Macbook 2015 vs Macbook Pro 13" 2015

[Manguel Khan]

I'm looking at buying a new Macbook/Macbook pro. I currently have the early 2011 Macbook pro 15 inch. It's a bit scratched and I'd like something that looks a little newer. I'm torn between the Macbook and the Macbook Pro 13" (lower end of each). I've already upgraded my 2011 Macbook pro so that it has 8gb of RAM and I've been told by a friend that the upgrade to a 2015 Macbook pro would be so insignificant that it wouldn't be worth it. What do you guys think? If I do stick with my current Macbook I'd quite like to replace the bottom (underside) of the case since that's the area that's scratched. Are there any reputable yet cheaper sellers for this?

 

[BlazednSleepy]

What is your budget? What do you use your computer for? And I'm not sure where you'd buy a legitimate replacement bottom cover for the macbook pro. But to be honest, if it's just on the bottom, then in my opinion that doesn't warrant a new computer purchase. If you truly are interested in getting a new computer, then answer the above questions so I can try and help you better.

 

[Heisenberg888]

Ignore.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

What do you use it for? What are your needs, computing wise? Those answers will determine the replies and advice you receive.

For example, I travel a lot, so portability matters. The current (maxed out) MBA meets my needs for a powerful, portable computer. Superb screens (such as the retina) are very nice, but portability is far nicer, as far as I am concerned.

 

[meyer1131]

I'm looking at buying a new Macbook/Macbook pro. I currently have the early 2011 Macbook pro 15 inch. It's a bit scratched and I'd like something that looks a little newer. I'm torn between the Macbook and the Macbook Pro 13" (lower end of each). I've already upgraded my 2011 Macbook pro so that it has 8gb of RAM and I've been told by a friend that the upgrade to a 2015 Macbook pro would be so insignificant that it wouldn't be worth it. What do you guys think? If I do stick with my current Macbook I'd quite like to replace the bottom (underside) of the case since that's the area that's scratched. Are there any reputable yet cheaper sellers for this?

Are you saying the 2015 13" would match the performance of the 2011 15" MBP?

My 2011 became slow and bogged down (I did not upgrade my RAM) but suffered from graphics card failure and replacement. In addition, you would be switching to a SSD.