like the title says... I'm definitely going 13" MacBook Pro, just don't know if the current model is better/worse than last models. I don't care about any future model, just want to know what people think about this model and the last model that is found in the refurb section on apple's site. Would like to order within the next few days. Price isn't an option.
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New 13" MBP or refurbished MBP?
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Definitely the 2011 model. It is much faster than the 2010 model, especially when it comes to the 13". There is no dedicated video card, but if you want to play games you should go with a 15" anyway. Also, you get the Thunderbolt port.
There won't be any games on this laptop. My main concern is that I want to be able to watching streaming sports with no problem. I live in Michigan and they don't televise any PA sports. When I was watching the Masters on my laptop, it was buffering every other minute. Total PITA.
Microcenter has the 2011 13" i5 model on sale for $999 plus tax. You can't beat that deal (assuming you have a Microcenter nearby).
There's no issues when you stream video. As long as you have a good internet connection and a good router if you're going wireless you won't have any problems.
Buffering when watching streaming video is the connection speed, not the specs of your laptop.
I agree. OP, your current computer could play those sports videos just fine. But for one reason or another your connection isn't fast enough to keep up. I suggest moving closer to the router or connecting an ethernet cable if you're on Wifi. If that doesn't work, get faster internet service. Your computer isn't the bottleneck here.