Buying a MacBook, which option would you go with?

[dmw16]

Ok, so I have narrowed my choices down to 2 options.

Option 1: $999 + tax
REFURB
2Ghz Core 2 Duo
13.3" screen
1GB RAM
80GB HD
6x Super Drive

Option 2: $999 + tax
NEW
2Ghz Core 2 Duo
13.3" screen
1GB RAM
80GB HD
Combo Drive
BONUS: Free iPod Nano

So the real question is, would I use the SuperDrive? Could I add one later?

So basically it's superdrive vs nano. Which would you choose? (I dont have an iPod and I DO workout frequently).

 

[Juno]

doesn't matter, choose whatever benefits you better.

 

[FoBoT]

i would go with posting in the notebook forum

 

[TheNewbie]

I'd go for the first option. If you just need a MP3 player for the gym, you can get a decent one for like $30.

 

[Safeway]

Superdrive, hands down.

 

[darkswordsman17]

I would go option 2. I have never burned a DVD. If nothing else you could pawn the Nano off as a gift for someone if you didn't want it.

 

[DrPizza]

Moving this to the notebook forum...


Compare the cost of a superdrive to the cost of the ipod nano.

 

[dmw16]

on ebay, i can get an external superdrive for $80. That makes the choice a lot easier.

 

[TheStu]

If you want an internal DVD Burner, then I think that you can get a Pioneer Slim slot loading burner for about the same cost. I am not positive if it is thin enough for the MacBook, or if it is compatible with OS X, so let me do some research.

 

[coupdetat]

I'd definitely go for the new one with a Nano. Even if you don't need all the capabilities of the Nano, just sell it and the net cost of your MacBook will be ~$900. Not a bad deal at all. Personally I never burn DVD's, the need rarely comes up. Now that flash drives can be had so cheap, and lots of DVD players play Divx, there's not much of a point IMO. You can always add an external one cheaply later on if needed.

 

[dmw16]

they have all kinds of deals right now. $100 off a printer too, just gotta find one i like.

 

[dmw16]

The win goes to option 2. Order has been placed. Took advantage of the printer deal too. FIgured $50 for $150 printer was too good to pass up.

 

[serox]

Originally posted by: dmw16
The win goes to option 2. Order has been placed. Took advantage of the printer deal too. FIgured $50 for $150 printer was too good to pass up.

There is a gotya there. You paid tax on the item and then the ink for those "free printers" is very high in comparison to the more expensive models. If you got a canon, you cannot even use different off-brand cartridges... I just bought a macbook as well.

 

[dmw16]

Well then I paid $67 for an ipod nano and the printer. That seems pretty good to me. Yeah, I know the ink isn't always cheap, but I will only be using it for photos. I have a laser for documents and stuff.

The printer doesn't ship for a week, so I may dump that one. Not sure it's worth $50 or not yet, but I figured I can always cancel that thing.

 

[TheStu]

Congrats on the MacBook! Is this your first Mac, or is this a replacement machine?

 

[dmw16]

It's my first Mac. Looking forward to getting it. I dont have my new student ID so I couldn't get it from a B&M Apple Store. Can't wait till it gets here next week.

 

[dmw16]

My MacBook shipped and will arrive tomorrow. Now that's fast shipping! Can't wait