Long time PC user switching to Mac

Hello all,

I am a very long-time PC user (since 1998) and I have decided to switch to Mac for my next notebook. I am currently saving up for one, but need help deciding what I should get and where to get it.

First of all, I will need this MBP for daily use and development/design use. I am a Web designer/developer and Mobile app dev. I will use programs like Photoshop, Eclipse, and various word editors and browsers open at the same time to complete tasks. I will also need to run virtual machines occasionally for Windows development. Which Macbook Pro do you recommend?

I am looking at the baseline Macbook 13" i5 for 1099 but Im not entirely sure.

You would be better off buying the 15" MBP. Discrete graphics processor, faster, larger screen, etc. It's about $600 more but well worth it for what you intend to use it.

I recently switched and although I'm just a leisure user, I thought the 13" screen was way too small after a 15" laptop and 17" desktop. Go and play with them then decide. Also, you will get more for your money from an established online retailer.

I just bought my mbp last wednesday. I too was a long time PC user, and switched from a 17" laptop, to a 13" mbp. I thought I was going to be dissapointed in the small screen, but I'm actually pretty thankful I did. I didn't need all that screen! You will enjoy it as much as I do.

I have a 15'' 2010 MBP - I have used colleagues' 13'' and 17'' respectively. All three notebooks are wonderful, however I think the 13'' might be a little small for what you will be using it for, plus the 15'' and 17'' have better GPUs on board, which would help you out.