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which macbook to buy, high end macbook or normal pro?
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I agree. If you game get a Pro
I have a white macbook 2.0Ghz with the x3100 and 4GB of ram and my framerates suck when I try to play any games in Boot Camp. Luckily, I don't really play games on it (WOW, Orange Box), it was more for experimentation.
If you do get a Macbook you can always get the white one and a black case. I use one from Incase and it's awesome. It makes my macbook look like it's wearing a tux. I like the combo of white and black.
I have a white macbook 2.0Ghz with the x3100 and 4GB of ram and my framerates suck when I try to play any games in Boot Camp. Luckily, I don't really play games on it (WOW, Orange Box), it was more for experimentation.
If you do get a Macbook you can always get the white one and a black case. I use one from Incase and it's awesome. It makes my macbook look like it's wearing a tux. I like the combo of white and black.
But yours is a 1.83 ghz model and a lower end graphics card.
How about someone who has tested WoW on a modern Penryn MB? Performance?
I have a 2GHz Core Duo White MacBook I bought shortly after the model released. Frankly, the only thing I deeply miss is 802.11n, which I could add for about $50 if I am willing to take my machine apart. However, the GMA950 graphics card will not work with some of the newer RTS (not FPS) games I would like to play on the road.
My friend's G3 iMac failed so he needs a new machine and wants a laptop. As such, he is buying my MacBook which puts me in the market for a new one.
Using the Educational Discount, the difference between a MacBook and 15" MacBook Pro when both are configured with a 2.4GHz CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB HDD and the SuperDrive is $600.
I have decided to get the MacBook Pro for a few reasons:
All together, for only about one-third more I will get a machine that will comfortably last me for at least the three years of AppleCare coverage, and likely longer.
My friend's G3 iMac failed so he needs a new machine and wants a laptop. As such, he is buying my MacBook which puts me in the market for a new one.
Using the Educational Discount, the difference between a MacBook and 15" MacBook Pro when both are configured with a 2.4GHz CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB HDD and the SuperDrive is $600.
I have decided to get the MacBook Pro for a few reasons:
- Dedicated GPU - This will allow me to play my games. It will also allow me to drive my 30" LCD I will be buying shortly.
- FireWire 800 - I prefer the extra performance it offers for my external HDDs.
- Larger Screen - the 13" is nice, but I tend to have more then two windows open at a time so the extra space and pixels are nice.
- ExpressCard Slot - This will give me options to add new features to my MacBook Pro that I may want.
All together, for only about one-third more I will get a machine that will comfortably last me for at least the three years of AppleCare coverage, and likely longer.