I plan on buying a MBP 15.4in very soon! (after WWDC of course) and I have gone to the store to see it and everything. It really does look like the laptop for me since I do quite a bit of pro audio recording and video editing. But the size somewhat concerns me. Is the form factor difficult at all to transport around a college campus from class to class and what not?
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Depends also on how big you are... You should have asked them if you can like put in a bag and then walk it around the store ^^
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lol I did ask something like that, minus the bag part, but no go. Anyways now this feels kinda weird. Im about 5 ft. 8in. It's not really how heavy it is or anything like that. Its more like in and out of bag mobility etc. Iono... anyone catch my drift?
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My first two notebooks were of the bigger mainstream size 15" and imo it was a pain in the butt, than again they were a bit thicker.
my macbook was the first one I got of the smaller size, and I love it so much more than what I had before. remember its all personal preference though. -
I owned one of the previous 15" PowerBook G4's, and I found that even though it was larger, it was still quite simple to carry around - one nice thing about the PB and MBP line is that there are a lot of great carrying cases especially designed for them. I think the 1" thickness helps a lot in making them fairly easy to take out of a messenger bag and put it back in quickly.
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Yes, as zadillo mentioned, there are many vendors who sell cases (as well as a TON of accessories) specifically geared toward the apple notebook lines. If you're 5'8", it really should be ok, especially if you work out. I use work out kind of loosely, I mean if you're are the least bit brawny it really won't be a problem but if you're bone skinny you might want to reconsider.
Check around online for specific cases and bags for the macbook pro, you'll find alot. Plus any iAccessory. -
If you're looking for MBP-specific messengers bags, a few manufacturers that are often recommended are:
http://www.brenthaven.com/catalog-apple-cases.html
and
http://www.tombihn.com/
and
http://www.sfbags.com/index.htm
Some of these are on the pricey side, but they have a reputation for being very well-made, very durable, and providing excellent protection - one of those areas where when you think about the cost of what you're protecting, it is a good area to get the highest quality protection you can afford. -
Thanks for all the input. Just wanted to make sure it wouldnt be like this compaq that my dads got. At first I was excited to have a laptop in the family and took it everywhere but eventually it was jut too burdensome, being so thick and all.
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Its kind of big to be carrying everywhere -
I kinda somewhat agree, yes I feel that the thickness plays the majority of the role in burdensome travel, but screen size I feel can play a part as well, it means you gotta carry a bigger bag as well. It's different for everyone. Yes, I wish I could put one in a bag and walk around a store, but I think they'd think I'm trying to steal it. xD
I've said before my next purchase in a like 3 years will most likely be the MBP, however they need to have a small form one out by than like they had for the 12" Powerbook, otherwise I'll probably just get the newest macbook. -
That would be my definite concern. Whether I could walk around with it comfortably.
Macbook Pro College Bound?
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by linonNR, Aug 6, 2006.