just for kicks, why don't you back that up?
i know a few bb members are looking for new sigs
The one I linked.
1800 dollars.
A similiar macbook pro.
2600 dollars.
Best laptop for around $2000?
The one I linked.
1800 dollars.
A similiar macbook pro.
2600 dollars.
do you want to back up the whole "blows it out of the water" or do you not?
turn off sigs…it will change your life
do you want to back up the whole "blows it out of the water" or do you not?
So I guess saving 800 dollars is not blowing it out of the water?
Sorry. I don't want to go into an argument. Someone will probably catch stupid.
The one I linked.
1800 dollars.
A similiar macbook pro.
2600 dollars.
First of all, a closer comparison would be to buy the lowest end macbook pro for $1999 (after edu discount since EVERYONE can get it), then add another stick of ram for $120 (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18641[HTML_REMOVED]vpn=971504a[HTML_REMOVED]manufacture=Mushkin%20Memory%20Configurator)
So it's really 2120 vs 1860 (or a price difference of $260).
Now..
The acer has a 2.0ghz Core 2 Duo.. the Macbook pro is 2.16.
The acer has a screen rez of 1280 * 800 - the mac has a res of 1440 * 900
Acer weighs in at 6.4 lbs, the macbook is 5.6 lbs
Acer has wireless a/g/b.. macbook has b/g and hardware for N (though no OSX support)
acer has a card reader - macbook does not
acer hd is bigger
Sorry.. how does the acer blow it away?
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acer has bigger harbl
Oh and if you're comparing the $2600 macbook.. things to consider..
2.33ghz CPU vs 2.0 ghz CPU.
A 2.0ghz CPU costs $361
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc[HTML_REMOVED]sku=31028
A 2.33ghz CPU costs $769
http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc[HTML_REMOVED]sku=31030
It's also got twice the amount of video ram
Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid.
Guns kill people just like pens cause spelling mistakes, cars create drunk drivers and spoons create fat people.
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acer has bigger harbl
WTF is "harbl"? :lol:
How can people be talking $2K? You can get an Inspiron 6400 for $1319 that has:
Core 2 Duo T7200 (2.0Ghz)
1GB memory
160GB SATA hard drive
ATI Radeon X1400 256MB video card
DVD burner
15.4" monitor, 1280x800 resolution
Wireless N
RJ45 connector for internal NIC
Audio (microphone, speakers, etc.)
USB 2.0Firewire
Modem
Add $160 for another GB of RAM, $40 for a 50% larger battery, $50 for Bluetooth. That's still $500 less, and you're getting at least as many features, if not more. Add $125 and you get a 1680x1050 display, and you're still $375 under $2K.
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- Josiah Stamp
Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.
- H.G. Wells
WTF is "harbl"? :lol:
How can people be talking $2K? You can get an Inspiron 6400 for $1319 that has:
Core 2 Duo T7200 (2.0Ghz)
1GB memory
160GB SATA hard drive
ATI Radeon X1400 256MB video card
DVD burner
15.4" monitor, 1280x800 resolution
Wireless N
RJ45 connector for internal NIC
Audio (microphone, speakers, etc.)
USB 2.0Firewire
ModemAdd $160 for another GB of RAM, $40 for a 50% larger battery, $50 for Bluetooth. That's still $500 less, and you're getting at least as many features, if not more. Add $125 and you get a 1680x1050 display, and you're still $375 under $2K.
Thank you.
Someone will probably catch stupid.
I hear that's really contagious. You should quarantine yourself.
Thank you.
Good job arguing Norman's points.
Good job arguing Norman's points.
Listen. You're either with Faithless, or you're against him.
It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.
- Josiah Stamp
Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.
- H.G. Wells
The other thing to keep is mind is resale. Jus try and find an old iBook in decent condition for less than $800. I've seen one or two, but they're rare. Most are going for $850-950 for a 3 year old laptop. This speaks volumes about the laptop's usability and longevity, but also about what other people thnk of its usability and longevity. So 3 years down the road, you may still be able to recoupe 1/2 to 2/3 or more of the cost of the laptop so you can buy a new one. That is, assuming you think you need a new one. A lot of mac users are comfortable with older hardware for longer (attach whatever reason to that you want).
Something to keep in mind.
PS. The new C2D macbooks came out this morning.
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fuck i am not even a mac of macs.
but you have people like faithless that imajin something and post a nonesense one sentence quib.
maybe imajin just doesn't know the meaning of something blowing something else out of the water
i know very little about computers but judging by the other posts and some of the stats, majin could have easily said "somewhat comparable and cheaper to boot" and wouldn't look nearly as foolsh.
turn off sigs…it will change your life
PS. The new C2D macbooks came out this morning.
Sweet more memory and HD space too. Score.
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