MacBook Pro - Which one should I get?

oneshot · #1 06-09-2009, 02:54 AM

So Apple just got rid of the new MacBooks and they offer a wider selection of MacBook Pro's.

Well I really could use one for school (I'm in highschool) and just for a general computer that'll work and I can enjoy using.

Right now I have OSx86 installed on my PC but I think its about time that I pay apple a little for there hard work on a spectacular operating system. So I want to get a MacBook Pro.

What I am wondering is lets say you have an account in the bank that your uncle made before he died with $10,000 in it thats supposed to be used for School.

How much of that would you spend on a MacBook Pro (Like how big of a screen would you suggest to get and how much ram,CPU...ect.)

Just wondering your opinion to help guide me towards the MacBook Pro that would satisfy me =)

Thank You.

throttlemeister · #2 06-09-2009, 05:26 AM

They did not get rid of the new macbooks. The old Macbook just got a speedbump and a new name, and with the exception of the SD card reader and fw are identical to the new 13" 'Macbook Pro'.

Puttabong · #3 06-09-2009, 11:28 AM

Hi,

Your choice of MBP should depend on your requirements. Personally, I wouldn't choose a 13" MBP because of the low screen resolution - I need 15" to be able to work properly. What features do you need, how much do you want to spend? Take the time, think about it and make the right decision.

Have a lot of fun!

Ryoukii · #4 06-09-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

The old Macbook just got a speedbump and a new name, and with the exception of the SD card reader and fw are identical to the new 13" 'Macbook Pro'.

Wrong. The unibody macbooks are no longer. There is 13inch MBP's, Not 13inch MB's and MBP's. The only current labelled 'Macbook' is the white one.

throttlemeister · #5 06-09-2009, 05:18 PM

I know reading is hard, but try anyway.

xXrkidXx · #6 06-09-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneshot

What I am wondering is lets say you have an account in the bank that your uncle made before you died with $10,000 in it thats supposed to be used for School.

hmm none? you kno, Hell of an After life? murderous rage lol?

hmm idk, get a good one, and keep the rest for school haha

Taisto · #7 06-09-2009, 06:13 PM

Like Puttabong said - it all depends on what you need. I'd go for 13" MacBook Pro. Why ? I have always bought 15,4" laptops, and whatever you can say about them - mobility is not the word. If you think of taking it often with you - 13" will be more convenient, unless you need higher resolution.

oneshot · #8 06-09-2009, 09:34 PM

Thank you for all your opinions =)

I am really trying to choose over the 13" and 15" and one of the reasons is portability. I'm trying to figure that ratio over portability and size...

I am really leaning toward a 15" but if its a hassle to carry (to big or weight) then I don't know if I'd really want it. Then again all the "higher powered" MacBook Pro's are 15".

If anyone else has had experience with ether of the MacBook's then I'd love it if you could share your experience with portability.

Thank you SO much with the feedback I've gotten so far =)

SaCleoCheater · #9 06-09-2009, 09:59 PM

Well I've never owned a MacBook, but I do own a 15" laptop and I have to say the screen size is PERFECT!! iWork, iLife ect.. just a breeze to work with on it.

If I were you I would go for the 15".

For me, it is very portable and can even fit in my OLD Dell laptop bag!

But of course, it's totally up to you, thats just my opinion. They are all very powerful computers, but for things like Video editing, Photoshopping ect, I would recommend quite a very powerful MBP, but for just general use, the mid range would do IMO.

Good luck on your buy!

oneshot · #10 06-10-2009, 07:02 AM

I went to the apple store today and decided that I'm defiantly getting a 15" MacBook pro. Now I and I definitely want 4 GB of ram. So I'm pretty satisfied.

Thanks for all your help InfiniteMac =)