- Oct 24, 2006
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I'm looking to sell my laptop and POSSIBLY buy a MacBook Pro. I don't know how wise this decision would be, but it seems to be a good idea. Anyway, I have a Gateway P-7811FX laptop with these specs:
2.26 GHZ C2D
4 GB DDR3 1033 MHZ
Nvidia 9800M GTS
17" 1920x1200 LCD panel
640 GB (320 x 2) 7200 RPM
The thing is, MacBook Pros are extremely expensive, and I'm more than likely not going to get the same performance or performance I'd like by purchasing one. Also, after being spoiled by a screen of that resolution, I don't know if I could go down to 1680x1050 or less. I don't care about the OS because I can easily learn OSX, and if I don't like it, I'll put Windows 7 on it, but then there's no reason to get a MacBook because I could get a cheaper PC.
Anyway, one main reason I would like a MacBook Pro is because they are quality and built to last. Sure there is degradation in them, but there's not NEARLY as much as Gateway's or most other companies'. The battery is killer, and the laptops are quite mobile. Currently, if I were to take my laptop with me, it's 10 lbs on my back/arm. A 17" MacBook Pro is a little under 8 lbs. Not a huge difference, but I'm not even looking at the 17" ones because they are way, WAY out of my price range.
Anyway, is there anyway I can get the performance/build quality/portability like a MacBook Pro with a PC? The thing is, I'm afraid that if I do get a MacBook, I'm going to get bored with it and be sad I don't have a good Windows laptop. Blah!
So I'm stuck! What should I do? Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I'm really looking for a new laptop as this one is showing it's age. I would love a laptop that will possibly last me as long as this or more.
Any help would be amazing! Thanks everyone!
2.26 GHZ C2D
4 GB DDR3 1033 MHZ
Nvidia 9800M GTS
17" 1920x1200 LCD panel
640 GB (320 x 2) 7200 RPM
The thing is, MacBook Pros are extremely expensive, and I'm more than likely not going to get the same performance or performance I'd like by purchasing one. Also, after being spoiled by a screen of that resolution, I don't know if I could go down to 1680x1050 or less. I don't care about the OS because I can easily learn OSX, and if I don't like it, I'll put Windows 7 on it, but then there's no reason to get a MacBook because I could get a cheaper PC.
Anyway, one main reason I would like a MacBook Pro is because they are quality and built to last. Sure there is degradation in them, but there's not NEARLY as much as Gateway's or most other companies'. The battery is killer, and the laptops are quite mobile. Currently, if I were to take my laptop with me, it's 10 lbs on my back/arm. A 17" MacBook Pro is a little under 8 lbs. Not a huge difference, but I'm not even looking at the 17" ones because they are way, WAY out of my price range.
Anyway, is there anyway I can get the performance/build quality/portability like a MacBook Pro with a PC? The thing is, I'm afraid that if I do get a MacBook, I'm going to get bored with it and be sad I don't have a good Windows laptop. Blah!
So I'm stuck! What should I do? Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I'm really looking for a new laptop as this one is showing it's age. I would love a laptop that will possibly last me as long as this or more.
Any help would be amazing! Thanks everyone!