Which MBP should I get?

[Pepper Pot]

I go to college so portability is needed,

I mainly use my laptop for Photoshop, Facebook, and Listening to music.

so I'm wondering whether the;
13" 2.26ghz with 4GB RAM + 250GB HDD
or the
13" 2.53ghz with 4GB RAM + 250GB HDD

but I'm also considering whether the screen will be large enough for using Photoshop so maybe the low end 15" (but this may be a little out of budget for me :\)

The laptop I use atm is a Toshiba Equium A300D, running Vista, 2.00ghz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD - and I manage fine with it but I've always wanted a Mac.


your views are much appreciated, thanks.

 

[gerlitzappel]

I recommend playing with the 13" & 15" MBP's at the Apple store if possible. I know the price difference is quite significant, but for me the 13" screen doesn't have enough vertical space. I opted for the 15" based on that. There will be some great deals in the coming weeks, check the AppleInsider.com price guide before you purchase.

Good luck!

 

[MacModMachine]

go 2.26, the 2.53 will not yeild much of a performance difference,

you have the 9400m in the 13" which will assist you in your photoshop.

the 13" is portable, screen, keyboard are great,

the whole system is a fantastic experience.

you will not regret it!

i would invest in the 2.26 and maybe upgrade your hdd to ssd or upgrade your ram.

good luck!

 

[Pepper Pot]

thanks for the replies, I never even thought about going in the Apple store and having a look myself, how stupid of me lol!

thanks.