Apple MacBook Pro.

MalmöMakem · 15th February 2011, 03:38 PM

Looking at getting one soon.

Is it a good choice? Been looking at the i5 15inch one at 1500 quid.

Also is finance through apple any good? I'd feel a bit more comfortable paying it off a bit at a time then paying bigger sums at different stages.

My poor desktop cant cope with my design demands anymore.

Ricci's Special Kebabs · 15th February 2011, 03:39 PM

You don't know what you've started...!

FIGHT!!!!!

MalmöMakem · 15th February 2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricci's Special Kebabs

You don't know what you've started...!

FIGHT!!!!!

Thought it might. I undestand, the difference of opinion?

but for design it's what I need rather than desktop or normal laptop.

Epping · 15th February 2011, 03:42 PM

as nice as they are for £1000 you could get the higest of specced laptop which would do as much if not more...

Ricci's Special Kebabs · 15th February 2011, 03:45 PM

I love all things Apple however I am a sucker for shiny expensive gadgets.

I'm not clued up on the technical side whatsoever, however if you know someone who is still studying you'll be able to save some dosh if you get them to order it for you. They'll need to place the order on their academic network though.

MalmöMakem · 15th February 2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Epping

as nice as they are for £1000 you could get the higest of specced laptop which would do as much if not more...

agreed. price is the biggest issue, but for my design, and from experience of using for that alone makes them the best to use. imo anyway

although i am open to other laptops still. i just has to be something that can easily work with lots of apps open and heavy demand from my design work.

this isnt like they say on your comets and pc worlds, "this laptop is great for multi tasking etc etc"

not spavin · 15th February 2011, 03:50 PM

It's excellent. I work with a lot of freelance graphic designers, photographers etc. and they all have one. I had the previous generation MBP and it was superb.

They're pricey, but then you already know that. If you can spring the extra for the 17" then do - it's worth it.

MalmöMakem · 15th February 2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by not spavin

It's excellent. I work with a lot of freelance graphic designers, photographers etc. and they all have one. I had the previous generation MBP and it was superb.

They're pricey, but then you already know that. If you can spring the extra for the 17" then do - it's worth it.

It's a serious consideration. I do a lot of freelance at the minute and my pc just can't cope at the minute.

I will say the price doesn't really reflect the product. It is partly down to the name. However it is still a great product.

Does anyone know people who have used finance with apple before?

not spavin · 15th February 2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MalmöMakem

It's a serious consideration. I do a lot of freelance at the minute and my pc just can't cope at the minute.

I will say the price doesn't really reflect the product. It is partly down to the name. However it is still a great product.

Does anyone know people who have used finance with apple before?

You probably pay for the name to a degree, but they are built from superior materials and a superior design.