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    Need help to decide

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by niels1405, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. niels1405

    niels1405 Newbie

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    I am still a PC user.....I know....
    Well I do have to say I like the new Macbook, but now it starts.
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    Do I go for the 2 ghz with the 4 ram
    or the 2.4 ghz with the 2 ram ?? (do not want to spend more money)
    2.
    I am used to office ...can I survive with Iworks or should I skip that and go for office 08 for mac? (yes I probably have to exchange some word dokuments etc... but don´t think they will be overly complex)
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    Or should I skip it all save my money and buy a way cheaper pc-laptop....?
     
    niels1405, Nov 17, 2008
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  2. Stunner

    Stunner Notebook Deity

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    Give more info about what you are going to be using it for.
     
    Stunner, Nov 17, 2008
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  3. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Maybe you should fill out the faq in the "What Notebook Should I Buy?" section so we can give you better advice. :)
     
    talin, Nov 17, 2008
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  4. niels1405

    niels1405 Newbie

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    I need it for basic stuff
    word processing (for university)
    some picture editing (lowend stuff)
    some powerpoint
    and once in a while some stupid online game....no not one of the super dooper 3D multiplayer etc...

    I just want to buy something that I can use for more then 2 years without getting pi..ed at it.
     
    niels1405, Nov 17, 2008
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    The 2ghz machine will do fine for you.

    And, more ram will always give better bang for you buck than a faster processor.
     
    RogueMonk, Nov 17, 2008
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  6. niels1405

    niels1405 Newbie

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    So more ram is worth more than ghz? That's what I heard before...
    I never work with 10 windows open....
     
    niels1405, Nov 17, 2008
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    I would say go for more processor and less ram. Get the 2.4GHz cause you can't upgrade that later. Also, i believe 2 gigs of ram is more than enough, and you can always upgrade it later.

    I would go for OFFICE 2004, as it has some basic features that were left out in 2008 such as VB (if you use excel solver, macros and etc, ur gonna need it)
     
    StrongerThanAll, Nov 18, 2008
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    enter260 Notebook Consultant

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    I agree. Assuming they're both the same price, get the 2.4 ghz. Ram is dirt cheap nowadays. Processors are not. I remember seeing a 4gb deal for like $30-40 not too long ago.
     
    enter260, Nov 18, 2008
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  9. BlackLight

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    I am also thinking of switching to a Mac (New MacBook preferably 2.4Ghz) still got three weeks to think and do alot of reading about it. I want to know if i'm doing the right choice based on what i'm reading in this forum. IM really impressed with the reviews (and i can have both OSX and Vista) so im not really leaving Windows to think of it. I do alot of office related work (word, excell. power point) games & school as well. Still will like to know alot more so i can be familiar with OSX IF i get it.

    Q: Is there double tap with the new trackpad or do u always have to do the clicking thing.

    If i install Vista Ultimate via Bootcamp i will obviously need new security for it right?

    How responsive is the new trackpad in vista?

    Is OSX leopard user friendly (installing programmes, interface, compatable programmes, games, iwork)

    NB: remember i am a pc user been soo all my life , just going for change there soo be easy on me :)
     
    BlackLight, Nov 18, 2008
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  10. The_Shirt

    The_Shirt Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you would need new security. I was replacing an older (too old to sell for any decent $$) laptop when I got the MBP, so I was able to move over my Windows, Office, and security programs. I can assure you that Spyware Doctor with Antivirus, CC Cleaner, and the Auslogics defragger all work wonderfully in Bootcamp (Vista Ultimate). Oh, and the accelerator from pcpitstop (can't think of the name right now)...
     
    The_Shirt, Nov 18, 2008
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  11. niels1405

    niels1405 Newbie

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    Thx for all your posts!!!

    I still wonder why I would need Vista or other windows on my Mac if I can have office 08?
    what does Vista gives me that OX cannot??
     
    niels1405, Nov 18, 2008
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