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17 macbook pro too big
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I do own a ´08 Air...
Pretty, but too much compromise. Since 2010 I went MBP 15", sold it and just bought a 17".
So I know portable, and I prefer power.
I do own a ´08 Air...
Pretty, but too much compromise. Since 2010 I went MBP 15", sold it and just bought a 17".
So I know portable, and I prefer power.
how do you feel about the mechanical hard drive and optical drive in the pro?
17 inch is my next purchase
Well I am A photographer and the 13 is great for on the go but not for at home PP work..I may just have to buy the 17" and A larger screen for extended work really like the Imac 27" so need to make a choice which would you get Imac 27 or 17MBP with an external screen for home work?
Well I am A photographer and the 13 is great for on the go but not for at home PP work..I may just have to buy the 17" and A larger screen for extended work really like the Imac 27" so need to make a choice which would you get Imac 27 or 17MBP with an external screen for home work?
If it's just going to be a computer that sits at home an iMac or Mac mini bracketed to the back of a monitor of your choice makes more financial sense. This next year I am actually leaning toward the next Air and a loaded Mac mini...it would still be portable enough to take onsite if needed.
When people can do business using iPhones and Androids, literally a MBP (or any laptop) 17" display is way too big.
post pc era
good point. everything is getting smaller. phones and tablets are many primary source of getting on the internet. what type/size of laptop will the iPad and iPhone users pick?
good point. everything is getting smaller. phones and tablets are many primary source of getting on the internet. what type/size of laptop will the iPad and iPhone users pick?
It's not that the 17 inch is too big, in fact I think it's not bad of a size for a 17 inch considering there's many others out there that're more bulky.
My issue with the 17 inch model is it's lacking a lot of features other 17 inch machines have. For example look at the keyboard, it's not really making good use of that extra size to its potential, now days it's pretty standard to have a numberpad instead of relying on the top row buttons.
My issue with the 17 inch model is it's lacking a lot of features other 17 inch machines have. For example look at the keyboard, it's not really making good use of that extra size to its potential, now days it's pretty standard to have a numberpad instead of relying on the top row buttons.
I don't.
First thing I did was swapping it for my Crucial SSD m4 128 Gb and replacing the DVD drive with a scorpio black 7200 rpm 750 gb (optibay).
The speed difference between a SSD and a 5400 rpm 2.5" hdd is so dramatic (I was using it with my previous '10 MBP) that I really don't care for a laptop / PC without a SSD for the OS. Best combo is a SSD with OS, documents and apps, plus a hdd for storing music, video and other stuff.
That was another thing that made me go with the '11 MBP. On the present moment, I don´t care about a laptop without space for two 2.5" drives.
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Yes, it has a 80 Gb 4200 rpm PATA hard drive. The same as the iPod.
I'm pretty mobile with my computer. A lot of weekends I'll be setup somewhere that's not my home office. I used to haul my desktop everywhere and that was just too much of a burden.
For me, the 17" is the minimum screen size that doesn't make you feel like you're making a big sacrifice to have portability. 15" -at least to me- feels like I'm making that sacrifice.
I don't think it's too big at all, of course coming from moving a desktop from place to place, that's understandable. I've had several laptops in the past and this is the first one that actually fits the bills. Great screen, great power, fast enough to play any game. I often marvel at the form factor. Just how thin and light it is for a computer this fast and comfortable.
It fits my needs perfectly but everything is subjective.
For me, the 17" is the minimum screen size that doesn't make you feel like you're making a big sacrifice to have portability. 15" -at least to me- feels like I'm making that sacrifice.
I don't think it's too big at all, of course coming from moving a desktop from place to place, that's understandable. I've had several laptops in the past and this is the first one that actually fits the bills. Great screen, great power, fast enough to play any game. I often marvel at the form factor. Just how thin and light it is for a computer this fast and comfortable.
It fits my needs perfectly but everything is subjective.
nope. there are things that a iPhone screen is way too small for. there is no way I could do autoCAD on a screen any smaller than the one I have.
At only $200 difference, the 17 inch is a no brainer as it provides significantly more screen real estate, an extra USB port, an SD card slot and better onboard speakers at a very marginal cost in weight and size compared to a fully decked out 15 inch with anti-glare.
For those concerned about carrying it all day, try using the best load bearing part of your body: your back.
I use a ThinkTank shapeshifter backpack that includes a belt strap which helps to -redistributes the weight to my hips as well as my back for an even load. I carry camera gear and a tripod with it which is substantially heavier than a MacBrook Pro 17 and I'm a small guy!
Insofar as smaller laptops are concerned, they have their merits as well. I would not bring a 17 inch to a university campus for instance, simply because I don't like bringing attention to myself. A small device will allow you to do your computing incognito. Brandishing a highly visible laptop with a large screen is akin to holding a sign that reads "Steal me!".
By the way, is it true that economy class seats on trains or continental flights really cannot accommodate a 17 inch notebook? Has anyone tried?
For those concerned about carrying it all day, try using the best load bearing part of your body: your back.
I use a ThinkTank shapeshifter backpack that includes a belt strap which helps to -redistributes the weight to my hips as well as my back for an even load. I carry camera gear and a tripod with it which is substantially heavier than a MacBrook Pro 17 and I'm a small guy!
Insofar as smaller laptops are concerned, they have their merits as well. I would not bring a 17 inch to a university campus for instance, simply because I don't like bringing attention to myself. A small device will allow you to do your computing incognito. Brandishing a highly visible laptop with a large screen is akin to holding a sign that reads "Steal me!".
By the way, is it true that economy class seats on trains or continental flights really cannot accommodate a 17 inch notebook? Has anyone tried?
most on here complain about it being too big not too expensive, I wonder how many rule it out based on price?
I did for a while, but the refurbs that I know are just unsold 2.2 i7 antiglare stock have come in to the UK store and I've just sold my 11" Air to get one. I seem to change my computers more than I change my pants.
It's certainly the case that some bus seats are too closely spaced to let one open the 17" (and probably the 15") to a comfortable angle.
It's more that the tables tend not to be deep enough to allow the MBP to sit far enough forward to allow the screen to open to a comfortable angle. There would be enough room with a bigger table.
Consider the physical characteristics of both the 15" and 17"
15" Macbook Pro
Height:
0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
Width:
14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
Depth:
9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
Weight:
5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)3
17" Macbook Pro
Height:
0.98 inch (2.50 cm)
Width:
15.47 inches (39.3 cm)
Depth:
10.51 inches (26.7 cm)
Weight:
6.6 pounds (2.99 kg)3
With a depth difference of only .69", if the 17" is too big, the 15" will be too big as well.
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I disagree. That depth of .69 inches made a difference of ~15 degrees of screen tilt when i just tried it with a ruler. that's a significant difference.
i have a 15 anti glare vs 17"dilemma...
i go to university and i can t decide between the 2
i m not going to do any photo or video editing but i would like a higher res
i m also considering the anti glare because probably, i will be using the mb in the sun and etc...
the 15" ag costs 1550 sterling (late 2011) whilst the 17" 1500 (early 2011)
i don t carry lots of books around.. so the weight is not such a problem
thanks a lot
i go to university and i can t decide between the 2
i m not going to do any photo or video editing but i would like a higher res
i m also considering the anti glare because probably, i will be using the mb in the sun and etc...
the 15" ag costs 1550 sterling (late 2011) whilst the 17" 1500 (early 2011)
i don t carry lots of books around.. so the weight is not such a problem
thanks a lot
When people can do business with paper & pen, why use a computer?
When people can get places on a horse why buy a car?
When people can .... well you get the idea
If users would be realistic about the average size of any other 17" and compare those, they would appreciate how thin & light the MBP is. Most men should be strong & fit enough to easily carry a 17" MBP. I carry mine without a second thought. 85% of it's use is away from home.
Those that feel otherwise don't need one that size, and many don't even need a computer. Those are the iToyz crowd.
If you're worried about how it looks, you sure don't need a computer. Someone earlier exclaimed "one pound heavier" in bold. I'm thinking now there's a world class couch potatoe.
One pound? Come on guys, I know girls that could beat your ass. Damn!
To those of you MEN, if you want a great 17" laptop, the MBP is far and away the finest
To those of you MEN, if you want a great 17" laptop, the MBP is far and away the finest
I now like to carry mine in one hand, just for fun.