Help me decide...

[MultiMediaWill]

I would like you to vote which of the 2 options i should get. Money not an issue in this poll.

15" high end model with Hi-Res display

or

17" model

This laptop is for college.

 

[ScottFitz]

I would like you to vote which of the 2 options i should get. Money not an issue in this poll.

15" high end model with Hi-Res display

or

17" model

This laptop is for college.

15 will be slightly more portable. My son has a 15 I think but carries his iPad everywhere, laptop stays in his dorm for the most part.

 

[MultiMediaWill]

I would love to hear other peoples opinions.

 

[-Ryan-]

I personally feel the 17" is monstrously large and more suitable as a desktop with occasional portable use. If you feel as though you will be moving the computer around a lot, or likely to be using it in bed or anywhere other than a desk, go for the 15". If you find you would like a higher resolution than available, you can always buy an external monitor.

 

[zcast]

Its a pretty vague question really. What are you using it for? Gaming? CAD? Video? Design?

Based on your one tidbit of info "for college" then solely based on that, take a 15" MBP. It's more portable. My 17" does fit into a backpack though, but if you are carrying it on your back everyday with the power brick and other accessories, go for the 15".

-Z

 

[skiltrip]

17" lowers it's portability factor, which is what a laptop is for. I see no reason to get a 17", might as well buy an iMac, pay less, and get more power and 10 more inches of screen.