17'' SR MBP Hi-Res 7200HD vs 15'' Midline Penryn MBP?

[Joko]

Hi I wonder if you can advise.

I am trying to decide between these 2 models as I can get them at the same price.

The SR model is 2 months old though but is in perfect condition vs new penryn model?

What would you buy if given the choice?

 

[benlangdon]

Hi I wonder if you can advise.

I am trying to decide between these 2 models as I can get them at the same price.

The SR model is 2 months old though but is in perfect condition vs new penryn model?

What would you buy if given the choice?

wait for the new processors

 

[Joko]

wait for the new processors

Unfortunately I can't wait that long, I need it immediately for work.

Correction: 17'' SR MBP Hi-Res 7200HD vs 15'' midline Penryn MBP

 

[skiffx]

Unfortunately I can't wait that long, I need it immediately for work.

Correction: 17'' SR MBP Hi-Res 7200HD vs 15'' midline Penryn MBP

well can you be specific what exactly you will be doing? Is more screen real estate important to you or portability ?

 

[Joko]

well can you be specific what exactly you will be doing? Is more screen real estate important to you or portability ?

I will be using all the iLife apps + Logic and will be portable maybe once every 3 months or so.

 

[skiffx]

I will be using all the iLife apps + Logic and will be portable maybe once every 3 months or so.

I think this link should help https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/443076/

 

[Joko]

I think this link should help https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/443076/

Thanks. They're both great machines, just wanted to know which one people thought was better value.

 

[skiffx]

Thanks. They're both great machines, just wanted to know which one people thought was better value.

You are the only one who can determine that based on your needs, Id just figure out whether you want a 15" model or a 17" and go with that.

 

[Joko]

You are the only one who can determine that based on your needs, Id just figure out whether you want a 15" model or a 17" and go with that.

After discussing with friends and guys at apple, the 17'' hi res santa rosa is favored unanimously over the new penryn model. Most couldn't believe I was actually considering a 15'' over a 17'' hi res so 17'' it is!