Should I purchase a 2010 or 2011 ?

[Goohfy]

Hey guys, I'll be purchasing a laptop soon. I'm wondering if the 2010 MBP will be able to keep up with simple web browsing, processing, skype, and iMovie, that's about it. Should I grab the C2D model, or wait for a possible MB refresh which may have a i3 processor?

I also have an iPad 1st gen. Is there any reason that may persuade me to sell it for a 2011 MBP with some upgrades instead?

 

[alust2013]

Yes, the 2010 could easily do that.

 

[daneoni]

Not that you need it for what you want to do but the MacBook might get a refresh once Back-to-school promo starts.

 

[MH01]

2005 mbp can do that.

 

[Kentochan]

Micro Center sells the base 2011 13" MBP for $999 if you want to consider that.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358117

*I am in no way affiliated with Micro Center, just want people to get the best deals

 

[Goohfy]

Not that you need it for what you want to do but the MacBook might get a refresh once Back-to-school promo starts.

That's why I'm waiting a little longer.

 

[sdneidich]

Hey guys, I'll be purchasing a laptop soon. I'm wondering if the 2010 MBP will be able to keep up with simple web browsing, processing, skype, and iMovie, that's about it. Should I grab the C2D model, or wait for a possible MB refresh which may have a i3 processor?

I also have an iPad 1st gen. Is there any reason that may persuade me to sell it for a 2011 MBP with some upgrades instead?

i3 processor? You do realize that the current 13 inch base MBP comes with a core i5, right?

 

[alust2013]

i3 processor? You do realize that the current 13 inch base MBP comes with a core i5, right?

OP was talking about the 2010 13" MBP, not the current model.

 

[Yumunum]

OP was talking about the 2010 13" MBP, not the current model.

I'm confused, not even last model's had a i3. It had a IC2D