Looking at 15" Mac book pro but what specs should I look for?

Does it depend on your needs or are you simply looking for the highest specs?

 

It depends on what you plan to do on your macbook

I ordered my first mac yesterday, a macbook pro 15" anti-glare i7. (high range) and will order a Hitachi 7k500 harddrive tomorrow to upgrade that myself. I will be using it for photoshop and my photography, and general use, and will be trying out logic studio.

So that's the one I chose, but it really just depends on your needs.

 

are you trying to buy new? and budget?

 

Could you tell us at least a few things that you will be doing on the computer, otherwise no one can offer a recommendation. There's ram, hard drive space as well as CPU to take into consideration based on your needs so list on please?

 

So your needs in regards to what you use a computer for are irrelevant?


Often the i5 2.4GHz is recommended over the i5 2.53GHz, as the difference in price does not mirror the difference in performance.

 

Go with the low range. Generally that's your best value with macs. Also, the difference in a 2.4 and 2.53 is negligible. The i5 will do what you need. I you need a bigger HDD just buy one separate and install yourself.

 

Then the entry model (i5 1.4GHz) will suffice more than enough. Even the C2D 13" MB(P) will do that with ease.

 

Maybe have a look at the 13" then?

But the basic one will be fine for your use.

 

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