I was just wondering how noticeable the difference is. I will be carrying either one around campus in a backpack. 2 days a week I'll have at least two textbooks in my backpack.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Carrying around a 13 in MBP vs 15 in MBP
- Thread starter BaseballGuy
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
The difference is hardly noticeable if you're of average fitness.
I carry my 15" MBP in a moderately loaded backpack daily, no problem.
The 15 is only 1.1 lb. more. Easy Peasy
I carry my 15" MBP in a moderately loaded backpack daily, no problem.
The 15 is only 1.1 lb. more. Easy Peasy
I would opt for the 13" Macbook Air over either one if I was lugging it around all the time
I've thought about the Air, but I'd actually use the disk drive and I don't want to carry around the attachment...
Well, if you are going to use the optical a lot, then you may prefer the Pro
I rarely use one, and have the Apple Drive when I do
Very compact and light weight for when you do need it
I doubt you will find the difference in the 13" and 15" to be too substantial
If I were going to get a MBP it would be the 15"
I'd say go with your personal preference, weight won't be a that much of a factor since you're already carrying textbooks etc, so one pound won't make that much of a difference, and its just twice a week.
It's all about what you enjoy more and the type of desk you're given at your campus. I went with the 15" because of the real state, but I picked up a rMBP and a superdrive. I rarely use one so its the best of both worlds, lighter, thinner and more real state screen,
It's all about what you enjoy more and the type of desk you're given at your campus. I went with the 15" because of the real state, but I picked up a rMBP and a superdrive. I rarely use one so its the best of both worlds, lighter, thinner and more real state screen,
Even though I'm getting the 15" Retina, I think the 13" pro is a perfect size for carrying. It just feels perfect not too big not too small. The retina is an amazing size for me, because before the Retina I was planning to get the 15" anyway. I wanted the extra power and the speakers.
If you really want portability then get the Air, but for the Pro 13" is a perfect size Maybe wait for the 13" Retina? :O
If you really want portability then get the Air, but for the Pro 13" is a perfect size
Maybe wait for the 13" Retina? :OWith a couple of textbooks in your bag, the weight difference will hardly be noticeable. That said, I'm not sure why you'd take your textbooks to class
The difference is hardly noticeable if you're of average fitness.
I carry my 15" MBP in a moderately loaded backpack daily, no problem.
The 15 is only 1.1 lb. more. Easy Peasy
Regardless of fitness level, the difference still is noticeable.
Duh...
I didn't say it wasn't.
What I _did_ say is from my perspective it's hardly noticeable.
Fitness level _does_ matter. If one is very active, strong, & fit, carrying an extra few lbs is of no consequence, that's just a fact.
It's as simple as that.
I've been carrying my rMBP and its not heavy at all. And I have 4 portable hard drives, my headphones, mouse, and power cable. Not bad at all.
Even though I'm getting the 15" Retina, I think the 13" pro is a perfect size for carrying. It just feels perfect not too big not too small. The retina is an amazing size for me, because before the Retina I was planning to get the 15" anyway. I wanted the extra power and the speakers.
If you really want portability then get the Air, but for the Pro 13" is a perfect size
I would wait for the 13" Retina but I can't afford to. I need a computer in 2 weeks.
----------
I'll be a Freshman, I guess I'm just assuming..
Ah well - I'm going to be a senior. I don't really know of anyone who brings their textbooks to the lectures, unless the professor specifically requests it (mostly for "flipped" classes). And really, it'd be a distraction. Best is to read the material the night before, take notes during the lectures, and then read again that night while referencing your notes.
13" Air or Pro would be good Go to the apple store and check them out before you make your final decision!
Go to the apple store and check them out before you make your final decision!