Buying a MacBook Pro

Zichau · Zichau #1 (**permalink**)

11-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Hey I'm buying a MacBook Pro but I don't know wich one I should pick. 13" is kinda a nice size but the 15" can have the 2 graphicscards. I'm kinda thinking I'll use it for school, some PhotoShop maybe and som animation programs (like 3Ds MAX, Maya or something like that). I'm from Denmark so the prices are like this. A 13" goes from what would be 1750 USD and the 15" goes from what would be 2450 USD. So wich one should I pick? I have about what would be 2950 dollars, but I'm not really sure if I wanna spend it all.

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

11-03-2009, 12:20 PM

If you can afford to spend the money on the larger and more powerful 15" MBP, (and you don't mind carrying around the extra weight in your backpack) purchase it. However, for your needs the 13" model will also suffice. Maybe with the money you save by buying the 13" model you can purchase a nice large external monitor to use at home.

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TheGreatApple · TheGreatApple #3 (**permalink**)

11-03-2009, 02:08 PM

I second this choice. 13 will do the job and be easier to carry around. But I do have to say that I have the 15, and really have no complaints about the size, weight etc. When you really think about it, it's not that much more to carry around. Personally I went for the 15 for the extra screen real estate, the faster processor, and both graphics cards.

You'll be good and happy I think with which ever you go with. Just depends on whether or not you want to spend the extra $$

Zichau · Zichau #4 (**permalink**)

11-04-2009, 06:43 PM

Bump, more comments please

mdfuller · mdfuller #5 (**permalink**)

11-04-2009, 06:55 PM

I went from 13 to 15 to 17. The 15 is the sweet spot in my opinion. The 13 was just a little too small for me and I would rather not use an external monitor and spend the money towards the 15. Now that I have the 17 I would never go back to either the 13 or 15

Just my two cents.

McYukon · McYukon #6 (**permalink**)

11-04-2009, 07:05 PM

I have a MacBook 13" and I absolutely love the size and portability.
Only when I use Photoshop I sometimes wish for a larger screen.
If I had the money I would definitely buy a 24" Apple LED Cinema Display or something similar for when I am at my desk.
The large screen would also be great for watching movies. But then again it is always a small hassle to get it all set up every time I would take the laptop to some other place in the house.
Decisions Decisions

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Member Since: May 14, 2009 Location: Near Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 2,031 Mac Specs: Late 2008 MBP 15" - 2.4 GHz C2D - 8 GB RAM - 60 GB SSD & 500 GB HD - Mac OS 10.8.1 - 32 GB iTouch 4G	11-04-2009, 07:05 PM I have a MacBook 13" and I absolutely love the size and portability. Only when I use Photoshop I sometimes wish for a larger screen. If I had the money I would definitely buy a 24" Apple LED Cinema Display or something similar for when I am at my desk. The large screen would also be great for watching movies. But then again it is always a small hassle to get it all set up every time I would take the laptop to some other place in the house. Decisions Decisions ~Alex Use the reputation system if a post helps you! Mac Forums IRC Channel - Help build it by hanging out with us The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.
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Zichau #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 8	11-03-2009, 11:57 AM Hey I'm buying a MacBook Pro but I don't know wich one I should pick. 13" is kinda a nice size but the 15" can have the 2 graphicscards. I'm kinda thinking I'll use it for school, some PhotoShop maybe and som animation programs (like 3Ds MAX, Maya or something like that). I'm from Denmark so the prices are like this. A 13" goes from what would be 1750 USD and the 15" goes from what would be 2450 USD. So wich one should I pick? I have about what would be 2950 dollars, but I'm not really sure if I wanna spend it all.
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,955 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	11-03-2009, 12:20 PM If you can afford to spend the money on the larger and more powerful 15" MBP, (and you don't mind carrying around the extra weight in your backpack) purchase it. However, for your needs the 13" model will also suffice. Maybe with the money you save by buying the 13" model you can purchase a nice large external monitor to use at home. Regards.
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Zichau #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 8	11-04-2009, 06:43 PM Bump, more comments please
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mdfuller #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2007 Location: Sconie Posts: 1,216 Mac Specs: 13-inch MacBook Air	11-04-2009, 06:55 PM I went from 13 to 15 to 17. The 15 is the sweet spot in my opinion. The 13 was just a little too small for me and I would rather not use an external monitor and spend the money towards the 15. Now that I have the 17 I would never go back to either the 13 or 15 Just my two cents.
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