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Portablity of MBP
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Unless you're a girly man that whole pound won't make a difference. 
But in all seriousnes the computer is wider so it makes it slightly harder to carry around. But if you're on the fence I wouldn't hesitate to get a Macbook Pro if you're only concerned about the weight. Not even five years ago my laptop was 10 pounds and I liked it!
But in all seriousnes the computer is wider so it makes it slightly harder to carry around. But if you're on the fence I wouldn't hesitate to get a Macbook Pro if you're only concerned about the weight. Not even five years ago my laptop was 10 pounds and I liked it!
The new MacBook is noticeably lighter than the old MacBook. So the new MacBook weighs quite a bit less than the Pro but the dimensions aren't too far off. I used a 15.4" MBP for a bit in school and while it's a big big it's still manageable and fits fine on small desks.
I have an 15.4 MBP and it feels light as a feather.. its extremely thin too.. so is is mainly your budget I should say which affects your decision.
The ratio of power/portability in the MBP is ridiculous. It really is one of the most portable laptops in it's class. I don't mean that as hyperbole. It is genuinely a slick machine with a lot under the hood. If you have the money for the MBP, go with the MBP.
I agree, I've had various versions of MB and MBP. From my experience, if you can afford a new MBP, don't bother to look into MB.
It's very portable but the weight can get to you. My advice would be to just get a sleeve to carry it when you don't need all the bits as that will help more then a full bag.
... except the OP didn't ask about the difference in price. They asked about portability. Budget may be your primary deciding factor, but that's not necessarily true of everyone else.
I can't give much real world experience, since mine hasn't left the house yet , but just wandering around between the kitchen and my room there is a noticeable size difference between when I handle my mom's previous gen blackbook and my 15" unibody MBP. I'm assuming the difference with the newer gens would be even higher. That being said, I certainly prefer mine
My trite suggestion would be to make a pro/con list, giving extra value to what's most important to you. If portability is absolutely your deciding factor, go smaller.
, but just wandering around between the kitchen and my room there is a noticeable size difference between when I handle my mom's previous gen blackbook and my 15" unibody MBP. I'm assuming the difference with the newer gens would be even higher. That being said, I certainly prefer mine My trite suggestion would be to make a pro/con list, giving extra value to what's most important to you. If portability is absolutely your deciding factor, go smaller.
I walk to and from work each day (30 min each way) with a new MPB in my STM backpack designed for a 13" Macbook. It's perfectly fine.
Yes I'm going to get the macbook pro. I decided on the previous gen macbook pro so there are the same price. For that price, its a no brainer to get the previous macbook pro. The differences between the aluminum mbp and the previous are minimal anyway. Thanks for the help guys.
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.... wow
but if your really on the fence about this just go to the Apple Store and see how heavy they feel.
ChrisN