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High res option or not?

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Imaroxstar

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I am still trying to figure out which MBP will work best for me.

I am looking at getting one of the high end early 2011 Refurbs from Apple. They are $1699.

The only catch is that I have it in my head that I need the higher screen resolution, as I do photo and video editing.

To get the high res screen, I would have to buy something that would at a min cost me $2039 (refurb early 2011 2.3 with high res screen).

That is a $340 difference. Yes, I know that the 2.3 processor has the 8mb cache, however, I am not sure how much that matters to me.

ANy suggestions?
 
Imaroxstar said:
I am still trying to figure out which MBP will work best for me.

I am looking at getting one of the high end early 2011 Refurbs from Apple. They are $1699.

The only catch is that I have it in my head that I need the higher screen resolution, as I do photo and video editing.

To get the high res screen, I would have to buy something that would at a min cost me $2039 (refurb early 2011 2.3 with high res screen).

That is a $340 difference. Yes, I know that the 2.3 processor has the 8mb cache, however, I am not sure how much that matters to me.

ANy suggestions?
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Assuming you're looking at the 15", there is an $1829 15" early 2011 refurb with Hi Res Screen model. It might not be in stock at the moment (I didn't check), but I have been eyeing that model myself for some time.
 
kaydot said:
Assuming you're looking at the 15", there is an $1829 15" early 2011 refurb with Hi Res Screen model. It might not be in stock at the moment (I didn't check), but I have been eyeing that model myself for some time.
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does not appear to be in stock. that would be ideal
 
If your willing to wait a bit you can find the 2.0 or 2.2 2011's with hi res in the refurb but they are popular so they go quick. I picked mine up I just had to check it every day for a few weeeks to get one. In my opinion the he-res is a must.
 
jbjones85 said:
If your willing to wait a bit you can find the 2.0 or 2.2 2011's with hi res in the refurb but they are popular so they go quick. I picked mine up I just had to check it every day for a few weeeks to get one. In my opinion the he-res is a must.
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Good info. That is what I will do then. I have been checking all this week, and there is nothing there. I just had it in my mind that did not have that option on there.

I will probably wait - although, i do need a new computer now... I will try to hold myself back.

THank you.
 
High-res is a must, IMHO. I could never go back. The extra sharpness of the screen plus the extra real estate is so helpful. Would also strongly recommend matte/anti-glare.
 
There's no competition, Hi-Res hands down. You won't ever regret it.
 
Not everyones eyes are the same. Shocking I know. Hi-Res is too hard for me to see.
Check B&H Photo. They tend to have various models with Hi-Res screens.
 
I say no to High-res on 15 inch. Everything is too small then.

I never understood that MORE screen resolution mania. It is like people think the higher resolution they have the more work they do. But that is not true. It reminds me "My penis is bigger" syndrom little bit :)
 
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I just ordered the configuration below from Mac Mall. $2328.99 total price.

Apple 15.4" MacBook Pro quad-core Intel Core i7 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, 750GB 7200-rpm Hard Drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000 and AMD Radeon HD 6770M, SuperDrive, Thunderbolt port, Aluminum unibody, Hi-Res Antiglare Widescreen Display
 
Michal11 said:
I say no to High-res on 15 inch. Everything is too small then.

I never understood that MORE screen resolution mania. It is like people think the higher resolution they have the more work they do. But that is not true. It reminds me "My penis is bigger" syndrom little bit :)
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There is a logical reason for more screen space - if, say, you're working with Photoshop, more pixels means more palettes and more ease of use. Same applies to a number of CAD programs. Or if you're a trader and follow a bunch of different stocks. It's not all about bragging. :)

Imaroxstar said:
I just ordered the configuration below from Mac Mall. $2328.99 total price.

Apple 15.4" MacBook Pro quad-core Intel Core i7 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, 750GB 7200-rpm Hard Drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000 and AMD Radeon HD 6770M, SuperDrive, Thunderbolt port, Aluminum unibody, Hi-Res Antiglare Widescreen Display
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Very nice system! Were I to buy an MBP today, that'd be the model I go for.
 
A bit off topic, but does the apple store carry models with antiglare, or is that always a special order?
 
SmoothJ said:
A bit off topic, but does the apple store carry models with antiglare, or is that always a special order?
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I just called my local Apple Store yesterday about that same question.

The only Hi-Res anti-glare option that will be stocked at Apple stores will be a 2.5GHZ 15.4" HI-RES. Approximately $2500.
 
SmoothJ said:
A bit off topic, but does the apple store carry models with antiglare, or is that always a special order?
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they usually carry a base config and one w/ everything (maxed out)

so for 15" that means base, then a hi-res-antiglare, but with the 2.5 GHz CPU (adds more to price).

They can do simple stuff like RAM and HDD upgrades to the ones they sell in store, while you're there.
 
Mackilroy said:
There is a logical reason for more screen space - if, say, you're working with Photoshop, more pixels means more palettes and more ease of use. Same applies to a number of CAD programs. Or if you're a trader and follow a bunch of different stocks. It's not all about bragging. :)


Very nice system! Were I to buy an MBP today, that'd be the model I go for.
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That is exactly why I wanted the hi-res - as I do photo editing and video work. Thank you for the vote of confidence, as i have been contemplating this purchase for months (the refresh made it easier).
 
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