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

[notdefined.livejournal.com]

I tested both when we switched to MacBooks here at the lab and the glossy screen is the suck! If you can possibly be attached to any sort of educational institution or government entity, you can get a healthy discount from Apple. (I get that through the lab as a UCal employee). If you are a vet, then the Veteran's Advantage discount program for Apple is also quite significant. My new MacBook has the LED backlight and yes, it is very nice although the automatic brightness adjustment can be a bit annoying.