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Keep my old MBP 15' or get new MB 13'????

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krmedbr

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Dec 22, 2008
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Hello everyone,

I am having trouble choosing between the following:

1. my 2 year old Macbook Pro 15' 2.33Ghz w/ 2GB 667mhz RAM (128GB HD)
OR
2. purchasing a new Macbook 13' 2.4Ghz w/ 4GB 1000mhz RAM (250GB HD)


I plan to use the new 13' for emails, internet, few torrents, editing pictures from my nikon D300 and small videos from my Sony HD video camera.

Is the new 13' with those specs the same speed wise and performance wise as my old 15' just in a smaller package? Is it a little faster/cooler?

How will I be able to download from my HD camera without the Firewire on the 13'?

Please give me your input and suggestions.

Thank you and happy holidays!!
 
I'd upgrade the RAM to 3GB and see if it increases your speed enough for your needs, and if it doesn't go with a new MacBook. The MacBook will be a bit faster, although it won't be night and day difference, just saving a second here and a second there in photoshop.

DoFoT9 said:
DEFIANTLY keep your current MBP, you will regret it.

i would take a GPU anyday over no GPU. :)
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I'm as much a fan of the MacBook Pro as anyone, but the new MacBook has a GeForce 9400 which is a decent speed GPU.
 
DoFoT9 said:
DEFIANTLY keep your current MBP, you will regret it.

i would take a GPU anyday over no GPU. :)
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Agree, I have the same MBP that you have, did an upgrade to a 250gb drive and put in 4gb of RAM (ya I know, but it doesn't use all 4gb). And it still works as great as the day I bought it. And it has firwire (2 ports :p)
 
Unless you NEED to upgrade your machine, I would keep the MBP. That said, the MB would be faster, but the firewire would be a problem...
 
jonbravo77 said:
Agree, I have the same MBP that you have, did an upgrade to a 250gb drive and put in 4gb of RAM (ya I know, but it doesn't use all 4gb). And it still works as great as the day I bought it. And it has firwire (2 ports :p)
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haha its amazing! i have a nice big 500gb HD in it. why on earth did you put 4gb of RAM in it? it can only support 2gb lol!

2 FW ports?? how random.. i only have 1 :( yours must be newer?
 
DoFoT9 said:
haha its amazing! i have a nice big 500gb HD in it. why on earth did you put 4gb of RAM in it? it can only support 2gb lol!

2 FW ports?? how random.. i only have 1 :( yours must be newer?
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Not sure why I put 4 gigs, but it does recognize 3 gigs. I have 1-Firewire 400 and 1-Firewire 800
 
hey guys,

Thank you for the quick responses. The main reason I am considering the 13" is for its size and ease with travel. If I decide to go with the 13" how will I be able to fix the firewire absence?
 
krmedbr said:
hey guys,

Thank you for the quick responses. The main reason I am considering the 13" is for its size and ease with travel. If I decide to go with the 13" how will I be able to fix the firewire absence?
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Unfortunately you don't. At least not yet. You can read this but a fast google search doesn't show any promise. Someone else may know more. may just want to stick with the MBP for now. I know it's bigger but if you need that firewire then that's probably the best choice.
 
you might aswell keep ur pro,cause the dedicated card would be way better than the mb intergrated.im sure you want the new mb cause of the style etc,but thats upto you if you want the cosmetic over power etc.
 
timestoby said:
you might aswell keep ur pro,cause the dedicated card would be way better than the mb intergrated.im sure you want the new mb cause of the style etc,but thats upto you if you want the cosmetic over power etc.
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The Nvidia 9400 in the MacBook is as fast as the Radeon X1600 in the MacBook Pro. Just so you know.
 
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