College Student: Which MBP?

[maddan]

A dedicated GPU means the 9600 GT Graphics vs the 9400 M

I would personally recommend the 13 inch for more portability unless you want to game...

The only reason I am going with the 15" is the Matte screen, and more space... I am used to a bigger screen, so I think the 13" would be too extreme a change for me.

So are you saying I should go for the dedicated GPU only if I game? Because I don't really do gaming. Let me know.

Go with the 13" Badder Boy Pro and a 24" Cinema display (refurbished $599). It's best of both worlds; enjoy your new badder boy!

LOL thanks! But I'm definitely leaning towards the 15" by now.

 

[Hellhammer]

So are you saying I should go for the dedicated GPU only if I game? Because I don't really do gaming. Let me know.

You won't need a dedicated GPU if you don't game much. 9400M handles gaming OK but not at highest settings so it should be enough for you.

 

[maddan]

You won't need a dedicated GPU if you don't game much. 9400M handles gaming OK but not at highest settings so it should be enough for you.

Great! Thank you guys so much for helping me decide!!

Final decision: 15" 2.53 GHz MBP!!