Fellow forum users,
Please assist me in choosing which MacBook Pro to purchase. To tell you a little about me - I'm currently at college studying business studies in my second year (A2) and wanting to purchase a MacBook to support me during the rest of my studies, and most importantly, whilst at university, which I start September 2013. I'll be studying away from home, so don't want to be taking my iMac with me. It's hassle. And to be honest I don't want to leave it with others - plus the advantage of having a portable computer to take notes there and then, beats the iMac.
So the choice? I'm currently considering either...
MacBook Pro 13" or *+*Retina*+*MacBook Pro 13"?
Processor:
Standard:
2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
Retina:
2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
Winner? Standard.
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Memory:
Standard:
8GB 1600MHz memory
Retina:
8GB 1600MHz memory
Winner? Draw.
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Storage:
Standard:
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
Retina:
256GB flash storage
Winner? Standard.
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Graphics:
Standard:
Glossy Screen
Retina:
Retina gorgeous display
Winner? Retina (Obviously)
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Price:
Standard:
£1,173.60
Retina:
£1,597.20
Difference? £423.40.
So in summary, if I was to purchase the Retina Macbook Pro I'd be paying £423 more, for sure a better screen, but with a significant amount of less storage (49GB), a less powerful processor.
So other than the better screen, which sure is good - I can't find a lot of benefits? It's lighter and thinner. But I have my iPad for that.
I'm almost definitely going to purchase a standard Macbook.
Please assist me in choosing which MacBook Pro to purchase. To tell you a little about me - I'm currently at college studying business studies in my second year (A2) and wanting to purchase a MacBook to support me during the rest of my studies, and most importantly, whilst at university, which I start September 2013. I'll be studying away from home, so don't want to be taking my iMac with me. It's hassle. And to be honest I don't want to leave it with others - plus the advantage of having a portable computer to take notes there and then, beats the iMac.
So the choice? I'm currently considering either...
MacBook Pro 13" or *+*Retina*+*MacBook Pro 13"?
Processor:
Standard:
2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
Retina:
2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
Winner? Standard.
-------------
Memory:
Standard:
8GB 1600MHz memory
Retina:
8GB 1600MHz memory
Winner? Draw.
-------------
Storage:
Standard:
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
Retina:
256GB flash storage
Winner? Standard.
-------------
Graphics:
Standard:
Glossy Screen
Retina:
Retina gorgeous display
Winner? Retina (Obviously)
-------------
Price:
Standard:
£1,173.60
Retina:
£1,597.20
Difference? £423.40.
So in summary, if I was to purchase the Retina Macbook Pro I'd be paying £423 more, for sure a better screen, but with a significant amount of less storage (49GB), a less powerful processor.
So other than the better screen, which sure is good - I can't find a lot of benefits? It's lighter and thinner. But I have my iPad for that.
I'm almost definitely going to purchase a standard Macbook.