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.

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

Glossy screen?!?! Are you mad?? I have a macbook (non pro) and they *only* come in glossy. I can't stand it, as I am constantly adjusting the screen to get the glare out of the way.

And yeah, waiting for Leopard isn't so bad. It's only until late Oct.

[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.

[marmtx.livejournal.com]

Or you could buy one from Amazon :) For extra $150 you get a new one but (probably) without a sales tax so should be about even :)

[mettle-metal.livejournal.com]

You should get a Toshiba Satellite.

Why do I suddenly feel so very out of place?

Heheh.

[redbackfur.livejournal.com]

Come over to my shower private office and we can discuss the pros and cons of being an early adopter!