Macbook Pro Question

[Darius Aziz]

So I know the probable answer here would be to look towards a windows machine, but I really hate windows, I have a very hard time using it for anything other then helping out my buddies with their PC problems.

Now I tried to convince myself that the AIR was the machine for me, but I keep coming back to; photo editing is really important to me and as much as I want to pretend I wont, I will likely end up doing a little gaming during my free time in College.

So I get thrown back to the MBP 15" upper end, because of the GFX memory. Only upgrade I put on it is the Matte screen, 2100 and some change.

First, with the possible refresh so soon is it dumb to go all out for this thing?

Second, am I dumb for forsaking windows 7 in this case? I prefer most things on OSX, and for some of the games I play I would have win7 boot camped, but for my primary computing experience I much prefer OSX

I also LOVE the design and aesthetic of the MBP, etc.

Thoughts?

 

[chrono1081]

So I know the probable answer here would be to look towards a windows machine, but I really hate windows, I have a very hard time using it for anything other then helping out my buddies with their PC problems.

Now I tried to convince myself that the AIR was the machine for me, but I keep coming back to; photo editing is really important to me and as much as I want to pretend I wont, I will likely end up doing a little gaming during my free time in College.

So I get thrown back to the MBP 15" upper end, because of the GFX memory. Only upgrade I put on it is the Matte screen, 2100 and some change.

First, with the possible refresh so soon is it dumb to go all out for this thing?

Second, am I dumb for forsaking windows 7 in this case? I prefer most things on OSX, and for some of the games I play I would have win7 boot camped, but for my primary computing experience I much prefer OSX

I also LOVE the design and aesthetic of the MBP, etc.

Thoughts?

Its not dumb at all. Refreshes happen, no biggie. Think of all the time you could be using it in the mean time. Also its not dumb to get a Mac. I use mine for:

Game development
Photo editing
3D modeling
Learning Visual effects
Programming
Gaming (light, too busy making them)

and countless other things. I have a ton of experience with Windows, far more that OSX (I've only been using OSX for 3.5 years) and frankly, I hate using Windows for the work I do. Its just not stable enough for high end work where large amounts of data needs worked with efficiently.

If you want OSX, go for it.

 

[FrankHahn]

If you can get by with other machines, you better wait for the refresh of the Mac Pro line since buying a Mac Pro is a huge investment and the current model is obsolete in technology. If you can't wait to get a new Mac, you may consider getting a Mac Mini Server for the time being.

 

[Darius Aziz]

Theoretically could I plan to resell it when the Ivy Bridge machines launch? But isn't that supposed to be later in 2012 ish?

yeah I will probably still go for it anyway! Id love a mac with a little power. My white macbook from 2008 is still treating me well!

 

[clyde2801]

Free time in college is for drinking beer and chasing the opposite gender.





Damn kids today...

 

[Darius Aziz]

Free time in college is for drinking beer and chasing the opposite gender.


Damn kids today...

Hahaha, I am starting college after already working for a few years, and doing volunteer work overseas.

Engaged and don't drink.

Pretty sure I'll still go with the MBP, I think its increased ability with photo editing, bigger screen, and HD Cam all matter to me.

 

[imswimmin]

Wait, are you looking for a mac pro or a macbook pro?

 

[Darius Aziz]

Sorry, I just realized that I wrote Mac Pro, no I mean MBP