Need to buy a new laptop as my old one just died. My question is, is there a decent alternative to a macbook pro? I am thinking about getting the 17" MBP, but obviously it is a very expensive option. Are there any PCs with decent enough screens that are any cheaper? Cheers, Will.
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Don't buy an HP. Friend's one has just died at aged a little over a year. It's been utter rubbish the entire time she's had it.
MBP is expensive and I'm amazed to note that apple care on one is now £200!!! See what comes up in the refurb store.
There's someone on here selling an MBP for £500 or so. Can't remember whether is the 17 though. 2009 model I think.
MBP is expensive and I'm amazed to note that apple care on one is now £200!!! See what comes up in the refurb store.
There's someone on here selling an MBP for £500 or so. Can't remember whether is the 17 though. 2009 model I think.
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If you can hang on for a few months Apple will probably have a a new model range available. You can often pick up the older models at a discount. Or alternatively get the new model, looks like there may be a quad core option ( If you believe all the rumors 
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Do you really need the 17", I find my 15" perfectly adequate. Also have a look at the Mac refurb store, some bargains to be had there.
Oh, so one bad PC makes the entire product line rubbish does it?
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HP's attitude is why I wouldn't recommend them. They are washing their hands of it. That's why I wouldn't buy one. If they'd turned around and offered a free repair as the laptop has been unreliable from day one I'd still recommend them. They aren't. They're wanting £500 to repair a £1400 laptop that has been repaired once within 2 months of ownership and has gone wrong again just over a year later with the same fault!