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[Black.Ghost]

Has anyone else bought one? I mean the newest one, that comes with OS Lion and the new i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge processors?

I know they are a highish price, but they are comparable to the Samsung equivalent running Windows 7.

I'm using a laptop with Windows 7 at the moment, and while its decent enough, it's time for a change.

The Apple store is proving to be a pain at the moment though.

[bcjames]

I'd take a mac over the majority of windows machines. I have the new model Pro and it's so nicely made! The OS is very smooth and stable, although I have nothing against Win7. I do sort of wished I'd waited for the new model Airs and got a 13" plus an ACD on thunderbolt.

I can't comment on Lion as I haven't upgraded yet, but it certainly seems to be getting mixed opinions.

[megamini_jb]

I too would choose Mac over most of the Windows, actually over all the Windows computers if i'm honest. I have the old Macbook Air and an A1181, but both are running Windows and Mac OS X which is great because gf only likes Windows and I prefer this operating system. I would love to get the new Air, but i'm happy with mine, lol

[Black.Ghost]

Arrgghgh. Im trying to order it online now, and when I click place order it tells me to select a valid shipping method. That's fine - but there is nothing on the screen to select. I've tried moving the mouse around to see if a link isn't appearing or there is a hidden drop down box, but nothing.

Bloody stupid thing. I'll try again on a different computer later.

Obviously I want it to come with Lion, but Snow Leopard does sound much cooler in name!

[bcjames]

They should all be shipping with Lion now I'd imagine. At the crossover they ship them with a voucher to upgrade for free, but I'd imagine the new airs will all be Lion.

I had to look up what an A1181 was. I like the whitebooks, shame they've dropped it.

[Timify]

I'm an IT Processional and most people at work scoff when I tell them prefer mac. I dual boot Linux and Lion.

I first brought a iBook back in 2005, over the last 6 years of mac ownership I've had nothing but amazing customer service every time. The iSight in my laptop broke once, and they replaced the inner casing, outer casing and track pad when it came back because they said it looked a bit tired. It looked brand new... All for free.

I'm currently using a 13" MB Pro for work (i travel a lot and their easier to take on planes/ generally carry around) waiting for the MB line up refresh before I upgrade again.

Edited by Timify, 27 July 2011 - 12:30 PM.

[megamini_jb]

When I get my wages I am going to upgrade to Lion, but I will keep the white Macbook on Snow Leopard.

[miniQ]

Mac's suck...

Overpriced for the hardware you recieve.

[paul_s]

Ah, the eternal Mac vs PC debate, joy! I'll throw my opinion in the ring, hell why not:

I have a PC at home and I love it, always had them. I know their quirks and I've never had problems with mine, it's been stable and reliable; Windows 7 is by far the best OS they've ever made and well and truly gives OS X a run for its money.

At work I use a Mac. I like it, it does what it needs to, looks very pretty and the screen is lovely (if a bit shiny for my window seat). As a general rule I've no problem with using Macs, or Linux for that matter (that was my main PC in a previous job), they're stable and reliable and the battery life is incredible.

Personally, I'd probably spend my own money on a PC - it's more familiar to me, and I have issues with the whole "Cult of Mac" approach, which puts me off them (irrational I know). I have nothing against Macs, just the snobbish (minority) of people who sneer at you if you don't use one.

That said, the Mac is simple to use, reliable and works well with your iPod (if you have one). You won't be disappointed if you buy one. Not to forget that they look STUNNING!!!


** Disclaimer: I'm a web developer, so I spend a disproportionate amount of time in front of computers. Without meaning to sound arrogant I do know what I'm talking about. I'm 'computer agnostic' though - use / buy whichever you'd prefer, it really doesn't matter, they're all pretty much the same if you want it for things like music, photos and Facebook **

[Black.Ghost]

Mac's suck...

Overpriced for the hardware you recieve.

I do agree that Apple products are generally priced towards the top end of the market, however I think you get what you pay for. For example, switching from Windows Phone 7 to iPhone was a great decision - it works all the time and feels so much more refined. The build quality is also fantastic.

Also, a look at the alternatives was what made me decide to get it in the end. I don't want a desktop, I want something nicely portable, so a light laptop was a must. Netbooks however are too small - the screens are tiny and the processing power is generally fairly low. IMO, they can't really act as a substitute for a proper desktop or laptop. So that leaves things like the Dell Adamo (which I believe they stopped making), the Samsung 9 series or the Air. Sony do some nice thin laptops as well. The Air is actually comparable on price to the Samsung, and combined with getting bored of Windows, I decided the Air was the best option. Choosing which one to get took a while though.

Plus its a thing of beauty Apple stuff is generally of a very high quality (except my first iPod Nano which died in no time at all, apparently it didn't like jumping from height).

[the_r_sole]

ahh, the most boring debate on the internet today!

which is better...only one way to find out

[Black.Ghost]

I have nothing against Macs, just the snobbish (minority) of people who sneer at you if you don't use one.

HAHA that reminded me of the iPhone advert. "If you don't have an iPhone, well you don't have an iPhone". The snobbish atititude comes from Apple itself. But it would be boring if everyone had the same stuff, no debate and no diversity.

[paul_s]

I don't want a desktop, I want something nicely portable, so a light laptop was a must.

Actually that's a very good point, something I glossed over. I want a desktop for home, so I'd buy a PC. But when I next buy a laptop it'll probably be a Mac.

[redhotminilewis]

There mint. If your after something portable and really thin, one of its closest rivals is the new samsung series 9, which is a fabulous PC, however, its more than a macbook coming in at around £1200. For that price i would be looking at a macbook air. other thin mobile laptops you could consider could be the sony vaio VPCSB1X9 for around £900.

Lanovo, acer and asus have a few good thin ones but i wouldn't say their build quality or support would match up to apple, sony or samsung.

But for the price, theres nothing that is as nice too look at, that much thinner, better spec and has more stable software than a macbook air.

*PC Salesman for 2 years*

[miniQ]

£1200 for a crappy laptop?

£1200 could buy me a top of range fully watercooled gaming PC. SSD's & all..

:|

Everyone I know who owns a mac thinks they work in media. when they dont. They use it for facebook lol... fail