February 25, 201115 yr comment_429816 OK, thanks Dan. So I will go with 8GB RAM over 2.2Ghz processor. Do you think the 256GB SSD is just completely overpriced and I should stick with the 128GB? By the way, does opening up the Unibody Macs and installing a new HD/RAM void the warranty? I suspect it does. Not unless you break something when you're doing it. By law you're allowed to modify things without voiding the warranty except where they can prove you caused the problem Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429825 That's cool! It makes most sense to swap from the included HDD to a better SSD, right? JP just did that for my Mac Mini and it is such a great thing. I wonder if the RAM price difference is worth doing as well. Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429826 The owned by the school thing makes it more problematic. If someone else is paying, just have apple do it Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429829 The owned by the school thing makes it more problematic. If someone else is paying, just have apple do it I was definitely thinking the same way, along with "why not get it all" if the school is paying? Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429830 Well, I don't have an unlimited amount of computer money... we are a university not a law firm. Ordered the 15" 2.0Ghz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Antiglare HR display, 3yr Applecare, and 1 day shipping. Figure that I will try to be good and not put a bunch of stuff that I don't need on the HD. If I run low on room, I guess I will just get or have Apple install a new SSD HD when they are even cheaper. In the past I have loaded up the drive with music/pictures but since I keep these on separate HDs now it shouldn't be a problem I think. Can't wait to get it!!! Edited February 25, 201115 yr by shellylh Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429832 just store stuff you don't need all the time on a usb drive or on a network drive. Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429834 just store stuff you don't need all the time on a usb drive or on a network drive. Good idea about the network drive. Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429846 How come my new computer isn't here. It has been almost 2 hours since I ordered it! Edited February 25, 201115 yr by shellylh Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429850 not only are third party SSDs cheaper, the sandforce based drives are much faster than what Apple sells. RAM price differences aren't so bad, nowadays, but i'd still get it third party. Which brands for SSD drives are the ones to get now? Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429851 How come my new computer isn't here. It has been almost 2 hours since I ordered it! You should have used App Store Express! http://scoopertino.com/announcing-app-store-express-the-fastest-way-to-give-apple-your-money/ Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429858 You should have used App Store Express! http://scoopertino.com/announcing-app-store-express-the-fastest-way-to-give-apple-your-money/ Now you tell me! Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429861 blah still shitty resolution on the 13" was secretly hoping that they would improve it so i wouldnt have to get the 15". Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429864 are thunderbolt - vga/dvi cables available in some secret corner of the website? i cant find it anywhere. Report
February 25, 201115 yr comment_429870 are thunderbolt - vga/dvi cables available in some secret corner of the website? i cant find it anywhere. To quote Wired: Thunderbolt plugs have the same shape as the Mini DisplayPort connectors in all recent Macs, and it’s compatible with them, so you can plug an older monitor into a new Thunderbolt port (even using a DVI, HDMI or VGA adapter) and it will still work. You won’t have a data channel, but the video connection will function. Report
February 26, 201115 yr comment_429917 How come my new computer isn't here. It has been almost 2 hours since I ordered it! i would start a paypal/cc dispute immediately just in case. Report
February 26, 201115 yr comment_430013 Anyone ever bought a used Mac laptop on eBay? I've long tinkered with the notion of having a laptop to play around with (web browsing in the den and on the road, homework, etc) ever since my old HP died 4 years ago, and recently I thought about buying previous generation Mac stuff used. With the new MBPs out I figure the market should be flooded soon with older MBPs. Is there a better outlet then eBay? Report
February 26, 201115 yr comment_430015 Apple laptops tend to keep their value pretty well, i don't know if you're going to find a great deal. Browsing eBay, I'm starting to get that impression. But hell if I can save $400 buying an older model it might be worth it to me. Report
February 26, 201115 yr comment_430017 the better way to do it is probably craigslist, so you can do it face to face. Also more likely to get a good deal. Report
February 26, 201115 yr comment_430018 We bought a 13" MBP on CL, nearly new for $1K. Probably comparably priced to the refurbs at the Apple store, maybe a bit less. Apple Store refurbs I bought my G5 Powermac on the Apple store, refurb and have never had any problems with it (3 years?). It looked new when I got it. Report
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