Compared a 15" Matte MBP, Glossy MBP, and 17" Matte MBP

[ForceCalibur]

Why not save the money and settle for the 2.2GHz processor? You will likely notice absolutely no speed decrease, and the money saved on the processor upgrade will allow you to purchase an SSD, so you can have a 2.2GHz computer with the SSD which will be faster than the 2.3GHz.

Unfortunately, there is no price difference for me. I would have to CTO a 2.2ghz system with a high resolution screen. I live next to a state without sales tax so the top the line model comes out to about the same price as a CTOed 2.2ghz High resolution one.

 

[Moss]

Unfortunately, there is no price difference for me. I would have to CTO a 2.2ghz system with a high resolution screen. I live next to a state without sales tax so the top the line model comes out to about the same price as a CTOed 2.2ghz High resolution one.

Well, that makes perfect sense then! Congratulations on the new purchase!

 

[wheelguy12]

Got a loaded 15" 2.3ghz Macbook Pro today with the High Resolution Anti-glare screen.

Congrats on the purchase choice. Now the watch begins for the perfectly priced SSD - but you'll have to get in line behind me ;P

 

[ForceCalibur]

I'm just waiting for the Intel 320 300gbs to be actually priced at MSRP or lower... all the stores are price gouging now.

Ah, I also forgot the sound of fans being so used to a silent Macbook Air.

 

[ForceCalibur]

Well, this was a short lived purchase.

After much tinkering and comparing, I can't get used to this screen. It has good contrast but poor uniformity from top to bottom. I can't get a white level I'm happy with at this point either. My iPad 2 display literally blows it away, as does my Macbook Air 13 display.

That aside, the machine runs hot as ****. It idles around 55C, 65C low usage and the fan ramps fast with any video activity. Gaming in Windows 7, it hits 99C on two cores as reported by RealTemp, I really don't think I could game on this comfortably.

I'm going to take a look at the new iMacs instead and waiting on an Air refresh. Probably will wait for a Ivy Bridge and IPS screens before getting a Pro. Man, my 13" Air has really spoiled me in every area (except speed).

 

[Stretch]

The high res screen on mine looks amazing. No gradient issues, no spotting on the screen.