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notabadname · 07-07-2008

Just bought a 15" Refurb MacBook Pro (RFB MBP 15/2.5/2X1GB/250-5400 with the 512Mb graphics card) last night! The refurb saves a handsome $350. I haven't been this excited to see FedEx since I bought my G5, years ago. TAB has been a great source for me in deciding what to get. The graphics card and express slot were the main tie-breakers for me against a loaded Black MB. I just have to have access to the WWW, and Wi-Fi is to limited and provided by too many different people in all the hotels and airports I frequent. I spend up to 18 days a month on the road (or in the air-more accurately). Most of the Hotels I stay in charge $10/day to connect, so in my case, even $60/month for an AT&T data package saves money. As a note from the "Read this first" thread, I went with the matt screen. So much light and glass in Boston's beautiful new Apple Store that there was no contest for me when confronted with all the glare and reflections. The back-lit keys will definitely be enjoyed on the night flights and dark planes, and I think the 15" screen will be easier on the eyes in Photoshop.

Anyway, valued all the comments in this an other threads. Been mulling this one over for a few months. Now it is time to get smart on Boot Camp and Fusion. Come . . . . on FedEx . . . . .

houltmac · 07-08-2008

Congrats man, you won't regret it. It's good to see a well thought out purchase for a change. I am still mulling over getting a data card, though I am constantly leaning towards it. I might next month, and when I do we will certainly have to have a comparison thread.

**Yuiichi** · 07-08-2008

Congrats on the purchase notabadname (as I mentioned in another thread)! I'm kind of wanting a MBP now too, but money is tight. Must make due with my trusty MacBook!

**baseballboy828** · 07-08-2008

Enjoy your new MBP!

notabadname · 07-08-2008

Thanks everyone! A longer response (probably too long

) is on the Parallels V. Fusion thread.

07-07-2008	#11 (permalink)
notabadname Personal Shopping Specialist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 296	Just bought a 15" Refurb MacBook Pro (RFB MBP 15/2.5/2X1GB/250-5400 with the 512Mb graphics card) last night! The refurb saves a handsome $350. I haven't been this excited to see FedEx since I bought my G5, years ago. TAB has been a great source for me in deciding what to get. The graphics card and express slot were the main tie-breakers for me against a loaded Black MB. I just have to have access to the WWW, and Wi-Fi is to limited and provided by too many different people in all the hotels and airports I frequent. I spend up to 18 days a month on the road (or in the air-more accurately). Most of the Hotels I stay in charge $10/day to connect, so in my case, even $60/month for an AT&T data package saves money. As a note from the "Read this first" thread, I went with the matt screen. So much light and glass in Boston's beautiful new Apple Store that there was no contest for me when confronted with all the glare and reflections. The back-lit keys will definitely be enjoyed on the night flights and dark planes, and I think the 15" screen will be easier on the eyes in Photoshop. Anyway, valued all the comments in this an other threads. Been mulling this one over for a few months. Now it is time to get smart on Boot Camp and Fusion. Come . . . . on FedEx . . . . . __________________ Dual 2 GHz G5; 20" ACD; MBP 15"- 2.5GHz-4Gb mem-250 Gb HD-512MB Video; iPhones 2G/3G; 40 Gb iPod; Shuffle

07-08-2008	#12 (permalink)
houltmac Mac Genius Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,121	Congrats man, you won't regret it. It's good to see a well thought out purchase for a change. I am still mulling over getting a data card, though I am constantly leaning towards it. I might next month, and when I do we will certainly have to have a comparison thread. __________________ MacBook Pro 15", 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 320B 7200rpm HD \| iPhone 3G 16GB (Black)

07-08-2008	#13 (permalink)
Yuiichi Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,021	Congrats on the purchase notabadname (as I mentioned in another thread)! I'm kind of wanting a MBP now too, but money is tight. Must make due with my trusty MacBook! __________________ My Mac(s): MacBook, white - 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD Cake for you? The Macversity - Mac + School = Love.

07-08-2008	#14 (permalink)
baseballboy828 Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,252	Enjoy your new MBP! __________________ iMac Intel Core Duo 17" 1.83Ghz, 2GB Crucial RAM ::Twitter : Ben Drucker Photography: Professional Photography Services :: Interested in a free trial Smugmug account?

07-08-2008	#15 (permalink)
notabadname Personal Shopping Specialist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 296	Thanks everyone! A longer response (probably too long ) is on the Parallels V. Fusion thread. __________________ Dual 2 GHz G5; 20" ACD; MBP 15"- 2.5GHz-4Gb mem-250 Gb HD-512MB Video; iPhones 2G/3G; 40 Gb iPod; Shuffle

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