Macbook Pro 17" Mid 2009 or Macbook Pro 13" Current

[Animeonmymind]

Hey,

I'm kind of doubting between two Macbooks and was hoping you guys could give me your opinion.

First I found a second hand Macbook Pro 17" 2009:

- 17-inch Macbook Pro 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L2 cache 6MB shared / systembus 1066mhz
- Precision aluminum unibody enclosure
- 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB
- 500GB Serial ATA - 5400 rpm
- 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB graphics processor, and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
- Built-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI
- 17-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1920-by-1200 resolution

The asking price is €1300 or $1650 and the Macbook has been used for a year.

I was doubting between that one or the new Macbook Pro 13" 2.4Ghz:

- Macbook Pro 13" 2.4Ghz
- Intel Core 2 Duo-processor
- 4 GB Geheugen
- 250-GB harde schijf1
- SD card slot
- Built-in 10 hour battery2
- NVIDIA GeForce 320M grafische processor

This one costs €1100 or $1400 in Belgium.


What would you guys think gives me the best run for my money.?

Thanks!

What do you guys think is more worth for the money

 

[TheralSadurns]

Hi.

It depends on what you want to have.

Performance AND value-wise the used 17" MacBook Pro is better. If you went for it I would consider an extended warranty though. Buying used machines can be tricky at times as you are without warranty.

Aside from that...
a) do you NEED a 17" MacBook Pro with a 1980x1200res display? or would that be overkill?
b) do you need to travel a lot with it, or is it rather a desktop-replacement (external display maybe) that you only have to carry once in a while?


Speaking for myself... I would get the 17" one if it is in a good condition. I use my MacBook Pro mainly as a desktop replacement and only have the occasional presentation/speech, but am also traveling between 2 houses. For me it comes down to carrying the book 2 times a week.
I furthermore much appreciate the hi-res display of the 17" model, compared to the 1280x800 of the 13".

So in the end it is really up to you. Neither is a bad pick. Just keep in mind what you need
big display vs. portability
more power vs. portability
used vs. brand spanking new

Regards

 

[shoppy]

Go for the 17" out of the two as is pound for pound a better machine. Providing it is in good condition, just my two cents. I have both and do not use the 13 at all.