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About to Buy a Mac Pro

  • 22-03-2014 10:39pm
    #1
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭


    Ive been looking out for a new Mac Pro 13inch with Retina for a while now, and have found one at a good price. But for some reason im reluctant to get it. It feels like a lot to pay for a laptop.

    Also if I do take the plunge, is there a need to get an extended accidental warranty? and could someone suggest a good one! Cheers!


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    You mean MacBook Pro, the MacPro is a desktop.
    They're great machines, are well built and will last you a long time - if you take care of it. Of course if you only want a machine to browse the web it's a waste of money.

    Apple have their own Apple Care extended warranty. It's expensive but the service is very good, their call centre is in Cork. I wouldn't have good things to say about extended warranties in general tho, EU and irish law afford you a lot of rights.
    I got apple Care very cheaply as I was working in a University when I bought mine, plus about a 15% discount on the Mac itself. My current employer has a purchase program with similar offerings. If you're in university or work for a big company see if you can get a similar deal.


  • #3
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Topbike77


    5uspect wrote: »
    You mean MacBook Pro, the MacPro is a desktop.
    They're great machines, are well built and will last you a long time - if you take care of it. Of course if you only want a machine to browse the web it's a waste of money.

    Apple have their own Apple Care extended warranty. It's expensive but the service is very good, their call centre is in Cork. I wouldn't have good things to say about extended warranties in general tho, EU and irish law afford you a lot of rights.
    I got apple Care very cheaply as I was working in a University when I bought mine, plus about a 15% discount on the Mac itself. My current employer has a purchase program with similar offerings. If you're in university or work for a big company see if you can get a similar deal.

    Sorry yes, macbook. As far as I know the Apple Care warranty for macs doesn't cover accidental damage do.


  • #4
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,907 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    Ronan14 wrote: »
    Ive been looking out for a new Mac Pro 13inch with Retina for a while now, and have found one at a good price.

    What price is the one you are looking at?

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



  • #5
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Topbike77


    Aodhagan wrote: »
    What price is the one you are looking at?

    €1290 for the ME865B/A


  • #6
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,907 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    Ronan14 wrote: »
    €1290 for the ME865B/A

    This one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-ME865B-13-inch-MacBook-Graphics/dp/B00G5BFGWA

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



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  • #7
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Topbike77


    Aodhagan wrote: »
    This one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-ME865B-13-inch-MacBook-Graphics/dp/B00G5BFGWA

    Thats it yes, why?


  • #8
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,907 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    Thats a good price. €1,549 for the same specs on Apple store.

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



  • #9
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Topbike77


    Just ordered :O


  • #10
    CathalDublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭CathalDublin


    You wont be disappointed


  • #11
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,907 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    Ronan14 wrote: »
    Just ordered :O

    If this is your first Mac you will be pleasantly surprised.

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



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  • #12
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Topbike77


    Yes it's my first mac, really excited now!


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