15" non-retina macbook pro?

[wiznet]

Thanks a lot! i am leaning almost completely towards the 15" macbook pro, but i would like to know if i were to rip movies/ unzip/zip large files or convert file formats, does the 15" macbook pro does it significantly faster than the 13" pro or air? and if i were to compare 13" pro and air, will the air perform these actions much slower than the 13" air because it is less powerful?

Thank you very much for the help!

No problem!

And yes, as I said before, due to the difference in processor cores, the 15" will zip ahead of the 13" in a lot of basic, and complex tasks (such as the ones you mention).

Just for you to compare, here's benchmark scores (considering you purchased 2.3GHz 15", or 2.5GHz 13") to help you understand the difference here:

http://puu.sh/GjLV
http://puu.sh/GjMn

I'm sure you'll benefit, especially in the years to come, by having an extra two cores to help you do your work.

As far as the air goes, the processor won't be faster, necessarily, but simply because of the SSD, your applications will open quicker, respond faster, and flow more consistently. You should ask yourself what you need most: a faster processor for heavy workloads, or a faster drive for an overall smoother, more responsive experience.

To compare to the 13" MBP, here's the benchmark score for a MBA with an i5:

http://puu.sh/GjOQ

Overall, any of these computers will suit you well: whether the 15" with more power appeals to you, or the speed of an SSD in a MBA. Good luck with your purchase decision! If you have any more questions, post away!

Benchmarks (so you can compare the more in-depth scores): http://browser.primatelabs.com/mac-benchmarks

 

[iHorny]

No problem!

And yes, as I said before, due to the difference in processor cores, the 15" will zip ahead of the 13" in a lot of basic, and complex tasks (such as the ones you mention).

Just for you to compare, here's benchmark scores (considering you purchased 2.3GHz 15", or 2.5GHz 13") to help you understand the difference here:

http://puu.sh/GjLV
http://puu.sh/GjMn

I'm sure you'll benefit, especially in the years to come, by having an extra two cores to help you do your work.

As far as the air goes, the processor won't be faster, necessarily, but simply because of the SSD, your applications will open quicker, respond faster, and flow more consistently. You should ask yourself what you need most: a faster processor for heavy workloads, or a faster drive for an overall smoother, more responsive experience.

To compare to the 13" MBP, here's the benchmark score for a MBA with an i5:

http://puu.sh/GjOQ

Overall, any of these computers will suit you well: whether the 15" with more power appeals to you, or the speed of an SSD in a MBA. Good luck with your purchase decision! If you have any more questions, post away!

Benchmarks (so you can compare the more in-depth scores): http://browser.primatelabs.com/mac-benchmarks

I see.. so if in around 1-2 years, i upgrade the HDD in the 15" pro to an SSD, i could enjoy both the increased speed in boot up times and apps response as well as the faster processor for tasks i need (zipping, converting etc), correct?

Besides, even though the air would run apps more smoothly, the pro wouldn't be slow like a tortoise i hope?

 

[wiznet]

I see.. so if in around 1-2 years, i upgrade the HDD in the 15" pro to an SSD, i could enjoy both the increased speed in boot up times and apps response as well as the faster processor for tasks i need (zipping, converting etc), correct?

Besides, even though the air would run apps more smoothly, the pro wouldn't be slow like a tortoise i hope?

Absolutely! You could upgrade the hard disk drive to an SSD, or add one in the place of your optical disk drive, while keeping your traditional drive in its place. If you're comfortable doing this, I'd say go for it.

The speed difference would be noticeable, but it wouldn't be slow like a tortoise. If you're concerned about the speed of the hard disk drive, you can spend the extra money to replace it with a 1800RPM faster hard drive through build-to-order.

 

[iHorny]

Absolutely! You could upgrade the hard disk drive to an SSD, or add one in the place of your optical disk drive, while keeping your traditional drive in its place. If you're comfortable doing this, I'd say go for it.

The speed difference would be noticeable, but it wouldn't be slow like a tortoise. If you're concerned about the speed of the hard disk drive, you can spend the extra money to replace it with a 1800RPM faster hard drive through build-to-order.

Alright, thanks a lot for the help, i currently have the macbook pro 15" in mind, though i wouldn't say that i'd be getting it until i buy it.. it's hard making a decision when apple has so many great products to choose from and it makes me change my decision over and over again all the time But once again thanks, and i greatly appreciate your help!