Macbook Pro 13" vs. Macbook Pro 15"

Pdub · Pdub #1 (**permalink**)

05-12-2010, 11:41 PM

i am going to get a new computer very soon and i dont want one of those unreliable PCs so i have opted for a Mac. I just need to know what to get, a 13" or a 15" Macbook Pro? i will be using it mostly for videos, music, games, and school work. So could you please tell me which one to get, thanks

Sossity · Sossity #2 (**permalink**)

05-13-2010, 01:31 AM

I would establish a budget or maximum amount of money you are willing or can afford to spend. Then from there get the most computer you can afford. I would focus on the processor speed, RAM, and hard drives can be upgraded later but not the processor. For my needs I am thinking of getting the high end 15 inch, I feel it is always better to have a little too much computer than not enough, especially with the processor, especially if this is to last you a few years.

But by no means am I an expert, wait for more experienced user's replies, as I am new to macs as well.

Pdub · Pdub #3 (**permalink**)

05-13-2010, 01:38 AM

thanks for the reply i think that i would be willing to spend around 1500 but i Was just wondering if you really knew the difference the i5/i7 and the intel core 2 duo processors because I don’t want to spend an extra $400 to buy a processor that is not really that much better.

james_b · james_b #4 (**permalink**)

05-13-2010, 02:12 AM

15" every time.

TF626 · TF626 #5 (**permalink**)

05-13-2010, 09:55 AM

You'll get a substantial improvement with the Core i5 compared to the Dual Core 2. I'd go 15" inch if you want to play games.

DarkestRitual · DarkestRitual #6 (**permalink**)

05-13-2010, 11:29 AM

Lulz. The i5 eats the core 2 duo for breakfast.

Pdub · Pdub #7 (**permalink**)

05-13-2010, 08:40 PM

true but i mean im not really gonna do hardcore gaming and i dont really need all of the great graphics cause i have a 360 but just to game in the car or on long road trips. Portability would also be nice too. i just dont want to spend another $600

jcjocker123 · jcjocker123 #8 (**permalink**)

05-14-2010, 11:20 AM

i have the same issues as you do.
frankly, i have a 15" hp laptop and crash constantly due to the single-fan design that overheat everyday.
i actually stop by an apple store to take a look of the both, if you do stuff with the 15" laptop for more than a year 13" is no good for you, but than it comes down the price. 13" only cost 1099 for me as a student and 15" cost 1699...

anyway i will go for the 15 and i think you should do the same.
ill wait til the BTS time to buy

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Pdub #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 12, 2010 Posts: 3 Mac Specs: Iphone 3G 8GB, Ipod Touch 1G 16 GB	05-12-2010, 11:41 PM i am going to get a new computer very soon and i dont want one of those unreliable PCs so i have opted for a Mac. I just need to know what to get, a 13" or a 15" Macbook Pro? i will be using it mostly for videos, music, games, and school work. So could you please tell me which one to get, thanks
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Sossity #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 12, 2010 Posts: 3	05-13-2010, 01:31 AM I would establish a budget or maximum amount of money you are willing or can afford to spend. Then from there get the most computer you can afford. I would focus on the processor speed, RAM, and hard drives can be upgraded later but not the processor. For my needs I am thinking of getting the high end 15 inch, I feel it is always better to have a little too much computer than not enough, especially with the processor, especially if this is to last you a few years. But by no means am I an expert, wait for more experienced user's replies, as I am new to macs as well.
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james_b #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 12, 2010 Posts: 102 Mac Specs: mbp	05-13-2010, 02:12 AM 15" every time.
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TF626 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 21, 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 129 Mac Specs: 21.5' iMac i3 3.2GHz, 13.3' MacBook Pro 2.26GHz, iPhone 4(16GB), 160GB iPod Classic	05-13-2010, 09:55 AM You'll get a substantial improvement with the Core i5 compared to the Dual Core 2. I'd go 15" inch if you want to play games.
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DarkestRitual #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 09, 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,073 Mac Specs: 13 inch alMacBook 2GHz C2D 4G DDR3, 1.25GHz G4 eMac	05-13-2010, 11:29 AM Lulz. The i5 eats the core 2 duo for breakfast.
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Pdub #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 12, 2010 Posts: 3 Mac Specs: Iphone 3G 8GB, Ipod Touch 1G 16 GB	05-13-2010, 08:40 PM true but i mean im not really gonna do hardcore gaming and i dont really need all of the great graphics cause i have a 360 but just to game in the car or on long road trips. Portability would also be nice too. i just dont want to spend another $600
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jcjocker123 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2010 Posts: 1	05-14-2010, 11:20 AM i have the same issues as you do. frankly, i have a 15" hp laptop and crash constantly due to the single-fan design that overheat everyday. i actually stop by an apple store to take a look of the both, if you do stuff with the 15" laptop for more than a year 13" is no good for you, but than it comes down the price. 13" only cost 1099 for me as a student and 15" cost 1699... anyway i will go for the 15 and i think you should do the same. ill wait til the BTS time to buy
	QUOTE Thanks

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