wanting to buy new machine.......

[sebgreen]

Currently have a 1 year old MB white plastic 2.4Ghz 4GB ram..... going to give it to my mother. Lucky her...


Wanting to use my student discount before i graduate in a few months....... thinking of getting a MBP 15 inch.

probable spec:
2.8Ghz
4GB ram
320GB 7200 ATA

what do you rekon? or should i get a top spec new shape MacBook....?

I would wait for the 17 inch MBP but i think 17inch is too big, i already have a 20inch ACD and use that in a dual screen set up, i want mobility so think the 15inch would be better but am not so sure....

Any suggestions? Tips? Advice would be much appreciated in helping me to make my mind up

Thanks in advance.
Seb

 

[Tallest Skil]

Well, first, what do you do? Does/do your work/needs warrant a MacBook Pro?

 

[Scottsdale]

I think from your signature, you are an Apple junkie. I am sure you know best for your own tastes. I think the new 17" MBP looks amazing myself. I am going with the Air on the next revision. I love my unibody MB as well. There is a case to be made for any of them, figuratively speaking. I don't think anyone is not worthy just because not a "Pro." It all comes down to screen size, hardware, and portability needs. Get whichever one you want the most, especially since you are graduating and get a discount.

Good luck... and congrats.

 

[Solemony]

I think the 15" MBP suits you considering that the 17" is a bit big and you already have an ACD. It can handle the intensive work like video editing, photoshop etc...I'd say go for the 15" MBP !

 

[sebgreen]

Got a new machine! Thanks for advice

Firstly thanks for all your advice.


I got a 15inch MBP, 2.53ghz, 4gb ram , 320gb hard drive


I chose it over the 2.8 in my first post because it was £200 more for 2.8. That's £200 for around 200mhz which I don't think will be a noticable differnce. Also if it goes pear shaped I would have to wait for a new one to be delivered as the 2.8 is custom order only. The 2.53 is carried by the retail stores so if it does break I can just take it in and walk out with a new one. Much less hastle.

I'm very pleased with it!

Seb

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A great choice, well done and congrats on your new MBP. May both you land your new MBP live long and prosper together.

Cheers and good luck