I would be looking to get a Mac Book Air top end one (13" 256GB) and a Mac mini 2.5GHz 4GB one for 1.5k. From apple its quite expensive at £1,349.00 for Air and £699.00 for mac mini. Surely there are cheaper options?
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Originally posted by russell View PostI would be looking to get a Mac Book Air top end one (13" 256GB) and a Mac mini 2.5GHz 4GB one for 1.5k. From apple its quite expensive at £1,349.00 for Air and £699.00 for mac mini. Surely there are cheaper options?merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by russell View PostI would be looking to get a Mac Book Air top end one (13" 256GB) and a Mac mini 2.5GHz 4GB one for 1.5k. From apple its quite expensive at £1,349.00 for Air and £699.00 for mac mini. Surely there are cheaper options?Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostIts apple. Think about it for a second and then remember you've just hit the £2000 limit so you can claim the VAT back if you're on the flat rate scheme.Comment
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Originally posted by Vandalay View PostWhat kind of activities do you plan to do on it? Main drawback of the Air is lack of a DVD drive and a smaller hard disc... but obviously you make this up in weight and size. But in terms of power, unless you're doing really heavy design work etc, an Air would be sufficient.
My Macbook has about a year or so left in it, I'll be looking to get an Air rather than a pro.
The the current Air will only run a single thunderbolt display while the Pro will run 2 or more. The 15" Pro is very portable however 1k is not going to get you a worthwhile spec.Comment
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Have a look at a refurb on the apple store. I bought my MBP as a refurb and don't regret it one bit.Comment
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Originally posted by Bunk View PostOoh, excellent point. My Macbook Pro was going to be close to £2000 so I bumped the specs to push it over, then the VAT takes it back under £2000Comment
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Originally posted by russell View PostSo can you claim back the full 20% do say it was £2000 I can claim back £400?Comment
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Originally posted by russell View PostSo can you claim back the full 20% do say it was £2000 I can claim back £400?
So if it costs £1999.99 (inc VAT) then you pay £1999.99. If it costs £2000 (inc VAT) then you reclaim the VAT and it only costs £1600. It's a no brainer.Comment
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Originally posted by Bunk View PostYep, if the VAT inclusive prices is over £2000 you can claim back the VAT.
So if it costs £1999.99 (inc VAT) then you pay £1999.99. If it costs £2000 (inc VAT) then you reclaim the VAT and it only costs £1600. It's a no brainer.Comment
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