how important is graphics card?

[tim2006]

How important is having a discrete graphics card? Is it worth the extra money for the mid/high end mbp pro over the $1699 model without the discrete graphics card?

 

[getz76]

Maybe.

 

[uv23]

There's a 6 page thread on here that has in-depth conversation. Search is your friend.

 

[t0mat0]

It's importance is ultimately determined by the user and what they want to do with their computer. General consensus i'd say is yes. If you can afford it, get a discrete GPU Mac