Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) i dont disagree, macs and I don;t get on. my wife loves them, but thats becuase they're idiot proof. Or maybe they're not! :lol: Sorry, I couldn't hold it! Edited August 14, 2013 by octet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 i dont disagree, macs and I don;t get on. my wife loves them, but thats becuase they're idiot proof. Or maybe they're not! :lol: Sorry, I couldn't hold it! they seem to work for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 All I asked was "Can I get macbook quality but for less" 4 pages on and a lot of discussion.....GET YOUR OWN THREAD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 lenovo spring to mind would say alienware, but its just hyped up Dell Products rebadges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jell36 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yeah Lenovo are pretty good at the moment and they do an Alu chassis one. I've got an Alienware at the moment (don't ask), it's good but not worth the full price tag. Ian, when you say "MacBook quality" what do you actually mean? The build quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Not exactly CAD, but if you're looking for 3D stuff Blender is awesome, not sure if it's on mac but on Linux it's great when you learn to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) The never ending Mac vs PC debate...I was worried given these days every one is using tablets and phones peopel would not be too bothered any more I've been using Macs since the early 1990's way before Apple became popular. A few things have never changed though: 1) You always end up paying MORE for a similar speced Apple computer compared to a PC machine. 2) Apple will always limit the way you can use their software/hardware. 3) There is always more software avaliable on PCs compared to Macs, and usually cheaper. 4) For games Apple computers are useless. But none of these reasons have stopped me from buying Apple products, currently have 3 Apple laptops, 2 desktops, and various iOS devices. I wish I could be happy using cheap PC stuff, but I simply perfer Apple products, there is no logicial reason and nothing will ever change my mind on the subject Edited August 14, 2013 by gangzoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 So the answer to my original question has quite clearly been no. So I've now purchased a MacBook Air with the below specifications for £850 delivered. Intel Core i7 @ 2Ghz with turbo charge 256 SSD Hard drive 8Gb Memory @ 1600Mhz Graphics: Intel HD 4000 6 months warranty (Apple) Can't wait now...... Although need to learn the "Apple" way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Congrats. Decent price & awesome bit of kit. You'll love it I'm sure. Won't take long to overcome the initial strange feel, and you can tell from the thread there's loads of people you can get advice from. They did explain to you that you can never leave yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'm out all weekend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So the answer to my original question has quite clearly been no. So I've now purchased a MacBook Air with the below specifications for £850 delivered. Intel Core i7 @ 2Ghz with turbo charge 256 SSD Hard drive 8Gb Memory @ 1600Mhz Graphics: Intel HD 4000 6 months warranty (Apple) Can't wait now...... Although need to learn the "Apple" way!! If you'd asked me I could have used my discount for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 So the answer to my original question has quite clearly been no. So I've now purchased a MacBook Air with the below specifications for £850 delivered. Intel Core i7 @ 2Ghz with turbo charge 256 SSD Hard drive 8Gb Memory @ 1600Mhz Graphics: Intel HD 4000 6 months warranty (Apple) Can't wait now...... Although need to learn the "Apple" way!! If you'd asked me I could have used my discount for you. eBay discounts? Nice Its second hand Rich, hence only six months warranty left on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Oh and yes thanks for the info everyone, not that I could understand any of it Graham I have your mob number and address so I'm sure I'll get support And yes it looks like the forum is full of Apple geeks and with Adrian around he'll be sure to confuse me even more!! Great forum :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 No worries, didn't know what the cost new, I think I get about 10% discounts maybe 15% on all apple products. And I get some Microsoft stuff for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Obviously a bit late to the pary but I bought an Asus Zenbook UX31 recently and I absolutely adore it - speed of EVERYTHING, way it looks and feels, screen and sound quality, its the knackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Cost new would have been £1,339 inclusive of VAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Obviously a bit late to the pary but I bought an Asus Zenbook UX31 recently and I absolutely adore it - speed of EVERYTHING, way it looks and feels, screen and sound quality, its the knackers Yes a tad late lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 i was in your position late last year, my old dell was about 4 years old and was taking an age to do anything and the battery was ruined, i took the plunge and purchased a 13" macbook pro. i havent looked back and wont be going back to a pc for a long time i dont think. good luck with yours, hope your happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Can't wait now...... Although need to learn the "Apple" way!! Come to papa! Let me know anything you need! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 No worries, didn't know what the cost new, I think I get about 10% discounts maybe 15% on all apple products. And I get some Microsoft stuff for free Is it ok to PM when the new Mac Pro lands please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 No worries, didn't know what the cost new, I think I get about 10% discounts maybe 15% on all apple products. And I get some Microsoft stuff for free Is it ok to PM when the new Mac Pro lands please? not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I get those discounts working for TfL I think. Don't know why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Welcome to the dark side Ian you will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Welcome to the dark side Ian you will love it Well I have an Apple phone so half way there so to speak. Am I right in saying that's a fair deal for the spec above? Don't wanna be ripped off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Same spec, refurbed, but only 11" is a grand on mac store. So not bad deal at all on the face of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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