Hi experts,
I am currently using late 2011 13" MBP with the following specs:
Quadcore 2.8GHz
8GB RAM
750GB HDD 5400
I am considering to upgrade my machine to the 13" Retina Display MBP to stay current, but just can't justify it yet. My primary use of my mac is for personal RAW photo editing, which the retina display will definitely boost the experience, but just cannot be sure whether it is worth it. Occasionally use it for iWork, but most of the time just a simple mail and web surfing.
As an alternatives, I am thinking of upgrading the current machine with 16GB RAM and probably a 1TB hybrid Seagate SSHD (Seagate 500GB SSHD Thin Hybrid Drive Review - Legit ReviewsThe SSHD Goes On A Diet). I believe my CPU power should be able to live for an additional 1-2 years.
There are no major issues with my current mac, except that is is a bit sluggish, but we concluded (in a separate thread) that it is most likely a harddrive problem, which I am going to replace with my alternative option anyway.
So, any thoughts?
Tx, bonds1972
I am currently using late 2011 13" MBP with the following specs:
Quadcore 2.8GHz
8GB RAM
750GB HDD 5400
I am considering to upgrade my machine to the 13" Retina Display MBP to stay current, but just can't justify it yet. My primary use of my mac is for personal RAW photo editing, which the retina display will definitely boost the experience, but just cannot be sure whether it is worth it. Occasionally use it for iWork, but most of the time just a simple mail and web surfing.
As an alternatives, I am thinking of upgrading the current machine with 16GB RAM and probably a 1TB hybrid Seagate SSHD (Seagate 500GB SSHD Thin Hybrid Drive Review - Legit ReviewsThe SSHD Goes On A Diet). I believe my CPU power should be able to live for an additional 1-2 years.
There are no major issues with my current mac, except that is is a bit sluggish, but we concluded (in a separate thread) that it is most likely a harddrive problem, which I am going to replace with my alternative option anyway.
So, any thoughts?
Tx, bonds1972