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Don't bother with a Hackintosh. I've spent time R&D iDeneb and custom Tony Mac OS X builds, and realize it's way easier (and cheaper, especially in terms of ti
by niftylettuce 10y ago
Don't bother with a Hackintosh. I've spent time R&D iDeneb and custom Tony Mac OS X builds, and realize it's way easier (and cheaper, especially in terms of time) to simply buy an entry level Macbook Air or Pro (honestly an Air is fine enough if you're not doing video editing, I got by using one for 3+ years before I got a Pro).
To get the best deal you can either purchase from eBay (use cashback at TopCashback.com and no tax) or try to find a store that lets you use gift cards purchased at ~10+% discount. You can get gift cards at https://www.giftcardgranny.com https://www.giftcardgranny.com and if you shop at a store like Best Buy you can probably get the EDU discount code with a fake EDU from https://secure.californiacolleges.edu/Home/Create_an_Account/Create_an_Account.aspx https://secure.californiacolleges.edu/Home/Create_an_Account....
Hackintosh really not worth it unless you're doing serious video editing.
- FireBeyond 10y agoFor desktops, it can be pretty straightforward to install, but not always update. I used to run one for a couple of years. For laptops, absolutely agreed. Configuring a Hack is always going to be painful.
- xyclos 10y agoYou can also get a refurbished macbook pro or imac straight from apple for less than a new macbook air http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/mac http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/mac
- teslabox 10y agoThe Apple Store matches prices, up to 10% iirc. Fry's electronics email prices are about the same 15% discount as the refurbished apple products at your link.