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Who else is buying the 13?

BubbaMc

BubbaMc

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I think I'll pick one up tomorrow (base model).

Who's with me?

Show some 13" love in this thread :)
 
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I think I'll pick one up tomorrow (base model).

Who's with me?

Show some 13" love in this thread :)
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I'll probably pick a high end 13" soon.
 
I was actually ready to buy a 15", but the spec update on it is actually more disappointing for me than the 13". So MBP 13 here I come.
 
I'm probably going to get the low end today or tomorrow...just cant live with C2D in the back of my mind all day.
 
I am! Prob the low 13. I don't think I'm going to NEED the i7.

I was considering a 15 with a high res screen for the graphics and quad cores, but it's just for college and I'll be graduating next year. So I can always upgrade to the 15 whenever the complete redesign occurs.
 
Weighing up the options here:

£939.60 for the base 13" MBP

£1,054.80 for the base 13" MBA

£867.00 for the 2010 13" MBP (refurb)

Hmmmm...
 
I dont know what to do to.... 13 inch mbp with 128 gb SSD -> €1399, or base 13 inch mba (128 gb SSD) with 4 gb of ram -> €1399. mbp has way better processor and mba a way better screen :S. do you guys have any idea what will be faster during boot up for example, the mba or mbp(with SSD)?
 
I'm not. I'm sticking with the 13" I just bought. I have nvidia (cuda support). And I'm not losing that and getting Intel. Very disappointing to see the Pro line diminished in this way. I don't care if benchmarks show better performance. Real world performance is quite different and I have NEVER seen an Intel GPU perform in the real world the same as an integrated or dedicated nvidia/amd. Really disappointed in this update. It seems the 13" model has gotten the short stick for a few years now. Doesn't Apple realize that people want a lightweight work machine? (and don't mention the Air, that is a toy for business men/women) Rant over.
 
I'm torn. I wanted the 13" but the 1280x800 was sort of a deal breaker. The 15" offers sooo much more for the premium. I honestly don't know what to do :(
 
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Nichod said:
I'm not. I'm sticking with the 13" I just bought. I have nvidia (cuda support). And I'm not losing that and getting Intel. Very disappointing to see the Pro line diminished in this way. I don't care if benchmarks show better performance. Real world performance is quite different and I have NEVER seen an Intel GPU perform in the real world the same as an integrated or dedicated nvidia/amd. Really disappointed in this update. It seems the 13" model has gotten the short stick for a few years now. Doesn't Apple realize that people want a lightweight work machine? (and don't mention the Air, that is a toy for business men/women) Rant over.
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Just out of interest, what will you be using CUDA for?
 
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JoJoCal19 said:
I'm torn. I wanted the 13" but the 1280x800 was sort of a deal breaker. The 15" offers sooo much more for the premium. I honestly don't know what to do :(
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Im going to get an IPad 2 for the money I'll save by not choosing the 15 :)
 
I guess i will buy the low end 13 inch..

I guess i will buy the low end 13 inch.. But i am not sure what exactly to buy...I am waiting for 13 inch MBP for a very long time and i can say i am kind of disappointed.. Can any 1 please suggest me the best mac for me :

I use my laptop only as an entertainment machine ( after i come from my office). I use it for watching movies ( i love watching movies in HD) , and browsing internet( facebook , youtube..)..no gaming on it ( as i have a PS3)..basically that is it...

So, can any1 please suggest which is better for me ?
 
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Mvk - 13" + external monitor for the hd videos.
 
I'm going home for holiday on saturday, then I might pick up a low-end 13" on my way, and I can take my current PC home, and let it be there!
Are you guys going low-end or high-end?
The i7 is really appealing, however, I know I don't need it.
 
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I think the i7 will be overkill for what I'm doing at this stage (basic music composition with Logic).
 
articcine said:
The i7 is really appealing, however, I know I don't need it.
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Exact same here. $300 seems a lot for just a processor boost that i'm not sure i'll need. However the graphics card does scale with the processor with SB so it may be worth it? (thoughts?).

The i7 would future proof the purchase a bit more, but seeing as the 13" 2011 is pretty rubbish, it may be better getting the low-end and getting a new one next year? Also strongly considering to upgrade to a 128GB Solid State.
 
am interested in the high end 13",
but ive seen the previous base 15" mbp for the same price
(both at 1499€)
hmm, which one to choose..
 
I am picking up the base model with the i5.
I am very happy about the update!

Finally I am getting my first Mac! Yay!
 
It's a tough call in between the new entry 13" MBP and the current 13" MBA !!

I'd say for most people the MBA seems like a better trade off: better screen, ssd, lightness and nvidia.

I'd be torn as well, but for my professional needs, firewire 800 is a must, and thunderbolt, although nothing today, could become very interesting if professional hardware adopts it..

Regardless, like most of you, i'm extremely disappointed mainly because of the screen..
 
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