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| Zild |
I try not to buy used computers, but yeah I guess it could work out as a good deal. If it has applecare until feb 2010 you'll have a working laptop until then, which is about how long you can expect a laptop to work for.
I guess the real question is why do you need a mac? Are you going to run Logic? |
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| Carlos Pereira |
| quote: | Originally posted by Zild
I try not to buy used computers, but yeah I guess it could work out as a good deal. |
But referring back to the "refurbs" we'd discussed, aren't refurbs used? I mean, if I'm going to spend $1000 on a refurb and get 90 days warranty, why not get something like this used one and have the Applecare till 2010? |
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| Carlos Pereira |
| quote: | Originally posted by Zild
Are you going to run Logic? |
No. Ableton along with about 15 different design programs. |
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| Zild |
Are the design programs Apple only?
I only bought a mac because it was the cheapest 13" laptop I could find that runs Logic. Especially since you can get a 15" with similar components (same processor/memory) for that price new. |
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| jonas |
| quote: | Originally posted by Zild
Especially since you can get a 15" with similar components (same processor/memory) for that price new. |
You can??? Where? I have been toying with the idea of getting a Mac so that I can get Logic. I love Logic and am sorely pissed that you can't get a PC version. |
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| Carlos Pereira |
| quote: | Originally posted by Zild
Are the design programs Apple only? |
In 2010, Autodesk will begin writing AutoCAD for Macs. I use prgrams like Adobe Maya, Autodesk 3DS Max, Revit Architect, SketchUp, Illustrator and I use photoshop cs3 religiously.
I may consider Logic man but I'm really not serious about producing. I'm just the #1 dj in the world...that's it. |
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| Zild |
| quote: | Originally posted by jonas
You can??? Where? I have been toying with the idea of getting a Mac so that I can get Logic. I love Logic and am sorely pissed that you can't get a PC version. |
Pretty much anywhere. A 15" laptop with an intel dual core runs like $5-600 until you start adding a bunch of extras. |
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| Zild |
| quote: | Originally posted by Carlos Pereira
In 2010, Autodesk will begin writing AutoCAD for Macs. I use prgrams like Adobe Maya, Autodesk 3DS Max, Revit Architect, SketchUp, Illustrator and I use photoshop cs3 religiously.
I may consider Logic man but I'm really not serious about producing. I'm just the #1 dj in the world...that's it. |
That is cool. If you want a mac then get one, but I don't think they're any better than any other good brand. Just that you can run Logic which is what everyone I collaborate with runs. So I need to learn it. |
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| jonas |
| quote: | Originally posted by Zild
Pretty much anywhere. A 15" laptop with an intel dual core runs like $5-600 until you start adding a bunch of extras. |
How big of an HD and Memory? |
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| Zild |
| quote: | Originally posted by jonas
How big of an HD and Memory? |
I don't know because I always upgrade those third party. You get ripped doing upgrades from Apple, Dell, etc... So I always order memory from newegg.com (4 gigs for like $70) and use external hard drives. |
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| iclone |
yes, that's a good deal. make sure it works :p
my only complaint about macs is lack of hard drive space. i've had mine since february, and it's 80% full. |
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