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Kat · 03-01-2009, 08:00 AM

Crap.. I must suck cause I just spent 1480 for a new Dell.. Granted it has 4 gigs of ram a 1080P screen, BD drive, 500 gig drive and other crap..

But mine isn't pretty white

More like brushed aluminum, black and leather.

Tsar · 03-01-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Knipps

OMG I bought my laptop with 2.2GHz, 1GB RAM, and all sorts of crap for $575. 2 years ago.

You sure it wasn't one or two months ago?

Mike · 03-01-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsar

You sure it wasn't one or two months ago?

or maybe last week.

Knipps · 03-01-2009, 09:54 AM

I'm sure. I had to buy it the summer after my freshman year of college. Finishing my third year now.

someone got a better deal than I did (but I had mine early in August)
http://forums.qrz.com/showpost.php?p...06&postcount=1

BigAls87Z28 · 03-01-2009, 10:15 AM

I got a HP with a bunch of numbers and bits and pieces in it for free
THANKS SANTA!!!

79CamaroDiva · 03-01-2009, 10:29 AM

ok seriously? Can't anyone say hey! Congrats! to the kid? This entire board is filled with computer nerds who think whatever they hand built or boughy to specific specs is the best thing since breast implants and nobody, manufacturer or individual will ever come close to their wisdom of the machine.

I've only used macs since 2001 before it was trendy to own. Since a time when the only place I could get mac software was compUSA an hour away or order online. I started using them for design, but I think that's an old wives tale that doesn't apply anymore because the only difference I've seen is stability in the design programs. Everything else is just smoother, faster and more streamlined and intuitive.

Tsar · 03-01-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva

ok seriously? Can't anyone say hey! Congrats! to the kid? This entire board is filled with computer nerds who think whatever they hand built or boughy to specific specs is the best thing since breast implants and nobody, manufacturer or individual will ever come close to their wisdom of the machine.

I'd say "Congrats" if his first post wasn't a lie.

Mike · 03-01-2009, 10:38 AM

yup......could have said

"just picked up an almost new macbook from a friend, got a sick deal too."

but so much nonsense came out that he couldn't remember what he said when he posted again a half hour later

Camvill · 03-01-2009, 11:28 AM

yeh why is it that everytime someone posts something they get attacked? Seems like the internet gives people balls of steel because they are hiding behind their screen.

Tsar · 03-01-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Camvill

yeh why is it that everytime someone posts something they get attacked? Seems like the internet gives people balls of steel because they are hiding behind their screen.

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Originally Posted by Tsar

I'd say "Congrats" if his first post wasn't a lie.

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Originally Posted by cbrrmike

yup......could have said

"just picked up an almost new macbook from a friend, got a sick deal too."

but so much nonsense came out that he couldn't remember what he said when he posted again a half hour later

There you go.

Mike · 03-01-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Camvill

yeh why is it that everytime someone posts something they get attacked? Seems like the internet gives people balls of steel because they are hiding behind their screen.

steel balls wouldn't be very useful

79CamaroDiva · 03-01-2009, 11:53 AM

Actually mike and vitals are asses in person too. The others I'm not sure.

Camvill · 03-01-2009, 12:38 PM

well i met mike he didnt seem like much of an ass in person. As for the other guy i have no idea

Mike · 03-01-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Camvill

well i met mike he didnt seem like much of an ass in person. As for the other guy i have no idea

ryanfx · 03-01-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva

ok seriously? Can't anyone say hey! Congrats! to the kid? This entire board is filled with computer nerds who think whatever they hand built or boughy to specific specs is the best thing since breast implants and nobody, manufacturer or individual will ever come close to their wisdom of the machine.

I've only used macs since 2001 before it was trendy to own. Since a time when the only place I could get mac software was compUSA an hour away or order online. I started using them for design, but I think that's an old wives tale that doesn't apply anymore because the only difference I've seen is stability in the design programs. Everything else is just smoother, faster and more streamlined and intuitive.

I would have said congrats if it wasn't an over priced mac. I'm not claiming to be an elitest of my own, I just can't stand how that whole line of computers are about 3x over priced for their performance / specifications. Never mind on top of the fact that the OP could have bought a brand NEW (no, actually brand new) laptop for just about the same price, but with better specs and warranty. On top of that, the OP's laptop isn't even being produced anymore.

Example I found in 35 seconds of googling.

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...Keyword=772341

Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T3400 Processor
3GB installed memory
250GB hard drive
8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD (1280 x 800)
5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
0.3 Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED
Weight 5.29lbs
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1
1 year warranty

Camvill · 03-01-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanfx

I would have said congrats if it wasn't an over priced mac. I'm not claiming to be an elitest of my own, I just can't stand how that whole line of computers are about 3x over priced for their performance / specifications. Never mind on top of the fact that the OP could have bought a brand NEW (no, actually brand new) laptop for just about the same price, but with better specs and warranty. On top of that, the OP's laptop isn't even being produced anymore.

Example I found in 35 seconds of googling.

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...Keyword=772341

Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T3400 Processor
3GB installed memory
250GB hard drive
8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD (1280 x 800)
5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
0.3 Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED
Weight 5.29lbs
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1
1 year warranty

Its a mac though there is a huggggggge difference. #1 being macs dont get virus's

Knipps · 03-01-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Camvill

#1 being macs dont get virus's

you're kidding right?

ryanfx · 03-01-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Camvill

Its a mac though there is a huggggggge difference. #1 being macs dont get virus's

that's a pretty ignorant thing to say

that's like saying there's no viruses for linux

because of comments like those you're also the exact reason why there's a market for mac's

Camvill · 03-01-2009, 03:29 PM

arguing on the internet is like winning the special olympics. I'm done.

Knipps · 03-01-2009, 03:33 PM

aka I'm losing and I've got nothing to back up my statement

79CamaroDiva · 03-01-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Knipps

aka I'm losing and I've got nothing to back up my statement

Well, if macs get viruses I've never seen one. I don't run any kind of virus software. 3 different computers, 2 I still have and use, no viruses in 8 years. I won't say it's impossible because I don't know. But I like my odds

Tsar · 03-01-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva

Well, if macs get viruses I've never seen one. I don't run any kind of virus software. 3 different computers, 2 I still have and use, no viruses in 8 years. I won't say it's impossible because I don't know. But I like my odds

I haven't had a virus in 10 years, since I started using computers.

My stepdad on the other hand had plenty. It's not computers fault, its the idiotic user problem most of the time.

Tru2Chevy · 03-01-2009, 04:04 PM

People say that Macs don't get viruses because there is such a small user base that any virus written for OS X wouldn't affect nearly as many people and it would be more difficult to spread effectively.

Personally I like my Mac. It's a 12" Powerbook with a 1.33 GHz PowerPC processor, the battery lasts 4-5 hours, and as I mentioned earlier, I got it lightly used for a VERY good price from a member here. Newer Intel Macs aren't as appealing to me because you can get the same basic setup for less than half the cost by going out and buying any Intel based PC off the shelf and installing your favorite flavor of Linux.

But anyway....congrats to the OP on your (almost maybe) new laptop that you got for a decent price.

- Justin

Kat · 03-01-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Camvill

yeh why is it that everytime someone posts something they get attacked? Seems like the internet gives people balls of steel because they are hiding behind their screen.

Nope Im the same in person. Very scarcastic. %90 of the time Im usually just screwing arround with people. If they don't get the joke, thats their problem.

ryanfx · 03-01-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva

Well, if macs get viruses I've never seen one. I don't run any kind of virus software. 3 different computers, 2 I still have and use, no viruses in 8 years. I won't say it's impossible because I don't know. But I like my odds

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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

People say that Macs don't get viruses because there is such a small user base that any virus written for OS X wouldn't affect nearly as many people and it would be more difficult to spread effectively.

Personally I like my Mac. It's a 12" Powerbook with a 1.33 GHz PowerPC processor, the battery lasts 4-5 hours, and as I mentioned earlier, I got it lightly used for a VERY good price from a member here. Newer Intel Macs aren't as appealing to me because you can get the same basic setup for less than half the cost by going out and buying any Intel based PC off the shelf and installing your favorite flavor of Linux.

But anyway....congrats to the OP on your (almost maybe) new laptop that you got for a decent price.

- Justin

I agree with the both of you.