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    Did I Bought The Right 15" MBP?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Kage, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. Kage

    Kage Notebook Consultant

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    11 days ago I bought the entry level 15" MBP ($1699.99) at Best Buy and I really like it. Do you think I should exchange it for the $1999.99 version (one with the slightly faster processor, larger hard drive, and better videocard), even though I'm not a computer gamer (planning on getting a Xbox 360) and that I have no use for applications that require intensive graphics? or I'm I better using the extra $300 for buying Windows 7 (I have some programs that require Windows), and a larger hard drive?
     
    Kage, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    You answer the question yourself.
     
    haquocdung, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. AMDgamer

    AMDgamer Notebook Evangelist

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    You have a lot more mac than I do, and mine runs everything smooth as silk. I think you did well.
     
    AMDgamer, Sep 22, 2009
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    The 8600GT is faster than the 9400. That said though if you are not gaming you wont notice much difference.
     
    lixuelai, Sep 23, 2009
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  5. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    no need to buy one. w7 will run as smooth as silk on your laptop plus it will run much cooler due to the weaker gpu.
     
    Luke1708, Sep 23, 2009
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  6. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    I'll add vote #3 for that recommendation (W7RC is perfect on mine for 5 months now).

    You can always undervolt the cpu in W7 using RMClock to further reduce heat generation and improve battery life.
     
    ClearSkies, Sep 23, 2009
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  7. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    if you don't need gaming graphics... the processor difference wont be much of a difference at all under most things... and you can always buy a larger hard drive and stick it in your current Mac.... I see no reason to buy the higher end model.

    Also, try not to spent $300 for Win7 if at all possible... buncha deals out there, including $30 upgrade versions for educational discount.
     
    doh123, Sep 23, 2009
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    That is a college student-only MS promotion which cross checks your college email address to confirm eligibility... the offer expires on launch day.
     
    ClearSkies, Sep 23, 2009
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  9. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    was an example.. there are different deals around different places... as far as that goes it wonder how it checks for upgrade? I have Vista, but not installed and dont care to install it to use the upgrade.
     
    doh123, Sep 23, 2009
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