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Anyone finding the Retina 15.4 just too big?
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Quite the opposite for me. I have a 13" MBP and found the screen size too small for my needs. I use photoshop and Lightroom and the lack of screen real estate is an issue for me.
The 15" MBP is a good size and I'm looking forward to the larger laptop
The 15" MBP is a good size and I'm looking forward to the larger laptop
I use a 17" on my lap all the time... I wouldn't be too worried about how big it is. I think it'll work on your lap just fine haha
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"Too big" for what exactly? It depends heavily on how you plan on using it.
A 13 inch is more portable, but I find the screen to small for my endless hours browsing and typing documents in Office.
The 15.4 retina is heavier, but it doesn't cause ME any problems in portability and I have no problem lugging it around.
Some people claim the same with the 17", and for ME there is no way I could lug one of those around.
I've owned both a 13" and a 15" and yes, the 15" is bigger in your lap. However I don't think its too big, in fact its easier to read the text (with my eyes) with a 15" MBP then a 13"
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Sorry, was thinking of the air. Completely forgot about the 13" pro!
You're absolutely right, which makes it less of an issue to get the 15.4"
It's smaller than the older 15", but if you don't like the 15 wait for the 13". I understand where you are coming from as 15 and 13 owner. After you use the 13 the 15 seems huge, but its not really, unless you are trying to use it in the coach section of an airplane.
I'm in the other camp... I've had various 17" MBP's over the past couple of years and am a little scared about the downgrade in size! I always like having a lot of resolution at my disposal (I'm on Photoshop about 6 hours a day, 3-4 of those are outside the office), so needless to say I can't wait for the photoshop update...
Point is, I survived with a 17" that weighs 2lbs+ more than the 15" and didn't find it that bad. Get a nice bag to carry it in and you should be fine!
Point is, I survived with a 17" that weighs 2lbs+ more than the 15" and didn't find it that bad. Get a nice bag to carry it in and you should be fine!