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MBP 2.4 vs 2.6 ( what should i get)

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09vdubgti

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May 18, 2009
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Hello everyone, i have made up my mind and im switching over from pc to mac:D. Alright so deff going with pro model over regular macbook. I am just having a diificult time tin deciding which model will best suit me. I am going to use this for school(MSU!!!!) Well my main use of course will be for school work like word, making presentations etc. I am also a huge music fan and going to be using traktor pro and logic on this, also pic editing( simple things), and regular everday things like web surfing, watching movies, aim/msn. Is that 500 dollar price difference really worth it. I really do need your opinions. thanks:)
 
The difference will probably be unnoticeable with the types of programs that you will be running. Having said that, I think you should get the best MBP that you can afford. One day down the road when the 2.4 becomes a little too slow the 2.6 (or faster) will still have some life left in it. but for several years to come the 2.4 will run well for you. Good luck with the Mac and with school!
 
When it comes to computers, the more you spend now, the longer you can wait till you have to spend again.
 
hmm ok so for now the 2.4 would be good but the 2.6 might be better for the long run. Well i guess your right the more i spend now the less ill spend later so ill go with the 2.6 thanks guys.
 
200 Mhz speed difference wont be that noticeable. Sure, it make take an extra 10 seconds to rip a CD... etc.. I would spend the $500 price difference on a larger & faster hard drive, more ram, and an external HD for time machine, or maybe even Applecare.
 
dacreativeguy said:
When it comes to computers, the more you spend now, the longer you can wait till you have to spend again.
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Or, the more you spend now, the longer you have to wait before you can spend again. Spending less more frequently will result in the same (total) amount of money buying more computing power and lasting longer.
 
BlizzardBomb said:
In case you didn't notice the rumors, I would wait a month if you can. Bumps could be round the corner.
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Sorry im not sure on what your talking about. but if you mean new macbook pro release is to come out soon then good hopefully it does. i wasnt planning on purchasing till july anyway.
 
There is no way you need a MacBook Pro. Get a 2.0GHz MacBook and spend some of the money you save on a nice big monitor for use when you're at home.
 
I dont think unless you are doing some heavy compiling you will see the difference. I have the 2.4 and my business partner has the 2.6 and i cant tell any difference in developing applications nor web development. i say buy the 2.4 and upgrade the ram to 4 gigs that should be pretty stout. the 500 in savings you might need for gas soon LOL
 
neiltc13 said:
There is no way you need a MacBook Pro. Get a 2.0GHz MacBook and spend some of the money you save on a nice big monitor for use when you're at home.
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Well OP said he wants to use Traktor and Logic. In this case I'd definitely recommend the MBP. Bigger screen will be nice when playing out with Trakor since you can see more of your playlist and track collection (can't use a monitor when at a DJ gig). And the extra horsepower in the MBP and better graphics will definitely help with Trakor's CPU-hungry FX/Key Lock and allow him to run more plugs and software instruments in Logic. Plus, FW audio interfaces are preferable for multi-channel audio I/O, so again MBP is the way to go.
 
pablol said:
Well OP said he wants to use Traktor and Logic. In this case I'd definitely recommend the MBP. Bigger screen will be nice when playing out with Trakor since you can see more of your playlist and track collection (can't use a monitor when at a DJ gig). And the extra horsepower in the MBP and better graphics will definitely help with Trakor's CPU-hungry FX/Key Lock and allow him to run more plugs and software instruments in Logic. Plus, FW audio interfaces are preferable for multi-channel audio I/O, so again MBP is the way to go.
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Yea thanks man, one of the big reasons in why i didnt want a macbook was because its simply too small. And yea thanks for pointing out on how much space these programs take and mbp is multi channel which is essential for music mixing. btw i also see that ur running on 2.4 hows that working for you? and for all the ppl talking about monitor i already have a 40'' samsung hd lcd.
 
pablol said:
Well OP said he wants to use Traktor and Logic. In this case I'd definitely recommend the MBP. Bigger screen will be nice when playing out with Trakor since you can see more of your playlist and track collection (can't use a monitor when at a DJ gig). And the extra horsepower in the MBP and better graphics will definitely help with Trakor's CPU-hungry FX/Key Lock and allow him to run more plugs and software instruments in Logic. Plus, FW audio interfaces are preferable for multi-channel audio I/O, so again MBP is the way to go.
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The GPU will make no difference whatsoever to the performance of Logic or Traktor. The CPU is exactly the same as the one which is in the regular MacBook and for these applications you will see no performance difference whatsoever in applications which don't use the GPU.

As for the bigger screen, just remember that it's only 100 pixels larger vertically. I took this screenshot in iTunes to show how little that is:

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I can't argue against Firewire (quite why Apple removed it from MacBook is a mystery) but again it all depends on whether the other equipment owned uses that connection.
 
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