lavrentis Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 Pointless argument. Endless customising of various home computers of varying spec mean no one manufacturer can be classed as better overall. Apple computers have nicer cases. Thats it. Operating system, apple support , longevity of laptop, resale price, free upgrades etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliall Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 Operating system, apple support , longevity of laptop, resale price, free upgrades etc etc overpriced fashion accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 overpriced fashion accessories True I don't get people who parade their MacBooks about, just asking for it to be stolen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samilktray Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 After 5 years of service my Macbook is on its deathbed. I cant bring myself to lower myself & get a non apple computer though so I best start saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 Operating system, apple support , longevity of laptop, resale price, free upgrades etc etc Always said you cannot argue with Apple really. I'm not a massive fan of their operating system but I've only ever used a Mac at Uni so I've used Windows and Linux all my life really. Think I'd probably get a Macbook if I could afford one. I just don't fancy shelling out that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueonyou Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 lavrentis has clearly just been given his first MacBook for his 16th Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboFox Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 When is the last time Apple produced something innovative? When is the last time Microsoft produced something good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 Always said you cannot argue with Apple really. I'm not a massive fan of their operating system but I've only ever used a Mac at Uni so I've used Windows and Linux all my life really. Think I'd probably get a Macbook if I could afford one. I just don't fancy shelling out that much. Yeah the only problem really is the price, but I want one for programming purposes as I want to program natively for iOS. It's a shed load of money but worth it. lavrentis has clearly just been given his first MacBook for his 16th Birthday I actually earnt it through working hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burger Posted 31 July 2014 Share Posted 31 July 2014 This is like coming into a thread where some kid is talking about getting himself a micra for his first car and telling him your Porsche is fantastic!! Yes indeed. Fvck him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicesterBran Posted 31 July 2014 Author Share Posted 31 July 2014 I bought a HP pavillion AMD8, 8gig memory, 1tb hd for about £350 from currys the other day and have been playing assassins creed 3 on it since. Not sure how helpful this information was but the laptop seems to do all I need it to. Thanks for the information mate, it was helpful and I shall give it some serious consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 4 August 2014 Share Posted 4 August 2014 Are MacBooks worth it? I will have around £800 to spend at the end of this summer, and was looking at a nice Laptop. Been looking at John Lewis and the macbook air looks really smart. I currently have a desktop pc but it's pretty slow and it's annoying to have to stay in my room to use it. I have no idea how much I could sell it for either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 Are MacBooks worth it? I will have around £800 to spend at the end of this summer, and was looking at a nice Laptop. Been looking at John Lewis and the macbook air looks really smart. I currently have a desktop pc but it's pretty slow and it's annoying to have to stay in my room to use it. I have no idea how much I could sell it for either. Defo worth it. If you are just going to browse the web then yea Macbook Air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 Defo worth it. If you are just going to browse the web then yea Macbook AirI was looking for something to watch videos on and maybe play Football Manager, never played FM before though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 I was looking for something to watch videos on and maybe play Football Manager, never played FM before though A Macbook Air should be fine for that I think but obviously a Pro is more powerful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 A Macbook Air should be fine for that I think but obviously a Pro is more powerfulI've seen a pro for almost £900 in Currys, might have to look at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 I've seen a pro for almost £900 in Currys, might have to look at that Tbh mate get the Retina if you're gonna get the Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 Tbh mate get the Retina if you're gonna get the ProI can't go any higher than £900 to be honest. Would prefer a new model as I don't really trust 'refurbished' models. Is there that much difference between the Air and the Pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueonyou Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 http://store.apple.com/uk/product/FE864B/A/refurbished-133-inch-macbook-pro-24ghz-dual-core-intel-i5-with-retina-display MBP retina. £799 Don't be fooled by Apple refurbs, they are essentially brand new machines. I've had several in the past and know people who religiously only every buy Apple refurb. Never had a scratch or mark on any of mine or other people I know. Come with a full warranty as per any other Apple product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueonyou Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 Is there that much difference between the Air and the Pro? Yes. Processor in the Air is not as good. Pro's are more solid and robust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 So there essentially a second hand mac but they've removed all the dirt and scratches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueonyou Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 Nope, they are returns/overstock. I've had ones before that are sealed in the box like any other. Others in a brown box but again brand new. Say for example you bought one online, you have a right by law to return it within 14 days. Those returns are checked. If there are ANY marks anywhere, apple will replace the part, so say there is a scratch on the screen or case when they get it back, they will replace the whole case/screen I don't know whether they still do, but they by default put brand new drives in them too. That one I mentioned I think is discontinued, so may well just be units left over in their warehouse which are no longer part of the current product line. I promise you wont be disappointed. Plus like everyone else, if you buy it online and are unhappy, you can return it no questions asked within 14 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusko187 Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 Do yourself a favour and get a desktop, you can build yourself a decent computer on the cheap, if I read this forum sooner I would have offered you my GTX560.. Went for £30 on eBay and that's a GPU which will comfortably play Battlefield 3 on high settings. Easy as pie to build a computer too! Edit: for the record Chrome books barely handle YouTube let alone Football manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 Do yourself a favour and get a desktop, you can build yourself a decent computer on the cheap, if I read this forum sooner I would have offered you my GTX560.. Went for £30 on eBay and that's a GPU which will comfortably play Battlefield 3 on high settings. Easy as pie to build a computer too! Edit: for the record Chrome books barely handle YouTube let alone Football manager. Who was talking about Chrome Books ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusko187 Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 His first post, said he was looking at Chrome books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 His first post, said he was looking at Chrome books. Nobody talks about Chrome Books mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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