Looking to get a new computer in the Spring 2013! Assuming the fan repair goes well on my current Windows 7 laptop. I want to add a Mac into my line of computers. Originally I thought I wanted a Macbook Air, but now after listening to podcast and visiting the Apple store fairly often and really thinking about my needs and how I use my laptop, I am leaning toward the Macbook Pro 15". I hardly ever take my laptop off my desk, but when I do need too the Pro is light enough for me to carry with me. And I want the extra power of the Pro line.
What's really important to me though is the ability to dual boot in Windows 7 for a few programs. The main one is Microsoft Flight Simulator X! Would the Macbook Pro 15" with the AMD Radeon graphics card be able to handle this? My Windows laptop basicly stopped working because of this game. And no I don't want a gaming machine only! Can the i5 or i7 handle this, as I understand they run cooler somewhat?
Also, haven't had a Mac since my old PowerPC in the 90's and can't wait to get a Mac to go with the The New iPad, iPod Touch (actually a 3GS iphone using as a touch device)!
Also when will the Macbook Pro gets it's refresh in 2013 if at all? If I am gonna spend the money I want the lastest and greatest non-retina (out of my price range) Macbook Pro!
Thanks!
What's really important to me though is the ability to dual boot in Windows 7 for a few programs. The main one is Microsoft Flight Simulator X! Would the Macbook Pro 15" with the AMD Radeon graphics card be able to handle this? My Windows laptop basicly stopped working because of this game. And no I don't want a gaming machine only! Can the i5 or i7 handle this, as I understand they run cooler somewhat?
Also, haven't had a Mac since my old PowerPC in the 90's and can't wait to get a Mac to go with the The New iPad, iPod Touch (actually a 3GS iphone using as a touch device)!
Also when will the Macbook Pro gets it's refresh in 2013 if at all? If I am gonna spend the money I want the lastest and greatest non-retina (out of my price range) Macbook Pro!
Thanks!