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I am buying a Mac - any suggestions?

Jan 10, 2008 10:11 AM

Click to view Bluesuit's profile Mogul Bluesuit 136 posts since
Oct 23, 2007
I have decided to buy a MAC laptop (thanks to everyone's help with my PC vs. MAC question). Any suggestions? Is there any benefit buying it in an Apple Store vs. going to Best Buy/Circuit City type of store?
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Click to view Buffalo's profile Mogul Buffalo 171 posts since
Oct 17, 2007
1. Re: I am buying a Mac - any suggestions? Jan 10, 2008 10:41 AM
Two questions I would ask myself. Where would I get the best price? And perhaps even more important, where would I get the best service if there is a problem?
Click to view Iwrite's profile Mogul Iwrite 1,133 posts since
Dec 29, 2007
2. Re: I am buying a Mac - any suggestions? Jan 10, 2008 10:53 AM
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As I write this on my MacBook Pro, which I love so much. I have the big one. I really think you should go with the Apple Store. Tell them what you want and need for it to do and let them help you build it to that. I love the service from the store. I have found them to be fast and knowledgeable. GET THE WARRANTY!! Most of the people I work with are on Mac's, and we have found Apple Care to be a life saver. These things can be expensive to fix.

Take advantage of the classes. There is a lot this thing will do, like every other computer, but it is great to know as much as possible about the one you have. And they will show you some really cool things this box will do. Working in advertising, I am always amazed at what a good art director or graphic designer can get from these things. The work sings.

As you can tell I am a fan. Anyway, my experience at the Apple Store is always better than the Big Box stores, unless I know the person working there. Now, if you are every in the market for a used one go to www.macofalltrades.com You can't beat the prices!!
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Aug 6, 2007
3. Re: I am buying a Mac - any suggestions? Jan 10, 2008 12:20 PM
in response to: Iwrite
Iwrite, Glad you love your Mac so, and thanks for the suggestion to go "www.macofalltrades.com. for used Macs.
We were just talking about acquiring two. One for my wife, another for a friend.
Will check it out, Thanks again, LUCKIEST
Click to view Iwrite's profile Mogul Iwrite 1,133 posts since
Dec 29, 2007
4. Re: I am buying a Mac - any suggestions? Jan 10, 2008 1:30 PM
in response to: LUCKIEST
Glad to help. Everyone in my circle that has bought from them has been very happy. I like the fact that they are still newer technology.

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