New 13" MBPs

[missr]

My 2007 MBP just died, and I need to get a new one. I need a 13", NOT 15"... I waited for the new machines but the 13" specs are confusing me with the change in graphic card and processor speed.

Should I get:
13" - 2.3GHz Core i5 320GB/4GB @ $1,199.00
or
13" - 2.7GHz Core i7 500GB/4GB @ $1,499.00
(Do you think $300 is really worth it? i5 vs. i7?!)
or
Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo @ $929.
or
?????

I do graphic design but I don't tend to do too much heavy duty rendering. I'm leaning towards the new 13" i5 model, but I really can't decide.... HELP

 

[ECUpirate44]

My 2007 MBP just died, and I need to get a new one. I need a 13", NOT 15"... I waited for the new machines but the 13" specs are confusing me with the change in graphic card and processor speed.

Should I get:
13" - 2.3GHz Core i5 320GB/4GB @ $1,199.00
or
13" - 2.7GHz Core i7 500GB/4GB @ $1,499.00
(Do you think $300 is really worth it? i5 vs. i7?!)
or
Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo @ $929.
or
?????

I do graphic design but I don't tend to do too much heavy duty rendering. I'm leaning towards the new 13" i5 model, but I really can't decide.... HELP

I say 13" i5

 

[Davichi]

1199 dollars one.

i5 is really fast enough for most of people even with video editing.

I see 1499 dollars one as least favorable one out of all MBP line up.

I personally like 1199 dollars one and 2199 dollars 15 MBP.

 

[alust2013]

I'd go 13" i5 as well.

 

[missr]

Thanks guys - I just needed someone to push me in the right direction

 

[adnoh]

Id go with I7

 

[missr]

Id go with I7

Hm, could you please tell me why you think the i7 makes sense...?

I def want at least 500GB HD upgrade, so I'll order online. This way I don't have to open the machine and swap the drive for warranty purposes... just in case. Or is that something I don't have to worry about?

 

[elpmas]

Id go with I7

Same. I don't see how this would hurt in the future, esp. with education discount...it's cheaper .

 

[missr]

$300 really worth it you guy think...?

 

[iTouch1987]

what will you be doing?

imo, i will be getting the i7. just that extra knowing of speed in the back of my head will be good. the 15" looks fantastic, but i can't justify jumping for it.

 

[BitterMelon]

I'd say i5, I just ordered one myself. I figured that for those $300 you can get lot's more memory (3rd party) or a nice SSD. They will do more for the overall performance than the i7.

 

[missr]

This is so hard... I'm thinking perhaps get the low end and replace in 2-3 yrs when they make a significant update... this update was basically just the processor swap. OR even go for the last gen refurb?! I'm so so so confused!!!

 

[Forkaster]

I don't know how I could help your decision.

In fact I have a question of my own.

Do you guys think that the i5 and i7 in the 13' will cause heat issues?

 

[missr]

ok... just placed an order. Am getting the i5 13" for now. Will see how I like it - might replace HD to SSD, and up the RAM with after mkt stuff. Will report back! Thx everyone.