I need your opinion please, I ordered MBP 15" 2.4 processor, 2GB ram, 160GB 7200rpm.... will take about 4-6 weeks to get shipped to me.
Now, I'm working with all kind of graphics programs, audio and video editing. I noticed that the resolution of the 15" notebook is way lower than the 17" notebook but the difference in $$$ is huge (about $400).
I can not justify the difference in price, but if there will be a big difference that helps me in my work I'll diffinatly go with the 17"
I'm currently using 1680x1050 resolution, came from 1920x1200... is there a big difference between the 1680x1050 and the MBP 1200x900 ?
What do you think?
Edit: sorry I meant 1440x900 not 1200x900
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You've got some information wrong...the MacBook Pro does not have that resolution.
The 15.4-inch MacBook Pro has a 1440x900 resolution. The 17-inch MacBook Pro has a 1680x1050, or an optional 1920x1200 resolution.
The 13.3-inch MacBook is the one with 1280x800 resolution.
I think the 1440x900 resolution is good, but obviously the higher resolution will help in Photoshop work. Keep in mind the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro has an LED-backlit screen, while the 17-inch does not. -
I like the 15" since it is more portable. The 17" is quite a bit bigger.
I'd rather have the 15" and an external monitor than the 17" at 1920x1200.
2 screens also seems to help organize things a little better.
I do wish that the 15" came with a 1680x1050 screen though. -
15" with an external monitor would be excellent.
I would personally go for the 17" model as it is worth the extra cost for me for a lot of different reasons. and the 17" MBP is way more portable than any other 17" i have used. -
How would you go about setting up dual 'separate' screens?
Like as if you have 2 computers, you know how you see in the movies...or do you actually need two computers for that?
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15" vs 17" in Graphics work
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kokowawa, Jun 22, 2007.