hi usually on the go i have my iphone with me to play some games surf internet. while back home i use my ipad to watch some movie . read some books and also surf internet due to bigger screen feel much better for the eyes. now do u guys think should i get macbook pro? i feel that with mountain lion coming out it almost the same as having an ipad do i still need an macbook pro ?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
if have iphone 4s and ipad 2 do u guys think is worth to get macbook pro? need advice
- Thread starter auzzuro
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
No, you don't need one if that's all you do. Unless there is something you need it for that the iPhone and iPad can't do, I don't see the point. You will, however, need a Mac (or computer in general with iTunes) should you, for whatever reason, need to restore either of your iDevices.
Is this why when I went to the Applestore the restore worked on a Mac but of course at the time I didn't have a Mac to restore it on? A little off topic I guess.
It had a lot to do with you were using a computer in general to restore your device. iPads or iPhones can be restored off any computer, so if you don't have a computer restoring a device can be rather difficult.
OP:
You really don't sound like you need a MBP. Point in case that you need to be convinced of your need lol. If you happy and fine with your current devices than there is no need to change that!
Last edited:
I have an iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and 15" MacBook Pro, and need them all.
It doesn't sound awfully like you do, though.
It doesn't sound awfully like you do, though.
i think right now many people are holding iphone and ipad . if this continue how apple going to sell their imac, macbookpro and macbook air because with mountain lion coming out soon it almost work like ios...not too much difference
That is grotesquely inaccurate. ML is not "almost like iOS". They (Apple) are simply bringing in more compatibility to the OS to function better with their iDevices. Mac computers still serve very different functions/purposes than their mobile counterparts. Apple just wants them to play well together.
I have a IP4, iPad2(wifi only) and a 13inch MBP(almost as portable as the iPad).
If it wasn't for the TWC TV, HBO GO, & Cinemax apps ..... I probably wouldn't be using the iPad2 at all. And now I'm even using it less since I've installed iMessage Beta on Lion. I'm not going to sell or get rid of my iPad2, but I'm definitely NOT upgrading.
If it wasn't for the TWC TV, HBO GO, & Cinemax apps ..... I probably wouldn't be using the iPad2 at all. And now I'm even using it less since I've installed iMessage Beta on Lion. I'm not going to sell or get rid of my iPad2, but I'm definitely NOT upgrading.
i think right now many people are holding iphone and ipad . if this continue how apple going to sell their imac, macbookpro and macbook air because with mountain lion coming out soon it almost work like ios...not too much difference
While OSX is beginning to trend towards iOS they are far from being "almost the same". Good luck
Most people need a computer. Even if you mostly use your iDevices, you need a computer to source their content.
So next time you are planning to buy a new computer, yea I'd consider a MBP. But if you don't do a lot of graphics-intensive stuff (games, video editing, etc), then you can likely save a bunch of money by getting a MacBook Air instead.
Of course, if you have tons of money, sure, get the MBP.
So next time you are planning to buy a new computer, yea I'd consider a MBP. But if you don't do a lot of graphics-intensive stuff (games, video editing, etc), then you can likely save a bunch of money by getting a MacBook Air instead.
Of course, if you have tons of money, sure, get the MBP.