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RMBP for $1599 or 17 inch cMBP (antiglare) $1479

Archerious

Archerious

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So I can get the RMBP 15 inch for $1599 refurb, or the CMBP 17 inch antiglare (MD036LL/A) for $1479. Which is a better buy? I do a lot of graphic work and server management, so I need to be sure that the double scaling that the retina MBP does won't affect photoshop or dreamweaver. I will be using a Thunderbolt display or Dell U2713HM/U2713H . I can also get a 15 inch high res antiglare CMBP (MD035LL/A) for $1369. In fact for $1079 I can get 15 inch normal CMBP (early 2011) (MD318LL/A). Ahh! This is difficult! I need suggestions!

Thanks,

T
 
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durruti said:
2880x1800.

Dunno about Dreamweaver and Photoshop being retina aware though.

I'm actually waiting for next gen. rmbp, but if I had to get one today, it'd be rmbp 15" with stand and without external display.
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Ok, I see
 
Definitely the rMBP. It is going to have better internals and you will have an SSD without upgrade and you can use external storage. 17" is nice but you already are using an external monitor. The thinnest and light weight will be appreciated everyday!
 
Klae17 said:
Definitely the rMBP. It is going to have better internals and you will have an SSD without upgrade and you can use external storage. 17" is nice but you already are using an external monitor. The thinnest and light weight will be appreciated everyday!
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Well that's two for the retina :)

Hmm Dell vs Thunderbolt display....?
 
Vampire5003 said:
Which monitor would you say is better for my line of work? Hmm.
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I prefer the TBD because you can plug in your Macbook directly into the display easily. For graphics I like the TBD, although there is major glare.
 
The Retina is better

I'd personally go for the retina display, especially since there is an Nvidia card which is good for graphics work. As per the double scaling issue, I think that problem could be easily resolved by either using your monitor or by changing the system resolution in system preferences.(also helps reduce render times) My colleague just got a refurbished retina core i7 macbook 15" with an nvidia gtx 650 1GB GDDR5, and it does photoshop rendering just fine. After effects and Flash run with flying colors and decent rendering times as well.

Good Luck,
Slade
 
Rmbp

Get the Retina Macbook Pro, it's a great machine. As far as monitors either solution is good. I lean towards the Dell because I use a PC laptop for work and can hook it in when working from home.
 
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