I finally decided on the MacBook Pro Retina Display 15" (£1599.99)
It has taken me forever to even decide which one I wanted. Apple is a confusing world!
Choosing a Model
I have had an iPhone now for around 6 years, and my iPad for over 4 years. I have never owned an Apple Mac of any kind though, I have always been a windows PC kind of girl.. so taking a step onto the apple side has been different, and scary!
The first barrier was deciding which one to get. Do I get a desk top or a laptop? I decided against the desk top as I will have college and uni to go to, its just not practical to have a desktop, even if I prefer them.
The next hurdle was deciding which laptop to go for. The MacBook was a straight up no once I seen the spec. It is essentially an iPad with a keyboard.... I need more from a PC.
The Air was sleek and beautiful, but again the spec just wasn't good enough, and the one USB and no memory card slot upset me.
Which left the Pro.
I decided on the 15" due to the size, and the processor. The 15" is faster, it could do everything I wanted it to and more... it was the one.
Payment and Where to Buy
So now I had decided on the model, I had to decide on payment options and where to buy from. I decided to buy from Stormfront, which is an "Authorised Apple Retailer" mainly due to their care package. They offer 3 years guarantee at no cost when you buy from them, which is something I see as a huge bonus. I also loved their payment options.
So I opted for the "Buy Now Pay Later" scheme. The reason why I went for this one is the student discount (8%) couldn't be applied with the "Take 10" option.
Either way they are both interest free as long they are paid off by the end of their term. I have a £29 admin fee to pay though.
So in total I have £1516 to pay back in 6 months time, which is terrifying, but I have been putting money aside now, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue come January. That price includes the admin fee, and also a £39 hard shell plastic case.
First Impressions
I LOVE IT.
Seriously, its lovely, I cannot stop staring at it, stroking it, just using it all the time.
Here are the things I have noticed so far, which I love about it:
1. The apple sign on the back lights up.
2. the keyboard is a freaking dream to type on.
3. My texts and calls come through. It makes life simpler at home, no need to worry about the phone.
4. There is a twitter app.
5. I take a photo on my phone, and it's on the laptop too. No fuss.
6. The picture quality is incredible, the videos and netflix are better quality on here than on the TV.
7. It's fast, it does what it's told when it's told.
8. The charge lasts so long, hours and hours of Netflix long. SO GOOD!
9. It just knows me, it knows the websites I like, it sends me my texts and emails, it feels so personal.
Here are the things I have struggled with (and have had to Google):
1. how to copy and paste (cmd + C/V)
2. How to save a photo (Ctrl + Click)
3. Not being able to work the # key (Alt + 3)
4. Getting @ and " the wrong way round
5. Closing the window down is on the wrong side.
6. I really hate the DING noise it makes when you turn it on.
7. It doesn't fit into any of my bags
So overall the things I consider a downside are mainly just a learning issue, something I have sorted and figured out now, so I am loving it so far!
Is it worth it...
The most common asked question? Right now I am unsure, it's a new relationship and I am in love with everything about it at the moment.. in 6 months time once its all paid? Maybe I will be doubting it? But from what I have seen I am yet to meet anyone who has regretted completely buying one... so maybe ask me again in 6 months time, but as for now, its the one for me! :)
Do you have a MacBook? Which one? Do you love it? Or do you dream of owning one like me? Or maybe you know they aren't for you, Let me know either way in the comments below :)
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