Everything adds up so quickly in terms of price, and now I'm contemplating all these features. With the new update, the guide to buying a mbp haven't been quite updated yet so I need some advice/explanation on a few things..
Usage:
- typical student stuff (writing, note-taking, studying, research, etc..)
- not going to be doing any designing or editing (some casual photoshop is all)
- I do have a main desktop PC but would love to have a computer to transport from place to place (I do want a 15 inch though)
- ex-gamer (I don't game as much as I did but still often go on Steam and would love to do so on a mpb)
2.4GHz vs 2.53GHz vs 2.66GHz - Will the 2.4 or 2.53 really set me back and have me kicking myself in the next few years?
Same thing for the 4gb vs 8gb - If I'm already dropping so much, might as well get 8gb but for an extra $400? Do I really need that extra 4gb?
What's the difference between the 3 displays? Is Hi-Res and anti-glare absolutely necessary?
SSD vs HDD - C'mon now, it comes with a 500gb HDD and an upgrade to a 128gb SSD is $200. So I'm losing $200 and 300+gb -- is it THAT worth it for the features SDD brings?
Usage:
- typical student stuff (writing, note-taking, studying, research, etc..)
- not going to be doing any designing or editing (some casual photoshop is all)
- I do have a main desktop PC but would love to have a computer to transport from place to place (I do want a 15 inch though)
- ex-gamer (I don't game as much as I did but still often go on Steam and would love to do so on a mpb)
2.4GHz vs 2.53GHz vs 2.66GHz - Will the 2.4 or 2.53 really set me back and have me kicking myself in the next few years?
Same thing for the 4gb vs 8gb - If I'm already dropping so much, might as well get 8gb but for an extra $400? Do I really need that extra 4gb?
What's the difference between the 3 displays? Is Hi-Res and anti-glare absolutely necessary?
SSD vs HDD - C'mon now, it comes with a 500gb HDD and an upgrade to a 128gb SSD is $200. So I'm losing $200 and 300+gb -- is it THAT worth it for the features SDD brings?