In need of some help deciding on an upgrade.

JMC231 · Feb 18, 2013, 04:31 PM

Hi,

I'm new to this site and would really appreciate some help. I currently have a mid 2009 macbook pro and would like to upgrade to something current. My normal use includes word processing, lphoto, imovie, basic illustrator, occasional gaming (warcraft, civilization and such-not a priority). I would like to also explore more advanced video editing and graphic design. So my issue is which laptop to invest in. I figure 3-5 years is a reasonable life expectancy given Apple's track record. Ideally I would hook this up to an external monitor. I'm figuring on a budget between $2,000 to $2,500. I ruled out the imac because I do need the occasional portability. I've been reading so much I'm getting snowblind

MBA, MBP rMBP...so many choices lol.

Any help in making a decision would be a big help.

undies1993 · Feb 18, 2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JMC231

Hi,

I'm new to this site and would really appreciate some help. I currently have a mid 2009 macbook pro and would like to upgrade to something current. My normal use includes word processing, lphoto, imovie, basic illustrator, occasional gaming (warcraft, civilization and such-not a priority). I would like to also explore more advanced video editing and graphic design. So my issue is which laptop to invest in. I figure 3-5 years is a reasonable life expectancy given Apple's track record. Ideally I would hook this up to an external monitor. I'm figuring on a budget between $2,000 to $2,500. I ruled out the imac because I do need the occasional portability. I've been reading so much I'm getting snowblind

MBA, MBP rMBP...so many choices lol.

Any help in making a decision would be a big help.

What are the specs of your current MBP? Are they sufficient?

JMC231 · Feb 18, 2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by undies1993

What are the specs of your current MBP? Are they sufficient?

Hi,
I have a 2.8GHz core 2 doe with 8GB ram and running 10.6.8. is it still viable. My only small issue is no airplay.

Giuly · Feb 18, 2013, 06:43 PM

Why don't you install 10.8 Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store, then?

undies1993 · Feb 18, 2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Giuly

Why don't you install 10.8 Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store, then?

Exactly.

JMC231 · Feb 18, 2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by undies1993

Exactly.

So 10.8 will keep this a viable machine for awhile?

Giuly · Feb 18, 2013, 08:33 PM

At least it will give you AirPlay, which is what you wanted, no?

A RAM upgrade and an SSD might be worth the ~$200, too.

phoenixsan · Feb 18, 2013, 08:37 PM

will be that some next OS upgrade let it in the cold, if that is a 2008 machine. For the uses you mention, can be a viable machine maybe for 3 more years. But again, not so sure how many biig cats coming can support down the line (Mac OS X upgrades). If supports 10.9 (when coming) maybe you have that 3 years as a safe shot

JMC231 · Feb 18, 2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Giuly

At least it will give you AirPlay, which is what you wanted, no?

A RAM upgrade and an SSD might be worth the ~$200, too.

I thought it was maxed at 8GB can I do 16? I thought I heard that mid 2009 and/ or 2010 can't use airplay or was I misinformed.

JMC231 · Feb 18, 2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Giuly

At least it will give you AirPlay, which is what you wanted, no?

A RAM upgrade and an SSD might be worth the ~$200, too.

I thought it was maxed at 8GB can I do 16? I thought I heard that mid 2009 and/ or 2010 can't use airplay or was I misinformed.

Giuly · Feb 18, 2013, 09:21 PM

Have you tried AirParrot?

But by all means, go for the rMBP.

JMC231 · Feb 18, 2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Giuly

Have you tried AirParrot?

But by all means, go for the rMBP.

wow

Thanks!

Feb 18, 2013, 04:31 PM	#1
JMC231 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	In need of some help deciding on an upgrade. Hi, I'm new to this site and would really appreciate some help. I currently have a mid 2009 macbook pro and would like to upgrade to something current. My normal use includes word processing, lphoto, imovie, basic illustrator, occasional gaming (warcraft, civilization and such-not a priority). I would like to also explore more advanced video editing and graphic design. So my issue is which laptop to invest in. I figure 3-5 years is a reasonable life expectancy given Apple's track record. Ideally I would hook this up to an external monitor. I'm figuring on a budget between $2,000 to $2,500. I ruled out the imac because I do need the occasional portability. I've been reading so much I'm getting snowblind MBA, MBP rMBP...so many choices lol. Any help in making a decision would be a big help.
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Feb 18, 2013, 08:37 PM	#8
phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	My concern with your computer.... will be that some next OS upgrade let it in the cold, if that is a 2008 machine. For the uses you mention, can be a viable machine maybe for 3 more years. But again, not so sure how many biig cats coming can support down the line (Mac OS X upgrades). If supports 10.9 (when coming) maybe you have that 3 years as a safe shot __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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Feb 18, 2013, 06:43 PM	#4
Giuly macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: That depends whether you ask for timezone, state of mind or GPS coordinates.	Why don't you install 10.8 Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store, then?
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Feb 18, 2013, 08:33 PM	#7
Giuly macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: That depends whether you ask for timezone, state of mind or GPS coordinates.	At least it will give you AirPlay, which is what you wanted, no? A RAM upgrade and an SSD might be worth the ~$200, too.
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Feb 18, 2013, 09:21 PM	#11
Giuly macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: That depends whether you ask for timezone, state of mind or GPS coordinates.	Have you tried AirParrot? But by all means, go for the rMBP.
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