MacBook Pro - thinking about getting one

[anon(153966)]

I've been looking at the MacBook for a while now. Best Buy have it for $899.99 and I'm seriously considering it.

Once all setup, I want to install Windows 8.1, too. Working in IT, I only support Windows and Windows Servers. So having Windows installed is paramount.

I was thinking about the MacBook Air, but that lacks long term use and expansion, no?

Any thoughts?

 

[anon(153966)]

Hmm, are you sure about that? I was under the impression I could increase the ram to 8GB, or more, and if needed replace the SSD drive to larger, if I ever needed it. No?

 

[zerog46]

It's a tough decision. I ultimately went with the air because of the portability and the awesome battery. I have a work PC and laptop so mine is for personal use. Makes it easy.


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[anon(153966)]

Now that is VERY interesting information.i just bought the MacBook Pro Retina, haven't opened it yet. I need to research this properly. Albeit, I appreciate the info...

 

[Ethereal]

I've been looking at the MacBook for a while now. Best Buy have it for $899.99 and I'm seriously considering it.

Once all setup, I want to install Windows 8.1, too. Working in IT, I only support Windows and Windows Servers. So having Windows installed is paramount.

I was thinking about the MacBook Air, but that lacks long term use and expansion, no?

Any thoughts?

How about microsoft surface 3?

 

[anon(153966)]

Update: I returned the MacBook Pro Retina. Hard drive is simply too small, switched to a MacBook Pro i5, 500GB, but only 4GB memory. Don't worry, I'm upgrading that this week or next.

I looked really, really close at the Surface Pro 3, but I want to install a couple VM's for work. The MacBook will probably do the job better. It is in the process of upgrading to the latest update...

 

[Premium1]

The Pros aren't upgrade able either. The RAM and storage you start with is what you keep.

The older MacBooks are upgradable, which are the ones on sale at best buy for $899..


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