Should I get a MBP?

[sportguy0913]

I want a laptop for college, going to be a Pharmacist, so don't need powerful video processing, but wouldn't mind it being there. Not a gamer. Just occasional MarbleBlast .

I want a laptop but don't know if I should get a PC with Windows or MBP... I really don't know. I know a lot about computers but don't know what I should get for myself. I'm used to windows, cause we have all PC's right now, but I think MBP is pretty and I like the gestures and such, and not having to worry about it crashing cause my Desktop has crashed 3 times in 7 years, such a PITA.

So, could you help me make an informed decision (recommend a computer to me. PC or MBP) and if recommend MBP which one should I get? I don't like 17" cause its too big, and I think 13" is too small but I could live with it. And like I said, the most gaming I'll do is Marbleblast but I do want to learn how to Photoshop.

Thanks!

 

[MacDawg]

I don't like 17" cause its too big, and I think 13" is too small but I could live with it.

Well Goldilocks... sounds like the 15" is just right for you!

Seriously, the 15" MBP is an awesome machine and it will serve you well for all you have listed as your priorities


Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[winninganthem]

Committing $2000 for a 15" seems a little steep since you seem like you're on the fence about a Mac. Since you don't need anything particularly graphics intense, I think you should get the 13". CNet gave it an Editor's Choice award; something they haven't done for the past couple versions of Macbooks.

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-summer/4505-3121_7-33676744.html

I know there's a 15" version with only the 9400M, but I think it's pretty pointless to have a 15" machine that costs $1700 with only has integrated graphics.

But with the 13", for around $1200 (probably less with a student discount?) you get a very capable, extremely portable machine with an intuitive operating system. The price is very reasonable.