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MacBook question -

gsy1
gsy1 Posts: 50 Forumite
I need some help!

I've decided to splash out on a new MacBook but i'm really confuzzled -

On apple's uk store website you can configure them, i wanted to get the standard black one but i wanted it in white (personal preference) obviously there was a price difference but the only difference i could see was the size of the HD (160gb v 250gb), so i thought well i'll go for the white and just up the spec to a 250gb. . .

So one would think that both prices would then be the same because both laptops (as far as i could see) have the same spec but the only difference was the colour, black v white.

btw i'm lookin at ex vat prices, oops.

both hard drives are 250gb yet at the side a different price is displayed???

Sorry to be confusing but if i'm shellin out for a new pc i want to make sure i spend my money wisely.


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  • timbim_2
    timbim_2 Posts: 1,292 Forumite
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    Yep, as far as I can see, you're paying £60 for a black case!
    Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.
  • Millionaire
    Millionaire Posts: 3,748 Forumite
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    Yes, You pay a premium for the black colour.

    A wiseman/women would buy the white one
  • timbim_2
    timbim_2 Posts: 1,292 Forumite
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    Then you can buy a black case from elsewhere on the internet for about a tenner, and replace them!
    Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.
  • Millionaire
    Millionaire Posts: 3,748 Forumite
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    timbim wrote: »
    Then you can buy a black case from elsewhere on the internet for about a tenner, and replace them!

    Or for the MoneySaving option get a Black Permanant Marker and colour it in:rotfl:
  • timbim_2
    timbim_2 Posts: 1,292 Forumite
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    In my books, money saving only goes so far...
    Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.
  • frugallass
    frugallass Posts: 2,320 Forumite
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    The white ones get grubby pretty quickly !
  • Millionaire
    Millionaire Posts: 3,748 Forumite
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    frugallass wrote: »
    The white ones get grubby pretty quickly !

    Not if you wash your hands regularly.;)
  • I have the black MacBook, it is a great piece of kit, however, the white one may get dirty over time, the black one has a matt finish, and your forever cleaning off finger prints, the white one take less day to day care!
  • timbim_2
    timbim_2 Posts: 1,292 Forumite
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    Do you not mean a gloss finish? Matt finishes tend not to grab fingerprints. As for cleaning, get a decent lens cloth. These deal with fingerprints and marks in no time. Ask a photographer!
    Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.
  • zappomatic
    zappomatic Posts: 616 Forumite
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    Unless you're ordering a custom spec, get it from John Lewis because you get an extra year's warranty for free.
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