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Portable Mac, Early 2009
By an Amazon.com customer
Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading SuperDrive)Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading SuperDrive)
Buy new: $2,249.89 / Used from: $1,325.00
The new unibody MacBook Pro is an excellent machine. 2.4GHz should be plenty for most people.
AppleCare Protection Plan - For Portable Apple Computers 15 Inches and AboveAppleCare Protection Plan - For Portable Apple Computers 15 Inches and Above
Buy new: $267.00
Make sure you buy the right version of AppleCare for your mac.
VMware Fusion 2 [OLD VERSION]VMware Fusion 2 [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $28.99 / Used from: $26.98
VMWare is great for developers who need to run virtualized Linux or anyone else who needs to run Windows. Easy to use and very fast.
iWork '09iWork '09
Buy new: $67.99 / Used from: $54.99
Get iWork unless you absolutely cannot live without Office.
Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow LeopardMac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $22.99
If you bought your mac several months ago like me, you will need to buy the Snow Leopard upgrade.
Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger BagTimbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger Bag
Buy new: $71.87 - $120.00
Transport your MBP in a low-key Timbuk2 bad to reduce the chance of theft. Also, Timbuk2 bags are rugged and comfortable.
Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)
Buy new: $72.03 / Used from: $59.99
Amazing in-ear sound isolating headphones. Keep your music to yourself, and keep the outside world out of your music.