So, at the moment im stuck using a budget HP laptop from 2010 or so.
Im looking into mac laptops (which will be complimented with the full size ipad) to be used during a variety of settings.
I'm in school right now, so the typical work and relaxation requests are standard, but I am also starting to look into creating 3-models, photoshop, coding, selling stock, and relaxing a little bit more with some StarCraft 2 (native res and medium settings). So i was wondering if this old quad core macbook pro with the 6490m is a good buy for my requests as well as the price (it's pre-owned from Micro Center... if available, ill buy their extended warranty, an ssd, and more ram).
but what do you think?
is this a good buy or should i save up for a 15" retina? I would almost hate buying a refurb macbook pro retina just because i cant justify the price increase for components I wouldnt really ever max out at anytime (aside from pushing SC2).
so, what are your thoughts?
Im looking into mac laptops (which will be complimented with the full size ipad) to be used during a variety of settings.
I'm in school right now, so the typical work and relaxation requests are standard, but I am also starting to look into creating 3-models, photoshop, coding, selling stock, and relaxing a little bit more with some StarCraft 2 (native res and medium settings). So i was wondering if this old quad core macbook pro with the 6490m is a good buy for my requests as well as the price (it's pre-owned from Micro Center... if available, ill buy their extended warranty, an ssd, and more ram).
but what do you think?
is this a good buy or should i save up for a 15" retina? I would almost hate buying a refurb macbook pro retina just because i cant justify the price increase for components I wouldnt really ever max out at anytime (aside from pushing SC2).
so, what are your thoughts?