Did I make the right choice buying a Macbook Pro?

[jayd23]

There's no doubt that in looks its a 10 to me. In quality and feel its another 10. But like any normal non "apple crazy fanboy", I like to have more for my dollar.

At around $1200 that I paid for this laptop, I'm sure for the same price, if not less, I could have gotten one with high def resolution, blu-ray perhaps, the USB 3.0 that everyone is talking about, MUCH larger hard drive, 2 more gb of RAM at least, maybe a faster 2nd gen i5 or even an i7 why not..

I love the mac pro no doubt and the touch pad is amazing, can't live without it now. But somewhere in the back of my brain, something tells me I could have had much more for the same price...

Anyone agree? disagree? Did I make the right choice?

 

[Sodner]

Ya but with Apple you get OS X instead of Windows. For some thats worth any "Apple tax".

 

[maflynn]

You didn't specify why you bought a Mac Pro, so no one can really answer your post.

A Mac Pro's strength comes in its internal expansion abilities, i.e., bays and upgrade the GPU.

If you're running pro apps or need a lot of internal storage the MP makes sense. For most consumers however an iMac or MBP generally makes more sense.

 

[Sodner]

And oh a Mac Pro is Apple's top of the line monster of a desktop. In your post you mention "laptop" which is a MacBook Pro. BIG difference.

 

[jayd23]

You didn't specify why you bought a Mac Pro, so no one can really answer your post.

A Mac Pro's strength comes in its internal expansion abilities, i.e., bays and upgrade the GPU.

If you're running pro apps or need a lot of internal storage the MP makes sense. For most consumers however an iMac or MBP generally makes more sense.

I bought it as an everyday laptop. And for the reliability/durability that many say mac computers have. Also because of its safe browser since I pay all bills online. Other than that, nothing specific, I don't edit pics or videos all though I know it will come handy some day.

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And oh a Mac Pro is Apple's top of the line monster of a desktop. In your post you mention "laptop" which is a MacBook Pro. BIG difference.

Yes sorry its a Macbook Pro.

 

[maflynn]

So you bought a Mac Book Pro and not a Mac Pro. I answered your question as if you purchased a Mac Pro which is in your title.

 

[jayd23]

So you bought a Mac Book Pro and not a Mac Pro. I answered your question as if you purchased a Mac Pro which is in your title.

That is correct. MBP

 

[teleromeo]

It's a great machine with a great Os. Enjoy it and don't look back anymore.

 

[Vudoo]

I agree that you can get something with better specs for less cost. It all depends on how badly that bothers you. It personally doesn't bother me.

 

[Jagardn]

It's called buyers remorse, happens to people all the time. If it's not breaking the bank and you like it, there is nothing to worry about.

 

[maflynn]

Given that you bought a MBP over a MP I'd say that you chose very well.

The Mac Pro an expensive desktop with limited appear but Apple's laptop line is top notch and you get a great machine for a good price (yeah on the high side)