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    Macbook Pro Alternative ?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by browncow123, Nov 9, 2010.

  1. browncow123

    browncow123 Newbie

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    Hi there,
    I've been keen on a MBP for quite a while now but find it too expensive to afford. Therefore I am in need of a cheaper alternative.
    Basically what i want to use it for mainly is schoolwork. I occasionally game but i still want good performance.
     
    browncow123, Nov 9, 2010
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  2. Kaelang

    Kaelang Requires more Witcher.

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    You'd be better off asking in the "What Notebook Should I Buy" section, and fill out the form. That would help us help you a ton better.
     
    Kaelang, Nov 9, 2010
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  3. browncow123

    browncow123 Newbie

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    Oh, i see. Sorry im new and i just urgently had to ask
     
    browncow123, Nov 9, 2010
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  4. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    An alternative would be the $999 White Macbook. The only thing it doesn't have is an SD card reader.
     
    Nick, Nov 9, 2010
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  5. specialjustin

    specialjustin Notebook Guru

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    How about this as an alternative way of asking:

    If you couldn't have an Apple laptop what laptop would you go for? I know i leave no consideration for OS, but just on a hardware level, what would it be?
     
    specialjustin, Nov 13, 2010
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  6. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Alienware M15x
     
    Nick, Nov 13, 2010
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  7. a3r0x

    a3r0x Notebook Evangelist

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    HP ENVY series is the closest alternative to a MBP (and also better performing)
     
    a3r0x, Nov 13, 2010
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  8. Sirhcz0r

    Sirhcz0r Notebook Deity

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    While the M15x is great, it just doesn't have enough battery life to be a viable machine to use for schoolwork. Not to mention it's also very close to a Macbook Pro in price.
     
    Sirhcz0r, Nov 13, 2010
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  9. ral

    ral Notebook Evangelist

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    Acer 3820T. Entry level version should be a lot cheaper than a Macbook, with decent specs:

    i3-350M/370M
    2GB-4GB of RAM
    320GB Hard Drive

    Size and weight would be similar:

    13.3" Screen
    3.9lbs
     
    ral, Nov 13, 2010
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  10. PopRoxMimo3

    PopRoxMimo3 Notebook Deity

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    you could look up macbook air bootlegs on ebay. look for the ones under 300. they have netbook spec macbook air running n270 and windows xp. if thats what youre saying price wise.
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Nov 13, 2010
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  11. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Another vote for the Envy.
     
    Khris, Nov 13, 2010
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  12. ajreynol

    ajreynol Notebook Virtuoso

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    Envy build quality seems to suck. Every time I go into the Envy threads, I see problems.

    Elitebook gets my vote.
     
    ajreynol, Nov 13, 2010
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  13. auburnmk

    auburnmk Notebook Geek

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    It does, returned mine(after 3 orders) and awaiting MBP 15 i5 with hi-res screen and not looking back. I'll slap Win 7 on it thru VMWare or BootCamp and be good to go :cool:

     
    auburnmk, Dec 15, 2010
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