Typing this on my 2011 17" 2.4Ghz i7 MacBook Pro. 1920x1200, glossy, it was the base model but it's since got 16GB RAM and a 750GB hybrid drive. I got a skin for the keyboard, which I think I need to replace since this one was cheap and it's way too thick. It's connected to an old-but-still-functional 30" Apple Cinema Display, not problem-free but works well enough for my minimal needs (it was cheap). Instead of a fancy tilted stand, I went lifehack and use an old three-ring binder with a taped piece of cardboard on the end so it doesn't slide.
Oddly, next to me I have a 15" Retina. My work provided it for me. The screen is definitely awesome and it's a little faster generally than the 17", particularly the storage. But I dunno.. I still prefer to use this. I think even though the screen is lower resolution and obviously more pixellated, the sheer size of the panel is more functional for me. I admit this thing rarely leaves the house, this thread came to me as I was pondering taking it to work tomorrow.
Anyone else being stubborn and hanging on to their 17" model?
Oddly, next to me I have a 15" Retina. My work provided it for me. The screen is definitely awesome and it's a little faster generally than the 17", particularly the storage. But I dunno.. I still prefer to use this. I think even though the screen is lower resolution and obviously more pixellated, the sheer size of the panel is more functional for me. I admit this thing rarely leaves the house, this thread came to me as I was pondering taking it to work tomorrow.
Anyone else being stubborn and hanging on to their 17" model?