So I have a 2008 Macbook Pro and 2008 Imac... and I'm looking to upgrade. First of all just wanted to point out that I am a video editor/videographer as my main profession (Programs: Final Cut Pro/Motion/After Effects) and dj on the side and use programs like Ableton Live and Logic. I was planning on selling my current setup: 2008 Macbook Pro and 2008 Imac to be able to purchase:
Options:
A) 2012 13" Macbook Pro with a Thunderbolt Display. I love the size of the 13" Macbook because it's portable. I find the 15" to be a bit to big to lug around, plus it's still too big to fit in certain corners when I'm dj'ing at clubs. It's nice to have a smaller setup that can fit in corners instead of always having to find a place for my 15" to fit. Also I can purchase one for $999 for the macbook pro and $799 for the thunderbolt display. However my concern is will I be able to use it with Final Cut Pro and Motion. or will the graphics card not be sufficent enough. I would get the Thunderbolt display to use with it for editing and graphics work.
B) I found a really good deal on a used 2011 Macbook Pro 15" specs below at Frys' Electronics:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827023-REG/Apple_MD318LL_A_15_4_MacBook_Pro_Notebook.html
This is a store return for $1149. They say no refunds or warranty coverage.. as is and 15 day return with restocking fee of 15%. It's in pristine condition. So I know this would work better with Final Cut Pro or Motion, but like I said I would prefer a smaller size like the 13", but am worried about the performance of the graphics card. Also are there any options for adding a warranty to it if it is a store return?
C) Just keep my current setup and upgrade hard drives to SSD
Sorry for the long drawn out post, but any advice you can give me would be much apprciated as I am torn... thanks in advance
Options:
A) 2012 13" Macbook Pro with a Thunderbolt Display. I love the size of the 13" Macbook because it's portable. I find the 15" to be a bit to big to lug around, plus it's still too big to fit in certain corners when I'm dj'ing at clubs. It's nice to have a smaller setup that can fit in corners instead of always having to find a place for my 15" to fit. Also I can purchase one for $999 for the macbook pro and $799 for the thunderbolt display. However my concern is will I be able to use it with Final Cut Pro and Motion. or will the graphics card not be sufficent enough. I would get the Thunderbolt display to use with it for editing and graphics work.
B) I found a really good deal on a used 2011 Macbook Pro 15" specs below at Frys' Electronics:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827023-REG/Apple_MD318LL_A_15_4_MacBook_Pro_Notebook.html
This is a store return for $1149. They say no refunds or warranty coverage.. as is and 15 day return with restocking fee of 15%. It's in pristine condition. So I know this would work better with Final Cut Pro or Motion, but like I said I would prefer a smaller size like the 13", but am worried about the performance of the graphics card. Also are there any options for adding a warranty to it if it is a store return?
C) Just keep my current setup and upgrade hard drives to SSD
Sorry for the long drawn out post, but any advice you can give me would be much apprciated as I am torn... thanks in advance
