Needin Some Help

[HowBoutIt?]

Hello-
I am in the market for a new MBP. I have a 4 y/o MBP and I never went past v10.4.11. The doctorate program I am in now requires a notebook with no real specific specs except a few programs. I really would like the 17" but something is tugging at me saying to get the 13". I would think a 17" MBP on a stand sitting in a nice chair with some nice speakers as I work away would be the best way to get through some of these horrible courses. The stand I saw is all aluminum and built for all 3 MacBooks (so there were some negative comments about that and the proper fitting. I found a col and what sounds like a comfortable bag with tempurpedic foam to protect the notebook and high reviews. So that was something I was worried about--having to carry it around campus.

I would like some ideas on the 3 sizes. I am not asking for you to make my decision for me, I am hoping to learn and have a clearer idea of positive and negative thins about the 3 sizes of MacBook Pros.

Blessings

 

[rekhyt]

In my opinion you should get the 15". Perfect balance between the 13" and the 17". Has a good wide screen, speakers at the side and a huge (In comparison to my older MacBook 13") trackpad to use.

Light, easy-to-carry in a normal 15" bag, and not as cumbersome as the 17". Can fit on a lap easily.

 

[Hellhammer]

13"
+ Small and light = easy to carry around
+ Not too expensive
- Worse screen, low res = everything have to be full screen

15"
+ Option between 13" & 17", not too big and heavy, OK price
- Low res screen compared to 17" and not much better than in 13"

17"
+ Great display with amazing resolution
+ Can replace a desktop
- Big and clumsy to carry around
- Expensive

Get 13" if you carry it around a lot or want a wallet-friendly Mac, but if you have the money for 17" and are not bothered about its size it's a great choice. If you can't really decide, get 15" (Just my opinions)

 

[Gregg2]

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[HowBoutIt?]

Not Sure what to Title This...

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Thanks Bro, I appreciate the help. aggie "smacked" me into seeing the big picture.

 

[-aggie-]

I was wondering if there was going to be someone who had an issue with this post. I got 2 great replies. I do not need more. If I get more great, but bro you seem to have some experience in life--If you get to a post that was not what you thought it was going to ask or you do not like the topic, move on. Not sure why some people just have to criticize anything, even if it did exactly were 2 replies that I needed.

Must be a control issue, but save your time and just move-on.

That's not it at all. He was trying to get you to follow the forum rules and teach you how to post to get better results.

 

[Gregg2]

Thanks Bro, I appreciate the help. aggie "smacked" me into seeing the big picture.

No problem. Thanks, aggie!