Which macbook pro should i buy?

[lars2232]

Hey

The last many years i had a windows computer and I have never tried a mac computer before. Anyway, I have now decided to go buy a mac laptop. I am sure that i will buy a macbook pro but i don't know which of them.

My budget is about the $1600.
I mostly use the laptop for school use, but I also play computer games. I play games like MW3.

Another fact is that the new macbook pro retina doesn't have dvd/cd drive, so if I end up buying the retina I should also buy a dvd/cd drive.

Can any clever user in here help me? 🙂

NB: sorry for my bad english

 

[jondunford]

based on your usage i would go for the bottom retina model with 8GB RAM and however much storage you need and then just get a console for gaming 🙂

otherwise you will be spending another $600+ on specs that will only benefit your gaming when you could just get a console with the money

 

[KeegM480]

Hey

The last many years i had a windows computer and I have never tried a mac computer before. Anyway, I have now decided to go buy a mac laptop. I am sure that i will buy a macbook pro but i don't know which of them.

My budget is about the $1600.
I mostly use the laptop for school use, but I also play computer games. I play games like MW3.

Another fact is that the new macbook pro retina doesn't have dvd/cd drive, so if I end up buying the retina I should also buy a dvd/cd drive.

Can any clever user in here help me? 🙂

NB: sorry for my bad english

If I were you with your budget, I would get:
13" Retina
2.4GHz i5
8GB of RAM
256GB Hard Drive

These of of Amazon
USB external hard drive, for extra space, you will want it
Apple Superdrive

 

[durkkin]

If I were you with your budget, I would get:
13" Retina
2.4GHz i5
8GB of RAM
256GB Hard Drive

This. The mid standard configuration rMBP will suit you just fine. I wouldn't bother with the DVD drive. It's most likely going to be a waste of $80. If you absolutely *HAVE* to have an external drive, you can find ones online for cheaper than Apple's.

 

[KeegM480]

If you absolutely *HAVE* to have an external drive, you can find ones online for cheaper than Apple's.

Thats why I said Superdrive, he made it seem necessary 🙂 Superdrives can be found cheap on amazon, $30 with a case.

 

[Freyqq]

I'd try to find an ivy bridge 15" rmbp or cmbp with 650M. They could be had for around your budget, and it will be a lot better for gaming than the 13".

 

[sonyisawesome]

Anything is better than the current base haswell models for gaming and 3D modeling.

 

[vistadude]

I'd get an air or low specced pro and save the rest for a gaming desktop or xbox one.