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    13" MBP or 15" MBP what to buy.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by willard, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. willard

    willard Notebook Consultant

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    So i could have posted this in the FAQ on the what notebook to buy section, but i think i will get better results here.

    I currently have a MB unibody that i use for general use, pictures movies, light video editing (home movies) etc. A Dell M4400 (8 gigs of ram, 320 gig HD, RGD-LED) that i use for work and a gaming desktop at home.
    I would change my MB for the screen (anything looks bad next to the RGB-LED screen) and the SD card, but mostly for the battery life. The current MB i have sucks.

    The MB was bought by work and i have been offered to upgrade (mine will go to a new employee). So i am a bit torn, I like the 1440x900 of the 15" but like the size of the 13". I would use this mostly when i travel and as a second unit to my main notebook.
    Any thoughts. This would be my 3rd MB/MBP.
     
    willard, Jun 12, 2009
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  2. AirSinner

    AirSinner Notebook Evangelist

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    I would get the 15" because I always liked a screen that is decent in Size. A 15" Screen isn't too small nor is it too big. Plus with the extra space in the 15" MBP pro your going to get a lot more power if you spec it out.
     
    AirSinner, Jun 12, 2009
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    depends on your opinion... AirSinner likes 15" size better, I like 13" size better... what size do you want?
     
    doh123, Jun 12, 2009
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    m4rc Notebook Evangelist

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    13" is the way to go! You have a gaming computer already and the 13" is almost as powerful as the 15" depending. Regardless of what you're comparing the screen to, both of the MBP's screens look sharp and beautiful, at least until you get too much reflection on the screen.
     
    m4rc, Jun 12, 2009
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  5. willard

    willard Notebook Consultant

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    Cool thanks.
    I think that the 13" might be better for traveling. It should fit better on the airline tray. I like the 15" for the resolution, but for traveling i think it might be a bit to big.
    I will drop my order this weekend, thanks everyone.
     
    willard, Jun 12, 2009
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  6. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Congrats on the decision for another Mac! :)

    I've heard that the new screens are great! ;)
     
    Colton, Jun 12, 2009
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    rockonchen Newbie

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    Today this website posting the first look on 13.3 MBP.
    It said that the screen is average compared with other notebook.
    The speaker is producing sound weak, flat, and almost mono.
    I'm wondering if Apple downgraded the speaks and the panel.
    I owned the first generation Unibody MacBook, and I Found it sounded pretty good compared with other PC notebooks, is my ears having problems?
    And I'm curious to know the writer comparing the panel of 13.3 MBP to what other notebook models?
     
    rockonchen, Jun 13, 2009
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