Re: Possible new user alert!

Stephen C. <nobodyNOSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in
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> On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:38:44 -0800, Mandy wrote
> (in article <oa3mj.259089$S37.41371@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>):
> 
>> Hiya everyone
>> 
>> I was chatting to someone in a depression newsgroup (I'm not sure if
>> he wants me to give his name out or anything so I'll just call him R
>> from now on) and I'm thinking of getting a Mac laptop when I've got
>> enough cash together and I was just wondering how often new versions
>> of the operating system come out and how long the current one has
>> been out? 
>> 
>> I'm thinking of getting a MacBook for £829 and was wondering if that
>> is good value for money?  The URL to see it 
>> ishttp://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?
>> nnmm=browse&mco=7B723664&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook and it's
>> the middle one... would I be better getting a different one or is
>> this one OK? 
>> 
>> TIA for any help or advice you can give me! 
>> 
>> 
> 
> As an estimate, I would say that Apple puts out a new OS about once a
> year to two years. Not sure what that has to do with whether you buy a
> laptop or not. 
> 

I just wondered how long I'd be using the current OS before Apple came up 
with something newer  :o)

> I have found new machines to be a better buy that picking up something
> used. People just seem to want too much for a used machine. And with a
> new unit, you get a warranty.
> 

Ah right!  :o)

> So I would say that the new MacBook is a good value. I wouldn't get
> the high end machine unless you are planning on doing something like
> high end PhotoShop that needs the fastest processor.
> 

I'll be playing around with PaintShop Pro and Poser with it... does that 
make a difference or not really?

> StephenC
> 
> 

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