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Table of Contents:
I. Find what machine is for you
---- Portable
------- MacBook Air
------- MacBook Pro
--- Desktop
------- iMac
------- Mac Mini
------- Mac Pro
--- Server
------- Mac Mini Server
------- Mac Pro Server
II. Comparing Machines
--- 13" MacBook Air vs 13" MacBook Pro
III. Purchasing that machine
IV. Post Mac purchase
V. Other Resources
I. Find what machine is for you
Portable
II. Comparing Machines
13" MacBook Air vs 13" MacBook Pro
III. Purchasing that machine
1) Apple: In store, online, or over the phone (1-800-MY-APPLE).
2) Apple Education: Link
3) Apple Refurbished: Link
4) Resellers (Amazon, MacMall, B&H, etc): Resellers are generally cheaper than buying from Apple. Also most are tax free.
IV. Post Mac purchase
1) AppleCare: Link Almost always a good idea. Also increases resale value. Education discount does apply to this too. You have up to a year to purchase this.
2) SquareTrade: Link
2) SafeWare: Link
V. Other Resources
1) Mac Rumors Buyer's Guide: Link
2) Guide for Users New to the Mac: Link
3) Hackintosh: Link
Updates:
I. Find what machine is for you
---- Portable
------- MacBook Air
------- MacBook Pro
--- Desktop
------- iMac
------- Mac Mini
------- Mac Pro
--- Server
------- Mac Mini Server
------- Mac Pro Server
II. Comparing Machines
--- 13" MacBook Air vs 13" MacBook Pro
III. Purchasing that machine
IV. Post Mac purchase
V. Other Resources
I. Find what machine is for you
Portable
Macbook Air Link
11 inch and 13 inch
$999 to $1,600
MacBook Pro Link
13 inch to 17 inch
$1,199 to $2,499
Desktop11 inch and 13 inch
$999 to $1,600
MacBook Pro Link
13 inch to 17 inch
$1,199 to $2,499
iMac Link
21.5 inch and 27 inch
$1199 to $2,000
Mac Mini Link
2.3GHz and 2.5GHz
$599 to $799
Mac Pro Link
Quad-Core to 12-Core
$2,499.00 to $4,999.00
Server21.5 inch and 27 inch
$1199 to $2,000
Mac Mini Link
2.3GHz and 2.5GHz
$599 to $799
Mac Pro Link
Quad-Core to 12-Core
$2,499.00 to $4,999.00
Mac Mini Server Link
2.0GHz Quad-Core | Dual 500GB | 4GB RAM
$999
Mac Pro Server Link
2.0GHz Quad-Core | Dual 1TB | 8 GB RAM
$2,999.00
2.0GHz Quad-Core | Dual 500GB | 4GB RAM
$999
Mac Pro Server Link
2.0GHz Quad-Core | Dual 1TB | 8 GB RAM
$2,999.00
II. Comparing Machines
13" MacBook Air vs 13" MacBook Pro
MacBook Air
• Portable
• SSD standard
• Higher resolution Screen
MacBook Pro
• Faster Processor
• Higher storage capacity
• Easily upgradable RAM and HDD
• More external ports
• Portable
• SSD standard
• Higher resolution Screen
MacBook Pro
• Faster Processor
• Higher storage capacity
• Easily upgradable RAM and HDD
• More external ports
III. Purchasing that machine
1) Apple: In store, online, or over the phone (1-800-MY-APPLE).
2) Apple Education: Link
3) Apple Refurbished: Link
4) Resellers (Amazon, MacMall, B&H, etc): Resellers are generally cheaper than buying from Apple. Also most are tax free.
IV. Post Mac purchase
1) AppleCare: Link Almost always a good idea. Also increases resale value. Education discount does apply to this too. You have up to a year to purchase this.
2) SquareTrade: Link
2) SafeWare: Link
V. Other Resources
1) Mac Rumors Buyer's Guide: Link
2) Guide for Users New to the Mac: Link
3) Hackintosh: Link
Updates:
Code:
12.7.2011 - Created
12.7.2011 - Reformatted. New sections added
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