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Market for a MBP. For recording. Bad time to buy?

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Macguitarguy

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Nov 23, 2015
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i want to buy a Mac. I wrestled with the idea of an iMac vs MBP, it's just that I live in a small apartment and don't have the room to get a desktop setup.

Aside from basic computing, spreadsheets etc, my main use would be direct recording guitar, bass etc using my line 6 modeling amp.

Couple questions for you guys

1. Is it better to choose the 15" model with the quad core/upgraded ram? Or is the 13" enough?

2. I read about intel's new sky lake 6th gen processors and they aren't in the MBP yet? Is this a bad time to buy right now?
 
I know some audio editing can take a decent amount of horsepower, so I could be wrong here, but the 13" rMBP will most likely be able to handle everything you throw at it.

If you need a computer now, buy now. If you can wait, there's always something better available "soon."

Check out the refurb section and save a few bucks.
 
Appreciate the response.

Programs running. I was going to give garage band a shot. Then try Logic Pro.
 
T5BRICK said:
I know some audio editing can take a decent amount of horsepower, so I could be wrong here, but the 13" rMBP will most likely be able to handle everything you throw at it.

If you need a computer now, buy now. If you can wait, there's always something better available "soon."

Check out the refurb section and save a few bucks.
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I heard Apple does the refurb so it's like new? Any experience buying hear refurbs? I'm always hesitant with that.
 
Macguitarguy said:
I heard Apple does the refurb so it's like new? Any experience buying hear refurbs? I'm always hesitant with that.
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Apple refurbs are great. I've never had a problem with them. Plus, they've got a full warranty through Apple in case something does go wrong.
 
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