Which MBP to buy?

[palpatine]

You should be aware that there is a $300 difference between the two machines, right?

I think he is talking about the return on your investment in terms of performance. The six hundred dollars separating the base 13 and 15 is pretty hefty, but if you are going to spend 300 more, why not go all in? I think that is the thinking.

The base 13" is a really good deal (I think most people would agree). The more you add to it, though, the more affordable the 15" is going to start looking.

For the higher end 13" you will pay 300 dollars more to get a little more processing power and slightly larger hard drive. But, now you are getting closer to the 15", which will give you considerably more processing power with quad cores, the larger hard drive, along with better screen resolution and more screen real estate.

 

[combataran]

Thanks for clearing that up. Been around too many 15" MBPs, started feeling a little envious.

 

[dagamer34]

I think he is talking about the return on your investment in terms of performance. The six hundred dollars separating the base 13 and 15 is pretty hefty, but if you are going to spend 300 more, why not go all in? I think that is the thinking.

The base 13" is a really good deal (I think most people would agree). The more you add to it, though, the more affordable the 15" is going to start looking.

For the higher end 13" you will pay 300 dollars more to get a little more processing power and slightly larger hard drive. But, now you are getting closer to the 15", which will give you considerably more processing power with quad cores, the larger hard drive, along with better screen resolution and more screen real estate.

In terms of resale value, no one will care that you spent $300 more on a Core i7, but they will immediately notice quad core CPU, 15" screen, and a real GPU.

 

[palpatine]

In terms of resale value, no one will care that you spent $300 more on a Core i7, but they will immediately notice quad core CPU, 15" screen, and a real GPU.

Yep. Good point.

As for 15" envy, I can totally understand it. I'm quite pleased with my 13", but if I could have justified it (in terms of processing needs and financial constraints) I probably would have gotten it. Frankly, I don't need it at all. It is overkill for what I do. But, it still would have been nice

 

[combataran]

*In my head*Argh!!!! Wanna get it sooooo badleeeeeeeeeeeee. But it's so damn expensiveeeeeeee!!!!!!*In my head*

Well, my parents are paying for the laptop, so I have to consider the price on their behalf. It's not like they're made of money or anything. I know I would be satisfied with the base 13" , having just tried it out at a retailer.

Base 13" it is then.

Sigh. Maybe I'll get the 15" when I'm earning my own money.

(Part time job pay goes to college funds.)

 

[xxBURT0Nxx]

I think he is talking about the return on your investment in terms of performance. The six hundred dollars separating the base 13 and 15 is pretty hefty, but if you are going to spend 300 more, why not go all in? I think that is the thinking.

The base 13" is a really good deal (I think most people would agree). The more you add to it, though, the more affordable the 15" is going to start looking.

For the higher end 13" you will pay 300 dollars more to get a little more processing power and slightly larger hard drive. But, now you are getting closer to the 15", which will give you considerably more processing power with quad cores, the larger hard drive, along with better screen resolution and more screen real estate.

yep exactly what i was saying, i honestly don't see the point of the high end 13"... imo either get the base 13 or spring for the 15"

You will be plenty happy though with the base 13"... you wouldn't have even noticed a difference between it and the high end 13" in daily tasks that's why i think the top end 13" is a waste of money. Just my .02