MacBook Pro help
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Your friend's boyfriend is thoughtful but seemingly a little clueless. If you're a PC person, why is he wasting your time with questions any Apple Store employee -- even one in a different state if there's not one nearby -- could answer?
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I know, I posted in that thread. I don't like the keyboard. But the OP's reasons are different here. I'll be waiting until the next update to decide what to do.
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I'm guessing he wants to order it online (can you order them online?), as he works odd hours and the closest Apple Store is about an hour away.
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Also if he doesn't know which model his girlfriend wants he should go to the Apple store. They are very good at recommending the right equipment based on how you use the MacBook.
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I'd recommend comparison shopping before doing so:
http://prices.appleinsider.com/13-macbook-pro-late-2016
Right now, the base model is $1499 on Apple.com, but $1369 from Adorama. Apple will honor the 1-year warranty regardless of seller (even if it's a private individual).
http://prices.appleinsider.com/13-macbook-pro-late-2016
Right now, the base model is $1499 on Apple.com, but $1369 from Adorama. Apple will honor the 1-year warranty regardless of seller (even if it's a private individual).
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I've had nothing but Macs since the first one. And I'm female. So here goes.
Her thinking is crazy. An additional charger is maybe $60. So, buy an extra charger to go with it. (I don't think anything is compatible with at 2010 charger, but I could be wrong.)
Questions: What does she use the computer for? If it's not graphics or photography, if t's just for things like browsing the web and word processing, then things like RAM and speed probably don't matter.
Is money an object? If not get the one with the most RAM and fastest processor. It never hurts to have more than you need. (Bigger is always better.)
Go with the newest model. Don't buy outdated equipment.
Caution: the new MacBook Pros have nothing but USBC ports. She'll need dongles for everything.
Her thinking is crazy. An additional charger is maybe $60. So, buy an extra charger to go with it. (I don't think anything is compatible with at 2010 charger, but I could be wrong.)
Questions: What does she use the computer for? If it's not graphics or photography, if t's just for things like browsing the web and word processing, then things like RAM and speed probably don't matter.
Is money an object? If not get the one with the most RAM and fastest processor. It never hurts to have more than you need. (Bigger is always better.)
Go with the newest model. Don't buy outdated equipment.
Caution: the new MacBook Pros have nothing but USBC ports. She'll need dongles for everything.
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I've had nothing but Macs since the first one. And I'm female. So here goes.
Her thinking is crazy. An additional charger is maybe $60. So, buy an extra charger to go with it. (I don't think anything is compatible with at 2010 charger, but I could be wrong.)
Questions: What does she use the computer for? If it's not graphics or photography, if t's just for things like browsing the web and word processing, then things like RAM and speed probably don't matter.
Is money an object? If not get the one with the most RAM and fastest processor. It never hurts to have more than you need. (Bigger is always better.)
Go with the newest model. Don't buy outdated equipment.
Caution: the new MacBook Pros have nothing but USBC ports. She'll need dongles for everything.
Her thinking is crazy. An additional charger is maybe $60. So, buy an extra charger to go with it. (I don't think anything is compatible with at 2010 charger, but I could be wrong.)
Questions: What does she use the computer for? If it's not graphics or photography, if t's just for things like browsing the web and word processing, then things like RAM and speed probably don't matter.
Is money an object? If not get the one with the most RAM and fastest processor. It never hurts to have more than you need. (Bigger is always better.)
Go with the newest model. Don't buy outdated equipment.
Caution: the new MacBook Pros have nothing but USBC ports. She'll need dongles for everything.
She's a college student (her BF is not), so I assume she's trying to be practical with the charger.
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I'm a Mac fan girl
Since the day the first one rolled off the assembly line. If your friend can't get to an Apple Store, or even if he can, have him call the good folks at PowerMax in Oregon. I bought all my machines from them for many years – no sales tax, free shipping on orders over $100, and very knowledgeable sales and sales support people. If he doesn't have time to go somewhere, calling or texting or chatting with one of the folks at PowerMax will answer any questions he might have. They're not into the hard-sell they really want you to be happy with the machine.
Http://Www.powermax.com
(I get no kickback from them – I just really like them and they've always treated me very well. )
Http://Www.powermax.com
(I get no kickback from them – I just really like them and they've always treated me very well. )
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I am curious does her boyfriend have any idea of the cost of a MacBook Pro? Is he going to have sticker shock?
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Since the day the first one rolled off the assembly line. If your friend can't get to an Apple Store, or even if he can, have him call the good folks at PowerMax in Oregon. I bought all my machines from them for many years – no sales tax, free shipping on orders over $100, and very knowledgeable sales and sales support people. If he doesn't have time to go somewhere, calling or texting or chatting with one of the folks at PowerMax will answer any questions he might have. They're not into the hard-sell they really want you to be happy with the machine.
Http://Www.powermax.com
(I get no kickback from them – I just really like them and they've always treated me very well. )
Http://Www.powermax.com
(I get no kickback from them – I just really like them and they've always treated me very well. )
As others have mentioned, this charger thing is a silly issue. What is another $60 when you are spending the extra bucks to get a MacBook Pro vs. a regular PC laptop?
I am curious does her boyfriend have any idea of the cost of a MacBook Pro? Is he going to have sticker shock?
I am curious does her boyfriend have any idea of the cost of a MacBook Pro? Is he going to have sticker shock?