MacBook Air Users - Check In

[VegasInsider]

Well, it's that time. I need to dump the old faithful Dell 1545 laptop and upgrade to a Mac.

I've been doing research for a week and trying to figure out EXACTLY the best machine for me. I don't want a small screen, nor a large one and I don't do gaming or graphics stuff.

I think I've decided on the MacBook Air 128 GB with 13 inches screen. I think the 1.3 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM should be enough for what I generally do with my machines.

Does anyone have this machine?? Did you get it stock or upgrade to 8GB and/or the 1.7 GHz processor??

I've read all those tech blogs and forums, bunch of geeks talking about shit I don't know enough about. Rather hear it from some regular folks that bought one.

Thanks fellas.

[TwoWays]

Heard parts fused together, so if on thing malfunctions your fcked

[mngambler]

reading sbr, snapping off knuckle children to redtube and laying bets will be easily attainable on a Mac, however if that's all you really do online you could also avoid the cost of a Mac and buy a standard laptop, I've had extremely good luck with Sony laptops over the years, just an FYI

[jjgold]

Check the cylinder cycles
check r-4 quantum speed
check how many gigs are used in the processor cleanout
check micro chip accelaerator
is it a core chip or celery chip?

[Sam Odom]

Get the bundle... MacAir , iPad Air , iPhone

Discount pricing

[VegasInsider]

Yeah, all the blogs said that there are no "moving parts" or some shit like that. From what I've read, I guess this is a good thing?

I'd be getting a couple year warranty with it anyways. I'm getting a pretty good deal on whatever I buy. My cousin is the district manager for Apple up here. Pretty sweet job.

[TwoWays]

Bad thing. You want moving parts

[VegasInsider]

Get the bundle... MacAir , iPad Air , iPhone

Discount pricing

Already have the iPhone 5 and iPad 3rd Gen

I've just been waiting for this Dell to die (it's been 6+ years) but she's hanging tough. I've always kept up with stuff so I'm not totally surprised.

[Sam Odom]

Let's be honest... at the price of the MacAir it (Laptop) is a disposable item these days. Not like in the days when a MacBook cost 4K

[Vegas39]

Have the air and the pro. VI just kinda depends what you need laptop for. It's a good machine never had any issues

[VegasInsider]

Exactly. The MacBook Pro with Retina Display can still get pretty expensive ($2500+), but at less than $1,000 with my deal then I think it's worth it. Plus it'll have all the warranties.

[Deuce]

You're broke. Buy a $300 Lenovo. You use PC for SBR and jerking off. MAC is a waste of cash unless you're a film or video editor.

[SportsMushroom]

for someone on a tight badget, a macbook sounds like an excess, how much discount can your cousin get you?

used macs many times, dont like them one bit, and if you are used to windows with the dell you might not like them either

my sugestion? go for a lenovo, best laptops out there, high quality, at least just as good as macs, they are awesome machines and they have models for every badget


i generally find apple products to be subpar to their competition and always at a premium price, the only thing apple is better at than its competition is marketing

[VegasInsider]

You're broke. Buy a $300 Lenovo. You use PC for SBR and jerking off. MAC is a waste of cash unless you're a film or video editor.

I'm not broke anymore. Went on a nice little run with my deposit, cashed out some and stuffed it away. I never had problems paying bills or eating, I just didn't have the extra funds to do or buy anything else. I also got a nice little payout from Paypal coming Friday

for someone on a tight badget, a macbook sounds like an excess, how much discount can your cousin get you?

used macs many times, dont like them one bit, and if you are used to windows with the dell you might not like them either

my sugestion? go for a lenovo, best laptops out there, high quality, at least just as good as macs, they are awesome machines and they have models for every badget


i generally find apple products to be subpar to their competition and always at a premium price, the only thing apple is better at than its competition is marketing

It might be a little excessive but why not take advantage of the deal while I can?? I mean, I need a new machine and who knows how much longer she'll work there or can offer me a hookup? I just don't know. The machine I want retails for $1,200 + tax and she can get it to me for about $800 which includes tax, shipping, extended warranty (or whatever extended shit they offer) and an upgrade from of processor. I think it's a pretty good deal.

I don't want a piece of shit. I plan on getting back into the business world and I need something fast.

[SportsMushroom]

I'm not broke anymore. Went on a nice little run with my deposit, cashed out some and stuffed it away. I never had problems paying bills or eating, I just didn't have the extra funds to do or buy anything else. I also got a nice little payout from Paypal coming Friday

It might be a little excessive but why not take advantage of the deal while I can?? I mean, I need a new machine and who knows how much longer she'll work there or can offer me a hookup? I just don't know. The machine I want retails for $1,200 + tax and she can get it to me for about $800 which includes tax, shipping, extended warranty (or whatever extended shit they offer) and an upgrade from of processor. I think it's a pretty good deal.

I don't want a piece of shit. I plan on getting back into the business world and I need something fast.

well, it sounds like you have your mind made up, i would suggest, before you buy it take it for a test drive, find a friend that owns one or tell your cousin to hook you up. try it first before you buy it, its different so make sure you feel comfortable with it

[Vegas39]

well, it sounds like you have your mind made up, i would suggest, before you buy it take it for a test drive, find a friend that owns one or tell your cousin to hook you up. try it first before you buy it, its different so make sure you feel comfortable with it

this is always a good idea. Have an apple store near you VI?

[Russian Rocket]

Get a brand new Chromebook from Sweeper...I heard he's selling it for 50 cents on the dollar...

[Vegas39]

Get a brand new Chromebook from Sweeper...I heard he's selling it for 50 cents on the dollar...

[VegasInsider]

this is always a good idea. Have an apple store near you VI?

Yes, there is one at the mall in Portland. Maybe I'll go in tomorrow and play with the different machines and ask some questions

[Russian Rocket]

Yes, there is one at the mall in Portland. Maybe I'll go in tomorrow and play with the different machines and ask some questions

the one and only question that you need to ask when you go is where is the Reload button on this puppy

[eidolon]

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/x-series/x1-carbon/?sb=:00000025:00003461:

but if you can get that 13" macbook air for $800, then that is a great deal

[jjgold]

90% of computer users have no business with a Mac

You don't get one to browse the internet

Many programs don't work on a Mac

Overpriced

Get a fukkin laptop for $350 and do the same thing

[Russian Rocket]

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops...0025:00003461:

but if you can get that 13" macbook air for $800, then that is a great deal

only 128Gb hard drive - fukk that shit....in today's world phones have half of that

[SplitAces]

Have the Air and love it. Takes a few weeks to make conversion from PC to Mac but now I am hooked. Use PC at work but feel as though it is so far behind my mac air for efficiency. The size and weight works well. I love it. GL.

[Russian Rocket]

if it's truly $800 get a Mac, if you need Win environment, run Parallels or VMWare on your Macbook to simulate Windows.
I generally don't recommend getting Macs for anyone with a low badget and who doesn't do any kind of web development or media editing and stuff.
If money is tight, get a $300 Win laptop, it will be more than enough for what you've describe you gonna be using this.

[zacher]

DO NOT GET THE AIR!!!!!


It was hands down the worst purchase of my life…figured I would get it as a step up from my tablet in for my last couple quarters of classes..TERRIBLE

Its great for travel but do yourself a favor and get your something else if your gonna be working on it or if its your main computer.

[jjgold]

Parallels is whore shit and slow

Squares by macs and run windows on it

[Russian Rocket]

Parallels is whore shit and slow

Squares by macs and run windows on it

parallels is a broke dikk version of VMware
run the ware and u good to go

squares dont fukking buy macs to run win on it...it's needed primarily for folks in development so you can code and test on different OS's from a single machine

[VegasInsider]

Wow, this thread has generated a lot of information. Now you fukks have me all confused.

[Vegas39]

parallels is a broke dikk version of VMware
run the ware and u good to go

squares dont fukking buy macs to run win on it...it's needed primarily for folks in development so you can code and test on different OS's from a single machine

We have a winner . If just surfing web downloading music etc buy a windows one. Use mine for my business .

[Russian Rocket]

We have a winner . If just surfing web downloading music etc buy a windows one. Use mine for my business .

exactly...save your money if you just need to login to sbr and bet online...why overpay?

[jjgold]

Insider you fukkin square
I wonder why you lost 2 cars because of gambling

Get a fukkin PC or run Linux

[Vegas39]

Best thing as suggested go to mall check apple store. You may not like it. It's not for everyone

[Sam Odom]

Chromebook is an option

[Vegas39]

Chromebook is an option

For what a coaster or paper weight