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Got a new job ... and I need a new computer! Help!

  • dlazz
    To be fair, I haven't used the new one.

    However, it is generally rule of thumb to not use Macs for business applications.
  • justincredible
    dlazz;814413 wrote:To be fair, I haven't used the new one.

    However, it is generally rule of thumb to not use Macs for business applications.

    Yeah, probably overkill in the dollar department. They are still worth it, imo.
  • justincredible
    That said, is this being covered by the new company or out of pocket?
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    justincredible;814462 wrote:That said, is this being covered by the new company or out of pocket?

    This is out of pocket, but the new company will be paying for 100% of my cell phone, which was part of the negotiation. I will write this off as a business expense though.
  • dlazz
    If you work for a "decent" sized company, they might have a discount deal through your employer.

    Also, if you know anyone who is a student you could knock the price off even further.
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    Decided to go with the MacBook Pro, which I bought last night (and installed the Microsoft Office business edition). Thanks for the feedback everyone!
  • justincredible
    Good choice.
  • dlazz
    BigAppleBuckeye;828875 wrote:Decided to go with the MacBook Pro

    So you asked for advice and then disregarded what everyone told you?

    Enjoy your Mac.
  • justincredible
    dlazz;830153 wrote:So you asked for advice and then disregarded what everyone told you?

    Enjoy your Mac.

    Not everyone.
  • dlazz
    justincredible;830154 wrote:Not everyone.

    You don't count.
  • Automatik
    dlazz;830153 wrote:So you asked for advice and then disregarded what everyone told you?

    Enjoy your Mac.

    I think he just disregarded what you told him.


    BigApple....did the new laptop come preloaded with Lion? Or do you get a discounted or free upgrade when it comes out?
  • jc10380
    Lenovo Thinkpads are junk. I use them everyday and wouldn't give a nickel for one.
  • hoops23
    Good decision on going with the Mac.
  • dlazz
    Automatik;830191 wrote:I think he just disregarded what you told him.
    Fair enough, but more than one of us told him it was a bad move.
  • ernest_t_bass
    What size MacBook Pro did you get?
  • sleeper
    A Mac for business.

    ...
  • Automatik
    sleeper;830327 wrote:A Mac for business.

    ...
    Works like a charm.
  • like_that
    sleeper;830327 wrote:A Mac for business.

    ...

    This post would make sense 5 years ago.
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    Automatik;830191 wrote:I think he just disregarded what you told him.


    BigApple....did the new laptop come preloaded with Lion? Or do you get a discounted or free upgrade when it comes out?
    Nope, I was actually wondering that before I bought it, but no dice.
    ernest_t_bass;830301 wrote:What size MacBook Pro did you get?

    Kept it simple, went with the 13" 2.3 GHz, basically has everything I need for my new gig. Thought about getting a 17", but it was more for novelty reasons, and not worth the extra $1,300.
  • Anna-Town
    BigAppleBuckeye;830397 wrote:Nope, I was actually wondering that before I bought it, but no dice.

    You should be able to get a free download of Lion once it comes out (probably within the next week or so).
  • WebFire
    BigAppleBuckeye;830397 wrote:Nope, I was actually wondering that before I bought it, but no dice.



    Kept it simple, went with the 13" 2.3 GHz, basically has everything I need for my new gig. Thought about getting a 17", but it was more for novelty reasons, and not worth the extra $1,300.

    No, it would have been worth it. You now have to work everyday from a 13" screen.
  • ernest_t_bass
    WebFire;830745 wrote:No, it would have been worth it. You now have to work everyday from a 13" screen.

    I have a 17", and I can agree with this statement.
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    I must have been blessed with decent eyesight, because I don't have any issues with a 13" screen. Anyway, thanks for the feedback, very happy with my decision.
  • WebFire
    BigAppleBuckeye;830751 wrote:I must have been blessed with decent eyesight, because I don't have any issues with a 13" screen. Anyway, thanks for the feedback, very happy with my decision.

    You do for now. ;)
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    I have never worked on PCs or laptops with large screens, so won't be an issue at all.