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I wanna buy a laptop that I’ll be using for college, but do i really need to spend close to $2000 on an Apple laptop? I mean are there any laptops out there that are just as good as the Macbook Pro?
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MacBook Pro(MA609LL) 15.4in w/ Mighty Mouse & Case!
US $400.00 (1 Bid) End [...]

I have been interested for a while in getting a new Apple laptop (possibly a MacBook), but I just want to make sure that say in a months time, a nice nice one will come out.
Are there plans to update any of the Apple laptops in the near future?
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I would like to purchase an Apple Laptop and I was just wondering if Apple also follows the tradition of the friday after thanksgiving sale. If so, should I go to their Apple locations, or any store that sells them? Thanks.
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APPLE MACBOOK A1181 13" 2.00 GHZ DVDRW LAPTOP WIFI
US $162.50 (8 [...]

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I want to know where i can find the cheapest good looking apple laptop apart from eBay. Is there any other good sties that is cheaper than eBay?
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APPLE MACBOOK A1181 13" 2.00 GHZ DVDRW LAPTOP WIFI
US $162.50 (8 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 18:58:18 PSTBid now | Add to watch list
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