To 13" MBP Or Not?

[Frozo.]

Previously I was looking at the 15" MBP before the refresh and couldn't afford it and now the refresh is here I'm wondering whether I should splash out on the top end 13" MBP, It will be used for the likes of Photoshop, Browsing, Other design work etc.

What are your thoughts?

I would also be able to get it slightly cheaper as I'm a student

 

[vincenz]

If you need someone else to decide for you, then yes, buy it.

 

[lilcosco08]

Previous gen 15" is under $1300 refurb if you want to look at that

 

[ender land]

If you are doing a lot of design and visual stuff get hte 15" with the high res screen.

 

[Frozo.]

If you are doing a lot of design and visual stuff get hte 15" with the high res screen.

It won't be major design work just the occasional piece here and there

 

[Grouchy Bob]

Previously I was looking at the 15" MBP before the refresh and couldn't afford it and now the refresh is here I'm wondering whether I should splash out on the top end 13" MBP, It will be used for the likes of Photoshop, Browsing, Other design work etc.

What are your thoughts?

I would also be able to get it slightly cheaper as I'm a student

Son, folks here can't take you by the hand and decide these things.

But... given your graphical preferences I'd forego the MBP13 for something with a bit more "oomph" in the err, "graphics" department.

Or at least wait until somebody has a chance to review that piece-o-crap IGP of Intel's. (May as well be "officially" disappointed).

 

[Frozo.]

Hmm I'm not sure whether to save a bit more for the Low spec 15" It's a few hundred £ more but I suppose it would be better in the long run?

 

[Frozo.]

Would there be a massive performance decrease in the low end 13" MBP?

Also what's it like using a 13" screen as I've only had my monitor which is 22"