MacBook Pro 15" 2.53GHz (Configure Me)

More RAM helps you run more applications at a time, and helps those same tasks run more efficiently. High end applications like Final Cut Studio or the Adobe Creative Suite demand large amounts of RAM.

Apple RAM is covered under warranty for 1 year. If you get the AppleCare Protection Plan, their RAM is covered under warranty for three years. ExperCom RAM is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. If you choose to upgrade your Mac Pro with ExperCom RAM, and it requires removing the original Apple RAM, we will include the Apple RAM so that your future service needs are not affected.

Choose larger or more hard drives for extra storage and backup space.

7200rpm drives allow disk-intensive tasks to perform more efficiently.

With no moving parts, solid-state drives (SSD) enhance durability and use less power than a hard drive.

Apple drives are covered under warranty for 1 year. If you get the AppleCare Protection Plan, the Apple hard drives are covered under warranty for three years. ExperCom drives are covered by the manufacturer's limited warranty.

Buying a new Mac? Get the most from your Mac by extending the coverage on your Mac to three years from your computer’s purchase date. The comprehensive AppleCare Protection Plan includes expert telephone tech support from the people who know your system best; dedicated access to web-based support resources; onsite service for desktop computers; global repair coverage; repairs performed by Apple-authorized technicians who use only genuine Apple parts; and powerful TechTool Deluxe diagnostic utility from Micromat.  Remember—the AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased only while your computer is under standard warranty. To maximize the benefits of your plan, purchase it today.




Top Features
• Extends hardware repair coverage from one year to three years from your computer’s purchase date.
• AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased only while your Mac is covered by Apple’s standard warranty. To maximize the benefits of the AppleCare Protection Plan, purchase it today.
• Up to three years of Apple telephone technical support and global repair coverage.
• Provides dedicated access to web-based support resources.
• Includes powerful diagnostic utility - TechTool Deluxe from Micromat.
• Onsite service for desktop computers.
• Global repair coverage for all Mac computers and Apple displays.
• Comprehensive coverage for your Mac, as well as on AirPort Extreme Card, an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, Time Capsule, MacBook Air SuperDrive, and Apple RAM used with your Mac.
• Mac mini, Mac Pro, and MacBook Pro customers may also register one Apple display for coverage, provided it is purchased with the Mac.
•The AppleCare Protection Plan starts on your computer’s purchase date. To maximize the benefits of the plan, purchase it today.
• Repairs are performed by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts.

Get a $30 mail in rebate with the purchase of a new Mac and iWork '09. Download the rebate form: iWork $30 Rebate (expires 07/20/09)

Get a $30 mail in rebate with the purchase of a new Mac and MobileMe. Download the rebate form: MobileMe $30 Rebate (expires 07/20/09)

Run Windows on your Mac.
More and more people are buying and loving Macs. To make this choice simply irresistible, Apple includes technology in the latest release of Mac OS X, Leopard, that lets you install and run the Windows XP or Windows 7 operating system on your Mac. Or you can run both Mac OS X and Windows simultaneously with a program like Parralels or Fusion.

Should I run Boot Camp or a virtualizer like Parallels or Fusion?
Boot Camp is a dual-boot solution. When you want to run Windows, you shut down your Mac and restart into Windows. Then, to return to your Mac, you restart again and run your everyday Mac OS.

Advantages: full, native speed when working in Windows, no sharing of resources
Disadvantages: requires a reboot, only works with XP Service Pack 2 or later

A virtualizer, like Parallels or Fusion, allows you to run Windows at the same time. They provide near native speed without requiring a restart of your Mac. You can move between Windows and Mac applications just like you'd move between two Mac applications.

Advantages: no reboot required to run Windows, works with any version of Windows from DOS to Vista, including Linux and 64-bit versions of Windows. Great sharing of files between OSes.
Disadvantages: slight speed drop (very minor in most cases), uses shared resources (so have plenty of RAM to run both OSes at the same time), more difficult setup of printers, networking, etc.

Should I go with Parallels or Fusion?
These two programs are both great, and perform very similar.

Does ExperCom support Windows?
We don't support Windows - and neither does Apple. We'll install it for you, but, hey, we're Mac people, so we can't help answer Windows questions! Give us a call at 888-563-6112 if you have any questions before you buy.