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Macbook pro 13 inch and iPad or Macbook pro 15 inch
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Hi Res 15 inch MacBook Pro. Easy. No other machine necessary.
Glossy or Anti-glare is the only decision you have to make.
Glossy or Anti-glare is the only decision you have to make.
Um this is very vague what are you using them for.
I have a 15 and an ipad2. I had a 13 and then upgraded to the 15 for the bigger screen. I'm very satisfied with the weight vs screen size trade off.
I use my 15 for:
- video editing
- music editing
- photo editing
- web design
- word processing
- etc, its my desk / main machine
I use my ipad 2 for:
- reading (comics, mags, books)
- mobile media viewing
- mobile web
What are you going to be using it for.
I have to agree that it's largely based on what you want to use the laptop for. I have a MBP 13" (2010) and a 64GB iPad2 3G and love the combination. I do most of my web browsing in the iPad. But, I also have a pretty powerful desktop I use for more intensive tasks (editing, gaming, transcoding).
The 2011 MBP has a much better CPU, but went a bit backwards in GPU ability. That's one place the 15" will really shine.
The 2011 MBP has a much better CPU, but went a bit backwards in GPU ability. That's one place the 15" will really shine.
Well you didn't say what your needs were. Assuming you want something portable I would get a 13" and a ipad. I have a 15" and hate carrying it around. Really regret thinking bigger would be better.
It seems unnecessary to buy two portables. If an iPad will suit all of your on-the-go computing needs, then consider getting an iPad for portability and an iMac for use at home. If the iPad doesn't suit all of your portable computing needs, get a 15" MBP.
I have a 13" MBP and an iPad 2, plus a desktop at home.
To me, there isn't much more I would get out of the 15" MBP besides the larger screen, so I saved $ and went 13".
The MBP and iPad are both portable, but are quite different. It's kind of like how the first non-console TV's were called portable. Sure, you can travel with either device, but you won't.
I only take my laptop if I know I will definitely need it--yes, it does some things better than an iPad, no doubt about it. But traveling with a laptop isn't just 'grab and go'. You'll have a whole bag with your charger and other attachments as well. People simply dont carry all that crap everywhere and it's hard to hide in a car, which is inviting for thieves.
With the iPad you can just pick it up and leave. The battery life is amazing and it fits in most vehicle glove compartments.
Laptops are portable, but iPads are truly mobile devices. If you can do a 13" MBP and an iPad 2, you're making a good choice.
To me, there isn't much more I would get out of the 15" MBP besides the larger screen, so I saved $ and went 13".
The MBP and iPad are both portable, but are quite different. It's kind of like how the first non-console TV's were called portable. Sure, you can travel with either device, but you won't.
I only take my laptop if I know I will definitely need it--yes, it does some things better than an iPad, no doubt about it. But traveling with a laptop isn't just 'grab and go'. You'll have a whole bag with your charger and other attachments as well. People simply dont carry all that crap everywhere and it's hard to hide in a car, which is inviting for thieves.
With the iPad you can just pick it up and leave. The battery life is amazing and it fits in most vehicle glove compartments.
Laptops are portable, but iPads are truly mobile devices. If you can do a 13" MBP and an iPad 2, you're making a good choice.
Why not get a 13" MacBook Air instead? You'll have the extreme portability of the iPad, whilst keeping the real estate and capabilities of the MBP. I am carrying around an 11" MBA as a university student myself, and I must say, it is a dream. Can't even notice it when it's in my bag together with my books. 
I have a 13" MacBook Pro and an iPad and like another poster said I take the laptop when I know I will need the more advanced capabilities or use programs that aren't on the iPad.
The iPad offers more portability because of the longer battery life and when I recently took it on vacation to Key West the guesthouse I stayed at had clock radios in the room that you could charge either an iPhone or iPad in. Didn't even need the iPad charger. It was great.
The iPad offers more portability because of the longer battery life and when I recently took it on vacation to Key West the guesthouse I stayed at had clock radios in the room that you could charge either an iPhone or iPad in. Didn't even need the iPad charger. It was great.
Macbook Pro 13 " and iPad 2 or just MacBook Pro 15 "
13 inch and iPad 2 or 15 inch? Tough Time deciding. I'm not that into all the computer video / editing, but having a higher resolution screen with more space would be nice. Is the iPad 2 really worth it? Is the it tedious to carry around the 15 inch Macbook? Please help me deciding.
13 inch and iPad 2 or 15 inch? Tough Time deciding. I'm not that into all the computer video / editing, but having a higher resolution screen with more space would be nice. Is the iPad 2 really worth it? Is the it tedious to carry around the 15 inch Macbook? Please help me deciding.
This is the fourth thread about this since yesterday. Maybe it is reallllllllly important.
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just the 13" in fact your question makes no sense because if you wanted a laptop and an iPad 2 you would get the big laptop for power needs and the iPad for light stuff and portability. a 13" and an iPad 2 is redundant (I know because I have both lol)
just the 13" in fact your question makes no sense because if you wanted a laptop and an iPad 2 you would get the big laptop for power needs and the iPad for light stuff and portability. a 13" and an iPad 2 is redundant (I know because I have both lol)