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Quest for MacBook Experts- Best for your $$?

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steezee5
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Posted in Media and Arts but thought might get more eyes here....



Hey guys, looking to upgrade from my beater Powerbook G4 to a new MacBook, and I'm curious if people have recommendations as to the best one for the money.

I'm not really concerned about the cost, but definitely don't want more power/expense than I need and would like to keep it under $2000.

I'm planning on buying a refurbished one, if people have any suggestions/negs/advice on that route.

As for my computer use, it's pretty standard - Internet, email, music, porn, office work, some GarageBand, etc.
I have a GoPro HD and would like whatever MacBook i get to be able to comfortably make silly little edits from that...


......ok, GO!

Thanks in advance!
Aug 11 2010 7:43PM
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dbstar
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id say the macbook pro 15" is the way to go
Aug 11 2010 7:49PM
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Arabian.
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HAHAHHA looking to upgrade from razor scooter to Barbie tricycle I see...
Aug 11 2010 8:00PM
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RyCo19
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That's what I have, and I've had no problems with it. Apple makes dope products, and the 15" pro has enough processing power for video/music editing in my experience. I'm not running Final Cut Pro, but I run Ableton 8 suite (for music) and iMovie HD -- both decently ram intensive -- and I've never had any trouble.
Aug 11 2010 8:03PM
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nomensteven
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Why are you only considering macs and not your other options?
Aug 11 2010 8:04PM
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ButteredToast.
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huh?
Aug 11 2010 8:36PM
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.JPolster
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i just got the 13' macbook pro. its great and lighter and a lot cheaper than the 15 so you can add more upgrades to it
Aug 11 2010 9:39PM
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steezee5
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to those suggesting non-Macs, call me ignorant or  close-minded, but I just want a Mac, that's all. I use PCs at work and simply prefer the Mac OS and style.

To everyone else, thanks for the help, keep it comin!
Aug 11 2010 10:18PM
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Get.Kronk
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If you want the most for your money dont get an apple
Aug 11 2010 10:23PM
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austinmetsch
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i got a reg macbook. upgraded to 4g of ram and left the hard drive at 160 or whatever standard is. it's totally fine for what i do which is basically the same stuff you plan to do. i got it new for 1150. i was gonna get a pro but the 13 inch was more expensive with out any upgrading.
Aug 11 2010 10:29PM
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blatt
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Look it up on apple.com or just go to a store.

I bet both have more expertise on the subject than anyone on newschoolers
Aug 12 2010 12:05AM
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