Something useful..hmmm. Well, I'm bravely entering the world of applications development and I'm sure anyone else who is in the same boat, might be feeling the same excitement, adrenaline rush, confusion, doubt, apprehension, triumph....etc. I can go on about what a ride this new direction is but perhaps some of you already know! So much of a ride, (because I'm making it out to be) I have decided to slow my game plan down..I have been in this rush to get apps published and as a result,important details and information have been missed or even skipped. For example let's start with the very first fundamental element (since I'm willing to learn to crawl before I walk); I have an older PC laptop that cannot handle the work load in some cases (something I overlooked) and I need to know if anyone can tell me the best Mac product to purchase with my tax return? I want to know what $1500 can get me for the purpose of best "all around" machine to do all the tasks needed in App World? I need reasonable speed, plenty of storage and I want to be mobile. Mac Book Pro? Second question, are there people available to conduct live/private tutoring sessions based around the TAC App 2.0 builder? Skype would be the best way. I just need to be shown once how to do something and I'm good. Anyway,it would be great to have a tutor for a week or so. Thank you for this online community buzztouch. I look forward to creating some amazing projects! What a blast! RW

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Hi RW, Welcome to buztouch! Park City, UT? I love that place! Some of the best skiing anywhere! You'll find tons of people here ready and willing to help you out. Lots of great stuff in the How-To section, and I have a set of video tutorials at http://www.youtube.com/user/GoNorthWest/. I'm also willing to create some tutorial videos for you if you let me know the subject...for free, of course! What's TAC App 2.0? Looking forward to seeing what you produce! Mark

Welcome @RogueWave! I'm sure you will find different opinions on the best Mac. There are great videos in the Learning center and awesome documents in the "how to' section here @Buzztouch. LA

Welcome RougeWave! A Retina Mac may be out, but there are other good options. While you're shopping don't forget to look at the Refurbished section of the Apple Store: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac 13" Retina Mac: http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD212LL/A/refurbished-macbook-pro-25ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i5-with-retina-display $1439.00 I think you'd want a 15" display though. This is what I'd buy with the money: http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD103LL/A/refurbished-macbook-pro-23ghz-quad-core-intel-i7 $1529.00 ...now I'm jealous here with my old, creaky 2007 MacBookPro! Best! William

Hey @KozmoWeb, I tried emailing you on here but you have it shut off. Can you shoot me an email on here real quick please? LA

@LA Messaged you.

@KozmoWeb: I replied.lol LA

Welcome RogueWave!

Sorry @RogueWave..didn't mean to hijack your post. LA

It's okay LA. It's a dialogue, we're still human despite all this technology. Thank you, Mark...I'll be sure to check out vids when an issue comes up. Thank you MWFPRO! Thank you William! @ Mark the APP Code 2.0 is a self hosted app builder that is similar to what is available on this site. Just another outfit. Yeah Park City is a tough gig. Been carving out a niche here for several years.

Welcome Rogue! Looking forward to seeing your work! Cheers! -- Smug

Welcome! I have only done Android so far. I was looking at getting the MacBook Air...11". Bestbuy is selling Macs $200 off today and tomorrow. So the 11" can be bought for $799.

Thank you Smug, thank you Outbreak! 11"? I would have to get used to this..I'm spoiled with an 18" laptop screen now.