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TimmyK
Senior Member
364
17-08-2018, 08:19 AM
#1
So after the recent going ons I need a new laptop and have been looking at the Macbook Pros.

Has anyone had dealing with them and are they worth the £1k price tag?

Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
TimmyK
17-08-2018, 08:19 AM #1

So after the recent going ons I need a new laptop and have been looking at the Macbook Pros.

Has anyone had dealing with them and are they worth the £1k price tag?


Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!

parthiban
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17-08-2018, 08:22 AM
#2
In terms of design and construction, absolutely - in terms of the software, that's personal choice, although modern macs can run windows as well so you can choose Smile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
17-08-2018, 08:22 AM #2

In terms of design and construction, absolutely - in terms of the software, that's personal choice, although modern macs can run windows as well so you can choose Smile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

TimmyK
Senior Member
364
17-08-2018, 08:23 AM
#3
What is the operating system like then compared with Windows?

Main thing is are they reliable have had dells and samsung and they have lasted no longer than 2 years. if im paying £1k for a computer I want it to last.

Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
TimmyK
17-08-2018, 08:23 AM #3

What is the operating system like then compared with Windows?

Main thing is are they reliable have had dells and samsung and they have lasted no longer than 2 years. if im paying £1k for a computer I want it to last.


Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!

parthiban
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17-08-2018, 08:33 AM
#4
If you want bulletproof I'd highly recommend Lenovo - I've got one that I've had now for several years and it gets treated quite badly and it's still going strong Smile

This is just my personal opinion but to me laptops are things that don't last that long so I personally wouldn't spend a huge amount of money on one as you are most likely going to have to replace it after a few years.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
17-08-2018, 08:33 AM #4

If you want bulletproof I'd highly recommend Lenovo - I've got one that I've had now for several years and it gets treated quite badly and it's still going strong Smile

This is just my personal opinion but to me laptops are things that don't last that long so I personally wouldn't spend a huge amount of money on one as you are most likely going to have to replace it after a few years.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

TimmyK
Senior Member
364
17-08-2018, 08:37 AM
#5
Thats the thing dont have room for a desktop and need something I can move around which is why I get laptops. I have an external HD which I use to store my ever growing music collection.

Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
TimmyK
17-08-2018, 08:37 AM #5

Thats the thing dont have room for a desktop and need something I can move around which is why I get laptops. I have an external HD which I use to store my ever growing music collection.


Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!

parthiban
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17-08-2018, 08:38 AM
#6
TimmyK Thats the thing dont have room for a desktop and need something I can move around which is why I get laptops. I have an external HD which I use to store my ever growing music collection.

If you're already using a lot of Apple products a macbook will probably make a lot of sense.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
17-08-2018, 08:38 AM #6

TimmyK Thats the thing dont have room for a desktop and need something I can move around which is why I get laptops. I have an external HD which I use to store my ever growing music collection.

If you're already using a lot of Apple products a macbook will probably make a lot of sense.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

TimmyK
Senior Member
364
17-08-2018, 08:41 AM
#7
Only apple product I will have is an iphone 4. Thing im confused with is the operating system. Is it like windows where you get a simple starter then you have to upgrade at a huge expense to unlock new things like wallpapers etc

Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
TimmyK
17-08-2018, 08:41 AM #7

Only apple product I will have is an iphone 4. Thing im confused with is the operating system. Is it like windows where you get a simple starter then you have to upgrade at a huge expense to unlock new things like wallpapers etc


Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
17-08-2018, 08:48 AM
#8
TimmyK Only apple product I will have is an iphone 4. Thing im confused with is the operating system. Is it like windows where you get a simple starter then you have to upgrade at a huge expense to unlock new things like wallpapers etc

I don't understand that, what do you need to unlock with windows?

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
17-08-2018, 08:48 AM #8

TimmyK Only apple product I will have is an iphone 4. Thing im confused with is the operating system. Is it like windows where you get a simple starter then you have to upgrade at a huge expense to unlock new things like wallpapers etc

I don't understand that, what do you need to unlock with windows?


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

TimmyK
Senior Member
364
17-08-2018, 08:50 AM
#9
With windows you get starter and have to get home premium in order to do more things like put wallpapers on your desktop. With Macs you dont have windows however is it a similar deal you get a basic system and you need to upgrade

Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
TimmyK
17-08-2018, 08:50 AM #9

With windows you get starter and have to get home premium in order to do more things like put wallpapers on your desktop. With Macs you dont have windows however is it a similar deal you get a basic system and you need to upgrade


Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
17-08-2018, 08:54 AM
#10
TimmyK With windows you get starter and have to get home premium in order to do more things like put wallpapers on your desktop. With Macs you dont have windows however is it a similar deal you get a basic system and you need to upgrade

But pretty much any off the shelf desktop or laptop comes with home premium, I didn't even know this starter thing existed!

And I'm sure mac OS will be similar to home premium and not starter.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
17-08-2018, 08:54 AM #10

TimmyK With windows you get starter and have to get home premium in order to do more things like put wallpapers on your desktop. With Macs you dont have windows however is it a similar deal you get a basic system and you need to upgrade

But pretty much any off the shelf desktop or laptop comes with home premium, I didn't even know this starter thing existed!

And I'm sure mac OS will be similar to home premium and not starter.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

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