So guys i want to buy macbook pro but my budget is not so high. I want to buy 2011/12/13 macbook pro but i need your help. I need laptop to use it for web design company. Basically i use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in same time. I need fast loading and not bugging. Can someone help me with hardware. What is most important hardware parts for these apps. Do i need to focus on graphic card and buy i5 with 1gb 1.5gb graphic card or i just need i5, i7 processor with 512mb graphic and ssd? Is graphic card important for speed of apps? Also can you explain importance of ram memory and is 4gb enough or i need 8gb?
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The 2011 MBPs had some problems with the graphics cards, if I remember correctly. You will want an SSD for sure. The 2013 MBPs are not user upgradeable, so get the one that fits your needs the best when ordering. I have a late 2013 top of the line rMBP and it does everything I need it to do, including video with FCP X.
Get a MacBook that can expand memory, ssd and battery in the future, when your budget expands.
I run 8gb ram for CS4 while using iTunes, safari, and other apps- smoothly, and 4gb ram on the MacBook Air, 16 gb ram is a lot for art graphics. Unless that is in your budget.
I run 8gb ram for CS4 while using iTunes, safari, and other apps- smoothly, and 4gb ram on the MacBook Air, 16 gb ram is a lot for art graphics. Unless that is in your budget.
I can highly recommend the 2013 model, have a look for 16 GbR am, anythingless will frustrate you.
Set yourself a budget and try to get the best used machine you can get, you want to do some demanding tasks with it.
Set yourself a budget and try to get the best used machine you can get, you want to do some demanding tasks with it.