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Daniel97

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Mar 6, 2011
779
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Well i think the 11 screen would be too small but i want a backlit keyboard ..

My budget is £800 or a 2011 13" MBP with decent spec to trade as a maximum so I'm looking at used models ..
 

ricowatatsu

macrumors newbie
Jan 17, 2008
22
0
You could just wait for the 2011 models to surface in the refurb store. Considering the ongoing price drops on lesser 2010 models, it has to be a matter of time.
 

bigeasy_uk

macrumors 6502
Sep 8, 2005
275
12
Leamington Spa, England
I've got the 11" and I've got no problem with the screen size. I think it's great, but I only use it for basic stuff like web browsing. It all depends what you want to do with it, are you going to need the extra pixels?
 

mwayne85

macrumors regular
Feb 11, 2009
166
29
I would go with the 2011 models. The 2010 models don't have a backlit keyboard and the 2011's are much better in terms of performance. And if you feel the 11" is too small, just go for 13". If you want to stay within your budget, go for a 13" 2011 refurb when it hits the store.
 

stark4

macrumors 6502
Oct 14, 2008
391
1
Florida
just get 13" 2011 model.. why would you want to get the old model if you can get the latest model right now.
 

NutsNGum

macrumors 68030
Jul 30, 2010
2,856
367
Glasgow, Scotland
What do you do with it?

The 11" is a beautiful little machine, I would personally avoid the 13" Macbook Pro, as the 11" screen resolution is a great deal sharper. If you need more real-estate, then I'd recommend using an external monitor when you don't need to be mobile.

If you had the option, I'd go for the 13" 2011 Air. If you don't have the cash now, and you can wait, it's by far the best option, IMO.
 

Sangdushi

macrumors regular
Sep 9, 2011
128
0
I was planning on getting the 11" and I was already maxing my budget out with that but I decided that if this was going to be my main machine than I would probably be happier with the 13" so I pushed the budget a bit further to get the 13". Should be here Tuesday :D.
 
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