldn't be as important and you can probably afford to go with a current/last gen model.....if you have more specialized uses in mind, then waiting for what's around the corner might be advisable). -
You can never have too many laptops
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get the mac, you wont be disappointed, unless you're a gamer, then you might head a road bump
Owning a 2nd notebook (this time a MBP), what do you guys think?
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by BlackHawk7, Sep 4, 2010.