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Apple vs the rest - budget

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  • 07-11-2013 9:37am
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    Shane732
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    I've been looking at getting a new laptop for a while. I was talking of buying a windows laptop but any time I use an apple I really like them.

    I'm familiar with both windows and apple operating systems so that's not an issue.

    I've a budget of €2,000 (incl. VAT).

    Looking for the best all round laptop I can get for that.

    What would you go for?


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    desertcircus
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    Shane732 wrote: »
    I've been looking at getting a new laptop for a while. I was talking of buying a windows laptop but any time I use an apple I really like them.

    I'm familiar with both windows and apple operating systems so that's not an issue.

    I've a budget of €2,000 (incl. VAT).

    Looking for the best all round laptop I can get for that.

    What would you go for?

    What are you planning to use it for?


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    OU812
    Registered Users Posts: 6,038 ✭✭✭OU812


    If you're spending that sort of money, the apple will retain at least 50% more residual value over the lifetime. Check the refurb store


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    Shane732
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    desertcircus wrote: »
    What are you planning to use it for?

    To take over the world!


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    desertcircus
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    Shane732 wrote: »
    To take over the world!

    Hmmm. The Brain might set up an Apple-like company in an effort to take over the world, but he'd probably use Linux...

    If it's for photography or music, Apple. If it's for hardcore gaming or data crunching, Windows. If it's neither...personal preference...


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    Kenno90
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    Check out the new XPS 15, seems like a great laptop, with amazing specs

    http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-late-2013-vs-dell-xps-15-late-2013--1193211


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    TCP/IP
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    Hey Shane hope all well. Get a 15inch MacBook Pro retina simply the best laptop you will thank me for it.


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    Shane732
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    TCP/IP wrote: »
    Hey Shane hope all well. Get a 15inch MacBook Pro retina simply the best laptop you will thank me for it.

    Go for a 15 as opposed to 13?


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    Shane732
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    Ok so assuming I go for an Apple, which would you go for?

    1. MacBook Pro 15-inch €2,348

    2.3Ghz Quad Core i7 turbo boost up to 3.5Ghz
    Retina Display
    16GB RAM
    256GB Storage

    2. MacBook Pro 13-inch €2,248

    2.8 Dual Core i7 turbo boost to 3.3Ghz
    Retina Display
    16GB RAM
    512GB Storage

    Opinions?


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    Moonbeam
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    windows vs IOS well there is no competition really.
    Generally I would sya to people if you need to ask then you do not need to spend the crazy money on a Mac Book.



    I would go for the 13".
    It is so light and easy to bring around.


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    Newport81
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    I'm in the same boat as OP with same budget interested to see what people opinion is over the 15 or 13 the late mbp retina 13 looks good to me


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    Nonoperational
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    I got the base 13" with 8gb ram and a 256 SSD. Serious machine. Really love it.


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    Shane732
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    Ok in the end I went for a Lenovo 14" - Core i7 4700MQ - Windows 7 Pro 64-bit / 8 Pro 64-bit downgrade - 8 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD


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    AlmightyCushion
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    Shane732 wrote: »
    Ok in the end I went for a Lenovo 14" - Core i7 4700MQ - Windows 7 Pro 64-bit / 8 Pro 64-bit downgrade - 8 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

    Get yourself an SSD for the laptop, it'll make a huge difference to the performance.


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    Shane732
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    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Get yourself an SSD for the laptop, it'll make a huge difference to the performance.

    I fully intend to - wanted to spend the money on the processor though when buying as I can upgrade to an SSD any time.


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    nudger
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    What did it set you back in the end?


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    Shane732
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    nudger wrote: »
    What did it set you back in the end?

    About €1,500 ex. VAT.


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