New computer, hooray. I could use some advice!

[fuzzyjay]

I'm considering buying a 2.4 GHz glossy-screen MacBook Pro.

The Apple store has some refurbs for 300 bucks off. (Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo...$2199.00)


Is this a good idea?

Should I wait until Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)? (I think I can wait that long, it's been 7 years since my last new computer, what's a few months?)

What do you think?

Comments

[bootedintexas.livejournal.com]

i would for one reason only. then you dont have to pay for the "system upgrade" it will come free with your mac. if you can be patient. Just like you won't have to pay for the new upgrade to ILIFE and IWORK 08'. It would come pre-installed.

[boy-asunder.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I agree with this. And I think refurbished are probably just fine; I believe they have the same warranty as the new ones.

The other question is whether you need a Macbook Pro. I was going to get one, and then realized the plain ol' Macbook met my needs just fine, as I mostly do web surfing and word processing. Plus, I like the form factor and keyboard of the macbook better.

Pro vs. Not

[fuzzyjay.livejournal.com]

I don't need a MacBook Pro, but then again I don't need a new computer... just want!

Remember there's a lot of pent-up demand here!

I also like having a dedicated graphics card. I had to live with on-board graphics with my Power Mac 6100/60 long, long ago (1994!) and I did not enjoy it. I actually bought a video card for it.